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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
7
An old Negro preacher warned against the crime of stealing watermelons in a lively church scene. He spoke to brudders and sistahs, while another man rose, snapped his fingers, and sat again, prompting a brief exchange about the gesture.
A nutrition expert warns homemakers against old wives tales about meat cheese and dairy. Scientific tests show digestion varies but quality nutrients and protein in cheese rival meat with calcium phosphorus and vitamin A. He urges a balanced diet and to ignore sensational false claims.
The writer lists fallacies about cheese including claims it causes constipation and similar ideas received by mail. The note highlights recurring wrong assumptions about dairy products and health.
The article argues cheese is highly concentrated protein and not inherently constipating. Proper diets balance cheese with bulk foods like fruits vegetables or whole grain bread to prevent laxative issues and provide economical nourishment.
The advertisement offers Barbara Bell patterns for 15 cents each with a Spring Summer Pattern Book. It details fabric yardage for No 1722 sizes 6 to 14, notes a chic bolero effect, and promotes school and party dresses in crepe, gingham, linen, and silk options with simple sew charts.
The article notes that in 1937 US males had 119.6 accident deaths per 100000, while females had 6.3 per 100000. It emphasizes higher fatality among men and contrasts gender differences in mortality from accidents.
Mrs. A L T notes children need more protein per body weight and suggests about 15 percent of calories come from protein. Mrs. E B L praises pineapple for stimulating appetite, citing minerals and vitamins A B C and G in the fruit. WM Houston Goudiss 1939 60.
An advertisement urges prevention over emergency relief for constipation. It promotes Kellogg's All Bran cereal from Battle Creek as a bulk source to treat common constipation, advising daily use with milk or baked into muffins, plus ample water. Sold by every grocer.
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