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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1944
Page
4
A reader asks how to stop maroon rayon taffeta curtains from turning gray. The answer notes soap deposits from hard water, advises rinsing after use with lukewarm water, frequent washing, following curtain care directions, and using softeners or hexametaphosphates to dissolve lime soap. Do not twist or wring. air dry. iron rayon lightly and cotton more heat.
A collection of light local captions notes name changes of residents in New York, a promotion at Fort Lewis, a teacher’s grandchild line, a humorous mishap in Kansas City, a Topeka bank weight joke, navy quote by John Paul Jones, a penny cigar case, duck decoy mischief in Shelton and a shooting misfire in Geneva Illinois, with various brief incidents and quips.
Elizabeth I first introduced sugar into the royal and domestic diet in the mid 16th century expanding beyond medicinal use. The limited early supply was mainly reserved for medicine.
Blyth in Northumberland preserves a lighthouse relocated from Blyth harbor after the river shifted course. Once at the mouth, the structure now sits inland within the town, its history marked by the river’s changing path.
The text discusses how animals’ size affects survival and the need for human game laws to prevent large species from facing extinction. It also notes the importance of studying methods to preserve these large animals and ensure ecological balance.
The quote from Shakespeare depicts soldiers using branches to conceal their numbers and mislead the enemy. This early reference to disguise illustrates tactical deception in ancient warfare as a precursor to modern concealment methods.
FASTEETH is an improved alkaline powder sprinkled on upper or lower plates to hold false teeth firmly in place. It prevents sliding and rocking without a gummy taste and helps reduce denture odor. available at drug stores.
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