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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1937
Page
8
A humorous anecdote recalls a guide leading American tourists to a London church belfry where he explains the bell rings only for the Lord Bishop or major calamities. The quip notes the guide’s pretended solemnity and local color amid a playful exchange.
A schoolgirl essayist notes American girls have plans from writing plays to simplifying chores like dish washing. The daughter claims she has simplified dish washing, while another hears she will not do any. The fragment hints at evolving gender roles and domestic expectations.
A historic cookie recipe lists ingredients including molasses sugar water lard and ginger with soda and eggs. The directions call for two dough portions rolled moderately thin cut with shapes and baked gently for a large yield. Cosgritte WRU Services.
Boots stay dry by stuffing oats inside overnight to absorb moisture. The grain is kept in a dish for reuse and placed near the back of the boot rack to dry during the day. This avoids overheating leather or rubber from over the fire and offers a simple old fashioned safeguard against moisture.
An old advertisement touts Adierika as a treatment for gas, stomach pressure, and constipation. It claims to cleanse the bowels, relieve heart pressure, and improve sleep, citing a testimonial from Mrs. Jas. Filer and urging readers to buy at leading druggists.
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