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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1938

Page

7

Durant’s auto empire looms as a 77 year old eyes big deal

The piece notes Durant’s recent move toward merging auto finance interests and his dramatic past at General Motors. It cites his bold postwar market plays and a lifetime mark left in Detroit, while quoting his view on government collaboration with science via MIT president Dr. Karl T. Compton.

NEW _YORK Wall Street Mr. Durant General Motors Durant Motors Kingdom Detroit Karl T. Compton Massachusetts Institute of Technology No Man's Land

Early mailing helps postman dodge Yule rush

Officials warn the public that mailing gifts too early may ease the Christmas rush for postal workers. The article notes fear that items delivered too soon could arrive well before the holiday, disrupting last minute expectations and post office operations.

Colorado Town Revives Ritual Of Log Burning

Palmer Lake residents revive a old fashioned Christmas by burning the yule log found by a town hunt. The log is secretly cut and hidden among rocks then dragged to the town hall for a ceremonial burning. The hunt begins at 1 p.m. with participants summoned by a bugle.

Palmer Lake Colo Great Divide

Yielding to Yuletide Candles Demands Careful Use

A brief note warns readers to exercise extreme care with candles and other Yuletide illuminants during celebrations. authorities emphasize supervising flames, keeping combustibles away, and extinguishing fires after use to prevent home incidents.

Fruit Juices Essential to Sound Teeth

A report extols fruit juices for dental health noting tribes with unsanitary habits have strong teeth. It claims fruit acids raise saliva flow to create mouth alkalinity quickly, saliva being alkaline and fruit offering antiseptic, healthful effects. Encourages eating juice-rich fruits when affordable, especially sugar-free options for maximum benefit.

Sivpary Saveus

Right Foods Aid Tooth Health

A health note emphasizes the role of diet in preserving teeth. It cites foods like whole grain products, milk, eggs, and vegetables cooked with the water as rich in lime and minerals. It urges early training in dental care and mouth hygiene for children and adults alike.

Bell Syndicate WNDU

Bowling for Beauty and Fitness in Hollywood

Bowling grows popular among Hollywood stars as a relaxing, arm light sport. Health experts praise its full body benefits, noting the back and hips gain from moderate sessions. An hour twice weekly on the alleys promises physique improvements and mood relief.

Hollywood

Chess's Ancient Roots Traced Back to 3300 B C

A London Answers writer argues chess predates 3300 B C with origins in Egypt and China claiming centuries of history. The piece notes the game spread to England via Crusaders and is now played worldwide in homes and international tournaments.

London Answers Magazine England

Stocking Rag Doll Instructions Featured in Sewing Books

Rag babies from feet of stockings are shaped into a head and body with soft rags. Directions show sewing across the bottom and winding thread. Books offer stock dolls from scraps. order by number 28 cents each. Mrs Spears lists 210 S Desplaines St Chicago IL for orders.

Friend in Deed The Aren Who Run America Tale

A historical anecdote recounts Henry Ford visiting Edison’s burned laboratories in Orange New Jersey about two decades ago. He offered a blank check saying to fill it for a couple of million and to ask for more if needed.

America Edison Laboratories Henry Ford Orange N. J Edison Girouch Rap Carey

New Dresses for Holidays Patterns for mid season gowns

Readers can sew festive mid season dresses with easy designs. Two patterns No 1647 and No 1634 offer satin silk crepe velvet and wool fabrics, sizes 12 to 52, with yardage details and trimming. order from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept., Chicago.

Sewing Circle Pattern Dept W. Wacker Dr Chicago

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