December 1935 colder than 1934 with frosty days
Weather data from the Chambers Inskeep thermometer shows December 1935 had an average high of 24.55 and low 13.55 with a mean of 19.05, while December 1934 averaged 26.2 highs and 13.39 lows. Seventeen days below zero were recorded in 1935, and nineteen days below zero in 1934, with 12 days at freezing or above in December 1935. Precipitation totaled .97 inches, contributing to a yearly total about one inch above the state average. Manchester Delaware county raises funds for Red Cross.
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Chambers Inskeep Company
Cora Tisher
Chambers
United States Bureau of Standards
Beware Coughs from Common Colds Ad
A vintage drug advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a remedy for persistent coughs and chest colds. It claims the product reaches the seat of trouble, soothes inflamed membranes, loosens phlegm, and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied after the first bottle.
Zemo Skin Lotion Ad Promises Quick Relief
It promotes Zemo as a trusted soothing lotion for itching skin used for 25 years by millions. The ad claims relief for rash pimples ringworm and eczema and notes Good Housekeeping Bureau approval with price 35c 60c and 1. It urges customers to buy for home use and lists druggists as sellers.
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Zemo
Good Housekeeping Bureau
Pillow Tick Protectors for Fresh Looking Sleepers
Nancy Page explains how to make pillow tick protectors to prevent wear and staining. She details sizing for common pillow measurements, material choices, trench sewing for synthetics, snap fasteners on inner flaps, and monthly washing. A direction leaflet offer is included via mail to Nancy Page for three cents.
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Betty
Nancy
South America
Nancy Page
Decorah 1935 building total tops three hundred thousand
A comprehensive Decorah year end report shows private building expenditures reaching 331 900 for 1935. Permits for ten new residences total 43 300, with garages, a penthouse and mixed use store residence adding 1 150. Major repairs and storefront work push the private sum to 69 750. public works add 14 000 high school additions, 54 000 sewage plant, 10 500 pumping station, 14 200 reservoir, and 42 000 a highway bridge, suggesting total improvements well over 340 000.
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Decorah
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