Dorothy Dix's Ten Rules for Guiding Old People
Dorothy Dix offers ten rules for aging well including staying active and independent, maintaining finances, cultivating friendships, staying attractive, helping others, avoiding meddling in children’s lives, resisting vanity, not claiming wisdom due to age, avoiding irritability, and not repeating stories. The advice emphasizes dignity, engagement, and prudent self-management for seniors.
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Dorothy Dix
John
Mary
Benjamin Franklin
Flier Earns Victoria Cross for Flight Above Holland
New Zealand sergeant James Allen Ward, second pilot on a Wellington, was awarded the Victoria Cross after extinguishing a fierce wing fire 13 000 feet above Zuyder Zee during a Munster raid. Captain R P Widdows on the Wellington and rear gunner A R J Box received other decorations for their roles. Ward crawled along the wing to battle the blaze and helped land the plane safely in England.
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London
James Allen Ward
New Zealand
Holland
Zuider Zee
R. P. Widdowson
A. R. J. Box
Ward
Munster
Wellington
England
Vitamin C needs for a healthy diet outlined
The article outlines daily vitamin C recommendations of 75 milligrams or 1500 international units for a 154 pound adult with moderate activity. It ranks vegetables by C content with green peppers at 3600 units per piece brussels sprouts 3000 units per six sprouts and small tomatoes 540 units. It notes greens such as turnip kale and mustard provide about 2000 units per portion and mentions cabbage potatoes and asparagus as good sources alongside citrus like oranges and lemons.
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Essary
Leprosy in the United States and Worldwide
Leprosy is described as one of the feeblest contagious diseases in the United States, far less infectious than tuberculosis, yet it devastates about 3,000,000 people in tropical regions. Most victims in the U. S. are aliens with many showing mild forms, while babies are highly susceptible and parents may transmit infection. Father Damien and a few workers are noted as rare cases among doctors and nurses.
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U. S
Malakai
Damien
Cure for hay fever once joked by Holmes
The article recalls Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes reply about hay fever and gravel as a cure. It notes modern doctors have limited cures but view hay fever as a common allergy affecting six million Americans annually. Substances like eggs milk wheat pollen and horsehair trigger violent reactions such as hives vomiting headaches and sneezing.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Henry Ward Beecher
Nicotinic Acid Saves Pellagra-Ridden South
The article notes nicotinic acid, a B vitamin, has saved many lives in the pellagra-ridden South and supports skin and digestive health. It gives daily milligram guidelines for active men and women and lists top sources like yeast wheat germ salmon liver kidney and heart along with greens and milk.
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National Defense
South
Life of a Town Advice on Local Advertising
A quotation emphasizes that no town can prosper without merchants advertising in its newspaper. It stresses that business leaders owe it to themselves and the town to advertise, framing local commerce as dependent on active, generous advertising support.
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Banker’s Magazine
Card of Thanks for Fire Loss Help
Time marches on and the Simpsons express gratitude for the favors shown after their home was lost to fire last week. Mr and Mrs Ghomer Simpson thank friends for support and kindness during their time of need.
Health Hints Warn Against Radioactive Cones Fraud
Health inspectors warn against house to house sellers peddling a radioactive cone product claiming cures and longevity. The item contains radon and is unsafe for children and potentially dangerous for adults in frequent high doses. Citizens should see licensed doctors and avoid quack treatments.
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State Department of Health
Auto Loans Offer Quick Financing on Car Purchases
If you need money or want to refinance car payments to be smaller, this auto finance firm will loan any reasonable amount or term with no delay. Bring title papers and the car for inspection. F. W. Creager, Manager, 121% South Travis, Sherman.
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Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
Medical Advice Warns Milk Should Not Be Replaced
A physician notes that a child’s daily fluid intake is limited and stresses that no other beverage should substitute milk, emphasizing milk as essential in daily nutrition.
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Solomon
R. P. Childress
Pocketbook OF Knowledge
UMA. Losr
New York
Fight For Freedom Committee
Europe
Fight For Freedom
P.S
T. W. Ayres & Son Gossard
Carl Haile
East Whitewright
Bargain
J. M. Sturdivant
West Main
Denison
Buster Graves
Kimbell Oil Mill
Sherman
S. H. Montgomery Insurance Agency
Sun
Electrolux
Morris Butane Gas Company
S. Elm Street
McCormick- Deering
Fordson
Manning & Meadow
Star Credit Company
Grayson County State Bank
Geo. W. Cox
Texaco
Texaco Indian
Texaco Motor Oil
Havoline Motor Oil
Sinclair Motor Oil Willard
Yeager’s Service Station
Whitewright
Sunbeam
Ironmaster
Asi A
Community Public Service CO
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