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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1940
Page
10
An advertising feature explores gelatine in diet and claims. The writer notes a rise in gelatine ads and questions whether regular use yields advertised results. He emphasizes caution and discusses diet and gastric concerns shaping consumer interest.
The text discusses keeping the digestive system calm by balancing chemistry and fluids to move food properly. It describes aims to equalize muscular condition, avoid sluggishness, and address conditions like diabetes and colonic spasm, noting gelatin as a filler for easy digestion and athletic use.
Energy producing gelatine is discussed as a non fattening aid stored in muscles, providing about 25 calories per envelope. Real gelatine offers protein-rich nutrition with minimal fat and carbohydrate, any form or flavor, and soothing digestive effects aiding waste elimination.
The article explains three generally accepted curtain lengths touch the sill reach the bottom of the apron or reach the floor. It advises allowing extra fabric for hems and top hem or heading for the rod. Ensure measurements include generous bottom hem and heading.
Pianist Ladimir Brenner is a frequent on air standby for NBC yet most listeners do not know his name. Once a pianist to the Czar in pre war Russia he later escaped to Constantinople and built a New York teaching studio and concert career.
Readers see a mix of autumn attire as women favor military and manly coats while campus looks trend toward sailor details, navy accents, and plaid skirts. London notes highlight velvet evening wear, high necklines, and jewelry driven by house designs.
The article outlines sun care and skin maintenance after vacation. It notes tanning should be preserved with sunscreen, cleansing routines, and gentle masks, while warning of dryness and blemishes from sun and travel. It advises gradual wardrobe shifts and makeup to protect the summer glow into fall.
Judith Wilson advises tailoring sandwich suppers to individual tastes on hot evenings to ensure everyone enjoys a hot meal. Emphasizes including a special element for each person to prevent complaints.
A rustic guide to preparing easy sandwich suppers with cold fillings, layering tips, and serving ideas. Notes pairings like chutney butter and watercress with beef or cold meats, plus suggested accompaniments and presentation for casual outdoor meals.
A gray wool dress with matching ribbed knit trim features a bright red leather belt. An unusual black beret accented by a gerstein ribbon and feather coque is described as part of the ensemble.
A vintage recipe fragment describes making bacon sandwiches with a mustard butter and chives, plus broiled bacon, then toasted. It also outlines a cupcake recipe with cup cake ingredients, creaming shortening and sugar, eggs, flour and milk, baking powder, flavoring and frosting guidance for two dozen cakes.
The article argues morale and endurance matter for a society and individuals. It notes fear in childrearing harms development, cites Dr. John B. Watson on conditioned reflexes, and outlines gradual reconditioning to remove fears such as feathers and dogs. It then shifts to urging buoyant mood and small luxuries like hats or silk to boost morale, emphasizing not being at war and suggesting practical morale-boosting tips.
Bathe feet in alternating warm and cold water and dry thoroughly between toes. Press cuticles down after each bath and keep nails short with a slight rounding. Use matching nail polish and change shoes before dinner and during the day when possible. A shoe change can be as restful as a beauty bath.
A reader asks how to quietly avoid a two week Maine fishing camping trip with friends. The reply suggests arranging a believable getaway by wire or office messages, or staying and trying to enjoy the change, urging openness over hostility and to avoid “kill-joy” attitudes.
Rust stains on nickel can be removed by greasing well then letting stand a few minutes and rubbing with ammonia soaked cloth. Linoleum holes are repaired with cork and liquid glue, set and finished with emery paper and paint. Pies and tarts brushed with sweet milk before baking gain a rich brown gloss.
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