Relief from catarrh with Dreco praised by Lena Ingrim
Mrs Lena Ingrim of Oakwood near Danville credits Dreco with relief from head and nasal catarrh and general health improvement. She notes less morning congestion and headaches, improved digestion, and better stamina, recommending Dreco as a specific remedy. The ad mentions Marshall and Pha City Drug Store distribution.
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Dreco
Lena Ingrim
Oakwood
Danville
Marshall
Pha City
Robina’s Running Pace Impresses With Swift strides
The report notes Robina regularly keeps pace when moving somewhere then speeds along with strong steps. They lift their heads high, appearing proud to run at such a pace as described by the Christian Science Monitor.
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Robina
Christian Science Monitor
Amalgams Form When Mercury Meets Metals
Mercury forms an alloy called amalgam when heated or diluted with acid and mixed with most metals. Amalgams do not form with iron or platinum, and the reaction varies with different metals and conditions.
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Popular Science Monthly
Fragmentary OCR: Threading Needle and Machine Drawer Imagery
The readable text shows fragmented phrases about threading a needle and a machine drawer. It mentions hands and imagery of various objects, but lacks coherent narrative, names, dates, or clear actions.
Melrose News: locals return home and incidents report
Melrose residents recount homecomings from Terre Haute Hymera and West Union. A car fire near Jed Gard causes minor damage. Mrs Decia Thompson and daughter visit James Thompson. An accident at the Narrows involves George Whitlock and a horse and buggy. rescuers assist. An injury to Oval Able occurs after a runaway horse. An oil well on J D Wells place halts work awaiting a smaller rig and more casing at depth of 850 feet.
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Melrose
West Union
Jed Gard
Decia Thompson
James Thompson
Charles W Cornwell
Narrows
George Whitlock
Whitlock
Oval Able
J D Wells Place
Local Social Notes From West Terre Haute Area
The column lists residents and visitors including Dennison and Mrs Ed Weaver and ca phter Myra with Leore Haute relatives Mas Weaver and Mrs Rollines Miss Jadys Stepp with Miss Hazel Newell Anna Volkers with Marie Pantles Mrs James Liggett visiting parents Mr and Mrs John Taylor Edna Volkers with Ella Nve Thelma Nve with Pd Nve John Taylor and Meoo moved to a new home Emmett Vaughn visiting her mother Mrs Ramses Westhel Jones moved to Dennis et this week.
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Ed Weaver
Myra
Leore Haute
Mas Weaver
Rollines
Jadys Stepp
Hazel Newell
Anna Volkers
Marie Pantles
James Liggett
West Terre Haute
John Taylor
Edna Volkers
Ella Nve
Thelma Nve
Pd Nve
Meoo
Emmett Vaughn
Terre Hiaute Ass
Ramses Westhel Jones
Denniset
Indirect Lighting Best for the Eyes Says Colorado Expert
Forrest Knapp of Colorado Agricultural College notes glare from incandescent lamps can negate gains in illumination. Indirect lighting keeps the source hidden and shows better eye efficiency after three hours than direct lighting, which drops sharply as more lights are added.
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Forrest Knapp
Colorado Agricultural College
Four men acted as de facto presidents in early US history
A historian argues that Samuel Adams Patrick Henry John Hancock and Benjamin Franklin functioned as a de facto presidency during the revolutionary era. Franklin is cited as the most capable among them due to his printing network and war support.
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White House
George Washington
Day
United States
William Estabronk
Samuel Adams
Patrick Henry
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
West Indies
Braddock & Expedition
Wastii
Petro
Henry
Dried figs praised as nourishing food source in harsh climates
The article extols dried figs noting they contain more nutrition than fresh eggs and suit both children and adults. It states figs, dates, and figs in dry or stewed form provide sustaining meals, especially in deserts where camels and other animals rely on them for nourishment.
How to Kill Mosquitoes Quick Entrants
M Roubaud of the Pasteur Institute in Paris reports a method to destroy mosquito larvae by sprinkling powdered formaline on water surfaces. The treatment does not injure fish or render water undrinkable and is said to be faster and more effective than oil.
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M. Roubaud
Pasteur Institute
Paris
How Asbestos Withstands Acids
Asbestos is a remarkable mineral known for its resistance to acids and acids would corrode most metals. It firmly resists bending and serves as the primary packing material for marine engines due to its durability and insulating properties.
Unconventional Infant Cradles Among Cultures
The article notes Guiana infants are buried in sand up to the waist when mothers are occupied, the sole cradle they know. It contrasts with the Nittle Lapp who rests in comfort inside a mother’s shoe, a large skin shoe stuffed with moss and hung on a peg or branch.
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Guiana
Animals Cause Asthma Emanations Trigger Attacks
Some people suffer asthma when exposed to cats and dogs due to an emanation from the animal skin or fur. The effect is linked to allergic reactions and could worsen with contact with pets.
The Zuyder Zee and a peek at its origin
The Zuyder Zee in Holland is a modern feature formed after a late thirteenth century storm that connected Friesland with northern Holland and converted the Flevo Inlet into a salt water sheet. A separate proverb notes cave man lore about women and hair.
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Zuyder Zee
Holland
Friesland
Prehistoric Tree Trunk Found in Holman Mine
Prospectors report discovery of a fossilized tree trunk and branches in the Holman Iron mine near Tacomite Minnesota, near the Mississippi River source, unusually well preserved. The find may shed light on ancient flora and regional geology.
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Holman
Tacomite
Minn
Mississippi River
Em Left Ruben Gilliam a Old-Fashioned Postal Card Writer
A fragment notes that Ruben Gilliam is an old fashioned man who still writes In haste on the lower left hand corner of the postal card. The source mentions Arkansas and a person named Thomas Oat.
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Ruben Gilliam
Arkansas
Thomas Oat
Not I Wise Guy Wise Buy Phrase from Dallas News
A brief cryptic line from the Dallas News notes a wry exchange about perception and commerce. It hints at skepticism toward costly decisions and the idea that cleverness alone does not drive value.
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Dallas News
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Terre Haute
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Tong Ng
Pythian Theatre
Scientific American
Toledo Blade
Aarshall
Bere UE
H. M. Dewey & Go. Furniture and Undertaking
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