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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
3
A fashion column praises tailored blue coat suits as the foundation of most wardrobes and notes innovations for spring. It highlights box coats with contrasting vests, blue basket weave fabrics, tricollette and gabardine trends, heavy braiding, sashes, and the popularity of coat dresses in blue taffetas and serge.
William Fulton Melhuish, head of a motor truck firm, argues trucks will solve farmers’ shipping woes. He cites a case of a single farmer near a city who, after buying trucks and serving neighbors, grows their earnings, expands acreage, and accumulates wealth. He notes widespread adoption and dealers shifting to rural outreach to cut living costs.
Popular Science Monthly details a coil spring method to hold an automobile starting crank steady. Drill a 3/16 inch hole or bolt a four to six inch spring to the frame, bend ends to fit the bolt and crank, and apply a few drops of oil to keep lubrication.
It is not always good practice to fit a larger key to a shaft with a worn keyway. Removing metal can weaken the shaft seriously. A welding shop can fill the old slot and cut a new keyway.
A radiator leak often stems from a vent in the filling cap overflowing and clogging with sediment, causing steam buildup and pressure to escape at the weakest point. Remedy is a clear vent. Also noted is that wheel wobble may result from improper mounting of the rim and tire though the wheel runs true.
Observers note that dragging brakes produce noticeable heat and indicate system condition by the sensation felt on the outside of the bands after applying the brakes. The report emphasizes the link between friction, heat, and warning signs for maintenance checks.
A tire dealer urges careful tube care to maximize mileage. He notes that small cracks during stretching signal an old tube and possible failure. Proper vulcanization of patches, avoiding overcured areas, and preventing heat buildup between casing and tube are essential to prevent splits and pinch failures.
A slice of old era culinary notes describes Devonshire Pie Strawberry Ice and Strawberry Baskets with detailed steps for pastry, cream, and fillings. Included are recipes for Bomb Mousselaine and a closing verse by O W Holmes, linking food writing with literary quotes.
An old method suggests coating tools with vaseline mixed with a small amount of gum camphor. Melt the mixture slowly and apply to the tool using a soft ram to prevent rust.
A set of meatless recipes outlines Pea Roast using pea pulp and walnut bits baked 40 minutes, Pecan Nut Loaf with mashed potatoes and hot milk, canapes of hot finnan haddie and onions with cheese, and Maryland Fried Chicken prepared by frying chicken pieces in lard or pork fat with a gravy.
An 19th century style sales pitch for Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery a blood making tonic claimed to treat colds influenza catarrh and weakeness with herbal ingredients such as wild cherry bark stillingia Oregon grape root and blood root It promotes digestion and improved blood formation and suggests using Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy along with a trial package offer sent to Dr Pierce Invalids Hotel Buffalo NY
David Belasco laments the pervasive worship of girlish beauty in magazines ads and theater. He cites a Palm Beach anecdote where a wealthy banker proposes to a young woman, who retorts that a rich father could suffice, revealing cynicism about wealth and marriage.
An old advertisement extols youth by eliminating poisons from the body and keeping kidneys clean. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a reliable Dutch remedy, claiming benefit to nerves and muscles and urging purchase from druggists in sealed packs.
A wry exchange about shopping and borrowing shows a wife joking that buying a new hat offends her husband, and a sharp comeback to charge it to him while noting some men borrow and never repay. The quip reflects marital humor and everyday finance in a domestic setting.
Smokers can judge tobacco quality by sniffing it between the palms, as the nose guides enjoyment. The article notes flavorings like chocolate are used to improve aroma and burning, highlighting Tuxedo Tobacco with aged Burley and chocolate for a distinctive fragrance.
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