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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1922
Page
6
Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is praised for curing kidney trouble based on pharmacist feedback and an insurer's claim that many insurance declines stem from undetected kidney issues. The ad urges testing with small bottles and offers a sample for ten cents from Kilmer Co. Also promotes Cuticura products for skin care and notes a proverb about light.
New York reports 1922 passenger traffic to Europe already the heaviest in eight years. First and second class bookings are up about 20 percent, though third class trails. Monster ships like Majestic and Olympic are full, while space remains on medium liners. Immigration restrictions depress steerage and alter transatlantic patterns as German and Channel ports see the heaviest flows.
A Massachusetts fireman killer, Black Joe, sentenced to death, is spared at the last moment by Mrs. Henry C. Nevins of Methuen who pleads with Fire Chief Morris. He will be imprisoned on Nevins farm for life under parole after transfer from Salem to Lawrence.
The Capt. John Smith Memorial association based in Norfolk Virginia sponsors a national fund drive. Each contribution supports a monument at Cape Henry marking Captain Smith and his colonists arrival in 1607. The goal is a tall monument at Hampton Roads visible to ships at sea.
The Royal Mail, Holland America, French Line and others report strong business as passenger tonnage surges. Cunard adds 11 vessels and Berengaria, International Mercantile Marine launches Majestic Nsomeric Regina Pittsburgh and St Paul, US Lines deploy more Deutschland ships to Germany and Britain, French Line adds Paris. Smaller ships enter service across several lines.
In Cotthage Grove Oregon a parrot owned by Mrs Frank Henderson spoke only Mexican contrary to expectations. Workers at the Western Export and Lumber sawmill failed to lure it down from the ridgepole despite efforts with ladders and nets. Mrs Esther Latside who had gifted the bird responded to a call and the parrot came to her shoulder.
Washington reports a 0.1 percent rise in the average family’s cost of living for the fourteenth month, with 19 of 43 items cheaper. Potatoes and several staples fell, while onions, oranges, pork chops, and round steak plus bacon and ham rose modestly.
Green Bay Wisconsin reporter notes Martin Petersen of Rural Route 2 exhibits an unusual egg from Denmark featuring a perfect profile head about the size of a quarter on the shell. The rest of the egg appears normal.
The article lists recipes and guidance for summer beverages and milk shakes including Egg Orangeade with lemon juice egg sugar and fruit puree, Chocolate Egg Milk Shake with chocolate syrup milk egg and vanilla, Almond Milk Shake with milk egg sugar and almond extract, and Apple Water with apple pieces lemon rind sugar and hot water. It adds notes on safe serving, glassware, and presentation with emphasis on flavor and eye appeal. The closing quote urges kindness and making friends wherever you go, attributed to John Luskin.
Nature supplies food for each season and hot weather calls for lighter meals. The guide recommends avoiding cold drinks, starting meals with hot soups, reducing meat, and trying dishes like Virginia Spiced Beef and Ham Mousse. It suggests warm luncheon options and simple desserts to stay cool yet nourished.
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