Local Treatments For Cold Nasal Congestion
A medical note from The Journal of the American Medical Association cites Sidney N. Parkinson M D of Oakland California on improving sinus drainage during acute infection. Ephedrine in Locke's solution shrinkage of nasal membranes and proper head position during administration are emphasized to ensure effective delivery and drainage with minimal tissue injury.
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Sidney N. Parkinson
M. D
Oakland
Calif
Journal of the American Medical Association
Locke
History of Coffee Reveals Global Roots and Bold Prohibitions
A Field Museum study by Dr. B E Dalgren traces coffee from Africa to Arabia and beyond, noting monks first used it after observing goats. The piece covers early religious and scholarly use, bans by Mohammedans, Frederick the Great’s regret, London’s 1675 surge of coffee houses, and Ottoman penalties for coffee and tobacco, with spicy anecdotes about sultans and critics.
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Brazil
B. E. Dalgren
Field Museum of Natural History
Chicago
Field Museum Press
Africa
Arabia
Syria
Dalgren
Frederick the Great
Germany
London
Charles II
Ottoman Empire
Fort Worth
Historical medical practices through time and culture
The text traces ancient and medieval healing methods including social status shaped remedies using emeralds and green porcelain, substitution of blue glass for gems, forgotten castor oil after Egypt, revival of distilled spirits like whisky as Aqua Vitae, ritualized chess for patient morale, and early sympathetic remedies where weapons were treated to heal wounds, reflecting era habits and beliefs.
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Europe
Lights in upstairs bathroom deter burglars say expert
From Perry Van Horne an admitted burglar warns households that lights on first floors fail to deter crime. He suggests leaving a light on in an upstairs bathroom with blinds arranged to show a small glow from the sides. He notes burglars can spot a bathroom light in many homes and prefer avoiding open risk.
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Perry van Horne
Selfridge on business vigilance and rival moves
The quote presents H Gordon Selfridge reflecting on maintaining vigilance in business. He envisions a competitor at his desk, thinking with intense focus, and considers how to prepare for the next brilliant move. The author emphasizes strategic anticipation.
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H. Gordon Selfridge
Bowling and billiard enthusiasts number in US millions
A survey estimate suggests about 8,000,000 bowling and billiard enthusiasts exist in the United States, reflecting strong participation across leagues, clubs, and casual play nationwide.
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United States
Suggested Veal Dishes and Winter Salad Ideas
A collection of veal preparation methods including wrapped slices browned and braised, breaded and steamed options, plus a carrot onion celery stock side dish. It also includes a mushroom and asparagus winter dish, cherry gelatin dessert, and a small cress salad with mayonnaise dot garnish.
Shrimp Sandwich Dumplings From a Simple Bread Ring
A simple recipe uses twenty four white bread circles cut with a doughnut cutter. Mix two thirds cup diced shrimp with parsley mayonnaise lemon juice and salt. Toast bread, spread with shrimp mix, top with remaining circles, reheat and serve. Tuna salmon or crab may replace shrimp for variation.
Spinach and Chives Souffle Recipe Card
Four eggs separated. Beat yolks until lemony then mix in chopped spinach chopped chives light cream salt paprika. Beat whites until stiff then fold into yolk mixture. Bake in casserole in a moderately hot oven at 375 degrees F until fluffy.
Upside Down Room Prankster Haunts English Home
A rich Englishman built an upside-down drawing room with ceiling-mounted furnishings. He intoxicates guests, beds them beside a hanging chandelier, and watches them awaken from a peephole. Rumor says the joker died laughing.
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New York Herald Tribune
Apple Sauce Pudding Bake With Bread Crumbs
Mix butterscotch arrowroot pudding with soft bread crumbs. In a buttered dish layer 1 cup applesauce, half crumb mix, remaining applesauce, and remaining crumb mix. Cover and bake in a moderate oven about an hour or 40 minutes in individual dishes.
Simple Custard With Preserves Companion Serve
Mix dry ingredients then gradually add hot scalded milk and cook in a double boiler until thickened. Add an egg or yolk and vanilla, cook a few minutes more, strain and cool. Flavor then serve with preserves.
Heiress May Ayer Accused in Smuggling Indictment
Mrs May Hancock Ayer heiress to a 20 million dollar estate was charged in a federal indictment with smuggling more than 14000 in jewelry and clothing into the United States. Each count carries up to two years in prison and a 5000 dollar fine.
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New York
May Hancock Ayer
United States
Toast Hatchets with Pimento Cream Cheese Spread
Recipe fragment lists ingredients twenty four small toast hatchets fourteen cup pimento cream cheese half cup chopped ripe olives two tablespoons salad dressing half teaspoon salt. Arrange hatchets on a surface spread with the mixture, reheat until tops brown. Insert tiny flags and serve.
Hints For The Housewife A Practical Do It Yourself Page
Household tips cover kitchen flow soap reuse bed airing and stain removal. Advice includes step saver countertops butter prep correct table height steel wool care newsprint stain removal ether kerosene and using leftover soap for laundry jelly and shampoo.
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