Road officials must pass exams to fix bad midwest roads
A 1930s citizen essay urges removing road bosses from politics and requiring road builders to prove efficiency. It argues current systems waste taxpayer money on failed improvements, compares road work to creameries adopting business methods, and calls for updated laws, civil service style testing, and better drainage-focused planning.
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Blind bridles split opinions in horse training debate
A Nebraska trainer argues against blind bridles citing safer self awareness in horses and risks from blinds. He recalls breaking teams in open bridles cheaper and notes few supporters for blind bridles, except on worn or blind horses.
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Cattle Stanchion Design Described by Breeder
A breeder outlines a simple easy to make cattle stanchion that reliably holds cattle. Top pieces use 2 by 4 timber with a 45 degree angled loose bar extending about one and a half inches above. A No 9 wire loop and hooks secure the bar to the top pieces with fence staples.
Draft Horse Qualities and Wart Remedies for Farmers
The article outlines three essential traits for draft horses heavy weight strong bone and muscle and correct head carriage for effective pulling. It notes weakness if tendons lack development and warns heavy appearance alone means little. It also offers Hoard's Dairyman wart treatment for cows calves and colts and advises careful ram selection from a trusted picker without balking at price.
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Cleaning Corsets for Clean Fresh Wear
This article advises frequent washing to keep corsets clean and fresh, warns that cheap corsets with iron stiffeners stain fabric when washed, and suggests using good quality materials or non oxidizing stiffeners. It outlines washing steps with warm soap lather, brushing, rinsing, optional starching, drying in the open air, and ironing when slightly damp to ensure smoothness and comfort.
Pepper Based Dishes And Household Preparations Featured
Readable text outlines recipes and tips on using peppers in salads and stuffed presentations with sweetbreads, plus laundry guidance for pongee fabrics and methods to sweeten strong butter. It also includes a tomato relish recipe with peppers and spices, designed for cold meats and storage.
How to Cure a Headache
A roll under the neck often relieves a severe headache when pillows fail. If pain persists use a hot water bag at the feet for a few minutes, then have the patient rest in darkness with warmth at the base of the brain. Quiet and warmth aid recovery.
How to Clean Gold Ornaments
Wash plain gold ornaments in warm soap suds. For gold chains soak in a bottle half full of warm suds with a dash of prepared chalk, shake after a few hours, rinse in clean cold water, and dry thoroughly.
How to Keep Boiled Ham
Boiled ham kept in its own bag stays moist and tender to the last slice. The greasy bag blocks air exposure, preserving texture and juiciness.
Pouring Prosperity through the Puncture
A local moral urges residents to patronize home industries and avoid draining dollars abroad via mail order. The cartoonish analogy shows a sober man wasting money filling the world beyond through the mail order hole in his town’s economy.
Why the Kettle Sings
Water boils as tiny bubbles form at the kettle’s bottom and rise. They burst near the surface as heat increases, and when boiling occurs hundreds of bubbles burst in quick succession, creating the singing sound.
Butter Scotch Recipe Heating and Cooling Method
Melt sugar, molasses and water with butter, then pour into a buttered dish. Let the mixture cool and set. The steps are described for a simple candy preparation.
Time Card Harbor Belle Schedule Belongs To 1908
In effect March 16 1908 voyage times list Montesano to Westport and Aberdeen to Westport departures with arrivals at Westport. Times show 7 and 9 departures from Montesano and Aberdeen respectively, 9 30 arrival, 11 00 return from Westport, 11 30 departure to Montesano and 1 01 arrive at Montesano with a 4 o clock time indicated.
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Westport
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
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