Old Tests Are Unreliable Reinhardt Thiessen on Coal Origins
Reinhardt Thiessen, research chemist of the bureau of mines, argues that historic views on coal origin and composition were vague and conflicting. Pittsburgh study uses a microscope to map coal structure, showing bright coal from anthraxylon wood, dull coal as sublaminated layers, and the abundant, varied crust of attritus and resins.
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Reinhardt Thiessen
Washington
Bureau of Mines
Pittsburgh
Bureau
Raise Chickens to Help Income in Rural Life
A United States Agriculture service piece notes home demonstration agents aid rural women in boosting family income and food production through poultry, gardening, and cooperative buying. It warns against overwork and stresses recreation, community cooperation, and balancing housework with outside tasks.
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United States Deparment of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural Colleges
Haseen
Connecticut
Delaware
Idaho
Illinois
Missouri
Vermont
Montana State College
Montana
Rescued French Child Found Shelter at Villers-Allerand
A French child rescued from Reims after the city’s ruins is cared for at a free air colony in Villers-Allerand. The colony, started by a Reims schoolteacher for delicate children, has support from many fairy godmothers including the Junior Red Cross contributing 44 000 francs.
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Reims
Villers-Allerand
Red Cross
Favor Plaster For Farm Kitchen Wall
United States Department of Agriculture guidance advises proper mortar mixing and application to prevent cracks and blisters in farm kitchen walls. It covers plaster, alternative boards, wall coverings, and finishes, emphasizing dry curing, washability, and light color choices based on room lighting and exposure.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Plenty of Vegetables for a Child’s Diet
Vegetables and fruits are a necessary part of a child's diet. They supply material for bone and tissue growth and help regulate body processes. Mild acids and fiber aid digestion, with raw fiber valued for constipation. Green vegetables provide iron in a bioavailable form. Even at city prices they are an economical iron source. Leafy greens like spinach beet greens and kale contain growth-promoting substances similar to milk.
All Around the House Salt Water Soaking Tips
Reading contains multiple domestic tips on soaking food in salt water before cooking, preventing wool glove shrinkage with clothespins during drying, butter substitute by chicken fat, uses for chicken fat, and advantages of electric table cooking devices for Sunday meals.
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Germany
Frederick
Dusseldorf
Rhine
Pittsburgh Station
Comn
Colorado
Margaret Smar
Denver Ave
Al&mosa
Cole
Doan
Milburn CO
Buffalo
N. Y
Pepek
Dan
Bert
Allen
Batonic
Eatonic
C. W. Burton
W. U. Denver
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