Selecting a Steam Pressure Canner for Home Canning
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines essential features for steam pressure canners. It recommends a sturdy build, a top with a pressure gauge a thermometer and a safety valve, and matching size to containers and batch size. It cautions that gauges may mislead without a thermometer and advises timing from when the desired pressure is reached.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Washstand Handy In Girl's Room
A Virginia fifteen year old club girl named Ruby Bing solved a household problem by building a compact washstand from a packing box and lumber. She added a towel bar, a muslin curtain with yellow appliques and a black edge, concealing the washing paraphernalia as a sewing club project.
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Virginia Club
United States Department of Agriculture
Ruby Bing
United States Department of Culture
Egg Dressing for Hot Slaw from Agriculture Department
A recipe outlines a cooked oil free dressing for slaw using cabbage, egg, vinegar, onion juice or celery seed. Mix water or stock with salt sugar mustard and egg then cook until thick, pour hot over shredded cabbage and let stand to blend flavor. dressing improves after day two.
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United Tes Department of Agriculture
Durable tools for home cleaning recommended by USDA
The U S Department of Agriculture outlines durable tools for efficient cleaning. It lists brooms brushes mops dustpans and dusters with guidance on material quality storage and use for carpets floors wood and waxed surfaces. It emphasizes choosing well made tools kept in ventilated storage and used only if they save time and effort.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Summer Voile Frocks and Silk Glove Fashions In 1936 Style
The piece surveys spring and summer woman’s wear focusing on voile frocks and glove details. It highlights cuffs in silk and kid gloves with embroidery, two tone effects, and novel trims. It notes bold fashion contrasts under sunlight and the trend toward matching gloves with hosiery.
Missouri News Nuggets midweek summaries
Jefferson City reports the Missouri Supreme Court heard a challenge to a St Louis firemen pay increase arguing lack of Board of Estimates approval renders it void. Other items note apple crop prospects, highway work plans, and a Missouri broadcasting station proposal in Columbia. Local obituaries include Herbert Quick in Columbia.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
St. Louis
Board of Estimates
Michael J. Mulvoy
Conway Elder
Oliver Senti
Elder
Senti
Board of ‘Estimate
Charles C. Bell
Boonville
Missouri
Bell
Coolidge
State Highway Department
Highway Commission
Blythesville
Ark
Missouri State Highway Commission
C. D. Matthews
Sikeston
E. S. Austin
Érkansas
George W. Crowder
McCaffrey
Crowder
Otte
E. A. Logan
United States Bureau of Agriculture Economics
Jewell Mayes
State Board of Agriculture
Central-East
Bates
Moniteau
Morgan
Marion
Slater
B. of L. F. and
American Federation of Labor
J. M. Burch
Columbia
C. A. Hoffmann
C.O. Girlfils
R. N. Rooks
O. C. Bug
Sioux City
Wilson
Federal Farm Loan Board
Joplin
Joplin National Bank
Frank P. Giltner
Giltner
Miami
Okla
James M. Wood
Stephens College
Springfield
Jelinek
Clinton
Drury College
Drury
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Milady
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Missouri News Nuggets
Liberty
Mary A. Church
William Jewell College
James M. Church
Moberly
Jerry M. Jeffries
Madison
George Hall
Madison Elevator and Exchange Company
Madison Bank
Madison Presbyterian Church
Mexico
Tennessee
Kansas City
State Public Service Commission
Kansas City Railways Company
Francis M. Wilson
Fred W. Fleming
Solon T. Gilmore
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