Peacemaker’s ruse heals Surbiton love quarrel
In Surbiton Uncle Will returns with money and a plan to end family feuds. A wandering showman William It t offers an intercolonial peacemaker act that sparks reconciliation between George and Lydia, and between Uncle Will and Miss Barrett, as the town witnesses a curious, comic revival of harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Homstead
George Bailey
Lydia
Surbiton
Pinsters
George
Florence Smith
Barrett
Miss Barrett
Uncle Will
Hi Perkins
Mr. Itt
Hercules
Mademoiselle
Ching Foo
Tartary
Tit
Engineer's Method for Solving Problems
The article cites Gerard Swope of General Electric in Forbes on using analytical thinking to reach correct conclusions. It states engineering aims to improve methods, clarify problems by stepwise analysis, and break tasks into analysis, decision, and courageous execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard Swope
General Electric Company
Io Forbes Magazine
Royal Ermine Favored Despite Dress Restrictions
Ermine once banned for all but royals by King Edward III remains a favored fur in some circles. The long standing restriction has been renewed, yet one fur still enjoys royal favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward III
Method for Summer Blanching of Celery
Early planted celery is prepared to bleach by mid to late August. Blanching uses edge planks or rooting strips to exclude light, drawing boards tight and leaving tops exposed. Tiles or boards can blanch in about ten to fourteen days, with home use allowing continuous blanched sections as the row advances.
Controlling the Granary Weevil via Heat and Chill Methods
The granary weevil, a long standing stored grain pest, can be killed after a few hours at 155 degrees Fahrenheit. It resists cold, but infested grain chilled by transferring between bins may be protected from attack. The pest spreads with commerce, but current handling methods reduce its importance in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Asia
Mediterranean
United States
Washington, D. C
Infertile Egg Is Best for the Summer Trade
Summer heat and improper handling spoil eggs as blood rings form in fertile ones. Poultry specialist Allen G. Oliver urges infertile eggs for table use and recommends culling or restricting breeding males after hatching season. Proper feeding, clean nests, twice daily egg collection, and cool storage maximize market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen G. Oliver
State College
Raleigh
N.C
Oliver
Avoid Injecting Serum Into Hams No Serum Injection for Hog Cholera Immunization
United States Department of Agriculture warns veterinarians and others against injecting serum or virus into hog hams to immunize against cholera. Do not inject in ham tissue. Immunization can be effective via axillary space or other sites to avoid abscesses and losses for packers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Practical Swine Houses Described in Bulletin
FE Z Russell of the USDA surveys practical hog houses for various regions in Farmers Bulletin 1487 F. He criticizes poorly lit and ventilated structures and provides floor plans and illustrations. Copies are available from the USDA in Washington while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
FE. Z. Russell
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers
Department
Washington
Pails With Small Tops Improve Milking Hygiene
Farmers switch from old style milk pails to small top pails to reduce bacterial content by about half. Small openings aid catching debris, while quality vessels must be well tinned and soldered to avoid hard to clean crevices.
Parishioners urged to sing out as sparrows invade church
Parish church at Great Bardfield Essex faces an unusual debut as sparrows invade the church. The vicar Rev K B Cartwright urges parishioners in the magazine to attend services regularly and sing with clear voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bardfield
Essex
Singland
K. B. Cartwright
Sunlight-Fueled Power Remains Remote Possibility
Dr William Coblenz of the United States Bureau of Standards reports that extracting electric power from ordinary sunlight is still a remote prospect, achieving only infinitesimal quantities with the aid of molybdenite as a mineral catalyst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coblenz
United States Bureau of Standards
Linen trade in Belfast hit by foreign competition
The linen trade in Belfast and Ulster suffers as foreign competition grows. Low exchange rates and cheaper yarns from France and Belgium enable manufacturers there to undersell Ulster. Recent official returns show linen exports down about 1,250,000 dollars monthly in early 1926 versus 1925, a year already hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Ulster
France
Belgium
Chicagoe Daily News
Tides Linked to Volcanoes Proposed by Bowie
William Bowie of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey offers a theory in Popular Science Monthly that tidal pressure may trigger volcanic eruptions by twisting the earth and that tides could influence mountain building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bowie
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Popular Science Monthly
Czech Nobles Consider Emigration to Canada for Farming
Twelve Czech nobles eye emigration to America or Canada after Count Thun Hornstein's report. They plan to move to Manitoba to farm on a large scale, bringing substantial wealth and investment interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
America
Canada
Thun Hornstein
Manitoba
Cuticura Soothes Sore Hands Advertisement
Soak hands in Cuticura Soap for relief then dry and rub in Cuticura Ointment Remove surplus ointment with tissue. This is one of several uses of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum for all toilet needs.
Demographic trend in early New Zealand settlements
New Zealand News and Views notes that settlers showed a strong male majority at first. Over time the sex ratio shifted toward balance, now about 960 females per 1000 males.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Salting Pasture, Hay Crops and Livestock Care Tips
Farm guidance notes salt regular pasture for cattle and warns infertile eggs cost farmers over 15 000 000 yearly. Sudan grass suggested as a valuable hay crop. Horses need water in heat, cows cannot meet milk needs on grass alone. Cost accounting highlights profitable pursuits and risky ones, while sheep flocks should be dipped for ticks or lice to avoid costly grain feeding.
Best Weight of Hogs to Hog Off the Corn Crop
Hogs of any weight may be used for hogging off corn but top results come from hogs weighing 70 to 125 pounds. With good mature corn a daily gain of 1 to 1.5 pounds is typical. An acre of corn can feed about five pigs of that weight for 60 days if pasture is available and rich in protein and minerals.
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Deedies
Jou
Sadie Roach
Mrs. Barnes
Mr. Itt
Mademoiselle
Mount of Hercules
Oasis of
Luna
George
Ely
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Peacemaker
W. G. Chapman
William Itt International and Intercolonial Peacemaker of America
Jim Barnes
Bacbes
Monarch
Reid, Murdoch & CO
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburgh
New York
Aion
Goethe
Trish Linen
Northwestern Yeast Co
North Ashland Ave
Chicago, Ill
Sudan
Baldpate
Standard Oil CO
New Jersey
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