Plant Mines by Air Proposed in Chesapeake Bay
Navy experiments in Chesapeake Bay test a new mine laying method using aircraft and parachute equipped mines. Invented by Charles Kee of Portsmouth Virginia, the system includes the mine, anchor, cable and silk parachute to drop at regular intervals. Parachutes slow descent to the target, then detach and float away to sink.
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Washington
Navy
Chesapeake Bay
Charles Kee
Portsmouth
Twin Beds to replace Kismet at Winnetka house
In Winnetka the community house will not show Kismet to children. Rev. L W F Davies, director, says the institution aims for educational and wholesome pictures. He muses on what film could replace Kismet, proposing Twin Beds as the alternative.
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Chicago
Kismet
Winnetka
North Shore
L. W. F. Davies
Ford Elected President of Detroit Toledo & Ironton Rail
Detroit Detroit area reports Ford has been elected president of the Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad at a directors meeting succeeding Joseph A. Gordon who remains on the board. Control of the road was taken by the Ford interests last autumn. In Chicago jail companions said to have told him burglary was a hanging offense were held responsible for driving 18 year old prisoner Joseph Zeman to the insane asylum after arrest.
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Chicago
Joseph Zeman
Chihuahua to vote on prohibition in Mexico
From Chihuahua City comes news that the state legislature has decided to hold a general election on March 27 to decide if Chihuahua will become dry. Juarez received the report noting that women will vote for the first time in Mexican history.
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Chihuahua
ED Paso
Texas
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Juarez
Oldest Mason Celebrates in Breckenridge Missouri
Dr Joseph Singer Halstead the oldest living Mason in America celebrated his 108th birthday in Breckenridge Missouri town declares a public holiday in his honor.
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Breckenridge
Joseph Singer Halstead
America
Oil well tale told by Canadian police patrol
Dawson reports tales from Fort MacPherson via Canadian mounted police who made a 500 mile trip to the Mackenzie River mouth. Fort Norman lies on the Mackenzie River about 400 miles south of the Arctic Ocean and 600 miles east of the Alaska border. Letters received at Mackerson confine the information while the patrol stopped there.
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Dawson
Y. T
Fort MacPherson
Canadian Mounted Police
Mackinsie River
Fort Norman
Mackensie River
Arctic Ocean
Mackherson
Simple Corn Meal Recipes From the USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture presents two corn meal types granular and water ground noting regional preferences North versus South. It explains storage, cooking needs, and three bread classes with and without leavening agents. It also details a codfish mush dish and codfish balls made from corn meal mush and cod.
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United States Department of Agriculture
North
Features Of Good Kitchen From USDA Bulletin
The USDA household specialists in Farmers Bulletin 607 emphasize a well lighted airy kitchen with running water and a waste drain, plus pantry dining and storerooms on the same level. Floors walls ceilings and woodwork should be easy to clean. unfinished wood wears poorly. Durable equipment placed to minimize worker strain reduces tired backs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Brown Betty With Cheese Dessert Recipe
A winter dessert from the United States Department of Agriculture uses alternating layers of bread crumbs and thinly sliced apples in a deep earthenware dish with cinnamon clove and brown sugar. Top with finely shaved full cream cheese then bread crumbs and bake 30 to 45 minutes in a water bath. Optionally sweeten with molasses and hot water.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Excellent use for mutton bake with tomatoes
A home economics note from the United States Department of Agriculture outlines a layered Mutton bake. Alternate layers of fresh or reduced tomatoes and meat are baked with flour, salt, pepper, butter, and a final top crust of buttered crumbs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Wringer Care Tips Highlight Quick Maintenance
The guide advises oiling the wringer with good machine oil and loosening pressure screws when not in use to keep the device in good condition. It emphasizes regular upkeep for proper operation and longevity.
Summer fabrics shape dainty fashion reports
A fashion column reviews summer fabrics and designs for women seeking stylish yet practical warm weather wear. It highlights sheer cottons, organdies, batistes, volles, and embroidered linens, plus frocks suited to travel and casual wear. Several outfits feature low waistlines, chemise silhouettes, and trimmings like drawnwork, tucks, and ribbons in fresh color palettes.
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Angerle
Why Drugists Recommend Swamp-Root Ad
Druggists note Dr Kilmer Swamp-Root kidney liver and bladder medicine is a strengthening physician's prescription praised for years. It helps the kidneys liver and bladder perform nature’s work. Sample bottle offered for ten cents by Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY with paper mention.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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