Description
Explore the fascinating world of vintage magazines with the Ladies' Home Journal from September 1956, a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike. This unique vintage issue, titled "Must Marriage Be A Gamble?", reflects the social dynamics and cultural conversations of its time, shedding light on the complexities of relationships in the mid-20th century.
This September 1956 edition offers more than just a glimpse into the past; it captures the essence of an era marked by rapid change and evolving gender roles. Readers will find insightful articles, vintage advertisements, and timeless tips that resonate even today. Such iconic content makes this magazine a significant piece of American history, suitable for both casual readers and serious collectors.
The condition of this collectible vintage magazine is rated as good. It shows minor wear throughout, consistent with its age. There is a label on the front cover and some creases on the front corner, but it comes with a plastic protective covering to ensure its preservation. Note that there are some marks and visible wear on the binding, adding character to this vintage treasure.
Key Features:
- Original 1956 edition of Ladies' Home Journal, highlighting societal issues of the time.
- Includes timeless tips and captivating articles that offer insights into historical perspectives on marriage.
This vintage magazine is more than a reading experience; it’s a collectible item that connects you with the past. Ideal for collectors of vintage magazines, this piece can serve as a conversation starter or a unique addition to any vintage magazine collection.
Don’t miss your chance to own a part of history!
Some images of the magazine are available below for a closer look:
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
- The Rosary Affair — Jennifer and Frances Linney
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Stories
- Tiger in the Bedroom — Frank Farham
- The French Doll — Jean Todd Freeman
- The Fountain Overflows (Third part of five) — Rebecca West
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Special Features
- Radioactivity and the Human Race — Dorothy Thompson
- The Differences Between the Sexes — Benjamin Spock, M.D.
- What 400 Women Can Do
- Meeting a Need — Margaret Hickey
- Tell Me, Doctor — Henry B. Safford, M.D.
- Marriage Need Not Be a Gamble — Robert M. Eber
- Can This Marriage Be Saved? — Dorothy Cameron Disney
- Blackboard Jungle — Elizabeth R. Rooney
- Are High-School Standards Too Low?
- The Challenge
- A Teacher Answers the Challenge — Abe Hennings
- The Vanderbilt Feud (Conclusion) — Cornelius Vanderbilt
- Get Off the Ground With a Good Breakfast
- How Young America Lives: Her Three Men — Laura Date
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General Features
- Our Readers Write Us
- Under Cover — Bernardine Kielty
- It Burns Me Up!
- Diary of Domesticity — Gladys Taber
- There’s a Man in the House — Harlan Miller
- Divorce Is Not the Best Solution—Love Is — Clifford R. Adams, Ph.D.
- Fifty Years Ago • Journal About Town
- Reference Library
- Ask Any Woman — Marcelene Cox
- This Is a Whiny-One-More — Munro Leaf
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Fashion and Beauty
- Paris — Wilhela Cushman
- Return to the Beautiful — Wilhela Cushman
- The Journal’s Gem of a Wardrobe — Nora O’Leary
- Fall Hairdos in Full-Blown Beauty — Dawn Crowell Norman
- How to Dress Well on Practically Nothing! — Bet Hart
- The ABC’s of Sewing — Nora O’Leary
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Food and Homemaking
- Hot Savory Meat Balls
- Line a Day
- $500 Opened Up Our Kitchen and Our Lives — Margaret Davidson
- Mama’s Preserves — Peggy Wood
- Polish Your Furniture Like an Expert — Victoria Harris
- Mrs. Wizard, That’s You! — Liane Waite
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Gardening and Interior Decoration
- Success Story of Two Rooms — H. T. Williams
- Beauty in the Back Yard — Richard Pratt
- What Does the Gardener Do in the Fall? — The Gardener’s Assistant
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Poems
- Anne Morrow Lindbergh
- Oliver St. John Gogarty
- Galway Kinnell
- Joan Aucourt
- Elizabeth Graham
- Virginia Moran Euans
- Lola Ingres Russo
- Elizabeth McFarland
- Jean Garrigue
- Norman Disher
- Carey Orr
- Cover Photograph by Richard Avedon