Description
Welcome to a piece of vintage reading that brings nostalgia to the forefront. The Ladies' Home Journal Magazine from March 1957 is a treasure for collectors and enthusiasts alike. This issue is keenly focused on "Absolutely Perfect Baby Care," featuring timeless advice and insights that resonate deeply with parents and caregivers today.
In good condition, this magazine showcases a wealth of articles that provide guidance on baby care, parenting techniques, and wellness tips. With the era’s unique perspective, readers can explore how childcare practices have evolved over the decades while appreciating the wisdom shared by experts of that time.
This particular magazine does come with an address label on the front, a marker of its past life, adding character to its history. While there is minor wear throughout, it does not detract from the overall charm and enjoyment of this vintage publication.
Additionally, the magazine is safeguarded by a plastic protective covering, which ensures its longevity and preservation for years to come. However, it’s important to note that some pages are missing from the back, a common occurrence in vintage finds but something to consider for potential buyers.
Key Features:
- Timeless parenting advice and insights on baby care from the 1950s.
- Protection provided by a plastic covering, ensuring its durability.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to own a piece of history. Whether you're an avid collector or just looking to reminisce about simpler times, this Ladies' Home Journal Magazine is a perfect addition to any collection.
Explore the world of vintage magazines and the insights they hold within their pages. This magazine is not just an item; it’s a journey back in time, a glimpse into the past of family life, and a reminder of the care that has always surrounded parenthood.
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):-
Book Condensation Complete in This Issue
- The Complete Book of Absolutely Perfect Baby and Child Care — Elinor Goulding Smith
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Stories
- The Druid’s Firs (First part of five) — Howard Suggitt
- The Big Secret, Room in Rule —
- Bachelor for Brenda — Elizabeth Dunn
- The Man in the Car — Nancy Titus
- The Scapegoat (Conclusion) — Daphne du Maurier
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Special Features
- A Foreign Policy for All Americans — Dorothy Thompson
- How Important Is Breast Feeding? — Benjamin Spock, M.D.
- F.D.R. Wanted George VI to Give Hong Kong to China, Lord Halifax — Volunteers Meet Children at Plane at Seattle, Washington
- Beacon for Air Travelers — Margaret Hickey
- Royal Dressmaking — Drusilla Beyfus and Anne Edwards
- Can This Marriage Be Saved? — Dorothy Cameron Disney
- The Mother, Painting by Pablo Picasso
- Seven People Saved from Cancer — Patricia de Roth
- William and the Train, Polly Toone
- The Ranch Is Where My Heart Is — Laura Date
- Our Girls Helped Pay Their Way Through College
- Is Your Marriage a Masquerade? — Elizabeth Graham
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General Features
- Our Readers Write Us
- Under Cover — Bernardine Kielty
- Diary of Domesticity — Gladys Taber
- Can a Marriage Survive Psychic Brutality? — Clifford R. Adams, Ph.D.
- There’s a Man in the House — Harlan Miller
- Fifty Years Ago • Journal About Town
- This Is a Get-Up Grumble — Munro Leaf
- Ask Any Woman — Marcelene Cox
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Fashion and Beauty
- “My Dreams Are Coming True!” — Dawn Crowell Norman
- American Designers — Wilhela Cushman
- Spring Report — Wilhela Cushman
- What Do You Make of a Print — Nora O’Leary
- How to Dress Well on Practically Nothing — Bet Hart
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Food and Homemaking
- One Supper Both Dinner Served Three Ways
- Collector’s Breakfast Items from the Journal Kitchen
- Blender Bar for the Bean Set
- Old Favorites with a Difference — Marion O’Brien
- We Like Beef and Cream — Grace Lee
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Architecture, Gardening and Interior Decoration
- Journal’s Portfolio House No. 5: Journal’s More Future for the Money House
- Garden Glamorous Night or Day
- Living Room Planned for Long Life
- Family Room Completely Separate or Attractively Joined to the Kitchen
- Double-Duty Rooms on Each Level
- New Beauty at Night . . . With Light — Margaret Davidson
- What Does the Gardener Do in Spring? — the Gardener’s Assistant
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Poems
- Charles G. Bell
- Elizabeth McFarland
- Jean Todd Freeman
- Mary Wright
- Ethel Barnette de Vito
- John Updike
- William Stafford
- Kay Boyle
- Georgie Starbuck Galbraith
- Lola S. Morgan
- Beulah Fenderson Smith
- Marion Lineaweaver
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Cover
- Mark Shaw, Photographer
- Tina S. Fredericks, Picture Editor