Modern Woman Mondays: 52 Pick-Up For Realz

In that 1940s Hint Hunt tips booklet,  the “easy and inexpensive trick for reducing” literally is playing a game of 52 pick-up — complete with graphic.

Cod Liver Oil Vs The Laundry

Another one of those “prize winning household hints” from that 1940s Hint Hunt booklet: “Give cod liver oil while the baby is taking a bath and you will avoid staining clothes!” No word on how to avoid staining the bathtub.

Just Ethel’s Luck

She finally got to the show, finally got a photo of her in her pretty hat published, and there Ethel is – blowing her nose.  …Looks like Johnny’s eating a booger too. Oh, everyone was so proud. This is the back cover of  “367 prize winning household hints” from The Armour Radio Show Hint Hunt, … Continue reading Just Ethel’s Luck