Delicious After-Dinner Sweets from the 1930s Menu
A 1930 Western Newspaper Union feature outlines simple frozen treats and desserts. Coffee shup for iced coffee and eggnogs, Magic Ice with lemon gelatin and green grapes, Tropical Salad with melon balls and orange tomato garnishes, and Banana Ice Cream with junket tablets are detailed for home preparation.
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Western Newspaper Union
Ruby Ring From Daniel Boone Hendricks Gift to Angie
Angie helps a hungry frontier youth named Daniel Boone Hendricks on the road and shares water and food. He gives her a ruby ring found on the square, explaining he lost his money pouch. Grandfather later reveals he also lost a ruby ring, making Angie's tale a touching, fortunate coincidence.
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Angie
Squire Edmonds
Four Corners
Sis
Martha Washington Hendricks
Matty
Daniel Boone Hendricks
Dania
Martha Washington
Grandfather
Mother
Philadelphia
Angeline
Investing the Insurance Money
A reader letter questions using life insurance savings for present luxuries versus future security. Jean Newton replies that prudent saving protects dependents and discourages improvidence, noting many who spend today regret it and that insurance funds guard three children's future. The column agrees the writer’s 15 years of good budgeting show sound judgment.
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Miss Newton
Jean Newton
Motive for Defense Mechanisms Explained by Thomson
Analysis explains how people use defense mechanisms to cover up humiliating traits and stigma. Examples include compensating for small stature with oversized pride and loud voice, or criticizing others to hide their own faults, with both conscious and unconscious motives.
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Evens
McClure
Beautiful Birds Increasing
The Department of Agriculture reports the American egret and snowy heron are increasing. Both species remain on the protected list year round and occupy several refuges and protected rookeries.
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Department of Agriculture
Peculiar Belief About Teeth and Prosperity
A curious old belief claims that wide apart teeth predict a prosperous and happy life, reflecting superstition rather than fact from historical folklore.
Poison in Your Bowels Promises Relief with Syrup Pepsin
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe gentle laxative. It claims poisons in the bowel cause dullness and fatigue and promises quick improvement by clearing the intestinal tract overnight. Dr Caldwell cited forty seven years of study and asserts wide appeal for all ages.
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Dr. Caldwell
Alarm Clock Pajamas Put London Sleepers on Alert
The new London fashion features alarm pajamas with a tortoiseshell mini clock in a pocket. It rings like bells, loud enough to stop oversleeping without bothering the sleeper. A humorous exchange follows about privacy and usefulness, noting selfishness harms social bonds.
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London
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Adverts Claim Gentle Anti Acid Relief
An advertisement extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a perfect anti acid remedy for sour stomach. It notes strong medical endorsement and claims it helps the system stay sound and sweet, urging use after heavy meals. The Phillips name is highlighted as the genuine product, with the brand trademark traced to 1875.
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Phillips
U. S
Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co
Charles H. Phillips
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