Too Few Circuits in Home May Cause Loss of Power
A Louisiana State University extensionist warns that too few circuits and undersized wiring cause dim lights and slow appliances, increasing energy waste. For a six room house, the six rooms require specific circuit counts by level, with future-proofing urged. Installing adequate circuits during construction saves costs later, with guidelines on outlet distances and wire gauges to minimize energy loss.
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Louisiana State University Extensionist
Shade Fruits After Harvest Warns Farmers
Farmers are advised to place peaches watermelons and tomatoes in shade immediately after harvesting to prevent sun damage. Caution notes that prolonged sun can ruin ripening and affect fruit quality on the way to packing sheds or markets.
Honorary Awards for 1948 Bashertop Officials
A spoof page lists recipients in a playful ceremony honoring individuals for odd deeds. Horace J. Bashertop is praised for selflessness in aiding a neighbor with a car. Oscar W. Carp is teased for his doorway perching during rush hour. Prentice K. Wigglesworth is lauded as a citizen extraordinary for pondering government finances. Thaddeus R. Crummett is commended for dissenting, then receiving cigars and sandwiches. Halloway G. Tupper is mocked for congressional questioning and cash prize. Gerald K. H. Cooksey is teased for shooting a composer of radio jingles and invited to a dean’s office party.
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Wigglesworth
Prentice K
University
Uncle Sam
Cooksey
Gerald K. H
A Tip to Columbia Mind Your Books and Students
A terse printer’s note warns Columbia students and staff about maintaining discipline and study standards or face disciplinary action. The rhyme emphasizes keeping up with coursework to avoid penalties.
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Columbia
Ike
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Tex Willoughby and his wife in a chilly peace
Local town gossip notes Tex Willoughby and his wife are speaking again but at war in private. The Chet Eppergirls shift from outcasts to popular after buying a TV, while Gadsby’s son returns home needing a garage call for lawn care.
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Zeke Clay
Tex Willoughby
Chet
Gadsby
Build It From A Pattern Lawn Swing Pattern No. 11
Do it yourself with a full size pattern to buy materials cut and assemble a modern lawn swing. No special tools or skill required. Pattern shows required lumber cut locations joinery and screw holes. Send 60 for Lawn Swing Pattern No. 11 to Mast-Bird Pattern Company Dept W Pleasantville N. Y.
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ATL Holts
Mast-Bird Pattern Company
Dept. W
Owls of North America Distinctive Features and Habits
Owls are easily recognized by large heads and round facial discs. They are mostly nocturnal though species like the snowy owl hunt in daylight. The great horned owl is largest, the saw whet owl smallest in Eastern North America. the screech owl is the most common.
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North America
Temarack
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