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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
9
A medical note explains that backache often stems from tired muscles and poor posture rather than kidney disease. It recommends rest, heat, massage, proper footwear, gradual correction of causes, and suitable mattresses, noting personal experience with a bed’s springs affecting pain.
The article explains that uneven leg length, paralysis, and muscular strain can cause backache. It recommends gradual sole elevation, massage, and exercises while avoiding spine manipulation. It notes strains from injury, lumbago, infections, pelvic issues, and that many infections begin with back pain.
Guidance on eating whole shrimps in shells as finger food and etiquette for polite introductions. Shrimp are peeled with fingers. church decoration should be simple with plants and palms by the font. if one misses a name, apologize and say so.
A profile of James J. Hines, known as Jimmy, once a Tammany Hall power broker, arrested by Thomas E. Dewey on policy racket charges. The piece recalls his rise from 1907 alderman to district leader, Harlem ties, and past clashes with Charles Murphy, noting shifts in political power.
Paris fashion notes highlight tiny straw hats trimmed with bows veils and flowers seen on Marie Wilson Ann Sheridan and Countess Barbara Hutton. Paris midseason openings showcase bows ribbons and high necklines influencing fall millinery with purple hues and lush embellishments across hats and accessories.
A healthful skin care guide explains cleansing with bland soap and cold water, and using creams or oils to treat dry areas. It advises rinsing thoroughly, avoiding irritation, and selecting tonics to fit skin type, noting oily skin needs circulation improvement.
Sophie Kerr tells New York food experts that every woman can be an expert cook with year round ingredients and fool proof recipes. The column lists weekly menus and a bran doughnut recipe with step by step directions.
A column discussing gender assumptions between men and women, noting women often claim to read men well while men may deceive. It shifts to child care, advising on weaning and bottle reduction for Ruth, including phased feeding steps from infancy to age one, and encouraging parental involvement in bottle disposal.
A harsh take argues that not all women are irresistibly charming and that many men seek or accept independence. The piece pivots on contrasts between contented husbands and unattached men, noting women’s power in marriage and suggesting some men also pursue extramarital attention. It ends by claiming women gain the most from marriage while men know this too.
The piece highlights a cool summer aesthetic with a print fabric dressmaker style gown. It features a low square shoulder strap neckline and a softly draped Empire bodice.
Wash the garment in sudsy warm water to cut grease. Rinse in warm then cold water with two tablespoons of spirits of turpentine per pail. Roll in Turkish towel to partly dry. Iron on the wrong side with muslin between iron and fabric and press pleats on the right side.
A reader asks for balanced two unit menus to cover vitamins and nutrients. Plan includes hearty breakfast with fruit or juice, egg, toast and beverage, followed by a lighter lunch. Suggested options feature bacon and tomato toast or large salad with buttered rolls and dessert, plus substantial main dishes like spaghetti or stew with vegetables and a milk-based drink daily.
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