Radio to the Farm: Government Study on Agricultural Use
The piece notes government findings that radio boosts farm productivity and profits. It traces the growth of farm radio services from 1920 to widespread broadcasts, weather and market reports, and education programs. County agents cite improved livestock selling timing and farming practices, with new farm features and college extension broadcasts expanding access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwater Kent
Jardine
Mstener
Uistenerain
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Bureau of Standards
Radio Telegraph
Washington
Radio Muthergram
Post Office Department
Uncle Sam
Earl
Miles
Washington County
Indiana
Gardner
Norcross
Plymouth County
Mass
California Fig Syrup Laxative Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It urges mothers to choose genuine California Fig Syrup with proper labeling on the bottle and warns against imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Cleaning with Kerosene for Sewing Machines
Kerosene cleans clogged sewing machine bearings by pouring into oil holes and running the machine briefly. It is not a lubricant and must be flushed out with machine oil after cleaning. Also mentions Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills for indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
N.Y
They Named the Baby Bob in a Light Moment
A brief humorous exchange highlights a playful mishearing about a baby’s name. The parents respond with a witty remark about the origin of the name linking it to the mother’s halting phrase, capturing a family moment of lighthearted storytelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Hal
Auto Owners Ad Offers Fifty Cents for One Dollar
An advertisement details a money back offer for rubber tires and cement products from B. Hazel of Shreveport Louisiana. It also promotes Pearl Necklaces in four shades offered postpaid in the U S for 60 cents through C. H. Field of Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Hazel
Shreveport
U. 8
C. H. Field
Kenneth Ave
Chicago
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Department of Agriculture
Government Bureau of Home Economics
Radio Order
Kansas State
Hearst
International Cosmopolitan
Woolworth
New York City
Lydia B. Pinkham
Sachusetta
Cleve
Lynn, Ma
Innahin
Lydis H. Pinkham
Mas
Frank M. Caser
South 11Th Ave
Mount Vernon, N. J
Bass
Kremola A
Eens
Stalian' Ra Thessia Alt Tan,berry Co, Chlaagey Tt
Mitchell
Sor
Parker
Hiscox Chemical
Paychoqne
Florida Gold Refining Co
Adama
Jacksonville
Fila
Ian
Fit
Standard Oil CO
New Jersey
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