Epistle to an Explorer Warns of Arctic Perils
A humorous letter from Elmer to Newbold Morris warns of the dangers of a polar expedition. It mixes playful references to Byrd Peary La Guardia and Fiorello with practical cautions about supplies, companions, and safety. It ends with quirky asides and a postscript about baseball and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Byrd
Peary
Dr. Cook
Arctic
Fiorello LaGuardia
Greenland
India
Polar
Newbold
Bunker Hill
Valley Forge
George Washington
Delaware
Light switch area gains from shellac touch up
The space around light switches is busy and prone to smudges. After cleaning, apply a thin coat of white shellac to ease future cleaning. A quick damp cloth dab keeps the area clean. Lost and Found: a lady's purse left in a car. Owner may retrieve by describing the item and paying for the ad. Frank A, theater manager in San Francisco, promotes SAME OLD STUFF features on the marquee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
San Francisco
Bedtime Snack claims to ease laxative issues
A Paterson New Jersey reader reports relief from chronic constipation after eating ALL-BRAN nightly. The Kellogg's cereal is marketed as a ready to eat product high in bulk and nutrients, promising double money back if not satisfied after 10 days with an empty carton sent to Battle Creek Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Mich
University
Masson & Robbins, Inc
Bridgeport
Cons
Entertaining for clubs with light desserts and spreads
A guide to easy refreshments for hostess duties including advance prep tips for buffet servings. Recipes feature Fruity Ice Box Cookies Oatmeal Date Sandwiches Swedish Snowballs Date Coconut Pie and two spreads Pepperoni and Zesty Spread with filing and decorative touches for a gathering.
Windy City II set to challenge in Santa Anita Derby
The Irish horse Windy City II, bought for 2000 dollars in Ireland, won the San Gabriel Stakes with jockey Arcaro and is favored for the Santa Anita Derby. Trainer W. F. Alvarado and owner Mrs. Petite Luellwitz own the rising sprinter, who could also contend in the Handicapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
Uncle Sam
Australia
Windy City II
Kentucky
California
Rex Bell
Ireland
England
France
Tom Fool
Oh Leo
Primate
Hill Gail
Bell
Petite Luellwitz
Ben Jones
Ben
Jimmy
Arcaro
A Gleam
Counterpoint
Hill Prince
Stagehand
Vanderbilt
Santa Anita
W. F. Alvarado
Bill Corum
Sundress and Jacket Pattern No 1955 in Sizes 34 48
Pattern No 1955 offers a sundress and jacket in sizes 34 40 46 48 with specified yardage for 39 inch fabric and a bolero. The Basic FASHION for 52 indicates how to make the garment plus double dutch fashions, with an included e book. Send 9 cents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patoka Register
H. K. Pikh
Ruby D. Pikh
Patoka
Illin
Jovemn
Lilinolg
Marion Co
Newbold Morris
Washington
Baffin’s Bay
O.K
Point Pentagon
Straits of Truman
Mount Politics
Sincerely, Elmer
P.S
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn Dodgers
U.S
Russia
Oslo
Moscow
Gue d Upey
St.Joseph Cit
Dean
Doan
Aane
Scott's
Scotts
Cy Teey
Lynn Chambers
WNU
Windy City
Don Iddon
London Daily Mail
Iddon
Mickeyochrane
Thethletics
Cochrane
Boston U
Ellsworth Vines
Cone of Eyse
Grantland Rice
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
West Adams St
Chicago
Ill
Eve
SURIN
Maal Ag
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