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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1939
Page
9
The author condemns favoritism toward attractive women in promotions, arguing true ability decides advancement. Citing cases of misused influence, the piece warns romance and casual favors mislead careers and stresses equal opportunity and professional merit.
A bookkeeper asks if it is wrong for a single woman to dine with her married boss after work. The adviser argues the dinner is not a breach if work hours are long and no flirtation is involved, but warns against making it obvious or inviting gossip.
Mrs. Marion Rice Hart, at age and appearance noted, sailed a 90 foot ketch named Vanora on a three year circumnavigation covering about 30,000 miles. She took command at Port Said after dismissing four navigators and picked up four crew members in Auckland.
A reader explains simple remedies like stiffening a mosquito screen with shellac and using leftover cereals with tomatoes or creamed vegetables in a buttered bake topped with cheese. Substituting sour milk for sweet milk in muffins yields a softer texture.
The dessert silver should be placed before the food. Use a tray on the side table when the hostess serves. Appropriate gifts for a bridal shower include smoking necessaries or a book, with many men preferring socks and ties. Do not extend invitations to one person in front of another.
Colorful and well balanced cold meals are planned for six weeks. This week’s menus pair easily prepared hot and cold dishes with one hot item per meal for balance. Seasonal items include beef ragout, lamb, salmon and gelatin desserts with familiar sides and beverages.
New York fashion notes women favor toeless, heel less shoes in white with navy or blue accents. Men gripe at the trend while hosiery shifts to lighter, summer shades. perforated styles appear in white, black or colors with sheer stockings preferred with black dresses.
A breakfast and brunch listing features fresh cherries served with cereal and eggs. The menu includes coffee, ham and eggs, corned beef loaf with deviled eggs, cole slaw, rye bread, sandwiches, hot peach cobbler, and hard sauce.
A kitchen note states that one cup of unsifted flour yields about one and a quarter cups once sifted. The change affects cake recipes and ingredient accuracy.
A male author advises vacationing women on ships to maintain looks with minimal time at sea. Prepare hair with simple styles, bring pins and oils, and consider shorter cuts. Pack beauty items, sunscreen, and light cosmetics. keep nails neat, wear gloves for deck activities, and use waterproof makeup sparingly.
An eight and a half inch tall night-light sconce features an electric candle in its holder. The battery is concealed in the base and can snap off or on. A handle sits at the back of the shield.
The article describes new amber jewelry that showcases a range of shades from golden yellow to mahogany. Designers create necklaces pins brooches bracelets and other novelties using contrasting amber hues and metal elements to form floral designs. Summer wear is highlighted due to amber’s lightness.
A medical essay explains indigestion as a result of disrupted digestive fluids and nervous control. It notes how proper chewing, saliva mixing, and balanced stomach work prevent misfires and emphasizes effects of worry or fatigue on gastric juice flow.
The digestive system relies on varied foods and proper nervous signals to balance glandular secretions. If any organ is damaged or the nervous control falters, inflammation of the gastric walls and acidity fluctuations can arise, disrupting fermentation and digestion.
When rugs accumulate soil that sweepers or cleaners cannot remove, send them to a rug cleaner for washing. Consult your cleaner before washing carpets with twisted frieze types.
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