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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1929
Page
6
Maggie laments a lost stocking before a party and offers a penny reward to quicken the search. After frantic rummaging through drawers shelves chairs and beds Maggie discovers the misplaced stocking behind the washstand while the other sits on the washstand. The found stocking is relieved to attend the party and avoid lying unused behind the washstand.
Harving King discusses folk medicine myths about onions. From New England doorways to Neapolitan pockets, onions are said to repel disease and the evil eye, though there is no medical basis. The piece traces Egyptain origins and ancient reverence for the onion as protective.
The article traces the phrase Knight of the Road from stagecoach days to its romantic echo in Robin Hood lore. It explains the original knight errant's root in Crusade era Europe, a knight wandering to seek adventure, mission, or work for his lance.
The article recalls a Scottish Gypsy divorce ritual where a calm horse indicated a wife’s virtue while a violent horse signified her alleged vice. The couple then walked around the animal in opposite directions and separated, with the husband visiting the horse’s grave to mourn. In some tales both horse and wife were sacrificed.
A hopeful note from The American Magazine asserts that progress toward abolishing war is real and growing, with more constructive influences at work than ever before, signaling cautious optimism for future generations.
A women’s home companion column argues health requires personal effort and persistent action rather than seeing wellness as an unearned mercy. It emphasizes individual responsibility and practical steps for improving well being.
Dame Fashion celebrates pink motifs in a 1929 Western Newspaper Union feature. A pink elephant baby, a pink romper, and pink dress trends showcase child and women's fashion, with maize and orchid tones highlighted for brides and outfits.
A social worker in a large Eastern city cited two cases of race prejudice in an industrial institute. An eighteen year old used the name Henry Armstrong to gain no advancement. another foreign parented boy registered as Bert Powers to avoid crowd taunts. The piece argues for equal opportunity, not equal advancement, and critiques barriers faced by Swinski and Boloski.
A dazzling crepe base inspires black lace frocks with varied linings to create multiple looks. The princess line shifts into sports wear with slim circular lines, while printed chiffon gowns and taf feta offer evening glamour. Duchess satin and nonsheer silks broaden silhouettes for summer charm.
Summer rain ready fashion offers ponchos slickers and coats in rubberized fabrics with bright colors and modern cuts. French models in white waterproof material belted full length plus washable kid green options lead Parisian copies of Lido Venice styles including large flat linen and rubberized bags and umbrella-ready designs.
Chanel presents chokers and necklace lengths using wooden rondels linked by carved crystals in oval and globular shapes. Moonstones and black onyx appear in choker and pin sets for black and white or all white ensembles. Beads vary between faceted onyx and glossy moonstones with silk and leather cords and multiple strand options. Bracelets mirror the design with buckle metal decorations.
Mr Hippo and Mrs Hippo potamus host children at the zoo in a playful talk about hippopotamuses. They discuss appearances and the joy of being gazed upon, the weight of their young, and the animals’ serene yet capable nature. The tale ends with praise for the hippopotamus as a fine beast.
A playful method shows how to spin a book by marking diagonals on its cover to find the center. Press a pencil point at the center dent and balance the book on the pencil tip. The book spins smoothly and only falls once the motion ends.
Billy helps carry dishes while Tom resents sharing praise. Tom claims he is the only nice boy when dining at Willy's house, even as Billy is singled out for politeness during lunch with Tom.
Mrs Harm V Eastin of Kingston Missouri reports recovering from severe weight loss after 18 months with no work. She credits four bottles of Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for restoring health and strength and notes her sister-in-law’s baby also benefited after using the remedy.
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