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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
9
The text advises seven hours of beauty sleep for health and complexion, plus two hours for recuperation and two more for elastic skin. It then mentions a light in the room to ease sleep, and practical tips for cleaning, dust removal, and keeping floors and windows looking bright.
Nonspecific health tips on breathing fresh air aiding recovery, and fashion notes on skirts and dressmaking. Instructions cover crocheted chemises, rope and straight styles, and decorative edges. Advice includes denture care, uniform waistlines, and designer trends. Practical layering for stockings, fur cleaning with starch, and hat preservation with wax are described.
The piece argues bread waste in U S homes is large and wasteful. It presents two wheat and corn bread methods from H L Wessling of the U S Department of Agriculture with detailed ingredient lists and step by step instructions.
A determined woman, educated in a good high school and sharpened by hard work, becomes a stenographer then heads an office and earns a city salary of $100 a month. Her path shows that intelligence, conscientiousness, and careful study replace mere college pedigree.
A well known French expert on hair hygiene advises ventilated living spaces for healthy hair and skin. Tips include applying vaseline to hands to protect against water, facial massage to improve contours, avoiding alcohol on facial hair, and daily posture work to prevent slouching.
A collection of oyster dishes including quick roast with butter and cheese, oyster cutlets, oyster gravy with liquor, macaroni cheese layering, and a Maryland stewed oyster method. Also mentions oyster chowder with rice and celery layers, and general serving tips with peppers and onions.
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