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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1936
Page
8
Dr. Claud North Chrisman discusses tobacco use as a habit rather than a virtue and surveys historical and medical views. He notes tobacco can soothe fatigue and boredom but emphasizes risks for youth and those with heart or lung issues, urging moderation and awareness of dependence.
The article portrays Liam C Bullitt as a polished diplomat and former American ambassador to the Soviet Government now appointed as ambassador to France. It notes his Philadelphia roots, noble lineage, wealth, public service, wartime experiences in Russia, a late return to public life under Roosevelt, a marriage to the widow of John Reed, and a daughter who traveled with him. He is described as eloquent on arts, theater, and literature.
Question and answer style notes advise on gift etiquette for a month-long romance suggesting casual gifts like flowers or books if desired. It also covers who pays for a widow’s second wedding proposing parents may pay, the bride may pay, or parties may share costs.
The tailored redingote for town wear features dark brown velvet fabric with a Persian lamb collar and revers, a waistline coachman pocket, and is suitable for sports or afternoon dress.
Advice blends cosmetic guidance for a fair skinned reader with dark hair and blue eyes, plus scalp massage tips for dry hair. It suggests rose or russet rouge, creamy foundation, dark eyebrow/lash definition, blue or green eye shadow, and a soft peach foundation. For scalp care it prescribes two weekend hot oil treatments, a scalp massage from neck to hairline, and a hair tonic. It also includes dinner ideas featuring tomato juice, grilled steak, baked potatoes, glazed apricots, cucumber watercress salad, banana shortcake, and coffee with variations.
A practical guide outlines a two part beauty routine for business women. It describes a ten minute evening cleanse and five to ten minute morning steps including washing, toning, moisturising, makeup base, rouge, powder, and light eye shadow usage.
An expert views current fashion in New York noting slim evening silhouettes that emphasize the bust line and waist while keeping a narrow skirt. She cites Ducharne's long velvet ensemble with a very full skirt and a decolletage with narrow shoulder straps.
A guide to vibrant meatless and meat meals using ruby beets golden carrots emerald peppers and royal purple eggplants. Plate arrangement matters with fruit glazed fritters watercress and butter browned vegetables for color balance and appealing flavor.
An old publish lists simple kitchen and cleaning tips. Boiling water in ice pans speeds defrosting an electric refrigerator. Hot vinegar softens paint brushes. wash in warm suds after. A teaspoon lemon juice in rice water yields fluffier grains. Lemon juice speeds whipping cream. Fruit salad tips include adding orange juice over diced fruit.
A columnist discusses a couple's dispute over where to live. The wife prefers small town life while the husband, born in a small town, works in a large city and dislikes their current arrangement. They currently commute from the wife's hometown, facing high city rents and the cost of a car to live there.
A mother explains parenting to foster obedience through reasoning. A boy named Tommy tests limits with a knife and with washing hands, learning that explanations help him understand why rules exist. The piece argues that children are reasoning beings and need reasons to follow orders.
A reader asks whether to sell a small-town home with a one-car garage to move to the city. The adviser suggests weighing happiness and finances, noting a husband’s likely push to uproot, and warns that keeping the home may cost the marriage while building a new home could be possible if both share the goal.
A reader asks about relinquishing home ownership to her husband and renting, suggesting city life could reveal preferences. In a separate letter, a wife seeks approval to buy a fur coat. the advisor argues a fur coat is a sound investment that can outlast cloth options and urges a shopping discussion to align finances and tastes.
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