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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
9
A historic guide explains creaks in beds furniture stairs and shoes. It suggests reground or cushioned sockets on bed iron fittings tightening wooden screws and using blotter paper between slats. For stairs it advises weight shifting and pinching the tread, and for shoes to soften leather or insert tacks to stop creaking.
A historical notice warns of the rat as a disease vector and nuisance. It details parasites, damage to grain, furs, and buildings, and describes humane and crude removal methods including traps, boiling, and wall placements. The piece also includes recipes for dressing salad and improvised signaling with a gun, and tips to refresh old flatirons.
An old ad copy urges readers that every cough or sneeze spreads germs and a draft or fatigue lowers resistance. It touts Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey to cut phlegm ease congestion and reduce inflammation, claiming popularity with children singers and public speakers.
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