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February 24, 1927
Springfield Weekly Republican
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
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London physicians worry that silk stockings, which admit sun's ultra-violet rays, also allow cold winds to cause colds in women, especially when damp; however, girls are hardy, and sensible stockings might thicken ankles.
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Silk Stockings Worry Physicians; But Girls Hardy
London Doctor Admits There Is Weak Point in His Argument Against Them.
London, Feb. 17-Silk stockings which let in the health-giving ultra-violet rays of the sun, so 'tis alleged by fashion experts, at last have met their nemesis at the hands of the medical profession.
They may attract the ultraviolet rays of the sun, and the ultraviolet glances of admiring masculinity, but they also let in the cold, cold gusts of the cold, cold wind of the cold, cold wintertime.
Worse still, according to London physicians, these pink silk stockings probably are tucked away damp beneath an office desk for hours. But then-
"Girls have become such hardy creatures that I believe they are now much less liable to colds than are men."
Such was the opinion of a London physician recently quoted by the Daily Express. He added:-
"But I do think the bad-weather shoes and stockings are a weak point. However, one must admit the difficult point that as stockings grow more sensible ankles will grow thicker."
London Doctor Admits There Is Weak Point in His Argument Against Them.
London, Feb. 17-Silk stockings which let in the health-giving ultra-violet rays of the sun, so 'tis alleged by fashion experts, at last have met their nemesis at the hands of the medical profession.
They may attract the ultraviolet rays of the sun, and the ultraviolet glances of admiring masculinity, but they also let in the cold, cold gusts of the cold, cold wind of the cold, cold wintertime.
Worse still, according to London physicians, these pink silk stockings probably are tucked away damp beneath an office desk for hours. But then-
"Girls have become such hardy creatures that I believe they are now much less liable to colds than are men."
Such was the opinion of a London physician recently quoted by the Daily Express. He added:-
"But I do think the bad-weather shoes and stockings are a weak point. However, one must admit the difficult point that as stockings grow more sensible ankles will grow thicker."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Silk Stockings
Physicians
Health Risks
Ultra Violet Rays
Colds
Fashion
Hardy Girls
Where did it happen?
London
Story Details
Location
London
Event Date
Feb. 17
Story Details
Silk stockings that allow ultra-violet rays are criticized by London physicians for letting in cold winds and potentially causing colds when damp under desks, though girls are hardy and less prone to colds than men; sensible stockings may thicken ankles.