Comeback of Maggie and Maude in North Adams Blizzard
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes North Adams Massachusetts kept horses Maggie and Maude on duty after heavy blizzards. Old station stalls revived, hoses and sleds used, and horses praised for reliability while sleighs ring again. The piece contrasts 1950s snow with historic horse power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
North Adams
Mass
Maggie
Maude
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Hampshire
Preservation Tip for Damp Book Pages
When a water spill wets a book leaf place the page between blotters and press with a warm iron. Iron first on one side then the other to prevent crinkling and restore flatness.
Severe Itching Eruption on Baby's Face and Scalp
A mother reports a two to three month old baby developing a red itchy eruption on the face and scalp that crusted and bled from scratching. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for two weeks the condition improved and healed, with prices listed for Soap Ointment and Talcum and a free sample offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Groves
Lincolnton
Cuticura Laboratories
Dept. R
Malden
Mass
Nimbleheels Jumps Blindly in a Buried Moment
Thornton Burgess tells how Nimbleheels the Jumping Mouse wakes to danger and leaps blindly, landing in a surprising spot as he flees hawks cats owls and foxes. The timid creature relies on night travel and quick escapes, never fully trusting safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nibbler the
House Mouse
Nimbleheels
Hawk Family
Black Pussy the Cat
Hooty the Owl
Reddy Fox
Old Man Coyote
Danny Meadow Mouse
Peter Rabbit
Peter
Through A Woman's Eyes By Jean Newton
Excerpt discusses body image and personal effort, contrasting dieting and cosmetic changes with character, arguing women pursue tangible improvements like weight loss or a permanent wave, while temperament requires less transformation. It reflects mid century attitudes on beauty, self control, and social pressure.
Boners and Basilisk: Slang Satire from Exam Humor
A Bell Syndicate WNU Service column lists humorous “boners” from exams and essays. It quips about Sidney as a circus stuntman, belittles spontaneous combustion, and mocks modern slang like Minnehaha as a horse-laugh form. It also reframes lines and terms with playful misreadings.
Young Lady Dress With Square Neck Frill Detail
A spring gown features a charming young look with a square neck bordered by a doubled frill that matches the print on the sleeves. The design emphasizes a simple, feminine silhouette.
Sunshine Spice Cake From Motfier's Cook Book
Sunshine Spice Cake and related recipe notes describe a cake made with brown sugar shortening sour milk eggs cinnamon baking powder cloves nutmeg and flour with a one yolk saved for frosting. Frosting uses confectioners sugar and additional ingredients.
Orange Fudge and Corn Dodgers from a Old Recipe Page
A vintage recipe fragment describes Orange Fudge made with orange rind juice water sugar and condensed milk boiled to soft ball then cooled. It also lists Corn Dodgers formed from cornmeal salt baking powder lard and buttermilk baked until golden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Newspaper Union
Set my feet in thy way
A religious poem by Anne Campbell about choosing God’s path over worldly vanity. The speaker asks for guidance to tread the saintly route, seek higher spiritual growth, and be guided to a fuller life beyond ordinary days. A devotional piece framed as prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WNU
Rural Economic Problems Discussed at New Jersey Forum
A new two part rural adult education experiment in New Jersey uses speakers from universities and federal agencies including the USDA. The University Institute of Rural Economics, funded by the American Association of Adult Education and Rutgers University, brings university instruction to eight rural centers and hosts forums led by leading rural affairs figures. Secretary Wallace emphasizes urgent need for broad discussion of fundamental economic problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jeresey
United States Department of Agriculture
University Institute of Rural Economics
Rutgers University
American Association of Adult Education
New Jersey
Department
Wallace
Ferry firm guarantees fresh dated seed packages
Advert says Ferry's Seeds are sold only in fresh dated packages. Buyers are assured of the finest quality available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry
Verse Proverb Inspires Laxative Ad Phrase
An old advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Pills as remedies for liver bowels and stomach. It cites a Bible verse about guarding the mouth and life and promotes his Pellets as laxatives and cathartics in a simple one to three pellet regimen.
Think It Over Time Spent in Getting Ahead
A compact reflection on choosing where effort goes and whether time used to obtain something could instead be directed toward future progress. The line prompts consideration of priorities, planning, and opportunity costs in pursuit of success.
Canadian butter exports total 4 million pounds in 1938
Canada shipped about 4 million pounds of butter in 1938 with the majority destined for the British Isles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
British Isles
Safe Constipation Relief for Children with Laxatives
Medical experts and mothers endorse gentle liquid laxatives to relieve constipation in children. Start with a suitable liquid laxative, tailor the dose to the child, then reduce until regular movement occurs. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is cited as a widely used, adjustable option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
N. R.A
Creomulsion Advertises Creosote Chest Cold Cure
An old advertisement extols Creomulsion with creosote as a cure for coughs colds and bronchitis. It claims rapid relief from chest congestion and promises safety and ease of use with a druggist guarantee refund if not relieved. The copy urges keeping Creomulsion on hand for instant use.
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Cuticura
Michigan
Ersmith
Bedtime Story
By Thornton W. Burgess
Thes
Brier
T. W. Burgess
Pius XI
Vatican
Sistine Chapel
Holy Father
Jean Newton
Flo
Bell Syndicate
WIN ‘Service
Broners
Sir Philip Sidney
Bassanio
Iowa
Motfier
BY Anne Campbell
Kitty
Nina Wilcox Putnam
Papa
Pop
Fan Tan
Esinol
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