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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1939
Page
4
CLAUD NORTH CHRISMAN M D argues spring health rest on fighting the housefly, detailing how flies spread typhoid, dysentery and eye infections. He explains the fly life cycle, multiple species, and urges action to swat, trap and poison flies under the health department slogan No filth no less disease Kill flies save yes.
A reader seeks guidance on arm hair that has darkened and become noticeable at 18. The advice suggests wax epilation or bleaching as options, noting waxing pulls hair from below the skin, is painful but lasts about six weeks, with regrowth fine and bleachable if desired.
Miss Bunt Beautiful eyes are not always a gift of nature. The article outlines eye makeup as a clever craft, emphasizing preparation, eyebrow shaping, and subtlety to keep eyes as the focal point. It advises gentle brushing, light strokes, and avoiding harsh rouge or lipstick to preserve eye prominence.
Sally Victor unveils a spring hat collection inspired by American history. The designs trace fashion from 16th century Cavalier hats to Puritan, Dutch, Quaker, and wagon-train eras, linking style to political moments and news.
The article highlights spring hats featuring white cotton pique and broiderie Anglaise, brown and black straw styles, and new stitched net plaids. It notes white trims, soft silks, and bold crowns, with colors Plymouth Rock to All-American white. Atlantic City visitors added carnival vibes to Easter weekend.
Shops spotlight tennis play suits including a ruffled little girl dress. Stylists say sport designated outfits add chic but must be sport appropriate. Selection should suit the sport though not every play suit fits tennis needs.
Readable sections list a Sunday dinner menu with tuna fish salad rolls tomatoes and cakes. It also provides several dessert recipes including Brazil mocha ice cream apricot charlotte date nut pudding halibut ring and serving suggestions.
A reader asks for an explanation when a girl ends a relationship with a man of legal age. The columnist argues she should offer a reason beyond mere disinterest and discusses how to handle young people seeking allowances to learn money management. The piece also notes that parental finances and the child’s maturity shape allowance amounts and timing.
A white hat, usually a small sailor with a black or navy veil, tops millinery trends this season. Many appeared recently worn with fur coats, supporting forecasts. Bright veils abound with chartreuse, blue, and cyclamen leading the color surge.
Readers are advised to select brassieres in white net and bridal satin with an uplift style to complement transparent blouses.
The famed author and reformer Ida Tarbell, age eighty one, reflects on four generations, her early life in Erie County Pennsylvania, and career milestones from the oil history to journalism. She discusses democracy, peace, and her active life in New York and Bethel Connecticut.
A young man asks how to handle a breakup when a girl he cared for starts going steady with another. The columnist advises examining behavior, asking for clarity, dating others briefly, and giving her time to compare before deciding how to proceed. Readers may write for Mrs. Martin's counsel.
Discusses proper public greetings for women and correct etiquette for hospital visits. Well-bred women shake hands in public. When sending flowers, write a card above the name with a line through Mr. or Miss, starting with a salutation and using the name as signature.
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