Posture Advice From Farm Women Demonstrations
A Department of Agriculture guide stresses good posture as a habit formed by daily tasks. It notes fatigue and bodily distortions from poor posture and describes demonstrations showing farm women proper positions at counters, for dish washing, mopping, and cooking, with tips to self assess.
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Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Massachusetts
Montgomery County
Virginia
Homemade Shower Bath A Simple Yard Spa From Old Barrels
An old barrel or cheap steel tank on posts serves as a shower bath for father sons and the hired man. A gas engine or windmill fills the tank each morning and the sun heats water to remove chill during the day with a refrain of discretion No!
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Father
Fur and Lace Hats Define a New Millinery Era
In 1929 fashion, hats become creations reflecting an era with lace fur and velvet. Designers mix white fur with black fabrics, match hats to coats and dresses, and use lace insets or veils. The trend expands to broadcloth tweed and novelty wools, urging buyers to own multiple hats to complement varied ensembles.
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Western Newspaper Union
Food for the Family Table Recipes by Nellie Maxwell
Recipes of home cooked dishes with instructions for Cheesettes Rice and Beef Cutlets Strawberry Ice Cream Lemon Crumb Pudding Canapes Cream Puffs Molasses Cake and Brazilian Salad plus notes on enhancing flavor. Includes Tarte aux Oignons and serving ideas for coffee and meals.
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Nellie Maxwell
Minna Sees Life in a Town Music Shop Window
Minna pauses before a town music shop, marveling at guitars, violins, and sheet music. She imagines hearing the lone violin and recalls lessons with Miss Drumble, while lights flicker hinting at a possible surprise from within. A quiet moment turns curious as a small voice seems to speak to her.
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Minna
Miss Drum- de
Ste
Miss Drumble
Euite
Ole Beng
Western Newananer Union
Attractive Bathroom Care Tips From USDA Extension
The article outlines daily bathroom cleaning routines to maintain hygiene and reflect home standards. It covers scouring basins and tubs, polishing fixtures, flushing pipes, and using safe cleaners, plus tips on towels, linen closets, and tile maintenance with enameled surfaces.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Dallas Lady's Child Gained Weight Fast
Mrs. Carr describes her daughter Nettie Virginia recovering from flu like illness after using Nature's Remedy Juniors NRJs. The ad touts NR Juniors as a quick cure to restore appetite, energy, and color in children, claiming chocolate coating and easy digestion. A druggist recommendation is suggested and the price is 25 cents.
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Carr
Norway Marks Ninth Centenary of Christianity in 1930
Norway will observe nine hundred years since Christianity arrived, marking the death anniversary of King Olav II. Celebrations spread nationwide with a main ceremony at Trondshem, historic royal residence and archbishopric site. The cathedral restoration advances, tied to the nine century milestone.
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Norway
Olav II
Trondshem
Olav
The
Kansas City Star
Journal de Geneve
Julie and Joan Dialogue Sparks in Philadelphia Bulletin
A brief exchange shows Julie praising Julie-Teddy as engaging and capable of listening for hours on any subject in the Philadelphia Bulletin miniature dialogue.
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Julie
Teddy
Joan
Philadelphia Bulletin
Weather message undercuts anger with quiet forecast
A Lansing State Journal note observes that cussing is a silly waste of effort and comments that weather remains largely unaffected by such language. The remark uses a casual, opinionated tone to juxtapose venting with meteorological indifference.
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Lansing State Journal
Lydia B. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Mt Carmel Reader
A Mt Carmel reader describes severe fatigue after childbirth and her husband’s illness and death. After starting the Vegetable Compound, she reports increased strength and less tiredness while housework and dressmaking. She invites letters about her experience.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mars
Germaupn
Market
Mt. Carmel
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