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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1949

Page

5

Take It Easy Says Boyle on Living Longer Plan

Hal Boyle argues Americans shorten their lives by overworking and overindulging. He cites stress in modern life, calls for easier pace, mentions siestas, and notes Edison thrived with naps. He jokes about a siesta room and questions who would supply the couches.

Hal Boyle New York United States Indianapolis Speedway America Thomas A. Edison National Labor Relations Board

Dog’s Barks Save Four from Blaze in Michigan

Whiskers the four month old cocker spaniel alerted Horace Conely and helped Mrs. Charles Kelly and her daughters Sandra and Mary escape a Sunday night fire in Brighton Michigan. Firemen fought the flames almost three hours but could not save the home. Mrs Kelly’s husband is stationed with the navy in Washington.

Brighton Mich Horace Conely Charles Kelly Conely Sandra Mary

Edgar A. Guest The Poet of the People

A reflective verse piece by Edgar A. Guest on how sons resemble their mothers or fathers and the mix that leads to success and happiness. It contrasts parental influence with a note about the long-tailed tit of Great Britain using nearly 3000 feathers in its nest.

Great Britain

Johnson's Brisk replaces starch with new launder finish

An advertisement touts Johnson's Brisk as a starch substitute offering a smooth finish with body and long lasting crispness. It claims easier ironing reducing time, superior wrinkle and stain resistance, and protection against wilting. Mix with warm water, swish, dip garments, and squeeze to use.

Brisk Johnson’s Johnson

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