Woman with a Fly Trap Prompts Rural Health Drive
A plain, vigorous woman aboard a country train is revealed as Dr. Dixie Bolton Tucker, Oklahoma rural hygiene supervisor. Her fly trap device sparks curiosity as she explains how cleaning, sanitation, and destroying houseflies combat malaria and infant paralysis while boosting farm families’ health and earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Dixie Bolton Tucker
United States
Agricultural Extension Division
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
Stillwater
Smith-Lever
Tucker
State Board of Health
New York Sun
Dr. Tucker
Mies
Marchante
Fashion Fads in Autumn Coats Dresses and Ribbons
The article describes autumn fashion trends including sleeveless coat es, wrap coats with large pockets, bishop sleeves, and outfits trimmed with satin or taffeta ribbons. It highlights Paris designer influences, beaded edge details, chiffon frocks for girls, printed gauze ribbons, and dainty evening wear in two tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Modistes
Open Neck Garb Gains Noted Health Benefits
A discussion on open neck or low neck fashion for women and men, with medical endorsement for sunlight exposure to strengthen throat and chest health. Dr. A. H. Alen notes immunity benefits from year round air and sun, citing sailors and shipboard attire as illustrative examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy Nilly
Monsieur
Maudie
A. H. Alen
League Island
Aton
Atttantion
Alomonte
Switvarland Sanatorium
Parents Should Discuss Children’s Sex Questions Openly
The article urges parents to build trust with their children during adolescence and discusses the harms of avoidance. It warns that evasive attitudes push youths to seek information elsewhere, often from peers with distorted morals, and suggests involving a family doctor if parents lack competence.
Truthful frankness meets cautious sourcing in press picks
Curated notes reflect blunt honesty in evaluating questionable sources. Readers see cautious summaries that capture core claims and potential biases without embellishment or sensationalism.
Star of Bethlehem Ornithogalum in Historic Botany Note
The Star of Bethlehem Ornithogalum name traces to Dioscorides the famed herbalist of antiquity. It discusses O arabicum for greenhouse use and planting, noting its care needs and flowering traits, plus C umbellatum as hardy for open ground. It ends with a translation of Metastasio lines on an unkind acquaintance and forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ornithogalum
Bioscorides
Dioscorides
Star of Bethlehem
Metastasia
Lost Dollar Leads to Penny Added in Crowded Car
On a wet night a coin drops in a crowded car. An old man asks if anyone lost a dollar. Nine passengers search their pockets and claim they have. The man adds that he has found a penny toward it.
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Dpaelk
Samuel G. Dixon
Meath
Hershey Laundry
Hershey, Penna
Pershey
Hershey Chocolate Company
Canada
Hershey
Hershey’s
Hershey Chocolate Company, Hershey, Penna
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