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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
4
Dr. G N Chrisman explains alternating heat and cold as an effective treatment for inflamed muscles and joints. Heat increases blood flow to aid repair while cold reduces swelling. together they act as a gentle pump to refresh tissue. Massage is the next best relief but must be gentle and properly applied to avoid harm.
A historical cookbook passage presents Brazil Nut Coffee Kuchen and Quick Coffee Cake with ingredients and method. It lists Hot Cross Buns and Date and Nut Bread, detailing measurements, mixing, rising, and baking steps for each recipe and includes serving suggestions with coffee.
A 16 year old seeks methods to maintain clear skin amid fluctuating acne with regular washing and exfoliation. Advice stresses daily routine, grainy scrubs 5 times weekly, cooling tonics, hydration, and fruit and vegetable intake to curb clogged pores and blackheads.
A guide suggests applying a small amount of solvent from a car or boat supply to the mohair upholstered chair to lift tar. Then scrape with a knife to remove as much as possible and finish by rubbing with a cloth dampened by any suitable solvent until the stain is diminished.
1939 fashion note highlights designer Peter Russell's new models with square necklines for evening and day wear. He spotlights very low wide necklines dramatic belts and lively hems as key daytime features.
New York fashion creators tour the world for inspiration with Polish Hungarian Greek motifs shaping evening gowns and jackets. Maggy Rouff highlights full back fullness and fur trimmed jackets, while Alix showcases Moyenage silhouettes and bold full skirts. Heiri Jeunés Filles offers revolutionary period coats with military flair.
Article advises women on preventing wrinkles by addressing dry skin. It explains how dehydration deepens lines around the mouth and eyes, and outlines cleansing and massage routines using cream cleansers, masks, and nourishing creams. Focuses on circulation, gentle brushing, cold toning, and nightly facial massages.
The article surveys fall and winter shoe fashions from clothiers and retailers. It highlights brown copper shades, green stains on tan and black, and a move toward heavy brogued or flexible hurler shoes with thick soles, water repellent options, and full welts.
Angelo Bisenz, an industrial and architectural designer, promotes formagenic design to fit human use. He demos a formagenic pen spoon glass razor and screwdriver that cradle the hand, and envisions formagenic glasses and beds that mold to anatomy. He argues corners are unnecessary with new materials and houses should fit the family.
Marian Mays Martin argues that paying taxes for public schools while sending children to private schools is a costly double expense for average American families. The piece opens with a reader question about this apparent contradiction.
Column reflections on parenting balance between heart and head. It weighs whether a parent treats a child as a separate person with own desires and ambitions, warns against overidentification, and urges self discipline to guide welfare and training. It cites Mrs. Martin letters and public schooling concerns.
The author argues parents shirk responsibility by sending children to boarding schools or summer camps. Divorce and busy parents push children into distant schooling, deemed a refuge for broken homes. The piece weighs costs and argues schooling may be cheaper than home care or inns.
The Fairehile advertisement showcases a quilted junior miss pajama with a cut away line and high rolled collar. The satin top features a photographic floral print and matching quilted jacket with short sleeves.
A collection of brief home hacks explains testing a weighted sheet on dark items to reveal powdery flakes, uses cold tea for cleaning wood surfaces, melting butter with chocolate to prevent sticking and brighten finish, and oatmeal in cheesecloth as a bath softener.
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