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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1939
Page
9
A columnist muses on the harms of meddling in others affairs. It argues even well meaning interference can derail lives, noting women often intrude and men prefer to manage larger matters, with caution against misquoting people.
New York City detective Mary Shanley becomes the first woman in the NYPD to reach detective first grade with a 4000 dollar salary. The 37 year old Hell's Kitchen native has made more than fifty arrests and hunts shoplifters by watching crowds and reading newspapers for tips. She recalls notable catches and vows to keep working hard and saving money.
Pears sliced and glazed top a baked ham. Brown six pear halves in fat, add sugar and butter and cinnamon, simmer five minutes until shiny. Pour over ham, cover and bake ten minutes.
Gelatine molded dishes release from their containers easily when the containers are set in a shallow pan of water for a few minutes. This simple method helps unmold delicate gelatin desserts without sticking or breaking.
A black jersey dress with padded raglan sleeves shows back pleats in the skirt and a lowered waistline suggested by seams. Slide closure runs down the back.
A beauty expert recommends a two step routine to refresh skin as summer ends. Use a herbal cleansing cream and a toning lotion to smooth flakes and balance tone. Apply a cooling foundation lotion, powder, waterproof rouge, lipstick, and possibly mascara for lasting makeup.
A weekly menu lists dishes that can be prepared in advance to ease dinner prep. Each day offers breakfast and dinner items with notes on cooling hours and simple steps to finish meals without rush. A cooking approach favors pre cooking and rest periods.
New York fashion note highlights between season dressing with shiny satins and bold stripes. Crisp poults de soie and moires join taffetas and stiff velvets as top fabrics. Patterns favor crosswise satin metal stripes and discreet shutter pleats, while felt hats and suede felts gain year round appeal.
A 1939 Fairchild design showcases an alpaca bolero dress with rhine stone embroidery. Neckline trimmed in white bengaline features a white rosette pin.
A step by step facial care routine advises cleansing then applying cream to face and hands. It outlines firm palm strokes from chin to ears, cheek work, circular motions around mouth and nostrils, gentle nose stroking, and eye area treatment. Repeat each movement five times then wipe away excream and sponge with tonic or diluted perfume.
An article by Jane Herbert Goward and Claud North Chrisman notes New York City's seven health departments and numerous private groups supporting public hospitals. It highlights municipal hospitals totaling twenty seven and payers with two thirds of residents on below standard incomes, while stressing parental guidance against fear and the city’s strong health administration.
The city spends about ten percent of income on two major departments that employ over thirty thousand people. District nurses in thirty districts lead preventive work in schools and homes, tackling tuberculosis and contagious diseases. Bellevue Hospital, Willard Parker, and other facilities handle emergency and infectious care with strict nurse and patient controls.
Instructions describe storing jars of fruit juices in the refrigerator for later use and note practical guidance on keeping them fresh. The fragment mentions timing and an example of use.
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