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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
4
A physician explains common nose bleed causes such as irritation from sneezing and high blood pressure. Practical first aid includes cold applications, upright sitting, controlled breathing, and gentle pressure. packing with sterile gauze or adrenalin if needed. A salt pork packing method is noted as an effective, removable aid.
The guide lists quick tactics for nasal bleeding including tannic acid or ferric chloride on gauze, nasal packing with gauze, and pressing for minutes. It notes calcium lactate and vitamin K to aid clotting, hemostatic serum injections before nose or throat procedures, and neo hemoplastin taken orally. If bleeding persists, consult a physician to cauterize or tie off the vessel.
A citrus jellied salad made from grapefruit sections lemon flavored gelatine lemon juice salt pimiento diced celery and water. The mixture is heated dissolved with hot water and juice then poured into molds and chilled before serving on lettuce with mayonnaise. Makes six servings.
C. E. Dennis is hailed as the king of the watercress industry with main farm near Martinsburg West Virginia and additional farms in Alabama Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania. His family business started in Long Branch New Jersey and grew through scientific farming to supply restaurants nationwide. The piece notes watercress history iron content use in cuisine and playful growth of the enterprise.
Copyright 1940 Fairchild describes a navy suede walking heel pump with open toe, 12/8 alligator calf heel, and bow detailing. A sleek step-in in navy suede with elasticized back, 11/8 heel, open toe, and snake trim matches the eel lift.
New York fashion notes highlight slim dinner and theater dresses with sequin or glitter trims. Velvet coats with metallic embroidery, scarfs matching frocks, and long gloves with jewel accents define the chic look at high society events.
Practical advice on protecting skin during winter advises avoiding hunching into coats, wearing scarves and hats, keeping neck and coat collars clean, using softening creams, and applying makeup carefully. It urges daily neck cleansing, eye soothing baths, and sun protection with glasses, highlighting routines for lips eyes and overall complexion.
Washable covers for box spring mattress and pillows prolong the life of permanent covers. New ones slip on and off easily for frequent washing, ensuring fresh covers for all beds.
A nostalgic reflection on cookies and childhood memories tied to cookie jars. The piece notes how cooks' careers and family memories center around the ceramic jar and the enduring link between baked treats and childhood.
A nostalgic collection of cookie memories and kitchen recipes including Lemon Pecan Refrigerator Cookies Nut Bran Date Bars and Furry Luxury coat description alongside chocolate chip cookies. It recalls family moments such as licking the spoon while baking and asks if today’s cookies will be remembered tomorrow.
Practical household hints cover enriching broth with an egg, cleaning glass with a damp cloth, peeling nut skins, removing thumb tacks with a shoe horn, dusting behind pictures, flavoring fruit cups with ginger or syrups, and using a knife to loosen stubbornly attached food to prevent enamelware and china damage.
A discussion on how long an engagement should last and how financial strain shapes courtship. The piece notes a year as a practical minimum and that money, not time, often delays marriage. It contrasts costly dating with frugal plans and highlights rising toy production and domestic themes in children’s playthings.
The piece argues that a party girl may dodge long term commitment, while a sensible man should discuss money limits and practicalities before marriage. It suggests engagement length matters, warns against war era haste, and notes prolonged engagements risk boredom and tensions. It also compares a fiancé to a possible soldier departing for service.
An established trade name is like a famous man’s signature on a letter. The manufacturer who brands his merchandise backs it with money and name. When shopping, use the cosmetics you ask for and avoid untested products from pushy salespeople. Stick to trusted brands you have already found satisfactory.
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