Dangerous roads prove safer than expected in three month study
A three month Maryland road study by the USDA and Public Roads journal finds most motor accidents result from driver recklessness and speed rather than road danger. Accidents clustered on perceived safe routes. dangerous features like steep grades invite caution, while rain mainly causes slippery surfaces.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Maryland
Bureau of Public Roads
Blue Ridge Mountains
Baltimore
Frederick
Baltimore-Washington
Svon
What Oil Gauge Is For
Motor Life notes many drivers insist on an oil gauge on the dash yet ignore it afterward. The gauge guards the lubrication system, signaling any improper engine lubrication to prevent damage.
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Motor Life
Plan to Blacken Fittings
A do it yourself guide for car owners to blacken brass or bronze fittings. Use a hot solution of four ounces acetate of lead four ounces hydro-sulphate of soda and two quarts water until the parts darken then dry and apply a coat of cold lacquer.
Automobiles Fixes and Terms From Early Car Notes
Automobile patching uses shellac and graphite to seal leaks at petcocks or spark plugs. A ground-gripping device helps prevent hill rollbacks. Lower speed yields double mileage versus faster driving. The term limousine traces to a hooded city fashion from Limoges, France.
Bovine Tuberculosis Yields to Active Testing Campaign
The United States Department of Agriculture and state officials report rapid progress against cattle tuberculosis. Thousands of herds have been accredited disease-free and many areas show near elimination, with plans to test up to one million cattle monthly. Hillsdale County Michigan serves as a model for county-led eradication efforts and many other counties nationwide join the effort.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States
Hillsdale County
Mich
County Farm Bureau
Hillsdale
New York
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Deep burial and cremation advised for unknown livestock deaths
The USDA urges farmers to cremate or bury deep in quicklime carcasses from unknown causes to prevent spread of disease. Hog cholera is singled out as a major threat. use a metal wheel as a pyre base and slash carcasses to accelerate burning. For cattle and horses, dig deep five foot graves and compact with quicklime to hasten decomposition.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Watering dairy cows in winter guidance from USDA bulletin
The U S Department of Agriculture recommends watering cows two or three times daily in winter unless constant access is ensured. Water should be kept near 15 to 20 degrees above freezing and supplied at a stable temperature, using heaters or boiler steam when practical for tank warming.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Roup Ventilation Guidelines for Chick Houses
G 8S Vickers of Ohio State University notes roup relates to ventilation. Properly ventilated chick houses have few chickens with roup. Front openings should use chicken wire. avoid muslin curtains except to shield snow and rain.
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Vickers
Ohio State University
Evolution of Ballroom Dances Through the Ages
The quadrille began around 1815 as the earliest ballroom dance followed by the lanciers in 1836 the polka in 1835 and the waltz from Germany which gained popularity later after its 1795 origins The two step is an American invention.
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Germany
Can't Refuse This One Professor What Do You Use A Fuse For
A student quips with a witty reply about fuses as a burn out mechanism in a science and invention context. The joke plays on the idea of a fuse's purpose and the student's clever twist. The short exchange captures a light moment in a science class.
California Fig Syrup advertisement for children
Mothers are urged to use California Fig Syrup to cleanse the liver and bowels of sick children. A teaspoonful is claimed to relieve constipation and poison within hours, restoring a cheerful, playful child. The ad stresses asking for genuine California Fig Syrup with bottle directions.
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California
Jubilation over Cohen-noor Diamond Claim
In a witty exchange Lavinsky asks which is the largest diamond. Skivinsky replies that Cohen-noor is considered the biggest by many, highlighting the prized gem in a society chat.
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Lavinsky
Skivinsky
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Triode
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Limoges
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PMU
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Castoria
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New York City
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Cascara
Pek. CO
Catro
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Stearns
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