Understanding inborn errors of metabolism homocystinuria
A mother asks about homocystinuria an inborn error of metabolism where the body cannot use a dietary component leading to various organ involvement and possible mental retardation. Check with a doctor for family testing and urine analysis for the condition.
New Law Redefines What Counts as Antiques
A new statute redefines antiques as objects over 100 years old, shifting the cutoff from 1830 to 1867 and replacing the older tariff rule. Dealers at a New York antiques fair note some early-Victorian items remain desirable, while the era’s late Victorian pieces may take longer to enter the market.
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Damp Sponge Removes Lint on Garment Pressing
To remove lint from a garment while pressing, dip a cellulose sponge in water and wring dry. Brush lightly over the garment as you arrange it on the ironing board. This quick method speeds up the pressing and lint removal.
Beauty contest judging tips from a teen forum in 1967
A reader letters page discusses factors that could count against contestants in a high school beauty contest. Points include walk, naturalness, smile, voice during interview, confidence, and fashion trends like heels, gloves, and teased hair.
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Houston
Texas
Anne Delano Learns to Care for a Neighbor's Baby
Anne Delano, expecting her first child, feels anxious despite reading infant care books. Neighbor Mrs. O Connell invites her to help with bathing and feeding Billy, four months old. The sharing strengthens both, easing Anne’s fears and giving Mrs. O Connell more personal time.
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Anne Delano
Anne
Dr. Spock
Mrs. O'Connell
Billy
Natural Look Skincare Tips For Spring Reveals Hydration Plan
New York story advises a natural spring look with minimal makeup and a bright complexion. It promotes a skin routine using warm petroleum jelly, cleansing, and a hot towel to lock in moisture, aiming to restore winter dryness and soften the skin for a radiant glow.
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New York
Nea
Creative Woman to Sue Burnett The Troy Ree- A dress ad
The notice advertises a 1967 Spring and Summer Basic Fashion pattern from Sue Burnett No 8306 Patt-O-Rama. It promotes a shapely princess seam dress with a side-button yoke in sizes 12 1/2 to 26 busts 33 to 50 inches, priced 50 cents plus 10 cents mailing. The address given is 1150 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036.
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Sue Burnett
Troy Ree
Ave
Americas
York, N.Y
Gift Notebook Records WV ants
A concise practice advises keeping a gift notebook to track small items friends and relatives admire or mention wanting. When shopping for birthdays or special occasions, refer to the list to choose something the recipient will likely enjoy.
Lettuce Leaves Trimmed With Kitchen Shears
Use kitchen shears to cut one inch from the edges of large lettuce leaves. The trimmed portions can serve as a decorative frill for platter presentation.
Ruffles Lengthen Little Girls' Slips
A short, practical fashion note advises buying slips with plain hems since girls outgrow them quickly. When slips are too short, add two inch eyelet ruffles to extend wear and improve appearance.
London designer Tinling Bets on Peek-A-Boo Blouses
New York shows reveal Teddy Tinling's latest tennis fashion line featuring mini pants tops and rompers aimed at younger players. The London designer, famed for lace panties on Gussy Moran at Wimbledon, says he loves nonsense and wants tennis outfits to be more playful and modern.
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London
Teddy Tinling
Tinling
New York
Wimbledon
Gussy Moran
Karol ‘Fageros
Maria Bueno
Moron
Nolly
All New York
NEA
Tuck
Gussy Maran Jata
Know What To Take On College Weekend
Guidance for coeds on packing for a college weekend advises preparing on camping grounds, trimming unnecessary items, and packing essentials for beauty and personal care. Key items include foundation, translucent powder, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick, perfume, toothbrush, toothpaste, moisturizer, cold cream, rollers, bobby pins, and hair spray.
Hardware fashions inspire teen Paris outfits with rivets
The Paris trend features industrial zippers rivets and wired plastics in a black leather jumpsuit with riveted aluminum accents echoing tank crewwear. London teens favor bright spring colors on coats and suits with green white striped inserts and yellow pieces. Americans embrace red white and blue across spring wear from sports outfits to after five party costumes.
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Paris
London
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