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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
9
A Rushville Indiana women's missionary society planned an Africa themed entertainment using costumes from Africa. A box of curios was to arrive with two native dress items described as bead strings with fringes. The costumes were not worn by the Rushville participants amid controversy.
In a witty exchange Mr. Cumrox questions not the couple’s love but the mother’s approval. The young man affirms his love, while the father notes maternal acceptance is crucial to future happiness.
A Detroit Free Press quote recalls humility and self awareness about past follies. The speaker emphasizes wisdom in avoiding bragging and notes a surprising skill learned through personal effort.
A light exchange on how male and female friendships form in the warmer months, noting men become close late while girls do the opposite, reflecting social behavior remarks.
Officials urge perseverance as the group faces tough results. Some resources may later find value in lighter tasks, such as hat trimming, rather than high fashion shows.
A witty remark notes that brevity fails to amuse a man who discovers his own lack of funds or resources. The line contrasts concise speech with personal deficit and humor.
Anterograde testimonial promotes Postum as a daily beverage replacing coffee. A young woman reports improved sleep and stomach relief after switching, alongside her brother who also benefits. The ad cites Battle Creek, Mich., Postum Co. claims and product forms Regular and Instant with pricing.
A detailed guide stresses that safe food starts with cleanliness from farm to table. It notes risks from dirt, bacteria, parasites, and contamination after cooking, and urges thorough washing of raw produce, proper cooking, and careful storage to prevent illness and waste. It compares costs and nutrition across foods and urges balanced diets, sensible portions, and economical, well cooked meals.
Guidance for bee and wasp stings from a historic source recommends using a blue bag from the laundry and rubbing it into the wound. It also suggests applying ammonia to the puncture for quick relief and rubbing half an onion’s juice over the affected area.
In Haverhill Massachusetts a Newfoundland puppy owned by John Mitchell escaped twice but returned each time. A full grown Newfoundland nearby reportedly pulled the rope to join the pup in a frolic, prompting questions about the curious case.
In New York a lecture quotes Upton Sinclair denouncing a class of multimillionaires. He says their wealth rests on meanness trickery and deceit and that their undertakings aim to overtake others.
The United States Department of Agriculture issues a bulletin on scientific lawn sprinkling. Surface watering fails, as roots stay shallow. spread water across the lawn in cycles of six to twelve hours per spot until the entire area is moistened. Proper, slow watering promotes deeper roots and drought tolerance, while overwatering or hasty application harms the grass.
Mrs Miriam Mills Alden of Woonsocket delivered an anti-suffrage lecture titled Feminism and Free Love. She quipped that some suffragettes are not homeless but “home less than others,” then urged men to shout at them to go home.
Survey shows practicability of a bridge on Adam's Bridge linking Ceylon with the Indian mainland. The 22 mile distance could be bridged for about 4 million dollars, less than earlier estimates, with much of the work likely a causeway.
Unionville Missouri resident Mrs Martha Seavey writes she suffered severe female troubles with weakness nervous spells and loss of appetite before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After treatment she recovered and she recommends the medicine to others. The company notes many such letters and invites inquiries to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass with confidential responses.
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