The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-04
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Letter From Father to Daughter on the
 Things That Really Count
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 the magazine advertisements

(As 1t would be written if guided by .,
 the magazine advertisements Dear Daughter :-I am sorry I could not get to the graduation exercises at which you took your degree. I read all about them, particularly the baccalaureate address by your college president. I was impressed by the excellence of the presidents advice to the young women starting cut in life. It was very impressive, but as father of whose eye you are the very apple I feel constrained to add word or two of guidance.
 The problems of life now confront you You are on the threshold of womanhood. You will be called upon to make many important decisions, and, as father who has watched you from the cradle up and whose greatest desire is to see you come into the full prom ise of a splendid womanhood, I urge upon you the importance of these paramount es- sentials:
 Keep that schoolgirl complication.
 Nurture the skin one loves to touch.
 Avoid facial blemishes, large and conspic- uous pores, superfluous hair and shiny nose
 Use shampoo that gives the hair that golden luster.''
 Choose a good perfume, preferably the one that won eight medals at the Paris Exposi- tion in 1908 and that is guaranteed to Jim part that loveliness that is American
 Keep as your slogan through life ''The Best in Cosmetics Is None Too Goodr'
 Avoid those course face pos ders "that give that calsomined look" To blend evenly with face powder must have that infinitely fine quality" ,tI=
 Wear the hose that are the mark of aris- tocracy.
 I may not have stressed all the major re- quirements girl should meet if she is to go forward to a life of real happiness and social distinction, but I have looked over all the magazines carefully and done my best.
 Nothing, I gather from my observations, is more important to the young girl graduate if she is to get on in life than wise choice of soap. Where there is life, as the saying goes, there is soap. There are 50 many soaps, however, that I have been unable to make choice for you. Why did not your president say something about soap in his baccalau- reate?
 As write this there is before me soap advertisement. The central figure is a beau tiful girl Three millionaires' sons are craEr ing the next dance. I quote:
 Admiration Attention Groups of eager young men gladdened by her appearance More partners than she can dance with This makes girlhood days the happiest To miss this popularity is a real tragedy. A mild, pure, soothing soap is the answer. The lotion-like quality of Blanks soap will keep your skin delightfully."- soft and radiant and you will never know what it is to be ignored in any company"
 My dear daughter need I tell you am quite upset about this? I had no idea a choice of soap was of such vital importance. Sometimes I feel that 1 failed as a father through not instructing you frankly on the delicate Suhiecf Of Snan Please forgive ma and give the matter your undivided study at once.
 Well, I will talk to you further on the subject when I see you. I am very busy just now, what with trying to figure out the best shaving creams and one thing and other, but will be home soon. Your father, +- AVERY.