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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1941
Page
7
Dr. Claud North Chrisman argues that fashion in women’s dress risks health. He laments extreme styles from short skirts to sheer stockings and scant undergarments, noting without protection in bitter weather endangers extremities and overall well being.
The text argues that health decline in the period includes lower birth rates and rises in cancer and tuberculosis, attributing it to cold weather exposure and feminine lifestyle comments about dress and behavior, urging reflection on health impacts without providing statistics.
Quick kitchen fixes from an old column offer methods to handle smells and improve flavor. Toss peas in pods to pop and skim, salt hands to remove fish odor, wrap odor filled bottles with newspaper, grind cranberries to avoid straining, and use a hot iron to separate glued stamps or labels.
The feature highlights a fitted princess line sailor dress in navy acetate. It shows a concealed front zipper, sailor collar, and naval emblem embroidered on long full sleeves as part of the coming fashions.
Preserve oranges with a light corn syrup sugar syrup to keep color and shape. Article offers serving ideas and a full recipe for preserved oranges, apricot marmalade, sweet cider jelly, carrot marmalade, and orange juice jelly with step by step instructions and packing tips.
A long feature traces the smoked turkey boom led by Max Blitzer and Isaac Kamm. Pinebridge Farm dominates sales, producing over 6,000 turkeys yearly at $1.35 a pound. The piece notes notable buyers including Roosevelt and Chaplin and outlines their process from brining to smoking.
New York designers find rich historic material for fashion. Since Paris fell as fashion capital, New York Mayor LaGuardia backs local fashion efforts while Los Angeles plans a competing show. The Traphagen School staged a Pan American costume review outlining fashion eras from Pocahontas to the Flapper age. The Museum of Costume Art held a prize contest for textile design, awarding a fluoroscope themed entry by Mrs. Simone Heisterman.
Fashions for men preview spring cravats by Arthur Bachrach noting prices from 1.50 to 4.00. Styles favor calm colors with tan, brown and beige backdrops, lighter maroon and navy shades, pastel hues, and new Windrift hand woven ties using angora. Ties come in twills and foulards with frosted patterns and a shift toward less flashy patterns in classic fabrics.
A health columnist advises women on sane weight loss through steady diet and exercise. Avoid fad diets and unsafe drugs. aim for 1,400 calories daily with vegetables fruits milk lean meats and whole grains. Regular workouts and occasional guided workouts aid progress while preserving mood and energy.
The text advises tall individuals to avoid an indolent manner and wear flattering clothes. It urges light, brisk movement and outfits that conceal awkward lines. The tone mimics period self help guidance on appearance and posture for tall girls.
A few drops of kerosene on a cloth rubbed over hard grease on a stove will remove the grease. The note advises gentle, targeted application to lift stubborn residue without harsh scrubbing.
An advice column discusses how favoritism can fuel rivalry among brothers and sisters and advises parents to avoid forcing friendship. It encourages letting siblings settle quarrels themselves and emphasizes focusing on present actions rather than fearing the future.
A test on officer style coats for 1941 spring fashions features a natural cavalry twill coat with epaulet shoulders and aviation insignia buttons.
A troubled speaker reflects on isolation loss and a sister's breakdown while clinging to the idea that enduring hardship can strengthen character. The writer rejects despair and insists growth comes from facing pain and choosing to persevere. The tone resembles reflective correspondence from a bygone era.
A reader asks about lip shape and how makeup may affect appearance. The message compares heavy makeup to concealing flaws and notes concern about looking homely despite cosmetics.
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