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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1931

Page

5

Innes Discourages Modern Art During Joliet Visit

George Innes III warned against modernistic trends during a Joliet stay to review the Township High School art department. He describes the international foundation plans for the Innes Memorial on the Chicago lakefront and a cathedral near St. Louis hosting 500 students with expenses paid. He opposes cubist and futuristic works and favors beauty over novelty while stressing no demand for outside support.

George Innes III Innes Joliet Township High School International Foundation Madame Harjes Paris George Innes Niagara Falls America George Innes, II Lake Front Chicago Ee Pa Mr. Innes E. J. Perice

Affairs of the Heart Advice on a late night shack party

A reader seeks guidance after attending a Kanakakee river shack gathering with teens and a male companion who drank heavily. The writer notes others also drank, two highballs were consumed, and several partygoers were incapacitated. The columnist cautions against future invitations with his type.

Miss Mason Kankakee

Dear Miss Mason Puppy Love Letter From Lake Geneva

A 17 year old writes from Lake Geneva about an 18 year old Chicago girl he loves. He asks for guidance. Miss Mason cautions he is too young and should try to forget the romance. He describes heartbreak after returning home and urges advice.

Miss Mason Lake Geneva Chicago

Veterans attend Des Moines G A R convention parade

Joliet G A R member histacee O Callaghan recalls near daily fights at the 65th Grand Army of the Republic convention in Des Moines. About 2,000 Civil War vets attended as Governor Dan Turner spoke and thousands lined the parade routes.

Histacee O’callaghan Joliet Grand Army of the Republic Des Moines Wm. O'Callaghan Dan W. Turner Iowa Navy

Beauty Hints by George Gavallas on shampooing hair

The column outlines an efficient shampooing method. It advises a clean dry towel and rubberized cloth at the neck, brushing to remove tangles, warming water, and using liquid soap rubbed into the scalp with fingertips. Vigorous top-to-bottom motions ensure full coverage without eye irritation.

George Gavallas

Soap Rinsing Techniques for Hair Care Described

The article outlines two rinsing methods after washing hair with soap and oil. The first uses a spray connected to a faucet to deliver warm water under pressure to remove soap and dirt from the hair and scalp. The second method involves pouring water from a container over the head to saturate the scalp and shake the hair for thorough rinsing.

After a Sham: Neutralize Hard Water for Easy Comb

The text suggests using a method after a sham to neutralize hard water, making hair smoother and easier to comb. It emphasizes treatment steps and the resulting softer, more manageable hair.

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