Rural America on Threshold of Revolutionary Changes
Editorial previews a series on rural modernization driven by scientific agriculture. It argues towns must redesign to attract jobs, health services, and social life, with churches and civic groups leading reforms. Strong leadership and new community roles are urged as farms mechanize.
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Ely
Haope
Eugene Smathers
Big Lick
Fenn
Baker Brownerl
Montana
Rockefeller Foundation
C. E. Beker
University of Maryland
Monsignor
L. G. Lagutt
National Catholic Rural Life Conference
Congress
Rural Life Movement
Navy to Close Historic Arms Dump on Iona Island
After 47 years as a key part of American sea defense Iona Island near Rip Van Winkle country is offered for rent by the Navy for conversion to manufacturing, laboratory, or institutional use. The 123 acre site cannot be expanded and high explosive handling safety is hard to maintain. The island’s role in World War I and II included supplying shells and weapon fodder to Navy vessels and overseas bases.
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Iona Island
Armerican Sea Defense
Tona Island
Rip van Winkle
Navy
Fresh Winter Salads Add Color and Nutriants
Abundant market choices boost refreshing salads in cold weather. Fresh ingredients retain vitamins and minerals, enhancing meals. Pair with meats or cheese and hot soup for a balanced lunch. Three recipes include Luncheon Salad with green beans carrots celery eggs lettuce and ham, Sauerkraut and Beet Salad with gelatin and beets, and Mixed Vegetable Salad serving 6 to 8.
Lynn Cwambers Menu Highlights Diverse Salads
Recipe filled menu featuring Veal and Rice Casserole and Shrimp Apple Salad serves 6. Includes multiple vegetable salads and two elegant afternoon treats Frozen Fruit Welight and Brazilian Salad with detailed ingredients and serving ideas. Tips emphasize fresh fats and milk handling.
Practical Apron Pattern for Young Teens Dress
Practical apron pattern No. 8109 offers a bright fabric bib with ric rac edging and a pocket. Includes sizes 32 to 44 and a 34 bust option with yardage guidance for 35 mech material. Also mentions a youth frock and teen date dress in LaMour.
Bay Colony Law Targets Rhode Islanders Unchanged Since 1836
An old Massachusetts statute, not repealed, imposes the death penalty on any Rhode Islander found in the Bay Colony. Enacted after Roger Williams was banished, the law remains on the books though rarely invoked.
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Massachusetts
Bay Colony
Roger Williams
Rhode Island
Lynn's Tips to Preserve Vitamins in Cooked Vegetables
Quick cooking and tight covering help preserve vitamins when preparing vegetables. Store dairy properly by refrigerating and covering foods to prevent souring moldy cheese and odor transfer from other foods.
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