Nautical recreation room décor ideas from Ruth Wyeth Spears
The article suggests sea themed decorations for a recreation or boys’ summer cottage room. A ship model is optional. a desert island map with a treasure legend, a salvaged boat wheel with rope, and a sailor figure lamp are described. Navy blue couch cover with red anchors and a blue anchor cushion are detailed. Instructions for making anchors from fabric strips are given.
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Ruth Wyeth
Spears
Bedford Hills
N. Y
Ask Me Another General Quiz Line Questions
The United States Canada boundary line is the longest un fortified boundary in the world. How long is it The name Confucius Chinese How long have advertising mediums been used How many gallons of maple sap have to be evaporated to produce one of sirup Which President made the shortest inaugural address What animals change their fur or plumage to white in winter
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United States-Canada
Answers Trivia Facts Compilation
1. It is 3 898 miles long. 2. Confucius is the Latinized form of K ung Fu-tze the philosopher or master k ung. 3. Egyptian picture advertising over 4 000 years old have been discovered. The earliest newspaper advertising is said to have been in Germany in 1591. 4. About 35 gallons. 5. Washington. His second inaugural address consisted of but 134 words. 6. Ermine ptarmigan Arctic fox and polar hare.
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Confucius
K’ung Fu-tze
K’ung
Germany
Washington
Pull the Trigger on Constipation and Pepsin
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin is advertised as a dual action remedy for constipation and stomach distress. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein in the stomach while Senna laxative wakes bowels, with a family friendly taste. It urges readers to buy at their druggist.
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Dr. Caldwell
Life of Employment Proved by Conduct Proverb
A succinct moral noting that true wisdom shows in work and steadiness, while foolishness reveals itself in behavior. It cites Paley’s view that employment defines a worthy life, urging industrious living as the path to value and purpose.
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Paley
Gallbladder disease seen as common stomach ailment
Dr James W Barton notes that stomach and intestinal complaints are often caused by gall bladder issues. Inflammation and stones are common but frequently asymptomatic, with infection linked to stone formation. Diet, exercise, and sometimes surgery relieve symptoms, with outcome tied to duration of illness.
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James W. Barton
Pneumonia and Soup Guidance From a Health Column
Health column explains that cold damp weather boosts pneumonia risk and emphasizes bed rest and early physician contact, noting the new drug Bulfapyridine and serum use. It also offers soup recipes and cooking tips, detailing Corn Soup Vegetable Soup Cream of Tomato Soup and Fish Chowder with step by step ingredients and methods.
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Western Newspaper Union
Household News Guide to Creamy Soups and Dumplings
A vintage household guide details onion soup au gratin with beef broth and toasted cheese topping, fish stock chowder with salt pork and potatoes, parsley dumplings from bread flour and lard, and a peanut butter soup finished with croutons.
Caretaker of a Second Wednesday Romance
Carey, a hidden observer on a private estate, meets John Derek as a passerby socialite. They connect on a marble bench during a summer visit, exchange identities, and share a kiss before Carey admits she is not Carey Hunter. He reassures her that her true self matters more than title.
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Carey
Gerry
Eden
John
Carey Hunter
Hunter
Hunter Estate
John Sherlock Holmes
John Derek
Hol-Polloi
Carey Corliss
John Derek Hunter
Recipes for fifty or a hundred guests column preview
It notes that large scale cooking is different from home cooking and promises Eleanor Howe’s next column with economical recipes for fifty or a hundred servings, suited for church suppers or PTA gatherings.
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Eleanor Howe
Household Hints by Eleanor Howe book pitch
A brisk sales blurb promotes Household Hints by Eleanor Howe, offering over 300 practical shortcuts for home making. It promises solutions for baking substitutions, jelly leftovers, and toaster crumbs, selling the book for 10 cents and instructing readers to mail coins to Eleanor Howe at 919 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The notice is released by Western Newspaper Union.
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Eleanor Howe
North
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Cleaner Cups Remover for Coffee Stains
To remove coffee tea or chocolate stains from cups rub with a non gritty cleansing powder using a soft cloth. Rinse thoroughly with warm and cold water to remove all traces of the powder.
Silver Brush A Handy Cleaning Tool for Silverware
A small soft brush costing about ten cents helps clean embossed silverware by reaching corners. After use rinse in warm water, dry thoroughly, and store.
U S Home Loan Bank Flags Housing Problems
The Federal Home Loan Bank board in its seventh annual report warns that rising residential construction must not lower standards. It cites material and labor cost spikes, neighborhood rehab needs, about 4 billion dollars in real estate overhang, and antiquated laws hindering market modernization. The plan aims to aid average income buyers with architectural guidance to avoid substandard building.
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Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Federal Home Building Service
Charming New Apron Has Square Neckline
PRHIS pinafore apron 1888 B is praised as stylish and practical with a square neckline, princess waistline, and bosom gathers. It promises easy completion in hours, urges multiple makes for fresh outfits, and suggests fabrics like gingham and calico. Pattern No. 1888 B fits sizes 34 to 48. requires 3.5 yards of 35 inch fabric for size 36. Send 15 cents plus name, address, style and size to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. Room 1324, 211 W Wacker Dr, Chicago Ill.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Cedar Plaster Used For Moth Proofing Closets
A cedar plaster is now manufactured for moth proofing closets and storage chests. Any standard wall surface can receive the plaster with adequate bonding. The mix covers about two square feet per pound, dries to a natural red finish, and is claimed to be fireproof and sanitary.
Smoked meat flavor experiments at the state college
C D Dahle and D V Josephson of the dairy division at Pennsylvania State College found oat flour contains an anti-oxidant that combats undesirable flavor caused by oxidation in stored smoked hams, confirming a traditional method.
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Pennsylvania State College
C. D. Dahle
D. V. Josephson
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