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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
8
In a reminiscence, veteran journalist George V. Kelcey recalls Artem a Wardwell recounting a night when roaches appeared in his room. He told how one roach seemingly thanked his kindness after being saved and fed, saying his home now supposedly hosts many roaches.
Defiance Starch improves home laundering of fine wash goods by stiffening without thickening, enhancing textile beauty. Proper starching is the first essential to maintain brightness and appearance, and using Defiance yields pleasantly surprised results.
London notes glimpse a utopian era where diseases like influenza pneumonia measles scarlet fever vanish due to proper ventilation in offices shops public buildings and homes and other sanitary measures including avoiding overcrowding abolishing children parties and refraining from indiscriminate kissing Sir John Groad urges students to accept measures as beneficial for public health plus a humorous aside on a schoolbox’s definitions and a rider on starch patents and a riding school anecdote about mounting from the left.
The Troy Record notes that every great nation takes pride in its capitol and has spent millions on adornment. It argues that major cities, as miniature commonwealths, deserve noble capitol buildings or city halls to house the business that concerns every citizen.
Dr J T Allen argues diet shapes body and mind emphasizing albumen as the key building block. He notes that milk eggs nuts and grains supply albumen and that children need more protein for growth. The piece previews future discussion on infant nutrition and the role of dairy in health.
The article argues flesh foods may spread disease and are hard to digest for carnivorous animals. It promotes peanut as an economical, easily absorbed albumen source, with fat benefits, alongside graham bread, beans, and nuts. It notes olive oil and peanut fat as readily assimilated, and urges large peanut planting in Texas for nutrition.
Velveteen in rich cherry red chosen for this illustration. Irat h crochet used for the yoke and strips run down the front. Velveteen gathered at the waist with a lace finish and Irish crochet band below the elbow. Materials required include 4 yards velveteen and Irish crochet.
The article describes perfume scented fashion aids such as floss trims tied along sleeves and yokes, perfumed visiting card sachets, and delicate fragrances used in clothing. It notes the trend of dainty scenting lasting three days and the discreet use of scented sachets in drawers, coats, and hats.
The article surveys health dietary tips including fruit avoidance and light milk draughts, plus fashion notes on a sling sleeve for evening wraps, a new striped satin material for directoire gowns, and wrist watches on flexible bracelets. It highlights light hair remedies using weak henna tea and modern accessories for busy women.
A garbled excerpt promotes a patent cure for gold ailments using syrup, Toris Compound, whiskey, and a lax dose schedule. It claims fast cold cure in 24 hours and comments on art pricing by shopkeepers, criticizing expensive art labor and urging cheaper, broader art adoption.
Fragmented ad-like text lists remedies for catarrh with claims of internal action and testimonials. Mentions Cheney Co prop, druggists, and various products. Includes jumbled lines about pills, syrups, and cough relief with generic promises and marketing phrasing. Also features unrelated snippets about clocks, guns, and cigars in a collage of marginal notices.
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