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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
2
Adele Garrison and Lillian view rooms offered by Mrs. Ticer for three staying in a four room wing. They plan to convert a bed room into a sitting room and agree to rent, with Jerry and his father ready to move belongings. Mrs. Ticer notices the well and promises changes.
Home tips outline strawberry use from washing and hull four quarts of berries for jam to making jelly shrub and a strawberry shortcake. Instructions cover sugar ratios boiling times paraffin sealing and storage notes with reminders on testing on a cold plate. Also mentions raspberry and blackberry shrub preparation in similar fashion.
The article describes decorative touches for children's frocks including embroidery, ribbons, and fabric contrasts. It highlights two sample designs: a white Swiss with pink spots featuring blue ribbon lacing and waist detailing, and a Tangerine lateen frock with white organdie panels, ruffles, and sowing of wool-embroidered flowers.
A troubled young writer is driven to kill himself after peers mock his poetry. The piece laments cruel laughter, urges finding a like minded environment, and recalls a girl and her ribboned chicken as a parable about difference and belonging.
A cheeky 1921 article on gender roles and married life contrasts romance with daily routines. It suggests wives sharpen wit and style after holidays apart, notes husbands’ flaws, and jokes about social calls and the “drama” of domestic life.
The article explains rosacea or rosy cheeks linked to diet and exposure, noting many foods and conditions can trigger flushing. It advises self-control, quitting smoking and alcohol, and improving skin tone for recovery. It ends with reader questions about mole removal and brief answers: electric needle is safest, scars unlikely, cost varies, cancer risk not implied.
Bobby, a reluctant pupil, meets Go Comeback an elfin guide and visits an Indian village school. He learns Hindu children study long hours with floors for seating and beds of palm mats while the teacher visits homes to ensure discipline, prompting reflections on who has it tougher in schooling.
A vintage fitness column argues daily exercise helps maintain a slender figure and combats abdominal fat. It prescribes breathing, abdominal drawing, and paced rubbing motions, plus guidance on consistency, attire, and progression for beginners.
Genevieve Kemele presents a hopeful forecast noting a dynamic day with lunar configurations. Jupiter's influence promises advancement in money, career, and growth, especially for those born today or employed, with potential salary increases and rising success ahead.
Advice for busy fathers on maintaining strong ties with growing children through reading, conversation, shared interests, and simple activities. Suggests short daily time, occasional trips, and Sunday church attendance with family to reinforce bonds.
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