State Fire Loss and Prevention Vision by Bennett
State Fire Marshal Walter H Bennett outlines vast fire losses in Illinois and the nation and details twofold duties: thorough fire risk inspection and public fire prevention education, plus enforcement of criminal incendiary cases. He warns that prevention saves lives and property, citing late 1910s figures, gasoline explosions, and a fatal school Christmas incident as examples.
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Panama Canal
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Department of State Fire Marshal
Walter H. Bennett
Iife
Illinois
Stara
Safe Fourth of July Firework Rules in Illinois
Amid Independence Day celebrations Illinois officials urge sane use of fireworks to prevent fires and injuries. Prohibited items include cannon crackers fire balloons toy pistols and blank cartridge cannons with strict permits and storage rules for sellers and venues.
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Milady's Mirror Curly Hair Tricks of the Age
A feature on achieving natural looking curls using a hair waving process. A foreign hairdresser’s discovery shows porous hair permits waviness, with steps using metal cylinders, borax water, and paper wrappings. Cleanliness and brushing are stressed for lasting waves.
Skipping Rope Exercise For Posture And Breathing
A morning and evening routine describes cold water bathing, five minutes of rope skipping, and a series of arm stretches with deep breathing. It instructs 20 repetitions daily to improve figure and correct shoulder posture.
Waistline reducing exercise from an old guide
A standing exercise pattern is described to slim the waist. Stand with heels together and arms raised, then swing arms down while bending from the waist and nearly touching the floor. Repeat ten times, start slowly, and avoid undue exertion. Practice before breakfast with no corsets.
Dietary and clothing advice for nasal redness treatment
Indigestible food or meals eaten too quickly cause redness of the nose. Wear loose garments and avoid constipation. If needed, take sulphur and use a home remedy tincture mix for nasal application: storax, benzoic? benroth, spirits, rosewater. Shake and apply with cotton, letting it dry.
Puffineegs Around Eyes Eye Astringent Lotion Recipe
An old recipe advises Puffineegs Around Eyes as an astringent lotion for puffiness. Mix rectified spirit one eighth dram, tincture benzoin half dram, glycerin one dram, powdered tragacanth two grains, rosewater to three ounces, shake well and apply with a sponge for three to four minutes several times daily.
Reducing Chin Massage Lotion Advertisement
An old newspaper snippet touts a chin reducing massage lotion made from tragacanth powder boric acid glycerin and parfum. It prescribes evening use for a few minutes and recommends wearing a low collar neckband to complete the regimen.
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