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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1940
Page
9
Medical note discusses varicose vein treatments including surgery injections and vitamin B therapy. It cites Tulane University doctors Aschner and Smith testing vitamin E and thiamine chloride with diet changes, urging intake of color rich vegetables and fruits to boost B complex vitamins.
Article discusses extra rest with elevated feet to improve varicose veins, notes risks of chronic eczema and ulcers from poor blood supply, and describes prolonged bandaging with pastes and the use of Anna's boot for treatment under professional care.
Betty Blake Rogers, widow of Will Rogers, recalls how she managed his career and finances. The longtime Arkansas teacher details guiding his rise, guarding contracts, and making home life central to their family success.
Hollywood plaid wool fronts a navy blue coat dress designed for Brenda Marshall by Milo Anderson. A beige spectator sport coat for Miss Marshall features brown stripes with a horizontal yoke and vertical stripes on sleeves and body.
Light can brighten halls by replacing solid partitions with translucent glass blocks. Ridged designs diffuse natural light while remaining non transparent for privacy. Profile hats sit high to one side and flatter many heads. Hair must be well arranged for the look. A half head sponge shampoo boosts shine.
An unbroken egg yolk can be kept in the refrigerator for several days by placing it in a small glass filled with cold water.
Copyright 1940. A forward tilted black felt quilted silhouette is shown with black stitching and a self band, fringed bow, and a black and white quill. Another off-face brim hat features a black felt body and a gold grosgrain band framing the face.
Modish dinner dresses feature V necklines and refined details aimed at expressing formality. Designers highlight front row necklines and sleeve innovations, with velvet, satin, and velveteen fabrics plus embroidered accents for evening wear.
Movie designers shift focus from glamour gowns to practical attire as Hollywood evolves from a glamour center to an inspirational fashion influence. The piece recalls Greta Garbo, Kay Francis, Bette Davis and Ruth Chatterton, noting Hollywood’s enduring impact on daily dress and its ongoing organizational challenge.
For outdoors use select a protective sunproof cream foundation that grips makeup without oiling the skin. In cold weather switch to a heavier tinted cream and apply sparingly while the skin is moist from cleansing to form a thin even film.
War limits raw material imports but perfume houses assure no shortage of essences. Experts advise buying only what you will use, store excess in cool dark places, use leakproof atomizers, and apply perfume to warm skin rather than clothing to avoid spoilage.
Fall picnics boost appetite with hearty meals. Plan by taking long wire handled forks for toasting and an old-fashioned wire toaster. Pack a long handled frying pan for bacon, eggs, or reheated beans and enjoy simple campfire fare.
The article offers practical tips for carrying food from home and planning campfire picnics with menus and simple recipes. It includes methods for coffee, potatoes, bananas, biscuits, and camp meals like bacon and eggs, broiled steaks, and baked beans served with coffee.
A career adviser urges neat appearance and practical dress for women seeking jobs, stressing simple street clothes and natural makeup. Parents should praise high marks and shared family successes, fostering self-esteem and harmony while occasionally using rewards to encourage improvement, then tapering as goals are met.
Mr Lowen lists sure ways to harm chances at employment by appearing untidy or lacking judgment. He warns against dated outfits bold nail polish heavy perfume and elaborate hairstyles and urges business clothes that flatter without distracting. He notes appearance signals character traits to employers and recommends practical durable attire suited to busy times.
The article argues that working women should wear good looking, appropriate clothes for the workplace rather than costly finery. It notes that Sunday best traditions persist for some, but the typical woman now wears her best attire five days a week, prioritizing practicality and presentability at work.
New York barber Paul Charles of the Ritz coins political headpieces as party symbols. Republicans fashion an elephant trunk pompadour with ears swept back and a straight back bob, while Democrats sport two upstanding side swirls with a curled bang to suggest a donkey.
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