Rural Health Unit Roles and Planning Practices
Health District Number 7 Director reflects on the growth of rural health work. He discusses the evolving concept of a full time health unit, the variability of services, and the need for careful planning and prioritization across tuberculosis, school health, sanitation, and maternity hygiene. He promises future columns explaining procedures and program scheduling.
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Johns Hopkins University
United States
BB. V. Thiehoff
M. D
Nuts as Global Protein Substitutes Across Regions
Nuts are rich in fat and serve as a meat milk and butter substitute worldwide. In the Orient many people use nuts exclusively for meat, while in some Japanese mountain areas chestnuts replace potatoes as a staple.
Structure of Oxford University Sunday Federation of Colleges
Oxford University comprises a federation of 21 colleges each with its own government and teaching staff. The independent colleges manage admissions and teaching under shared university oversight coordinating faculties libraries and research programs across the historic framework.
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Oxford University
Lighting fixtures improve dressing and reading in bed
An article notes portable wall lighting units offer efficient, decorative illumination for boudoirs. They diffuse light from face height, reducing glare and enabling comfortable reading in bed, with upward and downward dispersion and mirror reflection for easy styling.
Exotic cottons captivate fashion with bold prints
Cherie Nicholas surveys dazzling cotton fabrics from bold prints to oriental inspired weaves. She highlights hut Hungarian prints for evening gowns, sun fast colors, and pre shrunk beach coats that stay fit after laundering. The piece previews summer wardrobe possibilities across dresses, house coats, and practical separates.
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Persia
India
Java
China
Hungary
central-Europe
South
Western Newspaper Union
Separate Bolero in Lace Adds Smart Touch to Dress
Boleros in pastel lace and white offer versatile styling over simple crepe dresses. The short jacket with puff sleeves and wide revers enhances any frock, especially from starched cotton lace. Easy to sew using about a yard of lace, the bolero suits both afternoon frocks and evening gowns.
Renaissance of Interest in the Polka Dot Theme
A revival of polka dot motifs appears in sportswear and fabrics. Large plate sized dots mix with smaller scattered specks in contrasting confetti colors. Irregular zig zag arrangements and dizzy color pairings emerge on silk crepes, sheets, and taffetas.
Tassels for Accent Lavin Striking in White Suit
A description notes Tassels for Accent Lavin as successful wearing a white suit with a swing jacket. The outfit features square box pockets and armholes outlined in gay woolen tassels.
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Lavin
With Lace Jacket by Cmerie Nicholas
A lace gown with a matching capee jacket is praised as a fashion rule. Norman Hartnell, famed for coronation gowns, designed this elegant evening ensemble. London and Paris showcase a high enthusiasm for lace.
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Cmerie Nicholas
Norman Hartnell
London
Paris
Summer Jewelry Trends Feature Sentimental Stones
A fashion note highlights romantic jewelry with massive bracelets and clips adorned by sentimental stones. Turquoises, corals, garnets, topazes and seed pearls are favored for summer wear. The style blends bold shapes with vintage charm.
Hoover Dam Power Gains From Silt Loss and River Reforms
The Hoover Dam power plant gains value as river scouring raises turbine head by about four feet, boosting annual earnings by roughly $50,000 when fully equipped. Silt removal, new rapids, and clearer water extend regular flows, eliminating flood and drought risks for downstream farmers.
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Washington, D.C
Hoover Dam
John C. Page
Colorado River
Nevada-Arizona
Harold L. Ickes
Colorado
Indian Native States Mentioned as Tiny Yet Numerous
An overview notes there are over 600 native states in India many smaller than a Western ranch. The piece emphasizes the variety and cluster of these small polities within the broader Indian political landscape.
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India
Navy to retire 66 ships by 1938 in fleet modernization
San Diego reports the U S Navy will place at least 66 vessels on the retired list over the next 20 months, mainly destroyers and submarines based in San Diego. By end of fiscal 1938, 82 San Diego destroyers and 3 submarines will be decommissioned, with others leaving before July 1938.
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San Diego
Calif
United States Navy
Buchanan
Crowninshield
Evans
Hale
Lea
Philip
Roper
Twiggs
Aaron Ward
Wickes
Chandler
Dahlgren
Litchfield
Overton
Preble
Tracy
Hovey
Long
Southard
Borie
Brooms
Dallas
MacLeish
McCormick
Per
Breckenridge
Cole
du Pont
Ellis
Greer
Tarbell
Upshur
Yarnall
Pacific
Atlantic
Squirrel Panhandlers Invade Ashtabula Park
In Ashtabula Ohio a family of three bold squirrels in a city park is said to beg for food, venturing onto doorstep steps of nearby buildings and becoming the town’s most persistent panhandlers.
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Squirrel Panhandlers
Ashtabula
Ohio
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Fred Hudson
East Fifth Street
Clare, Michigan
America
American Automobile Association
Utah Salt Flats
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Woodward Motor Sales
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