Vitamin science history and impact on nutrition notes
The article reviews the origin of the term vitamin from Casimir Funk and traces its development through early 20th century research. It highlights Funk and H E Dubin's collaboration, their prolific findings, and the publication of new vitamin knowledge in major medical journals, emphasizing vitamins' vital role in human nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud North Chrisman
Casimir Funk
Funk
H. E. Dubin
Our Diets Often Fault Excerpt on Vitamins and Deficiency
The Health Committee of the League of Nations reports after a decade of nutrition studies. It notes that modern diet deficiencies mainly affect protective foods rich in minerals and vitamins. Vitamins are essential for growth, health, and tissue building and can substitute for each other in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Committee
League of Nations
Journal of the American Medical Association
R. L. Haden
Conditions Develop Slowly and Vitamins in Diets
The article discusses gradual vitamin deficiency, comparing it to termites weakening foundations. It notes minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, and iodine need vitamins for absorption, and explains soil quality and cooking can reduce vitamin content. It mentions official vitamin preparations and ongoing nutritional testing to better meet deficiencies.
Modes and Manners guidance on RSVP and telephone invitations
A Q and A style note explains that large crowded receptions need not be answered unless RSVP is specified. It adds that formal dinner invitations can be extended by telephone when time is short or to intimate friends.
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R.S.V.P
Avon PTA Meeting Moves For Playground Funds
Avon Iowa P T A held its regular monthly meeting in the school building Tuesday with President Mrs W L Davis presiding. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read and approved. It was voted to donate 10 for playground equipment. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs W L Davis Vice President Mrs Adams Secretary and Treasurer unnamed.
Porter Wins Book of the Month Club Award for Poetry
Katherine Anne Porter, a modest Texas born writer, receives the Book of the Month Club prize of 2500 dollars for Flowering Judas. Her success follows a rapid 62000 word Pale Horse Pale Rider written in 21 days, with a life of poverty, tuberculosis, and multiple fellowships shaping her work.
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Katherine Anne Porter
Judas
Mexico
Texas
Denver
Switzerland
Eugene Pressly
United States
Paris
Exchanging Rings Revival in Old Fashioned Nuptials
The piece notes a revival of the bride and groom exchanging rings as a symbol of vows. It suggests the groom should receive a ring from his bride since he promises to love and honor. Most brides approve and the writers suspect grooms do as well.
Ridgeville Congregational church program and tea
Mrs Stumphauser as treasurer Mayo Wood opened a Ridgeville Congregational church gathering. A musical program featured piano duets by Mrs Louis Kol opus and Miss Ericson, vocal duets by Miss Jasper and Mrs Kolopus, and 16 choir members directed by Miss Gerstenberger with Mrs Knapp at the piano. Refreshments followed in the dining room.
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Stumphauser
Mayo Wood
Louis Kolopus
Ericson
Misa Jasper
Kolopus
Ridgeville Congregational Church Choir
Gerstenberger
Knapp
Ladies Aid Quilting Meeting Plans Bake Sale
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church met at Mrs. Nelson Chester's home Tuesday afternoon for quilting and making quilt blocks. In the business session led by president Mrs. E Webb, a bake sale was scheduled for June 5. Refreshments followed.
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Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Nelson Chester
E. Webb
Fire department fights cottage blaze at Short farm
Firemen respond to 2:50 Tuesday morning call to extinguish a fire at the C Short farm cottage. Structure parts burned but loss covered by insurance.
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C . Short
Meeting of National Council of Catholic Women Held in Lorain
J J Weiler and several women including Lawrence Heckel Mrs Christ Mrs Simon Whriedel and Mrs Joseph Forth attended a National Council of Catholic Women meeting in Lorain on Tuesday.
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J. J. Weiler
Lawrence Heckel
Christ
Simon Whriedel
Joseph Forthofer Sr
National Council of Catholic Women
Lorain
Hot Potato Salad And Wieners Easy To Prepare
A nostalgic feature explains how the Hotpoint Thrift Cooker makes picnics easier with hot potato salad and wieners. The guide touts a no watch, no stir method, using sliced potatoes onions parsley bacon vinegar sugar mustard water and seasonings cooked one hour with frankfurters added near the end for convenient, plump results.
Beiter Line Offers Safe Truck Passing Tips
Beiter Line advises motorists how to pass large trucks safely. Do not swing left behind a truck, fall back to gain distance, edge left only when clear, and avoid passing on curves or hills. Warn with horn or lights, and expect a vehicle to appear from behind the truck.
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Harry W. Beiter Company
Cleveland Street
Home Owners Busy Repairing Property
Hundreds of home owners are repairing spring damage with economical supplies from West Side Lumber & Coal Co. C A Persons urges repairs to worn gash flower boxes steps porches weather strip and other parts. The firm offers under roof materials hardwood floors and well seasoned woods. It also markets Weather-Sheltered coal at a saveable price.
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C. A
West Side Lumber & Coal Co
Texan Writes Letter To Himself Each Week
Amarillo section reports a local man who pens a letter to himself every week. Postmaster W. D. DeGrassl notes the habit may stem from loneliness or serve as a reminder of upcoming appointments.
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Amarillo
Tex
W. D. DeGrassl
DeGrassl
Hotstream storage heaters promise nonstop hot water
IC W Barres offers Hotstream Side Arm automatic storage heaters that provide instant hot water 24 hours a day. The device is advertised as luxurious yet affordable, with low operating costs and easy home installation at C W Barres, 410 Middle Avenue. The copy emphasizes convenience for households, guests, and daily chores.
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C. W. Barres
Middle Avenue
Richwine Ice Cream Promises Purity and Local Favorite
Elyria residents have long preferred Richwine ice cream for its distinctive flavor and smooth texture made with fresh cream and grade A sugar. The ad urges families to buy a quart tonight at neighborhood stores and to order directly for parties or special occasions.
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Elyria
Richwine
Heldmyer Offers Tip On Care Of Lawns Garden
Heldmyer Hardware promotes Loma plant food to keep lawns and flower beds healthy through midsummer. It details usage rates, nutrient content, odorless formula, weed-free seeds, and available bag sizes while urging readers to order now for a lush lawn and garden.
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Heldmyer
Heldmyer Hardware Company
Reading Habits Decried In St Louis Residents
A St Louis report cites Dr Paul A Witty of Northwestern University saying Americans read little and add few books yearly. He notes most opinions come from newspaper headlines and mid grade magazines, shaping public views.
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ST. Louis
Ohio
Paul A. Witty
Northwestern University
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