Blue Rings in Milk Misleading but Not a Sign of Water
Harriet Bixby of the Health Department explains that blue rings in milk do not indicate watered milk but reflect solids and butterfat levels. An analysis showed milk with rings had high solids and below normal fat, with pasteurization enlarging the solids ring. She notes farmers deserve higher prices given the effort to maintain standards.
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Harriet Bixby
Health Department
Misa Bixby
Bixby
Board of Health
Sunshine Needed to Mature State Crops in Hartford
Aug 2 The state deputy secretary of agriculture said lack of sunshine is hindering fruit and vegetable maturity across sections. Wet conditions have fruits and vegetables filling with water and not gaining the sunshine flavor. Vegetables and fruit are abundant this year with very low prices as the market is oversupplied.
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Hartford
Mate
Frasce Population Figures in Tangier Contrast
Frasce records a population of 39 million while Tangier is cited with about 90 thousand residents. The figures appear in a terse local stat note, contrasting two cities and prompting questions about data context and scale.
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Frasce
Zemo advertised as skin cure and antiseptic
The advertisement touts Zemo as a remedy for pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworms promising clear healthy skin. It offers 35 cents for a small bottle and one dollar for a larger bottle noting easy application and dependable results.
Ford Threat to Shut Down Overproduction Not Coal Issue
Washington reports skepticism in official circles about Ford shutting plants as coal shortages loom. Ford cites record output while critics blame overproduction. officials see retrenchment as common in peak production. Political stakes rise as coal, rail conflicts threaten 1922 economy and Republican prospects.
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FORD
David Lawrence
Bridgeport Telegram
Washington
Henry Ford
Wig
Lye Ford
Slep
Saii
Retronca
Mr. Ford
Congress
Permit Needed To Carry Liquor In Three Wise Limit
New York officials announce liquor transport on U S waters requires permits for all vessels including foreign flagged ships. Prohibition Zone Chief Appleby says ships entering the harbor will be searched. a German vessel at Hudson River pier was found with four suitcases of liquor. Appleby aims to curb illicit trade as authorities seize barrels of beer mash and boilers during recent raids.
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New York
Appleby
Hudson River
Apolyhy
I Jfystein
Mae Smith
Saratoka Springs
Troy
Albany
Frent
Bany
Don't Spoil Your Child's Hair By Washing It
Ad claims a home shampoo can harm a child's scalp and promotes a product called Malsified Inn cop oy glass with warm water. Promises rich lather, easy rinse, soft and fluffy hair, and guides usage. Warns to avoid other shampoos and to buy from druggists.
Quick Hair Removal At Home With Delatone Solution
An old advertisement promises fast hair removal using a Delatone paste applied to the face neck or arms. After about two minutes the paste is rinsed away leaving the skin hair free. Fresh Delatone is advised to avoid disappointment.
Magnates Fight Against Brokers Spreads Across Industry
Detroit August 28 Associated Press reports Henry Ford announced plants would close September 16 due to coal industry conditions. He leads a stand against alleged profiteering by coal brokers, claiming coal stocks and offers show brokers are padding prices. Ford argues high costs threaten workers and aims to curb profiteering nationwide.
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Detroit
Associated Press
Henry Fors
Ford
3Ain
Ford Company
Jeachorn
Ena
Parsons
Borg
Crokers
Louisyide & Nashville
Detroit, Toledo & Ironton
Regina
Kentucky
És Herve
Coolidge Urges Newspapers To Lead Printing Progress
In Boston on August 28 Vice President Coolidge formally opened a printing exposition in the Mechanics Building after viewing the press room. He emphasized the moral duty of the press in shaping law and order and noted the industry’s potential to guide public understanding of industrial challenges through constructive journalism. Mrs Helen Duane Tavis, Benjamin Franklin’s great great granddaughter, stood beside him.
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Boston
Mechanics Building
Callidge
Hlien Duane Tavis
Benjamin Franklin
Coolidge
New Checking System For Railroad Freight
Aug 28 notice alerts clerks at York, New Haven, and Wartford railroads of a new freight checking and collection system. It will start Sept 1 first in the New Haven division, then expand to about 4,000 clerks across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
New Haven
Wartford
New
Sylpho Nathol touted for tired feet and home uses
An advertisement promotes Sylpho Nathol as a remedy for tired hot feet and a versatile household antiseptic. It claims cooling foot baths, germ destruction, odor banishment, and safe handling. It details mixing: one tablespoon in two gallons of warm water, easy preparation, and available sizes 25c 50c and 1.25.
Pimples Erased After Cuticura Soap Trial
A reader from Gerry Bridge, Mag, reports months of facial pimples causing sleepless nights and embarrassment. After using three cakes of Cuticura Soap and one ointment box, the skin cleared, with the writer recommending Cuticura as a daily treatment.
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Misa Cutretta
Gerry Bridge
Mags
Dasaple Xnok
Aditrom
Adeatenrn Lal Ormtorica
Dept Ut
Btaldap Sk
Takumila
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New York Harbor
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