Senator Copeland proposes ventilation reform for Senate
Royal Copeland, New York's junior senator and physician, argues the Senate chamber is a death chamber due to poor ventilation and no windows. He urges plans from the Capitol architect to draft improvements, noting many former senators died in seven years. He cites lack of fresh air and direct sunlight as health risks to lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal ’. Copeland
New York
Senate
Vietory
Plana
Capitol
United States Fee
Copeland
Wisconsin youth wins 1924 Firestone scholarship essay prize
John Linko of Wisconsin earns the B. F. Firestone four year university scholarship for 1924. His essay was chosen as the best among submissions to the fifth good roads essay contest. He represented Wisconsin in the national competition with entries from every state and territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Linko
Schdal
Wiaconaa Wia
Uaced
Firestone
Good Roads
Ligka’deseny
Wiaconsin
University of Wiaconsin
United States
Highway * ‘Education Board
J. 3. Tigert
Endowed Duke University would supersede Trinity in name
The article notes Duke University president elects to rename Trinity College Durham as Duke University to join a trust fund. It cites Duke’s $6,000,000 additional endowment and 3 percent income from a $40,000,000 pool, alongside examples of other colleges changing names after benefactors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Few
Trinity College
Durham
N. G
Duke
Doctor Faw
Trinity
Duke University
United States
Harvard University
John
Harvard
Hait
University
Waterville
Maine
Garis Colby
Boston
Brown University
Providence
R.ty
Rhode Island Colle
Nicholas Brown
Underwood Muscle Shoals Row Sparks Senate Clash
In a tense Senate debate, Senator Norris accused Underwood of attempting to threaten the Muscle Shoals project while Underwood defended the plan as nonpolitical and urged government operation rather than private control. The exchange centered on Alabama Power and presidential influence praised by neither side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alge
Eaenate
Benatoy Underwood
Dabate
Norrig
Aspera Rsa
Underwood
Sinclair
Norris
Agia
Congress
Aatio Chargin
Oye Company
Javelle Water Uses and Cautions for Stain Removal
A Farmers Bulletin on stain removal describes Javelle water as a treatment for coffee dyes mildew tea tobacco tomato vines and black walnut stains. It provides preparation steps mixing washing soda calcium hypochlorite and water and warns it bleaches colors so should be used only on uncolored cotton or linen with brief contact before rinsing thoroughly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triind States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Scissors In The Kitchen A Helpful Tool
Scissors hanging in the kitchen prove a valuable aid for tasks. The United States Department of Agriculture lists uses such as cutting cold meat into cubes slicing celery peppers and preparing pickles or salads shedding cabbage or lettuce trimming dried fruit and removing grapefruit membranes and pineapple cores. After use wash and dry the scissors thoroughly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Brawsed Veal Braising Method Described by USDA
The text defines braising as a blend of stewing and roasting where meat is seared in hot fat then cooked slowly in a covered casserole with vegetables and water. It notes shoulder, breast, fore shank, flank, and neck as suitable cuts per the U S Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Preparing Meat for Dried Beef Supply
United States Department of Agriculture outlines preserving lean beef by corning and drying. It covers selecting the round or inside thigh, cutting with grain, salting, brining, and stacking with weights. After brining, meat is smoked and hung to dry, with longer hang times yielding drier meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agricultura
Aria Regiona
United States Department of Agriculture
Pastry Paste Makes Delicious Cookies and Tea Cakes
A USDA Agricultural note describes using plain pastry paste or pie trimming to create cookies in fancy shapes and decorated designs. By pressing the paste into rounds and baking with a small amount of baking powder and egg yolk glaze, it suggests almond or bran variations with nuts and candied fruit, and even cinnamon tops. These treats are easy to prepare without taking much time from a busy homemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States’ Department
Renovate Waxed Floors for Fresh Look
A United States Department of Agriculture note explains that a soiled waxed floor can be renovated by rubbing with a cloth dampened in turpentine or gasoline to brighten it. If needed, remove the old wax and dirt with turpentine on wool and then apply a fresh coat of varnish or wax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department ‘of Agriculture
Girls Learn to Use Patterns in Home Sewing Club
In Columbus County North Carolina the United States Department of Agriculture backed home demonstration work teaching girls to use patterns for clothing and furnishings. Last year 200 girls enrolled, 178 completed, 802 garments finished valued at 883 dollars, with 170 homes engaged in clothing improvement efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United, States Department, of Agriculture
Buch Ag
Coluibua
United States Department ‘of Agricultre
Ghia
Columbus County
Weather and fairytales in Natureland News readings
Billie Brownie reads Natureland News aloud to fairies, elves, brownies, and gnomes. The weather reports promise variety and interest, while items from Mr. Robin to Mr. Groundhog and Snow Jewelers fill the page with seasonal whimsy and animal tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Brownie
Natureland
Bilie Brownie
Robin
Gray Squirrel
Cavera
Lydia E. Pinkham Women’s Health Claim Ad
An old advertisement claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures long lasting female health issues. The testimonial asserts relief from backache nervousness and related symptoms after years of suffering, noting improved energy for daily housework and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sige
Lydia E. Pinkham
Columbia
Lydia E. Pink
Mothers Learn Powders Benefit Children Headache Fever and Cramps
A vintage ad touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders as a simple effective remedy for children’s headaches fever stomach cramps and ear problems. It claims mothers have used them for over 80 years and spread the word. Trial package offered by Fred, Mother Gray, Dooley Le Boyis N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USA
Gray’ Oey le Boyis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commiestoner’ of Education
James J Davin
Aecretary of Labor
W. 0. Thompson
Ohio State University
Merle Crow Ri
Duke ‘University
Woodwind
Ike
Mr. Groundhog
Groundhog
South America
Hla Keapest
Mr. Horace
Woodchuck
Park
King Snow
Ielda
Winter
Madame Snow
Prince Sleet
Snow Jewelers
Billie
Brownie
Ply
Mr. Gray Squirrat
He le
Anna
Orbine Pers
Pierce
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!