Description
Discover a captivating piece of American history with the Ladies' Home Journal Magazine from November 1945. This vintage issue, featuring the theme "This Side of Innocence," offers an intriguing insight into the post-World War II era and the shifting dynamics of American society.
This particular edition is noteworthy not only for its date but also for its rich content that reflects the cultural landscape of its time. It serves as a window into the everyday lives of mid-century women, focusing on family, fashion, and health, making it an excellent addition to any collection of vintage magazines.
Key Features:
- Well-preserved interior pages that are conducive for reading and flipping through.
- Insightful articles and illustrations that showcase the popular trends and societal norms of the 1940s.
Condition is a vital aspect for collectors, and this magazine stands out with its interior pages in good condition, showing minimal signs of aging. The pages are clear and legible, making this collectible piece not just a historical artifact, but also a joy to read.
General condition notes that the magazine overall shows wear typical for its age, particularly on the cover, which is in acceptable condition with some visible signs of age and usage. Notably, this edition is missing a few back pages, which should be taken into account by potential buyers. Please see the accompanying photos for further details on the magazine's condition.
This November 1945 issue of Ladies' Home Journal is more than just a vintage magazine; it is a collectible treasure that offers a peek into the lives of women in the 1940s. A perfect addition to your collection of rare vintage magazines, this magazine could also serve as a unique gift for enthusiasts of vintage literature.
Explore this historical issue that captures the essence of the era, and add it to your collection today!
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 Complete in This Issue
- This World Will Be Mine — Mary Loss and H. Walter Durany
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Fiction
- This Side of Innocence (First part of five) — Taylor Caldwell
- An Answer to Everything — Clara Lexton Lundrud
- Letters from Love — Lyn Arnold
- Dear Johnny — Nancy Little Palmer
- I Shot a Wolf — Ola Blair and Genevieve Schleicher
- Once at Belvidere Park — Margaret Weymouth Jackson
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Special Features
- If I Were Running My House — Judith Chase
- What Made a Hero? — Struthers Burt
- Guilt and Atonement — Dorothy Thompson
- If You Ask Me — Eleanor Roosevelt
- Are American Moms a Menace? — Ada Marie Norman
- Your Life Is in Your Hand — Norman Leslie
- Do You Have a Word for It? — Ellsworth Barnard
- Job Hunters & Foreign Problems — John Gunther
- A Check List for Parents: II — Phil Drotning
- Making Music Fun
- How America Lives: Meet a Demobilized Housewife — Elizabeth Janeway
- The Child’s Right to Emotional Security — Margaret A. Ribble, M.D.
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General Features
- There’s a Crowd (The Sub-Deb) — Maureen Daly
- Our Readers Write Us
- Fifty Years Ago in the Journal
- Journal About Town
- Reference Library
- Children Must Be Clearly!
- This Is a Bug-Eye — Munro Leaf
- Diary of Domesticity — Gladys Taber
- Ask Any Woman — Marcelene Cox
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Fashions and Beauty
- One Touch of Magic — Wilhela Cushman
- The Night Is Young . . . and You’re So Beautiful — Dawn Crowell
- Knitting Tells a Fashion Yarn — Ruth Mary Packard
- Home-Agn Clothes — Louise Paine Benjamin
- The Road Forward
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Garden, Interior Decoration, Architecture
- Next Year’s Garden — Richard Pratt
- Equal Rights . . . for Parents and Children — Richard Pratt
- Trimmings for Your Tree — Alice Kaston
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Food and Homemaking
- It’s a Family Affair — Ann Batchelder
- Line a Day — Ann Batchelder
- It’s Fun to Bake Again — Louella G. Shower
- Conversation Piece — Ruth Mills Teague
- Report to the Housewife — Judy Barry
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Poetry
- Evensong — Nathaniel Burt
- Fifth Birthday Gift — Marjorie Lederer
- Not You Only — Eleanor Aucourt
- Madrigal of Marital Felicity — Ethel Jacobson
- Prayer — Jehane de Mare
- All-Around Thanksgiving — Elaine V. Emans
- Lonely Time — Jesse Stuart
- In the Rush — Joseph Joel Keith
- Noon — Catherine Haydon Jacobs
- Mounds, Crosses, Flowers, Tears — Hortense Flexner
- Cover Design by Wilhela Cushman