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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1935
Page
7
In a small German village a couple is taken to a wood and must split a tree trunk with a buck saw. If one works hard and the other rests, the prophecy predicts domination and unhappiness. If both avoid effort, nothing is accomplished. Happiness and prosperity are seen when both share the work equally. The custom illustrates cooperation as essential to progress.
Seventy year old Mrs J D Thompson a native of Denmark uses an old spinning wheel in her St Paul parlor every day. She clips washes cards spins dyes and knits the yarn herself and has made over 100 pairs of mittens and gloves 50 pairs of socks and other items in the past year. She sells surplus through her children.
A column explores procrastination's cost in scholarships, events, and duties, showing missed chances from late applications to forgotten invitations. It contrasts humility with timidity, noting brave humility and cautious timidity shape behavior, and warns that delaying letters and purchases costs time and money.
The New York session of the American Chemical Society tercentenary celebration opened with forecasts of a building boom driven by chemists. Prof James R Withrow cited eggs and milk aiding new construction materials and noted innovations such as mineral wools for insulation and thinner safer electric wiring.
Baseball executive Larry S. MacPhail scouts via wide network from Toronto to Florida to Canada, pursuing young players from teens to minors. Innovations include lightweight bricks for safer skyscrapers and a “super contactor” to remove whisky hangovers, plus grass as a protein source for human nutrition.
A stooped man identified as Christ Zwick ended his life at the Federal building steps. He pulled a razor from his pocket and slashed his throat after a numerology chart predicted success, leaving bystanders to witness the tragedy amid a crowded scene.
A Western Newspaper Union piece urges new employees to remain loyal to the organization’s purpose and method, stressing teamwork. It warns against inferiority and superiority complexes, noting every role from bolt to driver matters for efficiency and safety.
Superior Wisconsin report: H. Wright, 78, who had all teeth removed seven years ago, began growing a third set of teeth. He currently has three visible and expects a full set soon.
A duvetyne coat with a dolman sleeve and a slender back pairs with a crepe dress featuring short draped sleeves. This fashion note highlights a coordinated afternoon outfit using two violet tones.
Estimates indicate at least 5,000,000 people worldwide are lepers. Health officials warn that the number may be higher due to underreporting and stigma.
In a fragment from a hospital scene, a patient’s wife reports in the anteroom that the patient is improving but jokes that he is cheating again at solitaire while the doctor listens.
Mrs Charles Sivil of Hartshorne Oklahoma recalls nervousness and weakness years ago. She says Cardui improved her appetite and strength after two bottles and left her feeling well. Thousands of women testify Cardui benefits them. If it does not benefit you consult a physician.
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