1950's Household Magazine American Homelife Post War, Mid-Century, Vol 50, No 4

Description: 1950's Household Magazine American Homelife Post War, Mid-Century, Vol 50, No 4 Here is a really fun vintage magazine from the dawning of the mid century modern era: "Household." Published in 1950, this is a magazine I have never heard of and I am not sure how long they published, but at least through the 1950's as far as I can see. This issue is Volume 50, Number 4. This particular issue offers an interesting glimpse into American home life postwar entering the 1950s. There are articles on home maintenance, food and cooking, gardening, cleaning, and children. Plus, some inspirational stories and fiction. In other words, little bit of everything including a publisher's editorial regarding the Alger Hiss senate trial!But by far the most interesting part of this magazine for me are the advertisements because they give a sense of what was really on people's minds during that time... And I guess we'll just have to admit that what was on our minds were pin worms, constipation, bad breath, laundry chores, electrical appliances, funeral vaults, and that perennial favorite: weight loss. And of course, there are various nods to our well established mid century institutions of racism, sexism, and ageism. This particular issue is in pretty good condition but for a bit of wear on the cover edges. It appears to have very little fading and smells fresh. I will leave you with this bit of wisdom on how to be a good wife, 1950s style…Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time. ...Prepare yourself. ...Clear away the clutter. ...Prepare the children. ...Minimize all noise. ...Do not greet your husband with problems or complaints. ...Make him comfortable. ...Listen to himMID-CENTURY MADNESS THE 50'S WEREN'T SO BAD? Well, looking back the 50's were good time in many ways. People will always say: "life was simpler back then." I recently moved Portland Pandemonium (and myself) away from the big city of Portland to the small town about 35 miles out into the country. The difference is stunning; life is so otherwise here that it may as well be a million miles away, or indeed, back in the 50's. I say this because even though the 1950's are long gone I've been having plenty of deja vu moments in my day-to-day life here that echo what it was like growing up back then: Kids riding bikes around together and playing in the street, dogs tagging along on their own, the Dairy Queen parking lot full of families with tailgates down, lemonade stands, and one of the last drive theaters still standing and still vibrantly alive. There is just one high school, just one main drag, and no Wal*Mart, Home Depot, Costco, or other big boxes. The local college is a 130 year old Quaker institution. You know half the people in the grocery line and there is always a chat. Small community celebrations are expressed with rodeos, parades, fairs, tastings, festivals, concerts, and dances. Roadside farm stands abound, tasting rooms are everywhere, and perhaps most telling, there are ten times as many churches than all the pot shops, taverns, and Starbucks combined. It's quiet, peaceful, safe, and mellow and I often have palpable moments that feel like I'm living in the best of the 50's.... I can sense it in my bones, the surroundings, atmosphere, ambience, and even in the vibes, man! Of course, as a Boomer, I have a special place in my heart for things from that sweet spot that existed from the 1940's through the 1960's, and I always love finding those special things that touch me deep in my mid-century brain. The difference is that now I am not collecting those things for myself, but picking them up just for you! We always have plenty of odd-ball & quirky stuff from those particular days gone by. So, if you love that kind of stuff, you might want to drop into my 50's Weren't So Bad shop and have a look around: https://www.ebay.com/str/portlandpandemonium/1950s-Werent-So-Bad/_i.html?store_cat=38704220017 We Will Scratch Your Vintage Itch Listing and template services provided by inkFrog

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