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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1940
Page
9
A historical urged view explains colds grippe and influenza as similar diseases with bacterial involvement. It advocates vaccination using attenuated bacteria, repeated doses, and nasal antiseptics like saltwater douches to reduce contagion and prevent complications such as bronchitis or pneumonia.
Medical notes discuss quinine sulphate as a preventive against colds and influenza. Daily doses of two grains are claimed to reduce infection risk during the rainy season, with authorities noting varied prophylactic regimens from one to four grains. For grippe cases, rest and bed care are advised, while other remedies like salicylate preparations are mentioned for pain and fever relief.
Readers are advised to dip tomatoes in very hot water or roast them briefly over a flame to loosen skins. The method is quick and practical for home cooks.
Daniel W. Bell takes the role of Under Secretary, after serving as Acting Budget Director. The veteran civil servant began in 1911 at age 20 and rose through the Treasury, earning praise from John Hanes and champions in conservative circles for steady leadership across Democratic and Republican administrations. He is 49 and known for his trusted work and long service.
Feature explains transforming yesterday's leftovers into current dishes via casseroles and croquettes. Includes ideas like baked ham and mushroom sauce spinach ring, bread dressing rings, and guidance on re seasoning and molding for serving with peas and parsley garnish.
The article outlines reheating tips and layering for a meat casserole with mashed potatoes, including using leftover vegetables and a spinach ring topped with mushroom sauce. It also provides a mushroom gravy, a macaroni and ham casserole, and guidance for baking in a moderate oven.
A 1940 beauty trend favors natural looks over flashy styles. The article describes a singer's minimal makeup routine, rainwater cleansing, and simple skin care to maintain peaches and cream skin, natural lips, and a semi pompadour hair style that flatters her clear features.
Eleanor Gunn reports new fashion trends featuring glamorized housecoats and bed jackets, with washable fabrics and rayon jersey driving dressier styles. The piece notes that nightwear is moving toward chic, fitted looks, while resort wear favors slacks, longer jackets, and colorful accessories.
A simple method to keep stepladder legs from slipping on wood floors is to bind the tips with squares of discarded cloth and secure them with stout cords or heavy rubber bands. This provides a cushioned grip and prevents marring the surface.
A fragment reflects on sixteen as the transition from childhood to adolescence. It questions whether turning sixteen grants maturity or status and notes the public mixed feelings toward this age.
A society column essay urges parents to present a united front in child discipline. It argues opposing approaches confuse boys, highlights youth curiosity and restraint, and cites sixteen-year-olds facing moral development amid a frank era. It notes trust in judgment grows with experience and warns against rushing youth into experience.
The piece reflects on historic norms of early marriage and contrasts them with modern attitudes. It notes that long-ago couples often endured hardship and silenced roles, while today many relationships struggle with communication and domestic strain.
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