Sulfa drugs herald gains in infection care and public health
An article reviews the rapid success of sulfanilamide and related drugs in fighting pneumonia and local infections. It details two Cleveland doctors using sulfathiazole powder to heal chronic ulcers, plus broader notes on improvements in maternal and child health and wartime workforce health, noting substantial declines in death rates from tuberculosis and pneumonia over 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
J. I. Goodman
J. F. Corsaro
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Flicka Returns as Ken Bonds With the Filly
In this continuation Ken McLaughlin endures danger to save Flicka and the horse heals with his recovery. Rob and Nell confront a mountain lion threat as Ken’s resilience and imagination earn a probation return to his class. A noble stag sight deepens Ken’s awakening before Flicka’s welcome return to his life.
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Ken McLaughlin
Wyoming
Flicka
Captain McLaughlin
Gus
Ken
Boss
Rob
Tim
Nell
Missus
McLaughlin
Howard
Gibson
Causes of broken nails and dietary advice
The note suggests nail splitting signals lime deficiency. It recommends consuming lime rich foods such as milk cheese eggs yolks and green vegetables. It also mentions lime tablets as a direct treatment and notes possible individual allergies.
Commandos and love collide in peculiar courtship tale
A quirky exchange links a would‑be groom praising a woman described as a commando trainer to a wedding six weeks later. The bride‑to‑be’s feats include scaling walls, breaking through barriers, diving through glass, and towing coal along the Hudson. The piece blends humor with a gloss on bureaucratic Gwibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Lucky Seven Towels Cross Stitch Designs Pattern 5637
Home Needlework offers seven transfer designs for the Lucky Seven Towels pattern 5637. Each design measures about 4 by 5 inches and can be embroidered on guest towels in spare time. Send 16 cents, your name, address, and pattern number 5637 to obtain the color chart and designs.
Household stain and furniture care tips
Water rings on varnished furniture can often be removed by rubbing with a cloth dipped in camphor. Wipe dry and apply furniture polish. Odorous foods should be covered before refrigeration. Save laundry by turning over tablecloths. Frayed carpet edges can be prevented with binding tape. For soda can openings use a lever. Scotch stains are stubborn but sandpaper helps. Bleaching can lift white wool stains with peroxide treatment and heat.
Seed-Heavy Palm Trees Loosely Tied to Seychelles
In the Seychelles Islands an unusual palm, noted for seeds weighing up to 50 pounds, draws attention. Botanists and locals discuss the trees' size and the potential ecological impact of such large seeds in the Indian Ocean archipelago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seychelles Islands
Indian Ocean
Harsh laxatives unnecessary wake-up lemon drink
A health column promotes a morning ritual of lemon juice and water from one Sunkist lemon in a glass of water on an empty stomach. It claims this simple drink stimulates regular bowels, supplies vitamin C and other nutrients, boosts energy, aids digestion and alkalinizes the body, and suggests trying it for ten mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken
Flicka
Corral
Sunkist
California
Women Honored as Fifty-Five Liberty Ships Named
The article notes that fifty five Liberty ships were named in honor of women, highlighting the recognition of female contributions during wartime.
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James W. Barton
Dr. Barton
Mary Charas
Nelli
iPhilipr
Commando Girl
Karl E. Mundt
South Dakota
Washington
Gwibit
Saint Pete
New Jersey
Ima Dodo
Mr. Churchill
Caribbean Conspiracy
Brenda
Conrad
Anne Heywood
Peter Wilcox
Taussig
South Wells St
Chicago
Nix
Grove
Famous Kleischmann
Fleischmann
Standard Brands Inc
Grand Central Annex
New York
N. Y
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