Illinois Cropland Mix Dominates 90 Percent of Total Crop Land
Versatile fruit peaches adapt to many desserts and salads with good vitamins A and C. Illinois cropland grows corn, soybeans, oats and hay, comprising 90 percent of total crop land in the state.
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Hats Bloom in Australias Wartime Fashion Trend
Australian girls could buy hats only with clothes ration points and US soldiers sent flower headpieces to dates. The custom, begun by troops, grew into a hat market craze in Australia during rationing. The piece also notes 17th century barometer and thermometer advances and mentions a wet base boiler design for basementless houses with safety features for modern boilers.
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Beliefs About Gemstones And Baths From Britannica
The article notes emeralds were thought to aid vision and amethysts to curb drunkenness per Encyclopaedia Britannica. It cites a belief in lucky stones and etymologists linking bath to removing sadness from the mind, implying ancient Greek ideas on cleansing and well being. It urges frequent bathing to drive sadness away.
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Bath Time Etiquette for Families
Guidance on scheduling baths for family members to maximize relaxation. It suggests the man of the house keeps his morning shower, children bathe in evening by age, and planning your own bath at the most relaxing hour.
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Eggs Nutritious Food for All Ages
Eggs support health through protein and iron. Children should eat four to five eggs weekly while older people need three to five eggs weekly. They can be eaten plain or mixed into other foods.
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Whip Soap Flakes With Water And Egg Beater Method
Instruction notes that whipping soap flakes in hot water with an egg beater reduces needed flakes and improves results. The guidance emphasizes a quick, practical preparation technique for cleaner, foamy soap in small batches.
Dramatic Furs Lead Fashion With Luxury and Style
A Western Newspaper Union release surveys the fall and winter fur trends with dramatic silhouettes and opulent textures. It highlights white ermine evening wraps, black Persian lamb coats trimmed in contrasting fur, and a shift toward fur on daytime coats in mink and white fur.
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Revival of the two piece wool costume suit in fashion
A Chicago Fashion Industries collection showcases a handsome two piece wool costume suit signaling a return to old-time styles. The ensemble pairs with blouses jackets and bodice tops for a versatile wardrobe, featuring a fitted tunic coat as the highlight.
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Jacket and Skirt Costume Takes Center Stage This Year
Fashion trends spotlight practical yet versatile outfits with wrap-around skirts in black and bright colors. Bold jackets in contrasts like orange with black and plaid patterns lead the wardrobe, while corduroy and velvet jackets offer fresh texture. The jacket and skirt silhouette remains highly important for college fashion.
Fabric Squares Open A World Of Stylish Uses
Learn to buy patterns made for fabric squares and craft chic garments like blouses skirts and glamorous scarves. The guide highlights a vivid gay cling skirt from two colorful prints and promises many smart dress accents with step by step instructions.
Return to Elegance Late Trend in Paris
Paris fashion circles show a return to elegance with more evening gowns and long daytime dresses, accented by embroidery and fringe. Velvet and crepe appear in sophisticated afternoon wear, while waistlines tighten and drapes feminize silhouettes. French milliners draw on Louis XV motifs with extravagant rose toques and jewel-embroidered turbans.
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New Skirt Drape Completes Elegant Black Dress Look
A front full skirt drape slims the figure with smooth torso fullness. The neck drape forms a soft sweetheart line. The little black dress features a bold flower color at the waist for important occasions. The Chanda hat matches the costume mood.
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Fashionable Detachable Fur Cuffs and Handy Handbag Light
The article highlights the new look with wing sleeves and rounded shoulders, featuring detachable wide fur cuffs that match hats and suitwear. It notes a tubular flashlight clipped to inside pocket for easy handbag illumination and corduroy gloves in shrimp, blue, tan, and gray.
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Cotton Gin Weather Affects Early Season Damage
Most ginning damage to cotton happens in the first three to four weeks of the ginning season. The cotton is green and damp due to high moisture content in the seed.
Removing Leaves Improves Cotton Harvest by Machines
Chemicals used to strip leaves from cotton stalks enable picking machines to work more efficiently. Green leaves stain cotton and complicate dyeing, so leaf removal reduces processing issues and improves fiber quality.
Garden Superstition About Potatoes in New England
Late colonial belief in New England linked potatoes to ill health and shortened life, reflecting rural fear and superstition surrounding new crops around 1740.
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Towels Laundering Advice for Home Use
Increase towel use prompts more frequent laundering. Hang towels straight on the line after use. Spread towels on racks to dry rather than folding or bunching. Do not pile wet towels on the floor or in a laundry bag. Soggy towels mildew overnight in hot weather.
Palm Wine Used as Yeast Substitute in Liberia Bread Making
Palm wine fermented in Liberia is described as a yeast substitute for bread making. The note highlights local practices and the role of palm wine in sustaining baking activities.
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Minnesota Firm Plans Lakefish Brand Canned Carp
A Minnesota manufacturer prepares to can carp and market it as Lakefish, tuna style, under a new brand. The venture targets regional markets with a novel fish product leveraging existing canning expertise.
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