Description
Discover a piece of history with the Ladies' Home Journal Magazine from July 1946, focusing on the intriguing feature story of "Purgatory Street." This vintage magazine captures the essence of post-war America, providing insights into the social and cultural dynamics of the era when it was published.
This issue serves as a rare glimpse into the 1940s, making it a vital addition for collectors of vintage magazines. Within its pages, readers will find engaging articles, vintage advertisements, and beautiful illustrations that reflect the values and interests of the time. It’s not just a magazine; it’s a time capsule that encapsulates the aftereffects of World War II and the beginnings of modern American society.
Key features of this remarkable collectible include:
- Well-preserved interior pages with minimal signs of aging, ensuring clear and legible print for an enjoyable reading experience.
- Includes captivating period advertisements and articles that are perfect for nostalgic exploration or academic research.
In terms of condition, the magazine does show some wear typical of its age. While the interior pages remain in good condition with no missing pages, the cover has visible signs of age and wear. It’s important to note that there are some missing back pages and a few loose pages within. Despite these imperfections, this issue is still regarded as collectible and offers significant value for enthusiasts of vintage magazines.
Embrace this opportunity to own a piece of this influential time in American history. Whether you’re a serious collector or simply want to explore a unique relic from the past, the Ladies' Home Journal from July 1946 is an excellent choice.
Don’t miss the chance to add this significant vintage magazine issue to your collection and experience the nostalgia of the 1940s firsthand.
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):-
Novel Condensation Complete in This Issue
- Purgatory Street — Konrad Merz
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Fiction
- The Sequin Bow — Mina Meir
- “She’s Out of Your Mind” — Nell Giles and F. Chester
- This Sublimation — Mrs. Potter — Mary Lowry Knox
- Home of Our Own — Georgiana Margaree Feeney
- The Dark Wood (Conclusion) — Christine Weston
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Special Features
- My Little Bit O’ Luck — Dorothy Thompson
- “Progress” and Decline
- How Will Should They Earn? — Betty Hannah Hoffman
- Who Will Teach Your Child? — C. Lester Walker
- The Legendary Mr. Hughes — Richard Courtenay Baker
- Queens Did Better Than Kings — Eleanor Roosevelt
- If You Ask Me — Evelyn Sanger
- How America Lives: New York Holiday — Mary Jean Daniels
- Small-Town Girl
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General Features
- Under-Cover Stuff — Bernardine Kielty
- Why Days Are Here (The Sub-Deb) — Maureen Daly
- Our Readers Write Us
- Fifty Years Ago in the Journal
- Journal About Town — Elizabeth Metcalf
- The Notion Counter — Dr. Herman N. Bundesen
- Bank Talk Is for Babies Only!
- This Is a Floofer — Munro Leaf
- Ask Any Woman — Marcelene Cox
- Diary of Domesticity — Gladys Taber
- Reference Library
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Fashions and Beauty
- Short and Sweet for Summer — Darez Crowell
- One Can One Suitcase, a Wonderful Time — Wilhela Cushman
- Ten Minutes a Day Keep the Blues Away — Louise Paine Benjamin
- Two Weeks in New York — Ruth Mary Packard
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Interior Decoration
- How Much Better Can a Bathroom Be? — H. T. Williams
- Cut Out and Stitch — Henrietta Murdock
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Food and Homemaking
- Land of Liberty — Ann Batchelder
- Line a Day — Ann Batchelder
- Report to the Housewife — Ruth Mills Teague
- Conversation Piece — Ruth Mills Teague
- Eating to Taste — Louella G. Shouer
- Pack Up Your Personality — Judy Barry
- Never a Dull Meal — Bion Leach
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Poetry
- Paradox — Jean Story Wright
- Child Language — Ulrich Troubetskoy
- Long Had I lain in Slumber — Geradine Ross
- Nothing Endures — Grace Milburn
- Europe’s Child — Margaret H. Flook
- Simple Heartbreak — Georgie Starbuck Galbraith
- I Cannot Be All Things to You — Marjorie Lederer Lee
- Sailor’s Wife — Eleanor Allette Chafee
- Rondeau to Our Reasonably True Love — Ethel Jacobson
- Rebel — Blanche Shusterland
- Cover Design by John Engstead