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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
7
The piece traces New Year practices from German Martinmas origins to Roman roots and how English, Scottish, and other traditions persist. It notes decorations, gift customs, wassail practices, and the public welcome of the year with door openings, hot pints, and regimental pageantry.
A devotional prayer asking God for mercy in the new year. It seeks divine guidance, strength to endure losses, clarity of mind, contentment, protection, and help in labor, inviting the Spirit to instruct hearts and sustain faith through all years and trials.
A reflective verse on aging and time by Herbert L Willett. It contrasts inevitable losses like youth beauty and innocence with enduring treasures such as friendship patience faith and love. The poem frames passing years as dawnlike and unstoppable yet valuing inner riches over material gains.
An article in January issue of Woman's Home Companion presents resolutions by Dr. Jean Williams focusing on body health and self care. It urges better air, gentler digestion, brain rest, sufficient sleep, balanced work load, and daily exercise to improve life force and efficiency.
An examination by Warren H. Hilditch of Yale found an average of 142000 bacteria per bill. Twenty-one bills were tested. some were relatively clean with about 14000 organisms, others swarmed to 586000. The study notes no preference for $1000 over $1 bills and concludes it is healthier to carry larger denomination bills.
A North Carolina man reports a three year scalp eczema cure after two months using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Another Brooklyn resident credits relief and regrowth after using the products for scalp itching and bald spots. Both readers urge others to try Cuticura and offer free samples by writing to Cuticura Boston.
A report notes several girls seeking entry to a French military academy signaling a shift toward gender equality in the armed forces. The piece envisions a time when daughters of soldiers may take a place once held by sons and traditional staff may adopt masculine modes.
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