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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1937
Page
6
Jumper the Hare hides under a hemlock fearing Reddy Fox while Paddy the Beaver watches from Paddy’s Pond. He feels unfairly treated by Old Mother Nature but finds relief when Buster Bear appears and they chat about the forest being pleasant as spring returns.
Jumper asks Buster Bear for help after Reddy Fox is frightened by the Bear’s sudden appearance. Jumper explains how Reddy chased him, how the little forest folk mocked Reddy, and how Buster may offer a remedy to end the chase.
A French inventor Jacques Arthuys unveils a machine that follows the sun when visible. It uses mirrors and prisms to reflect sunlight into a 1,300 foot square area, providing extra daylight to dark city rooms and hotels for several hours daily.
The essay recalls cold weather desserts and methods for mince meat and pumpkin chiffon pie. It covers historical habits, storage ideas, and a ready to use mix option, plus a detailed mince meat recipe, pumpkin chiffon pie instructions, and chess tarts with spice notes and baking guidance.
A reader describes using a fire box coil for hot water and six years of poor results. The coil cools the fire, deadening nearby flame and causing uneven heating. After complaints the maker advised a separate coal burning stove for water heating, which the correspondent plans to follow.
A lighthearted column notes social niceties and better icebreakers for casual meetings. It jokes about the ineffectiveness of asking How are you and suggests playful responses to avoid conversations about illness or drab topics.
Ladies can fashion Christmas outfits at home with Sew Your Own patterns from Barbara Bell. The ho me friendly guide highlights house jackets frocks and blouses in silk crepe satin and wool with size ranges 14 to 44 and yardage details for 39 and 54 inch fabrics. Patterns 1412 1394 and 1417 priced 15 cents with book offers and a Chicago address for orders.
In 1869 the per capita value of manufactured products was 89.60 dollars. By 1929 it rose to 579.70 dollars per person. Advertising spurred demand, increasing employment three to four times and lowering consumer product costs.
An old advertisement claims Creomulsion eases chest colds and bronchial irritation. It urges customers that relief comes from the first bottle and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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