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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1941

Page

7

Exercises Improve Foot Health And Figure Also Warn Against Laxatives

Dr. Claud North Chrisman discusses a national bad habit of neglecting elimination leading to clogged systems and the harmful use of drastic relief methods. He cites biologists physiologists and biochemists showing how all organs depend on one another and how drugs affect the body through hospitals clinics and private practice reports. The article notes the digestive tract including the stomach pancreas liver gall bladder duodenum and colon and calls for scientific understanding of their interrelated functions.

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The Dangers of Self Medication and Waste in Health

The article condemns indiscriminate use of cathartics and stimulant preparations sold by radio mail and press. It argues most people ignore medical professionals and instead rely on quick drug tricks. It warns these practices irritate organs, create lasting habits, and lead to recurring health issues.

Upholsterer Reveals Escape and Hitler Link During War Reminiscence

An upholsterer in New York recounts fleeing a former comrade in Krumbach who served with him in a German camp. He shows pictures and letters, recalls Dachau imprisonment, and identifies a quiet, familiar corporal as Adolf Hitler.

Goys Buff America Krum New York City Buff Dr. Einstein Traunstein Germany Krumbach Dachau Hitler

Modes and Manners: Public Kissing Etiquette Question

Etiquette annals say no to kissing in public except on meet and part at stations or docks. A suggested rule: stop greeting your spouse with a kiss once you doubt its propriety. Also, hostess should not interrupt a conversation to introduce a newcomer. And crackers into soup are improper.

Oliver L. S Joyce Jerome

Aids Feet and Figure with Dual Purpose Exercises

Aids Feet and Figure describes a pair of exercises aimed at slimming the midriff, improving posture, and strengthening foot and leg muscles. The first exercise uses a heavy hook to stretch with toes over the edge, while the second targets the lower abdomen and back alongside the leg muscles.

Foot health routine promoters and Dr Scholl exercises

An article promotes foot fitness with Dr William M Scholl guidance and four exercise routines. It notes benefits for arches calves and the torso and recommends three foot care products including a granulated foot soap a soothing foot balm and a deodorant powder.

William M. Scholl Speers

Hat fashions in wartime Britain shift to conservative styles

The article notes Belgian fur sources for felt hats and describes a wartime shift toward conservative tones and shapes. It mentions dark shades among popular colors, a return of the flat brim with turn up, the enduring snap brim, wild sports felts, and new rayon sweatbands replacing leather. It also references a novelty gag hat the “Aussie” inspired by Australian troops.

Belgium

Menus Aid Housewives In Conserving Food Resources

Government officials urge careful meal planning and buying only needed items to reduce waste. Readable menus for Sunday through Saturday include breakfast and dinner options with notes on storage, leftovers, and using all edible parts.

Judith Wilson U.S. Department of Agriculture

Rickrack Trim Smock Ad Highlights Navy Collar and Pockets

An advertising snippet promotes a long sleeve percale smock in red, gray, white and green with navy outline collar effect and large pouch pockets. The design emphasizes Rickrack trim as a favorite for smocks.

Fairchild Rickrack

Marriage boosts morale for many men study shows

A survey of 539 men by New York’s Adjustment Service at Teachers College finds married men, those with higher education, religious affiliation, and active in organizations, fare better in economic stress. A second measure, a life satisfaction index, shows married men generally less anxious or unhappy, suggesting marriage supports resilience.

Marian Mays Martin Adjustment Service of New York Goodwin Watson Teachers College Columbia University Professor Watson

Lisle Stockings Gain Favor In Fashion Trends

New York fashion notes show lisle hose gaining traction as silk stock formed a shortage. Women favor colorful lisle mesh and colored stockings with sportswear, while debate remains on matching accessories and nude tones. Some suggest wool stock will push rayon lining. thread shortages persist as Washington curtails silk thread supplies.

Eleanor Gun New York Washington

Short Cuts and Household Tips Brief

A linoleum floor feels warmer under bare feet and is less slippery when wet. Glass shines brighter with a touch of vinegar in the washing water. A cocoa brown dress with white front features draped shoulders and a tied effect on the skirt. Do not wet a soot stain. apply salt then brush with a stiff brush.

New Fall Shoes Displayed in Fashion Feature

Two new styles shown for fall include an oxford with open detail beside the eyelet stay and neat selane on the tip and foxing, plus an elasticized step in with ladder front and medium height walking heels.

Fairchild

Good For One's Soul On Marriage As Experience And Experiment

The piece argues marriage broadens perspective and aids morale for both genders. It notes marriages vary from dark to sunny, with some preferring no marriage at all, but emphasizes the woman's viewpoint and the need to take a chance to judge its value.

Beauty Tips for Acne and Skin Care for Teens

A 19 year old asks how to clear persistent facial acne without irritating tender skin. Advice warns against squeezing and harsh rubbing, suggests gentle washing and acne ointments, cautions limits on scrubbing, and mentions calamine lotion for drying oozy spots. It notes avoid nanotes and heavy creams, and discusses perfumed deodorants as a separate tip.

Olga

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Claud North Chrisman M.D. Wet DE. Chrisman Acca A. H By Jacqueline Hunt Miss Bunt Barclay Swain Rickrack Trim Jane Herbert Goward Mrs. Martin Mrs. Gowaed
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