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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1940
Page
10
The Ameri can Radium Society notes radium as the most effective single agent for birthmark treatment. Experts explain birthmarks are vascular tumors present at or after birth and discuss risks of ulcers and scars when used improperly, urging early expert-led radium use and caution.
The article stresses that clothing is either clean or dirty and that any doubt about cleanliness harms impressions. It urges a strict rule: if clothing may be dirty, it is too dirty to wear and should not be worn.
AYMOND G. TWYEFFORT a New York stylist for men promoter of color in menswear argues red energizes blue soothes green excites and yellow uplifts. He claims color boosts morale and helps defend democracy by preserving individuality among Americans and cites clients like Swope and Dodge to illustrate his theory.
An advertisement lists three fall shoes: an elasticized black suede pump with red lining and stitching, an afternoon tie in black suede with a shankless look, and a casual black suede pump with a 21/8 inch wedge cutout.
The article discusses summer soup options from light consommé to hearty chowder, noting canning tips and garnishes. It presents a watercress soup recipe with butter, flour, stock, and seasonings, plus a creamed green onion soup and a jelled tomato madrilene as additional summer dishes.
A historic dinner listing outlines watercress soup fried chicken succotash escalloped tomatoes and apple brown Betty with coffee and broiled steak, plus broccoli mashed potatoes lettuce and French dressing. A separate prunes and apricot Wié course includes cheese sprinkled atop. The soup method heats milk and water to slight thickness, then reheat and top with cheese. Serves 4. Ingredients include salt pork onion potatoes corn water milk croutons and seasoning. Simmer pork fat then brown onion, add potatoes and corn, season, cook until tender, add milk and heat, serve hot with croutons.
A schoolgirl seeks a modern permed style with soft fluffy ends and a crown part. Advice suggests front portion shortened for casual bangs, curls dropping over the forehead, and small bows at the temples for a youthful yet refined look.
A refined dinner course features watercress soup served from a glass saucepan with watercress garnishes. Watercress provides minerals and vitamin B to stimulate appetite and aid growth, and the dish aims to revive dull summer appetites for the meal ahead.
The piece surveys formal wear options including black velvet dinner suits, long versus short skirts, and dressy evening dresses echoing Lillian Russell. It notes black satin rivals in rayon or silk jersey and discusses colors especially greens and blues, with green ensembles and trims like red fox and beaver. It mentions Lily Dade and Sally Vic tor drawing on cultural motifs for fashionable guidance.
A discussion on how redheads should pick rouge lipstick and foundation to complement skin, hair tone, and eye color. It covers shades to avoid with certain red hair tones, suggested color families like rust cinnamon and russet, and advice on when and how to apply subtle makeup for best harmony with hair. It also notes that rouge can be beneficial for most redheads with moderation and tailored powder choices for freckles or suntanned complexions.
Beachwear habits show men in slacks and shorts, then trunks at coastal spots with no bath houses. Copenhagen blue dominates slack suits with tan next, white favored for sunburn, prints popular with youth, while older men stick to blue and white.
An editorial argues parents should disclose family finances to children to set expectations and teach budgeting. It cites a father explaining rent and bills before granting a desired item, showing how transparency prevents resentment and helps children understand limits.
An article describes a metal knee pad on ball bearing casters that aids washing floors base boards and other low woodwork. A small upstanding shield protects the house dress from splashes while the user soaps rinses and dries.
Marian Mays Martin argues American fashion is rising as Paris loses influence under German dominance. The piece praises American designers, notes the shift of talent from Paris to New York and Hollywood, and highlights California sportswear and Seventh Avenue as centers of production.
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