This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1939
Page
9
Dr. Claud North Chrisman warns readers about cures advertised for all ailments. He notes many tonics rely on alcohol, offer temporary lifts, and can fuel alcoholism. urges reliance on qualified medical advice and stricter drug labeling.
The article warns about many home cleaning and dye preparations, urging labeling of poisonous contents and noting dangers. It cautions about using paints and solvents near fire, mentions carbon tetrachloride as a substitute in some establishments, and warns of death from inhaling gases in closed spaces.
Advice promotes persistence with washing and scrubs, masks from soapsuds, and warm water rinses. Recommends ice rubs, outdoor activity, fresh air, and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Suggests a drying liquid makeup and warns against rapid weight loss causing sagging and wrinkles.
Judith Wilson advises dedicating a pantry shelf for school lunch provisions and stocking it with soups crackers cereals and fillings. She outlines sandwich ideas including cottage cheese grape jelly egg salad peanut butter and fruit options plus a suggested breakfast plan to start the day energetically.
Minne L Maffett of Dallas elected president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. She also heads the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and serves as associate professor of gynecology at Baylor University College of Medicine.
Eleanor Gunn notes fashion optimism with $1500 sold evening gown and Portous Oriental pearls. Bustles and other retro silhouettes return as autumn accessories appear at notable New York venues. Saratoga racing nightlife and a dance showcase celebrate the revival of bustle era glamour.
An article by Jacqueline Hunt E outlines at home beauty steps to fade a sun tan and rough skin. It describes cleansing with a bleaching cream lemon-based options, skin-stimulating creams, toners, and a pore mask to renew clarity and softness over two to three weeks.
A 1939 fashion note describes two bags: a corduroy fall bag that slips into a pocket or another bag without unloading contents, and an evening bolster silhouette bag with cabochon ends in varied colors. Knobs use smokey composite. bengaline is a fabric option with a wrist sash for carrying.
A vintage style note offers methods to improve lemonade by adding an egg and shaking, to brighten autos with ammonia for better cleaning, to balance stewed tomatoes with a touch of sugar, and to polish carved furniture with a soft brush for better reach into crevices.
The piece discusses summer homes as residents shift to towns for fall and school. It highlights restless mobility, especially among women, and notes moving patterns around Labor Day and October. It emphasizes creating learning-friendly environments for children at home and planning ahead for changes in season and location.
The piece contrasts modern women with past norms noting less domestic upheaval and more independence. It highlights women painting, repairing, and managing homes without fear of losing status, while describing shifts in roles and appearances.
The room offers ample wardrobe space with hangers, a shoe rack, and stands. Clothes and brushes are provided, plus a luggage stand for convenience. The closet shelf can store extra blankets or quilts as needed.
A new perfume gadget offers a compact handbag applicator with a small end nubbin. It dispenses scent in precise, single-use amounts to prevent waste or evaporation and avoids breakage. The device aims to make fragrance portable and affordable for daily use.
The article explains string beans can be used at partial growth stages as tender green beans and later as dried shell beans, detailing progression from fresh pods to mature seeds.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.