Lincoln Memorial Birthday Tribute and Lincoln Lineage
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington remains the national shrine for February 12, Lincoln’s birthday, with dedication notes tracing its 1911 authorization, 1914 start, and 1915 cornerstone. It highlights Henry Bacon’s Greek temple design, the 36 Doric columns, 48 festoons, the 21 foot statue, and Harding’s 1923 remarks praising Lincoln’s preservation of the Union. The piece links Lincoln’s English ancestry to Lincoln Cathedral and the Lincolns of England and America, noting pioneer roots and notable descendants.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Lincoln
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Memorial
Abraham
Washington Monument
Lincoln Monument
Arlington
National
Congress
Henry Bacon
New York
Colorado
Daniel Chester French
United States
America
Harding
Lincoln Memorial Commission
Boy Congress
William Howard
Republic
England
Lincoln Cathedral
Lincolns
Massachusetts
Benjamin Lincoln
Lord Cornwallis
Yorktown
Enoch Lincoln
Maine
Levi Lincoln
New England
Tom of
Lindum Colegia
Britain
Boston
Earth
Elihu Root
Saint-Gaudens
Chatham
Burke
Franklin
Hot Brown Stew for School Lunch
A USDA prepared recipe for school lunch describes a beef stew using cheaper cuts. Cut meat from the bone, dredge in flour, brown in fat, then simmer with hot water and onion juice. Add salt pepper and vegetables like potatoes tomatoes or carrots for tender gravy.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Better Laundry Methods Save Time in County Surveys
United States Department of Agriculture surveys in Lafayette and Saline counties show why demonstration work matters. In Saline, 2 percent sent washing out, 25 percent used washboards, 40 percent hand machines, 33 percent power washers. power washing took about two hours versus four and a half with washboards. In Lafayette, 96 percent washed at home. 29 percent tub, 34 percent hand-power, 21 percent gasoline, 16 percent electric. motor power halved wash time. Ironing comparisons show electric iron for 25 pounds takes six and a half hours, 32 cents. a mangle takes one hour, 39 cents.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Lafayette
Saline
Saline County
Lafayette County
Jelly on Pantry Shelves in Farm Home Canning Boom
Farm housewives last year canned 1,335,000 containers of jelly 9,500,000 cans of fruit and vegetables and 715,000 pounds of poultry and meat using methods demonstrated by extension agents.
Delicious Puddings From Hominy Grit
Recipes from the U S Department of Agriculture show hominy grits used in puddings and desserts. The Hominy Date Pudding combines milk dates and vanilla, while Fruit Scallop layers cooked grits with apricot and butter and bakes until set. Dried or canned fruit can be used.
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United States
United States Department of Agricure
Kitchen Tables And Sinks Too Low For Housekeepers
Chart provides recommended kitchen table heights for women of various heights from four feet to six feet. Article notes low surfaces cause back and shoulder strain and offers solutions such as raising tables with wooden blocks or adjustable units from the United States Department.
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United States
10 INTEREST 10 THE HOUSEWIFE
Corned beef instruction list covers boiling in salted water lemon juice dusting linoleum and custard cups for jelly salad. Egg whites must be cold for beating and cloths can be cut and sewn into extra napkins with tomatoes. Leftover beans may be used. Dropped cookies trick: dip teaspoon in cold milk before scooping batter to prevent sticking.
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Pirit of
Zlicold
Slingland
Missouri
Mangle
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