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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1912
Page
5
A culinary columnist stresses purity and economy in food prep. She favors homemade techniques and endorses Royal Baking Powder as essential for the best cooking, urging avoidance of inferior ingredients and health concerns.
A Pioneer Press piece by Ludwig 8 discusses Saaheim on the Maana river in eastern Norway as a dramatic example of a town built in days. Engineers and laborers built saltpeter works and housing, turning a valley bend into a booming industrial town that soon hosts 5000 inhabitants and promises growth with the Rjukan II power plant.
The article describes a saltpeter plant near Notodden with large granite towers and a 30 000 square foot palace, powered by steam and a local railroad. It highlights the town of Saaheim with modern utilities, thriving stores, libraries, schools, and worker housing programs funded by the company as Norway begins its industrial revival.
In Nottingham the Olympia Serenade pavilion keeper bought an Airedale terrier after three break ins. Early morning a boy climbed the fence. the dog grabbed his trousers and held him until a watchman arrived and handed him to police. Also notes a health ad praising Chamberlains Tablets for stomach issues.
Household tips cover brightening silver with buttermilk, stringing beads with dental floss, cooling beds at dawn, sealing leaks with old rubber, ironing with warm lard, moth prevention on carpets, and care for baby flannels. Also stains, lamp care, vegetable timings, rice jelly, cod liver oil substitutes, and dressmaking guidance for stout figures.
The article celebrates a revival of knitting and crocheting among athletic women. It highlights sweaters blazer jackets and accessories for all ages with a focus on baby garments and festive knitted gifts. It notes instructional books like the Sun light Book and recommends early planning for Christmas gifts.
The Chicago Tribune describes the Capitol’s wall of fame in the House gallery, noting missing Nathaniel Macon and moments from past speakers Schuyler Colfax and Theodore Pomeroy. It highlights Gilbert Stuart’s Washington portraits, Perry’s Battle of Lake Erie painting, and ongoing restoration methods using blotting paper and oils.
A Decorah Iowa resident Monson retired farmer shares a strong testimonial for Doan’s Kidney Pills claiming they cured his backache within one box. He urges others with kidney trouble to read the endorsement and buy from Wangler Bros Drug Store, 50 cents a box.
The Bengal grosbeak builds a bottle shaped nest over a stream, selecting a long overhanging limb for support. The entrance is below, making it impossible for snakes to enter. one naturalist noted fourteen snake attempts, all ending in falls into the water.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports Mrs Jinks Binger praising their baby as the smartest in the United States. The remark prompts a light exchange about wider European rights.
Advertisement noting cheaper Chamberlain's Liniment as better than strengthening plasters. Suggests damming flannel with it and binding over affected areas to relieve pain and soreness. For sale by local vendors.
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