Colonel D'Estrampes Remebrances in Havana Loyalty Tale
A New York Sun profile recalls Colonel Jose d Estrampes in Havana as a tall, courtly American figure who aided fellow Americans. He used his influence to help prisoners and stranded performers, presenting himself as a friendly minister to Cuba and recalling his own rough start as an American.
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Havana
Jose d’Estrampes
Rowan
Garcia
Cuba
Man D'Estrampes
New York Sun
D'Estrampes
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
Col
D’estrampes
Key West
Washington
Mexican Education Plan for Indians Seeks 100 Instructors
The Mexican department of public education outlines an extensive campaign to educate Indigenous Mexican communities. Prof Lauro Caloca will inspect tribes before school construction, with 100 instructors hired and priority given to teachers who speak Indigenous languages. A 500000 peso grant funds the program.
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Mexico
Department of Public Education
Lauro Caloca
Outpost Marines miss flag at sundown in Philippines
An old-timer recalls two Leatherneck marines guarding a remote Philippine outpost who forgot to lower the national flag at dusk. The next morning they panicked as they found the flag limp at the top of the pole, a lapse during harsh early days.
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Philippines
Leatherneck
Polite Youth and Teacher Confront Over Cigarette Theft
A brief exchange shows Miss Grimm accusing Robert, alias BobbyHere y'' are, of keeping a package of cigarettes. Robert admits prior offers and acknowledges the smoking habit.
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Robert
Bobby
Miss Grimm
Gummed paper dress forms aid rural women sewing
The Agriculture Department explains gummed paper dress forms to help rural women with sewing and remodeling. Circular 207 outlines materials and steps, with two helpers to paste strips on a close fitting undervest foundation, plus illustrations.
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United States Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural Colleges
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
New Leather Stain Removal Method From Ag Dept
The U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Chemistry describes a stain removal technique for leather using a thick rubber solvent coating that dries and can be peeled away. It notes caution about carbon disulphide fumes and ventilation and offers tips for milk stains and oil spots.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Chemistry
Para
Ceylon
Zinc Topped Table Care Tips From Old Manual
Wash the zinc covered table with soap and water and polish with a woolen cloth moistened with kerosene or vinegar dipped in whiting baking soda or bath brick.
Woodbox Handy Washstand for Kitchen Use
A 30 by 2 by 4 foot woodbox made from 1 inch planks stores wood in a cabinet like piece. An opening 1% feet deep on one side allows wood to be placed, with a curtain optional but not hindering. A water bucket wash basin and towel rack can be arranged on top for a decorative, matchable furniture item.
Howehold Tips and Household Hints
A practical list of household reminders and tricks. It covers lamp stands, rice pudding, borax in wash water for linen, lemon juice or white vinegar to fix jelly, storing buttons near the washer, adding coffee to gravy to brown it, using a small brush for glassware, tightening sewing machine belts with soap, and ensuring summer waffles are crisp and dry.
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