Air Conditioning Turns Up In Hogs Cattle And Homes
A July heat wave in Illinois spurs use of air conditioning for hogs and cattle. From Willis Carrier’s early 1902 invention to modern central cooling in 6.5 million U.S. dwellings, the article traces widespread adoption, night stores of coolness, and raises notes on gendered comfort and industrial uses. It cites experiments, including a Pennsylvania prototype for homes, and historical attempts from ancient to medieval cooling methods.
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Washington
Illinois
Willis Carrier
Brooklyn
National Geographic Society
Alaska
University of Pennsylvania
United States
Tucson
Illinois Watch Company
Leonardo da Vinci
Duke of Milan
Humphrey Davy
House of Lords
Open dating planned by food chains to show freshness
Vermont extension agent explains open dating a plan for supermarkets to share freshness codes with shoppers so they can tell how fresh a product is. The system uses clear month and date codes, avoiding vague numbers. It has spread in other states with little cost and may roll out in Vermont soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Virginia Jodoin
University of Vermont
Vermont
Juniors Open Door to Horticulture Through NJHA Programs
Burlington notes mark of growth since 1935 for the National Junior Horticultural Association NJHA. The Vermont chapter highlights youth involvement from 14 to 21 in environmental beautification plant science and marketing of crops. Vermont members Howard Gassett Sig Wyscimerski Jr and Lynn Wakefield are named with regional and national roles. For more information contact Mrs Wakefield Randolph Vermont.
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NJHA
Vermont
Howard Gassett
Brattleboro
Sig Wyscimerski, Jr
Rutland
Lynn Wakefield
Lynn
County 4 H youth visit Bennington from Michigan
Michigan 4 H youths and three chaperones arrive in Bennington as part of the Interstate Exchange Program. They stay with host families throughout the county and plan tours and activities this week. Next summer Bennington County youths will travel to Pontiac, Michigan for the exchange.
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Oakland County
Mich
Bennington
Extension Service
Bennington County
Pontiac
Summer Picnic Salad and Goody Log of Ham
Easy mood food for outdoor gatherings with a Summer Picnic Salad mixing macaroni celery ham and cheese in a curry mayo dressing served chilled with cashews and raisins. The Goody Log of Ham uses deviled ham cream cheese onion parsley and spices packed into a French bread loaf for a ready to slice centerpiece.
County Agent Warns of Bull Danger and Breeding Myths
In guidance from Grand Rapids, Elmer S. Johnson Jr. faced a $254 fine and one year probation for selling dynamite. The county agent stresses that bulls are inherently dangerous whether free in a barnyard or controlled by theory and urges caution around cattle to protect children and handlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
UPI
Elmer S. Johnson Jr
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