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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
2
A 1921 Angelo Patri piece surveys mothers and caretakers watching children in public parks. It contrasts pampered care with neglect, noting frightened children, whispered family gossip, and the costs of good supervision versus poor care, urging communities to share reliable carers.
Adele Garrison notes marked personality contrasts between the Cosgrove twins Ted and Fred, describing Ted as talkative and volatile while Fred is shy and devoted to his mother. Fred claims a romantic triangle involving Bess Dean and Mr Graham, recounting a confrontation with Smith over a perceived slight.
ANNETTE BRADSHAW describes blouse trends using rich materials like black chiffon velvet and tangerine gold brocade. The loose coat like lines feature long silver tassels, silver stand up collars, and silver embroidery. Vests, belts, and sleeves mix georgette and brocade for blousy waist effects.
In a whimsical tale, Fuzzy Caterpillar questions flying before metamorphosis. A butterfly inspires, a fight among villagers is recounted, and the caterpillar later dreams of flight. His brother nudges him toward patience, work, and eventual transformation into a butterfly.
Winifred Black notes a society debate on mothers improving through study and culture yet observes modern moms remain busy with housekeeping and child care. She contrasts highbrow lectures with girls in slumming scenes and reveals ongoing tensions between parenting ideals and social behavior among women of good society.
A long vocal piece argues that colds stem more from personal conditioning than germs. It discusses body adaptation to cold, prevention over treatment, cautions against aspirin, and offers home remedies. It includes Q and A exchanges about cystitis, headaches, and bronchial cough with brief expert replies.
A dress pattern note describes suit coat No 1159 with a simple two geres design gathered at the raised waist. It lists a two piece skirt sizes 26 to 32 inches, yardage for sizes 38, 40, 54 inch material, and 15 cent price. The Fall Winter Fashion Magazine issue is 200 styles and lessons, priced 10 cents, by Jane Miles Patterns, The Washington Post.
Lucrezia Bori writes on rest and moderate leisure for women, arguing that slowing down improves appearance and spirit. She advises replacing constant hurriedness with relaxed activities, cultural enrichment, and light sport to maintain poise and youthful vitality.
The planetary forecast describes favorable conditions today with smooth progress in affairs and satisfying developments in writings, letters, social, and domestic activities. Romantic matters gain emphasis and those born under this day are advised to be clever and well behaved for a respected year ahead.
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