Common Defects in Dress Fitting Basics
Bureau of Home Economics guides on shoulder seam errors and remedies using a foundation pattern. It explains adjusting back shoulder length, easing extra width for shoulder blades, and altering neck and armscye to fit various figures. It also covers adjustments for ready-made dresses and pattern corrections.
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Bureau of Home Economies
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Trends in Home Sewing Machines Reported by USDA
The Bureau of Home Economics surveyed 1 981 homemakers across 82 states and DC. Most owned sewing machines and motor-powered models rose with community size and income. Hemmer and ruffler attachments were most used. braider least. Copies available from USDA Information Office.
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Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
District of Columbia
Office of Information
Washington, D. C
Radish Origins Traced Across Ancient Civilizations
The radish spread from western Asia into Europe and beyond, cultivated in China, Japan, and Europe since early times. Herodotus notes radishes among pyramid builders, and De Candolle links its spread to west Asian cultivation. The plant likely emerged wild in parts of the Caucasus region and Greece, later adopted worldwide as a prized, ancient crop.
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North Sea
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Chile
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Weeterm Bewereper Union
China
Japan
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Pyramid of
Cheops
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Caucasus
Palestine
Anatolia
Greece
Slow Cooking Rabbit for Flavorful Dishes
The article advises browning rabbit pieces in fat such as bacon before slow cooking. It notes fricasseed rabbit is browned then boiled, and suggests simmering in water or in a gravy made from the cooking fat to improve flavor.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Savory Pork and Veal Cakes Recipe
A bureau of economics recipe details pork and veal cakes baked in casserole. Ingredients include ground meat onion pepper parsley salt bacon toothpicks and brown gravy. Cakes are browned then simmered with bacon fat and served with a onion gravy.
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Stuffed Spare Ribs featured as farm delicacy
The farm home economics bureau offers a method for preparing stuffed spare ribs with apple filling. Wash and flatten ribs, layer with a browned onion parsley mixture, seal, season, and bake until golden then simmer covered for about 1 1/2 hours.
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Dropped Codfish Balls Are Light and Delicate
The bureau of home economics offers codfish ball directions noting lighter texture than molded cakes. Use salt codfish shredded and soaked, mashed potatoes with milk and butter, eggs, and light frying until golden. Drain and serve promptly.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Cat Finds Way Home Across 80 Miles Bridge
A black cat named Bonzo belonging to Bert Pierson of Hertz England navigated the King's Ferry bridge to travel from Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey back to his old home 80 miles away. The puzzling return has Pierson baffled as the cat remained at the old residence until found.
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Bert Pierson
Hertz
England
Pierson
Sheerness
Isle of Sheppey
King’s Ferry
Old Home
Making money as a game grows in men's minds
The remark suggests money is pursued less for its value and more for the thrill of winning. It frames wealth as a competitive objective where personal gain hinges on success rather than financial need.
Pony Escapes Express Car in Kansas Train Chase
A Shetland pony leaped from an express car near Newton Kansas as the train ran about 40 miles per hour. Express messengers failed to notice the absence until after a considerable distance. Officials found the missing pony grazing on the right of way and it completed its journey on another train.
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Veracity and Confidence Among Men
A concise reflection notes that few men fully trust their own truthfulness and that many doubt their own statements. The remark underscores skepticism about personal credibility and honesty.
Biblical Shield Charm Mahzel Goes Global as Lucky Talisman
The Mahzel, described as the shield of David, is marketed in Europe as a lucky charm used by devout Jews for millennia. The tale traces its origins to Levine’s airplane sign during an Atlantic flight, with Mahzel also appearing on the ark in synagogues.
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Mahzel
Europe
Levine
Atlantic
Life's current coin is made of plain common sense
A reflective note frames everyday judgment as the currency of practical wisdom. The author underscores simple, steady reasoning as the reliable resource guiding choices amid shifting pressures and uncertain outcomes.
Neighborhood Shadows Hiding Worse Neighbors
Citizens seldom realize neighbors may pose greater risks than they seem. Local residents should remain vigilant as subtle threats can emerge within familiar streets.
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