Description
This vintage magazine, the Ladies' Home Journal, from December 1958, is a cherished collectible that showcases the elegance of mid-century America. This unique issue features a complete condensed novel titled "Mother Boody" by Evelyn Sibley Lampman, along with a variety of festive stories, insightful articles, fashion trends, and helpful homemaking tips.
As one of the noteworthy vintage magazines of its time, this issue beautifully captures the spirit of the 1950s holiday season, making it a perfect addition to any collection. Readers will delight in seasonal themes and family-centered advice, ensuring that this vintage treasure remains relevant even today.
This particular edition is not only a nostalgic journey through time but also a valuable piece for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage culture and history. With no mailing label, this copy is ideal for those focusing on collectibility.
Condition-wise, this magazine is in acceptable condition, offering a good interior despite some exterior wear. It presents a wonderful opportunity for collectors seeking authentic vintage magazines that reflect historical context.
Key Features:
- Fiction & Condensed Novel: Enjoy full access to thought-provoking stories and engaging narratives, including "The Christmas House" and "Miracle in Radlands".
- Fashion & Beauty Insights: Discover winter fashion trends with articles like "Winter Roses" and "Fireside Fashions", showcasing stylish looks perfect for the cold season.
History enthusiasts and vintage magazine collectors will find this publication to be a fascinating artifact of its era. Celebrate the warmth and charm of the 1950s with this enchanting piece of print history.
Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.
Inside This Issue (Full Table of Contents):-
Condensed Novel Complete in This Issue
- Mother Boody — Evelyn Sibley Lampman
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Stories
- The Christmas House — Phyllis Lee Peterson
- Miracle in Radlands — James Benedict Moore
- Kate, the Blessed — Rita Eng
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Special Features
- Can It Be a Crime to Be Free? — Dorothy Thompson
- It’s Fine to Be a Pal to Your Child—Provided You Both Enjoy It — Benjamin Spock, M.D.
- Homes, Not Just Housing
- Co-operative Housing — Margaret Hickey
- Cruelty in Maternity Wards — Gladys Denny Shultz
- The Flower Boat — Painting by André Bauchant
- I Believe in Life Everlasting — Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam
- How America Lives: The More the Merrier the Christmas — Betty Coe Spicer
- We Shared Our Baby’s Birth — Muriel and Robert W. Goldfarb
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General Features
- Our Readers Write Us
- There’s a Man in the House — Harlan Miller
- Under Cover — Bernardine Kielty
- Making Marriage Work — Clifford R. Adams, Ph.D.
- Fifty Years Ago • Journal About Town
- Ask Any Woman — Marcelene Cox
- This Is a Car Careless — Munro Leaf
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Fashion and Beauty
- Winter Roses — Wilhela Cushman
- Fireside Fashions — Nora O’Leary
- The Most Wonderful Gift I Have Ever Received — Dawn Crowell Norman
- How to Dress Well on Practically Nothing — Bet Hart
- Anywhere, Everywhere Casuals — Ruth Mary Packard
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Food and Homemaking
- It’s Love, Not Money
- I Love to Eat—But I Hate to Cook — Gladys Rockmore Davis, as told to Jean Anderson
- Basement With Extra Conveniences — Margaret Davidson
- Places to Put Records — Elizabeth Goetsch
- Best I Ever Ate — Mrs. Hamilton Cottier