Remember the Little Things in a Big World
The essay argues size dominates perception yet small acts and facts matter most. It contrasts the mosquito spreading yellow fever with the North Pole achievement and urges attention to little things, kindnesses, and courtesies that can save or improve lives. It ends with the caution that a tiny act may have vast impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Cook
Peary
North Pole
South America
London
West Indies
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
We Are the Snow Shovels in Winter Time
In a snow filled scene two talking snow shovels reflect on hard work versus play. They praise winter’s brisk air and the help of others, contrasting summer laziness with winter energy as they sing of cheerful labor and belonging.
Some Woman and a Home Across the Sea 1929
A poem by Douglas Malloch from 1929 reflects on homecoming at sea, longing for a gentle wife, and the wealth of love over riches. It imagines Japan’s pagoda and distant places as mere steps toward shared life and devotion. The speaker prizes intimate bonds and prayers for safety amid voyage and memory.
Practical housekeeper hints from a Western newspaper union column
A thrift focused housework piece advises saving food scraps and fats, repurposing leftovers, and making meals from small portions. Tips include keeping trays of individual dishes for family choice, reusing bacon and roast fats for cooking, and even turning old fat into soap, all framed as old fashioned know how.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt
Western Newspaper Union
Do Grass Grow Here After a Crime
A reflection on the superstition that grass refuses to grow on sites of tragedy or crime. The piece recalls the Field of the Forty Footsteps near London and the Execution Hollow of the reader’s childhood, linking to perceptions of contagious magic and ancient beliefs across civilizations. It cites Byron and Frazer to explain the idea as a primitive response to evil footprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Byron
Mazeppa
James Frazer
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Hoover Good Will Tour in South America Promoted
Editorial notes Herbert Hoover's South American trip as a means to build goodwill, improve relations, and promote equitable trade. It argues face-to-face dialogue reduces disputes and that mutual understanding strengthens international respect ahead of his inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
South America
Hoover
Western Newspaper Union
Tongue Wagging and Understanding Women in SAWS by Viola Brothers Shore
A satirical piece notes that gossip divides people into talkers and those who provide topics. It jokes that understanding a woman reveals her, but suggests stopping to keep peace. It closes with cautions about fools rushing where angels fear to tread.
Castoria Soothes Baby With Safe Plant Drops
When children cry Castoria offers immediate soothing as a nurse’s suggested remedy. The vegetable preparation eases colic constipation or diarrhea without doubtful drugs. Last year twenty five million bottles were sold.
Don’t Let That Cold Turn Into Flu or Pneumonia
An old warning urges treating a cold to prevent flu or pneumonia. Musterole, a mustard oil based rub, is described as a counter irritant that stimulates circulation and relieves congestion with a warm then cooling sensation. Jars and tubes are sold for home use.
Fiery Speech Sparks Water Break During Address
Local chatter notes Hot Stuff delivered a heated speech last night while Jinks favored copious water to soothe his throat. The Cincinnati Enquirer records the moment as a fiery, high energy moment in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jinks
Cincinnati Enquirer
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promoted as Antacid Remedy
An old health note extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as an effective neutralizer of excess stomach acid. It claims instant relief from gas and sourness, notes suitability for children, and encouraging readers to obtain the genuine product at any drug store.
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Srriedrichshafen
Germany
Children’s Sea
By Douglas Malloch
Roam
Japan
Peter
Douglas Malloch
Kipling
H Irving King
MR. Hoover's
By Leonard A. Barrett
Omeone
Viola Brothers
Shore
Friedrich Wilhelm Goebel
Meu
Cincinnati
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