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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1937
Page
11
Dr North Chrism an discusses spinal bone disease common in youth, citing Miss K N who began back trouble at ten, wore braces until fifteen, and is now twenty eight, four feet ten inches, eighty six pounds, undersized and underweight.
A discussion of osteopathy style advice on early treatment for spinal curvature, emphasizing milk and cod liver oil, massage, exercise, and braces. Notes cases of misdiagnosed sciatica from spine disease, heredity concerns for tubercular bone issues, and retirement of ineffective therapies. Reports on the need for rest, blood and bone serum, and proper medical follow up.
Suggestions to simplify cleaning include mounting two small towel racks on a ladder step for wet and dry cloths. A lump of sugar in tea prevents tea stains on cloth. A glass cut to fit the window sill protects woodwork and enhances door appearance. Cold water or cold soap removes blood and meat juice stains.
One of Danielle Darrieux’s evening gowns, chosen for her Hollywood visit, features Schiaparelli pink heart shaped paillettes on a crepey navy wool dress. The design pairs a playful bodice motif with a lightweight, crepe like fabric.
Professor Harold C. Urey of Columbia University heads a team seeking heavy atoms in elements like nitrogen and carbon and light lithium. The 1934 Nobel Prize winner, known for hydrogen and heavy water, balances a demanding schedule in Leonia New Jersey with a strong belief in scientific freedom and democracy aiding U.S. leadership in science.
A Hollywood makeup expert helps Mildred overcome a dull, aging appearance. He rewired her hairstyle, skin care, and eye emphasis with color to create a youthful look, then matched wardrobe to her new personality for a genuinely attractive transformation.
Styles for Men notes OFF LINKS on men s shirts end an era of drab fashion dating from 1914. The French cuff returns this year with scintillating links. About half of Fall shirts feature turned up cuffs and experts say a man needs at least three sets of cuff links for wardrobe colors. Jewel stone links in blue maroon amber pair with blue maroon and brown shirts. gold finished links suit white shirts. Modern cuffs combine utility with quality, featuring an air line shank for easy insertion and fewer thumb fumblings.
Decorators discuss a big revival of Victorian and Colonial styles with emphasis on attics and trunks as sources. Attainable elegance blends with Georgian furniture, using light and deep tones, detachable tapes, simple modern lines, and handmade organdy table covers to stylishly finish living spaces.
A reader asks for a home waving method. An egg white emulsion can work but a commercial waving fluid, diluted if needed, yields better results. Let hair dry partly before application and avoid complex styles. a brushed back coiffure with curled ends is easiest to manage at home.
Through fields of pumpkins a recipe for a pumpkin cake is shared. Ingredients include butter sugar brown sugar yolks pumpkin sour milk nuts and caramel with a cinnamon note. Steps describe creaming, alternating dry and wet ingredients, melting caramel, and baking two 9 inch layers with white frosting.
New York fashion notes urge shoppers to choose practical one coat or limit two. Fur remains a highlight with collars and sleeves in demand. Silver fox and Persian lamb lead, while sable-dyed kolinsky skunk and cross fox appear. Squirrel fur grows in popularity as trims and coats.
The article recommends wall outlets for electrical devices in the kitchen pantry or butler's pantry be mounted at table height to allow shorter cords. This aims to reduce coil clutter and prevent trip hazards for housewives.
A discussion on how children learn to fight and defend themselves. It argues that adults should not shelter kids from fighting but guide ethical behavior, noting the developmental shift from childhood to a gang age where a fighting spirit aids socialization and self-respect.
A businessman's wife is out at parties causing his husband trouble at home. He worries about dinner, his aging children, and their plans for punch at teen gatherings. The note argues against accusing parents of fanaticism over liquor.
The text outlines two main approaches to children and alcohol. One side opposes drinking before the children and forbids tasting liquor. The other accepts teaching children about the world at home, arguing parents cannot be with kids all the time and that cocktails may be learned through observation.
Head coverings dominate the festive hour with dinner hats and towering head dresses. Enormous face framed silhouettes emphasize a revived womanly elegance seen as the toast of the century.
Answers outline greetings when a familiar visitor reappears and how to respond to introduced guests. It also covers not introducing oneself and returning greetings when addressed. A gravy ladle should be used to pour gravy if available. otherwise pouring directly is acceptable. In leaving a restaurant, the girl should lead the way.
The note proposes sewing rubber fruit jar rings under each rug corner and one in the center to prevent slipping on polished floors. This tip focuses on simple friction improvement using common jar rings.
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