Description
Discover a piece of history with the Ladies' Home Journal Magazine from October 1938. This vintage issue features the poignant cover story, Daughter of Divorce, which offers a fascinating examination of societal norms and family dynamics during a transformative era in American culture.
As a collector of vintage magazines, you'll appreciate the historical significance this particular issue holds. It provides a rare glimpse into the lives of women in the late 1930s, reflecting their hopes, challenges, and evolving roles in society. This issue encapsulates the spirit of the pre-war era—where traditional values were beginning to shift, paving the way for future generations.
Key Features:
- Insightful articles and stories that resonate with today’s discussions on family and identity.
- Beautiful vintage advertisements that showcase the fashion and cultural trends of the time.
Condition Notes:
The interior pages of this vintage issue are well-preserved and maintain good readability, with minimal signs of aging. While the magazine shows a bit of wear on the cover, including acceptable signs of aging, it offers an authentic experience for anyone interested in collecting vintage publications. Please note that some back pages are missing, so be sure to review the provided images for a closer look.
This collectible magazine is perfect for vintage enthusiasts, nostalgia lovers, or anyone wishing to own a significant piece of printing history. Whether for display or research, this original 1938 issue is a testament to the timeless nature of women's journalism and its impact on society.
Interior Condition: The inside pages are well-preserved and in good condition, with minimal signs of aging, no missing pages, and clear, legible print.
General Condition: The magazine is overall in good vintage condition, considering its age.
Cover Condition: The cover is in acceptable condition, showing signs of age and wear.
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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):- Contents of This Issue
- Cover Design by Munkacsi
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Fiction
- Daughter of Divorce (First part of six) — Katharine Haviland-Taylor
- Lovesick — Graeme and Sarah Lorimer
- Reluctant Wedding — Francis M. Cockrell
- I Want to Be Just Like You — Nancy Barnes
- Sun in the West — Howard Fast
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Special Features
- New Continents Ahead (Editorial) — William Burnett Benton
- ’Tis of Thee — Dorothy Thompson
- Mr. & Mrs. Mussolini — George Seldes
- What Do the Women of America Think? (Relief) — Geo. A. Aholt
- The Dear Man — Henry F. Pringle
- Rheumatic Heart Disease (Cartoon by Helen E. Hokinson) — Dr. Herman N. Bundesen
- Diary of Domesticity — Gladys Taber
- This Is a Thumb-Sucker — Munro Leaf
- Party Puffets
- Children’s Art Is Wholesome Fun — Lydia Powell
- The Child Speaks to Its Parents — Eva B. Hansl and Elsa D. Jameson
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General Features
- Trust Busting (The Sub-Deb) — Elizabeth Woodward
- Fifty Years Ago in the Journal
- Journal About Town — Ann Batchelder
- Journal’s End
- Reference Library
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Interior Decoration, Building and Garden
- Prepare to Plant Them Now — Richard Pratt
- Furnishing Trends in the Right Direction — Henrietta Murdock
- Ten-Dollar Holes — The Gardener’s Assistant
- A Winner! — John Cushman Fistere
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Fashions and Beauty
- Fashion Turns a Corner — Wilhela Cushman
- With the Kennedy Family in London — Wilhela Cushman
- Start Fresh with Hollywood Patterns of Youth — Charlotte Johnson
- I’m Young But — I Wear Size 18—20—36—38—40 — Ruth Mary Packard
- Can You Believe Your Eyes?
- Pinafore
- You Might Consider
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Food and Homemaking
- The Kickoff
- Line a Day — Grace L. Pennock
- Light Touches — Louella G. Shouer
- Budget Balancers — Margaret Davidson
- Gadgeteering
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Poetry
- This October — Bernice Kenyon
- Rapture — Nathaniel Burt
- Lover — Rose O’Neill
- Wait for These Things — George Abbe
- When I See Autumn — Robert P. Tristram Coffin
- Open Chamber — Clara Brussel
- Memory Work — Phyllis McGinley
- Rebuke to Schiaparelli