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Newspaper
Duchesne Courier
Location
Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
2
William A Radford offers free farm building advice citing barn layout for horses, stalls, driveways, and ventilation. He details stall dimensions, box stalls, and mangers, plus harness storage and flooring options, with notes on safety and workload.
Breckenridge Texas reports grasshoppers feasting in fields and on clotheslines banqueting on silk hose and slips. The bizarre invasion disrupts daily life and unsettles flappers amid modern times in the region.
A report from Germany claims a radio wave from the Nauen plant can disable magnetos in motor vehicles. Cars fitted with high tension magnetos halted after distance, passengers unaffected. Researchers may test on airplanes trains and submarines as part of wartime tech exploration.
In a rural area near Berlin lies a tiny town of 70 adults and many children, all Lilliputians. Buildings and theaters are minuscule, a small fire department operates with pony-drawn equipment, and policemen resemble children. Post offices run by a sixty year old postmaster, all scaled to miniature size. Some residents perform in circuses, while most stay home and excel in toymaking.
The Indiana Farm Bureau federation pushes a broad marketing push across co operatives wool dairy and livestock groups. The Live Stock Producers Commission reports over 16 million dollars in trade since May 1922 with 42 thousand dollars in patron refunds and rising efficiency at Indianapolis stockyards. Eleven marketing stations in eleven counties moved substantial output of butter eggs and poultry in August 1923.
A West Virginia Farm Bureau rest camp for farm women at Jackson Hills, 125 attendees, showcased health units, group discussions, nature study, and home industries. J B McLaughlin praised organization and participation, noting health staff, theatrical activities, and recreational events engaged the campers.
The National Live Stock Producers Association reports $177000 in refunds to members during its first 21 months, averaging about $5 per car. President John G Brown says the real goal is encouraging producers to bring livestock to market in stronger, steadier numbers to ease market glut and benefit producers, packers, and consumers. In early 1923 the association handled 27,017 carloads of live stock versus 3,932 carloads in early 1922, with values of $37,705,000 and $5,909,000 respectively.
The Springfield Illinois plan assesses a northeast industrial zone, lake creation, and an elite center while weighing wind patterns from a long USDA weather record. It argues smoke should move away from homes, noting January February NW winds and other months S winds.
The revival of the small house draws attention from the architectural profession and public, driven by rising costs and maintenance needs. Collier Stevenson notes no near relief in building or operating expenses, predicting growing influence as a sustainable trend. The shift is aided by scarce domestic help and higher wages, with England’s country seats also affected by taxation and help shortages.
Emphasizes compact, high quality design over large size. Advocates shrubs and trees to create outdoor living space, replacing back yards with gardens, and favors good door plan and exterior treatment. Stresses comfort, durability, and personal expression without sacrificing space.
A simple motor modification lets a fan power an emery wheel. Remove the fan and attach a small wheel to the motor shaft. Small wheels are purchasable at hardware stores for about $1.
In Persia each tribe or family weaves 12 rugs of a distinctive design, marking their own tartan like the Scotsman. The note highlights the cultural practice of patterned textiles reflecting group identity and tradition.
A discussion on marriage as a sacred duty vs. mere affair, urging Church and state to teach responsibility. Remarks cover consent, separation, and divorce as tragic outcomes, with emphasis on moral education. Also noted are social changes in marriage norms and a brief anecdote on travel etiquette and flowers at sea.
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