Ask Me Another General Quiz with Classic Trivia
A vintage quiz page presents questions and answers on topics from Revolutionary leaders to geography. It asks about Francis Marion, high German, primer types, Lincoln’s birthplace, marches in geography, major mountain systems, mitres, Europe Asia mountains, modi cum, St. Helena’s ocean, copper, Vedas, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Europe
Asia
St. Helena
Francis Marion
Germany
Netherlands
Kentucky
Ural Mountains
Atlantic
Left side sleeping advised for gas relief in old ad copy
An old advertisement promotes Adierika to relieve gas pressure by sleeping on the left side and claims one dose cleanses upper and lower bowels, reducing bacteria. It includes testimonials about waking with relief and sleeping well, and urges use at leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Shoub
New York
Jas
Creomulsion Offers Quick Relief for Coughs and Colds
An available advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a proven remedy for chest cold bronchial irritation and persistent coughs. It claims to reach the trouble, soothe inflamed membranes loosen phlegm, and promises a money back guarantee if results are unsatisfactory from the first use.
Inspired Accomplishment Art Creates Rock Garden
The feature notes a rock garden built from a pile of rocks described as an uninspired taste yet completed as an accomplishment.
The Capital City of Nepal A Blend of Old and New
National Geographic notes Kathmandu blends ancient Newar architecture with modern Gurkha influence. Old town centers on Durbar Square with pagoda temples and Taleju temple, while Katmandu Modern hosts barracks schools hospitals and European styled palaces. The king reigns as figurehead with maharaja handling government. curfew at 10 pm. ban on motion pictures. Durga Puja festival features buffalo sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Ashington
D. C
WNU Service
Nepal
Himalayas
India
Tibet
Chitor
Katmandu
Old Town
Durbar
Taleju
Newar
Durga
Ali
Patan
Durbar Square
Bhatgaon
Raja Bhupatindra Malla
Control of Lice on Cattle Urged
J Perry of the New Jersey College of Agriculture urges dairy farmers to prevent lice in cattle through frequent examination and prompt treatment. Sucking lice dominate, with common species including blue and biting red louse. Treatments include creolin coal tar sprays, nicotine sulphate, raw linseed oil, and thorough grooming with at least two applications 16 days apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Perry
New Jersey College of Agriculture
WNU
Time Is Ripe to Plan Home Vegetable Garden
Lee A. Somers of the University of Illinois outlines steps for start to a home vegetable garden. He stresses fertile well drained sunlit plots ample size, advance seed and supply orders, selection of vigorous varieties, and timely weed and insect control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee A. Somers
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Somers
Agricultural trends and product notes of the era
The text surveys farm practices and statistics across crops livestock and regions. It notes prune drying, U S onion consumption, Britain wheat shortfall, cow calf sex ratios, tobacco quality in New England, Iowa farm tenure, global wool output, and exclusions of Russia and China from Wool figures.
Household Tips For Everyday Care And Cleaning
Practical guidance on garment care including stockings and lace, coffee preparation, stain removal methods for chocolate and grease, dishwashing prep, and blanket washing steps. Emphasis on avoiding wrinkles and maintaining fabric integrity with hot and cold water, soaking, and gentle irons.
Horseradish Sauce Tip and Beef Fat Use
Household tips note horseradish sauce for hot roast beef mixing grated horseradish brown sugar salt mustard and vinegar with cream or egg yolk. Also describes cooling beef fat skimmed from pan and beating to soften for use in place of lard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Newspapers
WNU
A Touch of Spring Upon Your Linens Pattern 5570
A vintage embroidery pattern advertisement offers Pattern 5570 for sprucing bed linens with lilac clusters and a bow. It describes stitch options, transfer patterns, sizes, color ideas, and material needs. Request by mail with 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept
Fourteenth St
New York
N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bell Syndicate
Dr. Pierce
Sir P. Sidney
J. W
Valley St
Joplin
Woman Goods Carrier
Great Britain
Iowa State College
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Iowa
Russia
China
Doan
Denton
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