Today, a women’s section would seem archaic. But it would still be interesting, lol! It’s probably called something else now, like the society section, or such!
An old strip, the series title of which I can’t recall, showed a mother finding her early-teens son’s stash of certain magazines. She was starting to give him a “reproving-yet-understanding” lecture on how she knew, as a growing boy, he’d be interested in … and then realized the magazines were Ladies’ Home Journal. He hung his head and admitted that he liked the lingerie ads (presumably because these showed the lingerie being worn by good-looking and shapely women). This was back in the days before “Not that there’s anything wrong with that,” so Mom’s response to his confession was, “Thank goodness! I mean — you should be ashamed.”
Ah, back in the days when newspapers were great. I’m not talking about anything political. I just mean a full, fleshed out paper with many sections of interest. You even looked at the ads…in detail!
I worked at a call center many moons ago and walked in carrying the newspaper. One of my co-workers asked if he could have the Sports section. I told him as soon as I’m finished reading it. Two things wrong there: assuming I didn’t read sports and buy your own newspaper!
mikenjanet 4 months ago
Timing is everything, Fred. And, yeah, men are just as interested in gossip and society goings on as women are. Some any way.
ronaldspence 4 months ago
he is scoping out the opposition Fred!
juicebruce 4 months ago
Fred which section would you like to look at ?
ajr58(1) 4 months ago
Wow – I know we are in early strips, but just how old is this one? The last time I heard the term “women’s page” was in the 70s.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 4 months ago
Today, a women’s section would seem archaic. But it would still be interesting, lol! It’s probably called something else now, like the society section, or such!
darcyandsimon 4 months ago
They seem to be a chair short in the 1st panel…
DHBirr 4 months ago
An old strip, the series title of which I can’t recall, showed a mother finding her early-teens son’s stash of certain magazines. She was starting to give him a “reproving-yet-understanding” lecture on how she knew, as a growing boy, he’d be interested in … and then realized the magazines were Ladies’ Home Journal. He hung his head and admitted that he liked the lingerie ads (presumably because these showed the lingerie being worn by good-looking and shapely women). This was back in the days before “Not that there’s anything wrong with that,” so Mom’s response to his confession was, “Thank goodness! I mean — you should be ashamed.”
pripley 4 months ago
Ah, back in the days when newspapers were great. I’m not talking about anything political. I just mean a full, fleshed out paper with many sections of interest. You even looked at the ads…in detail!
jr1234 4 months ago
You all three are in ours.
pamela welch Premium Member 4 months ago
I worked at a call center many moons ago and walked in carrying the newspaper. One of my co-workers asked if he could have the Sports section. I told him as soon as I’m finished reading it. Two things wrong there: assuming I didn’t read sports and buy your own newspaper!
norphos 4 months ago
British newspapers have a section specifically for women?
anncorr339 4 months ago
Bet Fred you would like the food page