It Was Strictly Business by Dr Walsh
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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1928
Page
3
The Office Mystery of Jean Royce
Miss Barlow notes Jean Royce hid unhappiness beneath a severe look and glasses. After lunch with Jean reveals her beauty and fashion restraint, and a home visit with the Royces prompts a gentler dress and hair choice. Jean returns to work smiling, hinting at future success with Mark Millward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iss. Barlow
Jean Royce
Miss Barlow
Jean
Business School
Miss Rhodes
Miss Howe
Miss Rowe
Mark Willard
Mark
Miss Parlow
Miss Barrow
Lamont Street
Royces
Mrs. Royce
Mark Millward
Velvet evening gowns and jackets set modern tone in 1928 fashion
A Western Newspaper Union piece from 1928 reviews velvet jackets and printed gowns, noting longer back hems, tiered tulle frocks, and lace accents. It highlights harmony between solid velvet coats and printed silks, advising color choices by matching the coat to the dress pattern and praising velvet as the season’s dominant fabric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Kent
Man owes erect posture to tree dwelling ancestors
Dr William K Gregory from the American Museum of Natural History told the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia that upright posture arose from brachiation among branches. He cited upper arm bones in primitive mammals and primates showing convergence toward the human arm, with hand and root structures indicating a former tree dwelling life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Gregory
American Museum of Natural History
Vna
Philadelphia
American Philosophical Society
Kansas City Star
Science Service
Dickens to Dinner Attracts All England Excitement
A letter from G H Lewes to his sons describes an evening with Charles Dickens and praises George Eliot. The note notes Dickens’s intense admiration for the recipient’s mother and predicts lively discussion as two novelists share a dinner. It also highlights the public enthusiasm for The Mill on the Floss and compares its popularity to Adam Bede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
England
Adam Hede
Scott
Dickens
G. HL. Lewes
George Eliot
Stupid Extravagance Critique From Delineator Quote
Elizabeth Murbury comments in Delineator that women waste money on unnecessary luxuries buying dresses hats and orchids. She mocks costly tastes and the habit of spending over saving, arguing such excess shows lack of intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Marbury
Soap Lake Healing Waters Amid Northwest Lore
The article describes Soap lake in Washington as a famed medicinal site used by Native tribes for healing and cleansing rituals. It notes its alkaline waters, buoyancy, isolation, and mineral content, plus a history of white settlement naming it for its soapy feel. It also recounts a United States chronometer named Polaris, its polar voyage, wartime service, and long observatory history through 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great
Northwest Country
Great Central
Washington
Columbia Basin
Sam
Naval Observatory
Newman's Bay
Alaska
Nares
Polaris Long
San Francisco
Mare Island Navy Yard
California
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
N. Y
Philadelphia
Western Newspaper Union
Caruso plagued by troublesome kin cited in Howe’s remark
The copy notes that Poor Kin Caruso, though famed for a glorious voice, lived with 21 relatives who nearly drove him to distraction. It suggests the kin’s interference hurt his career and even his life potential, reflecting B. W. Howe’s Monthly view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caruso
B. W. Howe
Mistletoe Beneath Ban Across The Globe
Mistletoe, tied to Eden myth, is described as a parasitic plant unable to grow on its own from seed. The piece notes its long history of use despite its problematic nature, highlighting its role as a decorative plant during celebrations while warning of its parasitic habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden of Eden
Fireproof Linoleum Introduced as Fire Smothering Floor
England announces a linoleum that is nearly incombustible, cheap, and durable. When heated, its chemical releases gas that stays near the floor, cuts off air, and smothers flames, according to Popular Mechanics Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Fruits Used by Indians in Ohio
Indians used many wild American fruits in Ohio including cranberry wild strawberry pawpaw and plum. They guarded the thickets where these fruits grew and dried some for winter use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ohio
British Collectors Use Queer Methods
London collection agencies employ hard boiled tactics with red uniformed debt collectors and red mailed notices. A legend ties the word dun to Joe Dun the Tudor bailiff who broadcast debts to neighbors. US law bans dun by postcard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pathfinder
Dun
Joe Dun
Henry VII
United States
Healthiest country choice tied to low wages
The statement links national health status to income levels, suggesting that healthier countries are those with lower wages. It implies economic factors influence perceived health standards but does not provide data or sources.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed in Denver Testimonial
A Denver reader reports using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic during the Change of Life. She says it improved sleep and reduced fears, urges friends to try it, noting her mother also used the product with good results. Address given as 1611 Adams Street, Denver, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mus
T. A. Mitler
Adams Street
Colorado
Weaker Sex Bobby Sailing Boat Trade Banter
A brief dialogue features Bobby and Jessie debating who can be admiral in a playful sailing game. Jessie asserts equal authority, then claims the admiral’s wife role as acceptable, reflecting light naval humor in the Sydney Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Jessie
Sydney Bulletin
Man Accepts Compliment Despite Brusque Demeanor
A man remains brusque yet shows quiet approval when given a compliment. His reaction proves that brief, blunt replies can conceal appreciation and respect, challenging assumptions about how politeness should be expressed in social interactions.
You can't paint out wrinkles
A brief line notes that wrinkles are natural and part of aging gracefully, emphasizing acceptance over cosmetic alteration.
Varicose Veins Advertisement Claims Quick Reduction
An advertisement touts Mooney Emerald Oil as a remedy for varicose veins and related conditions. It urges readers to buy an original bottle from any dispensing pharmacist and apply it nightly and morning, claiming rapid improvement and long-lasting effects.
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Ivanax
Dr. Walsh
Beckington
Devonshire
Devon
T. T. Maxey
Soap Lake
Polaris Chronometer
Monarch Quality Food Products
Monarch
Aters
Carter
Parker
Hiscox Chem
Ston
Parker's
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
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