Why Farmers' Wives Grow Old Early
A New Mexico farm wife carrying 457 miles of water yearly and performing all housework, milking, cooking, and clothing duties illustrates the strenuous labor on farms. Survey of 244 New Mexico farm women shows typical day lengths, lacks labor-saving devices, and explains why many seek urban conveniences and how home demonstration agents aim to reduce drudgery.
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New Mexico
United States Department of Agriculture
State Extension Service
Right Height Tables Save Energy in Dish Washing
A United States Department of Agriculture study shows energy use varies with work table height. Dish washing at a low table requires 30 calories per hour, a slightly high table 25, and a correctly sized surface 21 calories per hour. Researchers suggest adjusting table height to reduce effort.
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Office of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
United States urged to join international road congress
Secretary Meredith favors accepting an invitation from foreign nations to join the Permanent International Association of Road Congresses. The American Association of State Highway Officials backs the move after a Washington conference. The plan includes inviting the association to meet in the United States next year and enlarging the advisory committee of state highway officials to represent all regions. The body also reviewed a signal device to prevent grade crossing disasters and discussed War Department silo equipment needed for road building.
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United States
American Association of State Highway Officials
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Meredith
State Department
Paris
Congress
International Association
Thomas H. MacDonald
Bureau of Public Raids
Roads Congress
Brussels
London
Meressith
State Highway Officials
Department
War Department
Federated Roads Council Launches 100 Mile Campaign
The new 28 member roads council begins an education drive aimed at residents within 100 miles of St. Louis to promote road improvements. The coalition includes business and civic organizations and seeks public support for better infrastructure.
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Business and Civic Organizations of
St. Louie
Federated Roads Council
St. Louia
Poor roads drive huge haulage costs in nation
Poor roads push country haulage bills to the billions as experts warn bad highways add up to enormous annual expenses. The result is higher costs for transporting goods and for every man, woman, and child in the United States.
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Experta
United States
Woman repays old wallet theft to wool magnate
A Philadelphia woman, burdened by years of guilt after keeping a wallet that contained a $100 bill and two pennies, seek repayment from D. B. Irving of Irving & Leiper. She recalled a wallet dropped by James Irving, father of the wool firm founder, and offered $100 as atonement. Irving declined, promising to consult his sister, while the woman pressed to relieve her conscience. The case centers on a long-forgotten act and a chance to set right a past temptation.
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Inez
Philadelphia
D. B. Irving
Irving & Leiper
Cotton
Chester
Broad Street
James Irving
Mr. Irving
Irvings
Wilmington
Pittsburgh
New York
Tioga
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Generous Uncle Tries Egg Trade To Help Nephews
An uncle known for generosity tricks a parsimonious uncle into parting with eggs. He stops by the farm and politely asks to buy eggs for the children, using a gentle hint to persuade. The plan succeeds, teaching the second uncle the joy of giving to his nephews and nieces.
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Uncle Number One
Number Two
Uncle Number Two
Clearing House for Brains Proposes National Talent Clearing House
A proposed clearing house for brains would centralize demand data from technical colleges nationwide. It would maintain headquarters with representatives from every technical school to collect industry needs and match graduates and qualified applicants with available professional positions.
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Clearing House For
Brains
Tin Can Labeler Uses Gravity for Labelling Device
A new tin can labeling device uses gravity as the sole power. Cans roll down an incline, pass over clean labels, then over rubber to affix the labels in sequence.
Billy Bugler recounts a memorable automobile ride
Boston Bulldog Billy Bugler narrates a recent car ride with his missy. He notes the thrill of air, scent, and the scenery and recalls spotting a kitten, a bossy cow, a little chicken, and another dog along the road. The tale ends with a dog loving its owner more the more they are loved.
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Billy Bugler
Missy
I Knew It George Sings At Easter Program
A three year old named George sang a solo at a Greenwood Sunday school Easter program. On leaving with his mother a friend praised him. George responded I know It. His mother reprimanded him for speaking to the lady. He added I could hear my own vole.
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George
Greenwood
Indianapolis News
Chronic bronchitis sufferer praises Peru-Na relief
Mr E J Tou Relik of LaCrosse Wisconsin recounts a 26 year battle with chronic bronchitis every winter. After using three-fourths of a bottle his hoarseness and fatigue improved and he plans to keep Peru-Na in his home. The notice touts Peru-Na for catarrh related ailments and digestion.
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E. J. Tou- Relik
Rose Street
LaCrosse
Isconsin
Peru-Na
Noted Poet Quips On World Hardship From Edinburgh Scotsman
A fragment from the Edinburgh Scotsman quotes Schreecham-He as saying the world must be anvil or hammer while Peachnam remarks most people are merely bellows. The remark reflects a stoic, martial view in a brief literary aside.
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Han
Peachnam
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root touted as a remedy by druggists, claiming many adults unknowingly suffer kidney trouble. Insurance examiners note kidney disease causes many declines. sample bottle offered for ten cents via Dr Elmer Co at Binghamton NY with newspaper mention.
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Kilmer
Dr. Elmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Ever Meet Him The Rum Drinker Of Legend
A colorful exchange centers on a famed figure known for once abstaining before Prohibition. The speaker notes repeated hearsay about this man who now drinks heavily, claiming many partygoers claim to know him well, yet others insist they have never met him.
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Geovins
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