Noted Confusion in a Class About French History
A student and teacher clash over who ruled France during the revolution. The dialogue shifts to humor as a waiter and customers debate pie identity and the meaning of a proverb, ending with a pun about care killing a cat.
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France
Louis the Thirteenth
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Coffee and Tea in the Diet of Man
An article by C. Houston Goudiss and Dn Gerace Peeper discusses the role of beverages in daily meals. It notes water’s essential body function, the nutritive value of beverages with milk, and cautions about caffeine effects. It explains coffee and tea aroma and flavor dangers from air exposure and stresses serving coffee fresh and storing tea in airtight containers.
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C. Houston Goudiss
C. Bouston Goudiss
Body S Need for Liquids and Daily Water Intake
The article explains water as a vital solvent for digestion and absorption, essential for blood and nutrient transport, with about 10 pounds of body waste needing elimination daily. It notes headaches and indigestion from low intake, varies by diet and season, and advises several glasses of water daily plus beverages like milk, coffee, and juice. beverages are grouped as refreshing or stimulating with tips on hospitality and health.
Refreshing Beverages and Their Serving Ideas
The text discusses refreshing beverages including fruit juices fruitades and carbonated drinks like ginger ale and sarsaparilla. It notes their thirst quenching properties energy content based on sweetening and common serving occasions from breakfast to entertaining. It also mentions beverage crystals as economical options for wholesome refreshments.
Jiffy Knit Skirt and Blouse Pattern Delights Crafters
Large knitting needles and Shetland floss enable a quick jiffy knit project from neck to hem in stockinette. The blouse features sun burst neck detail and raglan sleeves with ribbing, paired with a plain flared skirt. Pattern 6019 includes full instructions for blouse and skirt in sizes 16 18 and 38 40 with material requirements. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept West 14th St New York NY with name address and pattern number.
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Household Arts Dept
West 14Th St
New York
N. Y
Pedestrian faults blamed for most 1937 deaths
The National Safety Council cites pedestrians as responsible for a large share of 1937 traffic fatalities, with 15,400 of 39,500 deaths. 67 percent of fatal pedestrian accidents involved law violations or unsafe actions, and 69 percent of non fatal cases also involved pedestrian faults, including mid block street crossing.
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National Safety Council
Practical kitchen tips from an old home guide
Practical advice covers salad molds for muffins, ironing board cleanliness with removable covers, joining wool by threading a needle, improving apple pie with orange rind and juice, and a crunchy sandwich filling of dates celery cream cheese and candied orange peel seasoned with salt paprika and dressing.
Persius Quote Reflections on Time and Tomorrow
A compact reflection cites Persius on time and tomorrow. The line contemplates how days accumulate and future moments keep advancing beyond our grasp. It frames a meditation on the limits of yesterday and the endless march of time.
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Persius
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