Reducing Diet Plans and Nutrition Rules from 1950s Guide
This note outlines average weight norms by Life Extension Institute and Metropolitan Life Insurance for longevity, then presents a practical 1000 calorie daily reducing diet with meals and substitutions. It also adds The Rule of Five in Nutrition, detailing milk, fruits, vegetables, cereals, eggs, and meat daily to maintain health and proper calories.
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Life Extension Institute
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Bell Syndicate
WNU Service
Goat on Beer Signs Not a Goat Says Cincinnati Zoo
Sol Stephan of the Cincinnati zoo claims the animal on beer ads is an Algerian aoudad, not a goat, and notes the aoudad is a sheep rather than a true goat. The note adds that beer drinkers may order Algerian aoudad beer in jest.
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Cincinnati
Sol Stephan
Cincinnati Zoo
Japanese wood burning lorry developed for army use
Tokyo reports Japan has developed a wood burning motor truck for military use. The vehicle features a side wood burner and a boiler beneath and has proved practical in mobility. Supply limits on fueling stations will likely curb broader deployment beyond the army.
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Tokyo
Japan
He Will Sail With Me On The Sea Of Matrimony
In a witty exchange a suitor proposes marriage and the respondent replies she will marry once he earns a fortune, signaling a playful engagement between two people about wealth and union.
Widow mourns Solomon king of Zulus and 67 wives
The recent death of Solomon king of the Zulus leaves 67 widows and six costly motor cars, his leopard-skin girdle gold-braided coat and a bus conductor's cap among his personal effects.
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Cape Town
Solomon
Japan tests trucks with auxiliary motor supply on trial run
Trials between Tokyo and Nagoya showed need for an extra motor conveyance to supply fuel in small sizes. Japan spends about 150 million yen yearly on motor fuel and military costs are high. The wood burner aimed to cut expenses rather than create a new war machine.
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Tokyo
Nagoya
Japan
Why Do We Call Them Bluchers
Why Bluchers or blue buckles, as the boots are called, owe their name to Field Marshal Gebhard von Blucher. The boots were first worn by him and thus received the attribution in military history.
Old Warship Bells Sold by British Navy
The British admiralty offers old warship bells from scrapped vessels for sale to naval officers. Bells from Bacchante, Dominion, Hercules, Mars, and Perthshire are priced at 50 dollars each, with submarine bells from 25 to 5 dollars. Buyers must state their sentimental claim to a bell.
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London
British Admiralty
Bacchante
Dardanelles
Dominion
North Sea
Hercules
Jutland
Mars
Man Who Stole Patrol Sentenced to Sit in Wagon
James Williams twenty four itinerant admitted attempting to steal a city patrol wagon to sit under the wheel with a siren. He was sentenced to sit in the police vehicle for one hour each day for three days in San Jose California.
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San Jose
Calif
James Williams
Missouri Man Says He Never Lied to Wife
Springfield fireman Marion Baker declares he has never lied to his wife in 14 years of marriage. He challenges any person to prove a lie, asserting his honesty despite the improbability.
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Missouri
Springfield
Marion Baker
City Fire Department
Baker
Sugar Coated House Draws Swarm of Bees
A Pittsfield Massachusetts family faced hours indoors as a bee swarm descended on their home. The incident followed painters using three gallons of maple syrup in place of linseed oil, a mistaken mix-up that caused the sticky, buzzing invasion.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Frank Wilson
Toy fair mixes adult thrills with childlike playthings
Notes from a toy fair show a shift toward adult oriented amusements alongside kid toys. Electric trains pair with racing variants while parlor games and guns cater to grownups, and foreign imports from Russia appear amid anti Nazi pressures.
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Russia
Postum Free Week’s Supply Offered by Company
The Postum Company offers a full week’s supply of health giving Postum free to anyone who writes for it. The advertisement invites readers to send for the offer contained in another part of the paper.
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Postum Company
Misstated ages and salary lies reveal gendered sensitiveness
A concise reflection compares the humor in a woman misstating her age with men's frequent inflation of salaries. The piece notes how perception of deception varies by gender and topic.
Lost 57 Pounds by Kruschen Salts Diet Claim
Mrs A Ropiak of South Milwaukee Wisconsin reports losing 57 pounds without cutting food by taking Kruschen Salts every morning in hot water. The ad claims doctors prescribe it and promises a four week jar at a small cost with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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A. Ropiak
Milwaukee
My Neighbor SAYS: Household Tips And Cautions
A collection of practical advice including slow cooking to keep rhubarb color, using tissue paper to polish glass, avoiding oversized serving dishes, and choosing appropriately sized pillow cases to prevent wear.
How to Clear Smoky Rooms with Vinegar and Fire
The room can be cleared by placing a few drops of vinegar on a hot shovel and letting it burn. Another method uses a small red hot cinder on a shovel with vinegar. In a sick room, eau de cologne or other perfumes may substitute vinegar for the same effect.
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Novello
Rey
Kenmore Ave
Chienge
Cords Urged To Be Hung Not Twisted In Drawers
The article advises pulling items by the plug rather than the cord to prevent wear. It recommends hanging cords instead of twisting them together and stuffing them into a drawer to extend appliance life.
Silk Care Tip for Grease Stains
Grease spots on silk may be removed by covering the soiled parts with french chalk. Let stand for a few hours, then brush off. Repeat the application if necessary.
survey details Modoc lava beds caves in California
A survey of Modoc Lava Beds National Monument in Northern California identified more than 224 caves ranging from 10 to 100 feet in diameter.
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Modoc Lava Beds National Monument
California
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