Love and age in culture myths about turning forty
The essay argues against the idea that life ends at forty and that employers prefer younger workers. It cites magazine and film bias toward youthful heroines and slim figures, noting how this shapes public perception of aging women and limits roles for those over 40. It references Miss Isobel Moore and the prevalence of under-40 heroines in popular media.
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Pitkin
Isobel Moore
Miss Moore
Duchess of Windsor
Ideal age shifts in magazine heroines and Broadway romance
A writer critiques dieting among American women and changing soap opera trends. They note heroines edging toward age 29 in unmarried roles while married characters age into the thirties. Broadway's South Pacific features a 50s widower hero, with heroine norms staying traditional.
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South Pacific
Woodrow Wilson regional counseling service in Virginia
Confidential vocational educational counseling is free to Virginians through the Woodrow Wilson regional consultation service at Fishersville. An agency of the Virginia State Department of Education offers help with planning and solving problems related to vocation selection and employment changes.
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Woodrow Wilson
Fishersville
Virginia State Department of Education
Training Encouraged to Use Available Facilities
The article encourages further training and urges the use of current facilities to improve skills and efficiency. It stresses structured programs and access to resources to maximize progress and outcomes.
Use T-4-L for Athlete's Foot Advertisement
An ad promotes T-4-L cream for athlete's foot claiming deep penetration with a high alcohol base and 90 percent undiluted alcohol. It guarantees relief in one hour or a 40 percent refund at Boyd Drug Co.
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Boyd Drug CO
FAST TEETH Hold False Teeth Firmly
Advertisement for FAST TEETH powder to stabilize dentures. Claims the al kaline formula keeps teeth in place without gummy taste or bad breath issues. Available at drug stores.
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