Balloon Escape: French Artilleryman Survives 10 000 Foot Drop
A French artilleryman M Clinckmalille recounts a runaway balloon incident in which the right-hand guide rope snapped, lifting several men into the air. He describes entanglement, a long ascent to about 10,000 feet, an airplane sighting, and a hedge landing before being returned to camp by a motorcar with four officers.
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M. Clinckmalille
J. B. Brandreth
Wide World Magazine
M. Clinckmaille
Destroying Pests Jack Rabbit Campaigns Across Four States
The biological survey of the United States Department of Agriculture reports extensive jack rabbit control in Idaho Washington Oregon and Texas. Bait treated with strychnine and trapping destroyed 640 050 rabbits in Idaho 155 500 in Washington and an estimated 350 000 in Oregon along with 85 060 in Texas.
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The
Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Texas
Wedding in a feud-torn town surprises residents
A Westerner recalls Bud and Harriett's calm wedding in a town famed for family feuds. Guests say the ceremony went smoothly with only Bill Thomas sustaining a black eye, as Henry Morton aided in keeping the peace, sparking surprised talk among locals.
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Bud
Harriett
Bill Thomas
Henry Morton
Chicago Daily News
Making It All Right Ned and Nell Squabble Over Hat
Ned scolds Nell for buying a new hat while the clothing budget is spent. Nell proudly explains she charged it to overhead and made the accounts balance, leaving the pair in a tense moment about finances.
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Ned
Nell
All Cuts of Lamb and Mutton Utilized by Good Housekeeper
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the guide urges broader use of lamb and mutton beyond rib chops loin chops roasts and leg. It recommends forequarter cuts for variety and notes mutton’s popularity abroad with methods for chops roasts stewing braising and boiling.
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United States Department of Agriculture
England
Infected Clothing Sterilization Methods Outlined
The USDA explains special handling for clothing and linens used by contagious patients. Boiling sterilizes but may damage fibers. alternatives include formaldehyde, phenol, cresols, or bichloride of mercury solutions. Woolen items use 165 F for 20 minutes. hands and arms must be scrubbed and aprons disinfected after handling.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Cresolis
United States
READY RELIEF FROM STAINS Prepared by the United States Department
The United States Department of Agriculture suggests keeping common stain removal aids handy. Suggested items include carbon tetrachloride, magnesia, blotting paper, borax, ammonia, a glass rod, a sponge, a small bowl, and appropriate soap with bluing for quick work. Travelers often carry small amounts of these materials.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bread versus cereal in economical feeding guidance
An ordinary slice of bread equals about half a cup of boiled or steamed cereal and about a cupful of puffed or fried cereal. The United States Department of Agriculture advises mothers to calculate portions to feed a child economically.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Household Questions Tips From A 19th Century Guide
Practical household advice covering storage and cooking tips. Nuts stay fresh when chilled. Candied orange peel tastes sweet. Steamed figs with cream make a desirable breakfast fruit. Add a marshmallow to each cocoa cup. Damp wool cleans up small glass shards. Keep poultry flavorful by proper roasting coverage. Rub kid shoes weekly with glycerin or castor oil to prevent cracks. Use egg white in mustard plaster to prevent bulking.
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