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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
7
The mapping of alrahip harbors is a new duty of the British war office. The map shows chosen hollows in woods at the foot of sheltering hillsides and in deep gravel pits where a balloon in distress may descend quickly and be protected from gales sweeping the exposed country.
The article advocates local heat treatment using a hot-water bag to soothe neuralgic pains. It recommends keeping a bag in the home and covering it with a flannel wrap to prevent skin burns. The setup emphasizes safe heat transfer and convenient access for rapid relief.
Telephonic communication has been established between several Australian stations by means of wire fences. An eight mile distance can be bridged with instruments connected on the fences enabling conversations across farms.
A historical remedy suggests placing a walnut-sized resin lump in an old teapot, pouring boiling water, and inhaling steam from the spout to ease throat inflammation. The method relies on inhaling warm vapor to soothe irritation.
A London Times electrical expert refutes claims that electric lights harm eyesight. He states damage results from direct eye exposure and would occur with any bright lighting, urging proper distance and usage to avoid strain.
Mrs Gardner who just celebrated her centenary died recently in Balfron near Glasgow her native village where her long life was spent. She passed away in the room where she was born.
A humorous historical note recalls a pupil’s excuse for missing school. Annie Smith allegedly cannot attend because she is dead, reflecting a child’s blunt misinterpretation and the era’s schoolroom humor.
A kitchen note describes laundering delicate blues and pinks by mixing one teaspoon of turpentine into half a gallon of water and drying in shade. It highlights drying, wringing, and ironing tips, plus replacing fabric with oilcloth aprons to reduce wash and ironing effort.
A charming luncheon idea suggests guests toast marshmallows as the last course. Attach small festive candles to plates with melted wax, add two marshmallows and candy tongs, or oyster berry forks if needed. The playful activity promotes laughter and eases conversation.
Cream one cupful butter with two cupfuls sugar. Beat in two eggs, one grated cocoanut, and two teaspoonfuls baking powder. Add flour to roll thin. Bake quickly and do not brown.
Vinol is marketed as a non patent medicine containing tonic iron and cod liver oil elements extracted from fresh cod livers but without oil. It claims to improve appetite, digestive strength, blood quality, and overall health, with transparent ingredients listed on the label and broad suitability for elderly, women, children, and those recovering from sickness. Atlantic Drug Co. offers a guarantee.
An advertiser notes that clothing quality and fit influence how a man is perceived. The message promotes Burgner’s as the place to have clothes made, arguing personalized tailoring yields better style and a more accurate size impression.
A paste of powdered crocus and turpentine cleans rusty steel ornaments. The paste is rubbed on the ornament and left to dry, then brushed off and the steel polished with a chamois leather.
The advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the most healthful upbuilding medicine from science. It claims to soothe nerves aid digestion and bring restful sleep. Available as tea or tablets for 85 cents at Atlantic Drug Co.
District court convenes tomorrow with Judge Macy presiding. The term is readied with all preparations complete and court business expected to proceed.
Having purchased the Atlantic Gas and Fuel Plant the company pledges to provide the best service. Mr. Chambers will devote his full time to running the business. For inquiries call Musson Phone No 208.
C. G. Turner, traveling passenger agent for the Denver Northwestern and Pacific, known for clever advertising, spent Sunday with S. A. Simonton and family after a business trip to Omaha. He is an uncle of a Denver Turner famed for the slogan The world moves and so does Turner.
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