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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
3
A folk tale links mistletoe to love and peace, recounting Odin Frigg Baldur and Loki in Norse myth. Baldur dies from a mistletoe spear, Frigga vows peace, and the mistletoe becomes Frigga’s sacred plant symbolizing friendship and love during Christmas.
Sydney Lanter notes Vermont's annual shipment to major markets like New York Philadelphia and Chicago. Farmers earn 8 to 18 cents per tree while consumers pay 50 cents to 10 dollars. bundles carry 2 to 12 trees, with carloads averaging 1,500 trees. Balsam and wheat trees popular amid deforestation concerns.
A Japanese inventor places a vertical engine beneath the front seat to maximize seating, which tips backward during inspection. A ventilation chamber with a fan air-cools the motor, and the gasoline tank sits in front instead of a radiator. The design recalls early 1900s automotive experiments.
An article by Clyde H. Pratt explains that proper spring lubrication, especially between leaves, reduces friction and wear. It describes spring types, how they are assembled, how to oil them using a lifting jack, graphite in oil, and cautions on oiling bolts and using oiling devices to prolong ride quality and component life.
A tire service column urges motorists to store or prepare tires for winter. Wash and remove them from wheels, wrap in paper, store in a cool dry place away from light, and deflate if left on the car. Do not let cars rest on tires all season. proper care preserves guarantees.
In a rain storm the curtain can be pierced by a circular hole large enough for an arm. A patch shown in the illustration closes the opening to keep rain out while allowing access to the car’s searchlight.
Automobile notes urge careful tire mileage tracking and daily lubrication of the clutch throwout collar. If dismantling springs, spread lubricant over the leaves. An invention allows four passengers to regulate speed without the driver's knowledge.
Fremont Ohio resident Mrs M Godden reports forty six year old symptoms including heat flashes nervousness backache and headaches improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She endorses the treatment and invites inquiries to Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for guidance on complications.
The text urges farmers to keep books to track income and expenses, comparing business to any merchant store. It says a record of outgo versus income is essential and that the new year is the right time to begin. It emphasizes financial discipline for producers and traders alike.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a leading cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims rapid mild effects and lists sample bottle offers with a request to mail ten cents and mention the paper.
An article notes several plants with short hairs on stems or leaves can irritate sensitive skin. Primum obeonten is common in homes and greenhouses. Hyacinths in conservatories may cause severe eye trouble due to pollen.
A dated advertisement promotes Cuticura for pimples and blackheads. It urges applying Cuticura Ointment then washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water, claiming quick five minute results and daily use for clear skin.
A quirky note describes two young players nicknamed Little Pitchers and Small Brother. Willie answers questions about their talent while hints suggest a clever, lighthearted sporting anecdote from local play.
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