Footwear and foot care for infants to adults in 1930s study
Ethelwyn Dodson from the University of California summarizes a thorough survey on feet and shoes. The guide covers the normal foot anatomy, care for infants and growing children, and adult foot care, with detailed shoe fitting rules, stocking guidelines, heel recommendations, and maintenance tips to prevent deformities and fatigue.
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Ethelwyn Dodson
University of California College of Agriculture
California
Extension Service
Jackie Was Lonesome
A brief item notes Jackie a manly little fellow living on Eastern Avenue enjoys Estel’s company when his mother is away. He asked, “Mother, won't you go away again so Estel can come to stay with me?” The remark reflects his attachment and longing for companionship.
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Jackie
Eastern Avenue
Estel
Indianapolis News
A Lady of Distinction and her Perfume Secret
An advertisement notes a lady of distinction is defined by the perfume she uses. It advises a Cuticura Soap bath with hot water to cleanse pores, then a dusting of Cuticura Talcum powder for clear healthy skin.
Death of King Love Pritchard Monarch of Bardsley Island
The 84 year old Love Pritchard, monarch of Bardsley Island southwest of Carnarvourshire, died after a long reign begun in 1911 upon John II's abdication. The island population fell from about 100 to 40, and last year he and his people moved to the mainland.
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Love Pritchard
Bardsley Island
Carnarvourshire
John II
Barsley Island
Pritchard
Mnainland
Draining Lake for Land Near refugee village Atolovo grows
The Bulgarian government is draining Yambel lake to create room for the refugee village of Atolovo. Work has begun to turn the lake bottom into fertile fields. Six million leva have been appropriated to build homes and house the refugees. Atolovo honors a Bulgarian philanthropist who aided thousands of refugee children.
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Yambel
Atolovo
Roman Eye Balsam Heals Eye Surfaces Quickly
Roman Eye Balsam is an antiseptic ointment used to heal inflamed eye surfaces by penetrating the affected areas Ady.
Geraldine Declares She Will Stay Here After Bible Talk
A child asks if people marry in heaven or hell. The mother cites scripture that marriage does not occur in heaven or the other place. Geraldine ends the discussion by slamming the Bible and announcing she will stay here.
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Geraldine
Tallest Woman Claims World Height Record
A claim from Miss Kaatje Van Dyke of Holland that she stands seven feet eleven inches tall prompts notes at a wedding scene where a spectator teases Dave for being nervous about marriage.
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Dave
Kaatje van Dyke
Holland
Woman Con Quers Fears Prompts Pinkham Advertisement
Mrs. Jack Lorberter of 704 Dellwood Place writes that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her overcome daytime fears and household distress. She describes starting health improvement after reading a testimonial and credits the remedy with her renewed energy and cheerful housekeeping.
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St. Paul, Minn
Jack Lorberter
Dellwood Place
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia EK
Pinkham
Lydia EK. Pinkham
Lost Comet Ensor Recovered by German Astronomers
Two German astronomers located the lost comet Ensor after its near solar passage this year. The recovered object glows at thirteenth magnitude and remains invisible to the naked eye.
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Ensor
Family Pride Ruins Prospects For Local Youth
A terse observation on how family pride can derail promising young men, reflecting local sentiment about social expectations and personal advancement in the community. The remark underscores pressures to conform to family status over individual ambition.
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Uisana
Alin
Resinol
HA FE CO
McMann
Denver
Colre
Barrett Institute
Pershing Square
Los Angeles
Standard Oil CO
New Jersey
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