Vandalia Teacher Frances Britton Dies at 25
Miss Frances Britton, 25, a Vandalia county teacher, died near here last week. Surviving are her mother and two brothers. Other items note death of Springfield Republican leader Thomas H. Bradley, 86, and multiple local incidents including a highway patrol bill vote, a body found on railroad tracks, and arrests in Dallas County.
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Vandalia
Frances Britton
Here
Springfield
Thomas H. Bradley
Liberty
Machens
Robert Alexander
W. J. Moyer
Jefferson City
Joe Blodgett
Burtonville
Dallas County
Blodgett
Buffalo
Many Pleasing Features In This Small House Plan
W A Radford presents a practical home building plan noting a concrete fire resistive design with tile roof and open front porch. The article emphasizes long term value, single story layout with two bedrooms, dining room, living room with fireplace, and kitchen near the dining area. It advises consulting local dealers for cost estimates and bids based on a working plan.
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W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Ill
Essentials of a Modern Bathroom From Past to Present
A survey traces bathroom evolution from a four legged tub to legless designs with concealed plumbing. It notes chromium fittings and standard shower baths, plate glass enclosures, and quiet siphon jet toilets. The article highlights pedestal vitreous china lavatories and added conveniences like a medicine cabinet.
Indispensable bathroom features in modern homes
The description notes well lighted mirrors, china towel bars, concealed soap dishes and a matching vitreous china dressing table. It highlights towel warmers as a desirable convenience, using nickel plated hot water pipes that can be floor or wall mounted to warm towels.
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Bayer
Foundation of House Shows Its Condition
A reader letter in Liberty urges buyers to inspect the home foundation and basement walls for water damage and seepage. It warns that main foundation widths must meet minimums for brick or stone constructions and checks for cement quality, sand pockets, and loam that weaken walls. The mud sill and wall plate deserve careful inspection for dry rot and decay.
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Liberty
Wax chair rungs to protect varnish and wear
The rungs of chairs suffer wear from shoes and scratches on the finish. Waxing the rungs occasionally helps protect the varnish and prevent expensive refinishing.
Doctor Brainard Life Term for Mrs. Martin's Death
Coffeyville Kansas alleges doctor S A Brainard a prominent physician was found guilty of first degree murder for plotting the death of Mrs Maude Martin a key witness in a prior case. The defense claims a frameup while prosecutors say a complex conspiracy involved Paul Jones and Muriel Sullivan with leads to others including attorney B F Hanlon.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Kansas
S. A. Brainard
Maude Martin
Esther O'Dare Niciffer
Brainard
Board of Education
Doctor Brainard
State Penitentiary
Esther O’dare Niciffer
J. W. Holdren
Muriel Sullivan
Seminole
Mrs. Martin
Paul Jones
Jones
Foam on milk fed to calves does not affect growth
South Dakota experiment station Brookings completed a five and a half month test showing milk foam fed with skim milk to calves has no impact on growth or condition. Six calves aged three to four weeks were split evenly, with three receiving foam and three without.
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Dairy Department
South Dakota Experiment Station
Brookings
College
Great Danger of Cattle Wading in Cool Streams
Article warns that cows wading in cool streams can develop foot rot from soft muddy bottoms. Foot lesions invite bacteria. farmers should watch for inflammation and remove any irritating substances to prevent infection.
Feeding Cows by Scales Proves Profitable, Illinois Study
Illinois dairymen lose thousands yearly by feeding cows without balance. C S Rhode of the University of Illinois cites profits from individualized feeding. Howard Gallagher of Richland County shows an extra 28.69 dollars in one month by tailoring rations to production, recommending one pound of ration per three pounds milk for Jerseys and one to four for Holsteins and Brown Swiss.
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Illinois
C. S. Rhode
University of Illinois
Howard Gallagher
Richland County
Rhode
Cracked Soy Beans Superior Protein for Cattle
Dr. C. Y. Can non of Iowa State College reports cracked soy beans and soy bean oil meal are strong protein supplements for dairy cows. Experiments across states show soy beans, cracked or oil meal, compare favorably with linseed and cottonseed meals amid a bean surplus and low prices.
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C. Y. Cannon
Iowa State College
Iowa
Cannon
Feeding Silage Safety and Moldy Feed Questions
Dairymen debate moldy silage as safe feed with mixed experiences. Experiments show no proven harm to cows, but note moldy silage can kill a horse.
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Bart Walker
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Sam Doss
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Elmer Cole
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Albert M. Clark
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Crawford County
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Eugene Nelson
H. O. Maxey
Bates County
James T. Blair, Jr
Fayette
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Uparlor
South Dakota
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
K-R-O Co
Ohio
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Threader Hay Press Company
Ottawa Street
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Ella Farrar Ricker
Lewiston
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Fritz Kreisler
London
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Kansas City
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