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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1921
Page
2
A 1921 opinion piece argues against rocking babies in carriages and urges straight wheeling for calm, safe travel. It uses vivid anecdotes of twins and seasick infants to advocate smooth rides and forward-facing positions, ending with a note on a park and the question of future haste.
A medical discussion explains boils are like vulgarly described toxins, caused by dirt and poor hygiene, with treatments including iodine injections, vaccines, and various tonics. It covers central incision debates, cautions against squeezing, and a skin-friendly ointment with phenol resorcin zinc oxide lanolin, plus careful dressing and reinjection if needed. It also asks about grape fruit health value, noting vitamins and blood nutrients in grape-fruit.
A poetic piece portrays Hamel as passive in life’s parade, longing for genuine affection. It contrasts captivation by men’s grasping without return with a yearning for a heart and two loving hands. The window of her life becomes a plea for real companionship.
Adele Garrison writes of a family breakfast scene with Lillian, Robert Savarin, Dicky, and Madge. Jealousy simmers as Robert obsesses over Lillian and Madge plans a quiet warning while arranging a child’s dress project with Lillian after a morning drive gone tense.
A reflective 1921 essay contrasts male and female behavior, showing disguises of virtue and vice. It critiques marriage norms, flirtation, generosity, and social status while signaling a shift toward literary salons, feminism, and modernist topics within a village community.
Fairy eggs hatch in a pond. Mamma Green Frog helps strange tadpoles who dream of beauty. They transform into winged creatures, then fade away, learning contentment comes from within and lasting happiness, not appearances.
For Wednesday December 14 the reading notes a lively yet unsettled day with bold enterprise hampered by thwarting conditions. It warns against seeking honors from high officials while suggesting a year of inspiration despite possible setbacks for those born on this day.
Follows several coffee cake recipes suited to afternoon tea and coffee. Orange Cakes mix eggs sugar orange juice rind and flour with baking powder. Italian Cakes use coffee flavor and frosting. Vienna Cockles fold grated egg yolks with almonds and quince jelly. Dresden Mocha Cake combines coffee essence with whipped cream and a light frosting.
Rag doll directions and patterns for 16 20 or 24 inch dolls plus a kimono dress and bloomers in C-113. Size 20 uses 27 inch fabric for doll 86 inch for dress and 34 yard 32 for bloomers. Fairland issue of Fashion Magazine features over 00 styles and lessons. Tone Miles, Patterns, The Washington Post.
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