Holstein Sets New Record at Adirondac Wietske Dairy
The Holstein Friesian cow Adirondac Wietske Dairy Maid set four straight yearly marks over 31,000 pounds of milk and 1,000 pounds of butterfat among 528,000 U S pure bred Holsteins. Owned by Bridgford-Holstein Co Patterson California the 11 year old cow produced 1,517 pounds of milk and 1,005 82 pounds of butterfat in a four year span with an average yield of 32,349.0 pounds of milk and 1,048.18 pounds of butterfat per year.
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Adirondac Wietske Dairy Maid
United States
Holstein Friesian Association of America
Edward G. Horst
Extension Service
Association
Bridgford-Holstein Company
Patterson
Calif
Theater Men Acquitted in Craig Sunday Show Case
Rev Y B Beans campaign setback as A A Evans and Curtis Chapman owners of Victory theater are found not guilty of operating a Sunday show. Justice court jury returned verdict without deliberation. They had warned of appealing to the Supreme Court if needed, arguing the Sunday show prohibition from the late 1880s is obsolete.
Roadbed of Gold Planned Chicago
Passengers on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line east of Denver are to ride on a roadbed of gold ballast using ore from Colorado mines. About 400 miles of right-of-way will be topped with this gold and silver slag. Each ton contains at least $2 worth of gold ore, but current machinery cannot profitably smelt it. Colorado slag piles, especially near Denver, are being contracted for by Burlington for ballast use.
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Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Denver
Colorado
Burlington Management
Martial Et Armand
St. Poliret
Molyneux
Parla
Hollywood Wild Party Raided in Los Angeles California
Twenty Hollywood figures were arrested at a Laurel Canyon residence after police interrupted a wild party. Prohibition violations and disturbing the peace were cited. Jules LeBaron producer, Stobert Conville director, and F A Daily casting director were jailed. Several claimed assumed names, including five women believed to be extras.
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Hollywood Wild Party
Los Angeles
Cali
Hollywood
Laurel Canon
Jules LeBaron
Stobert Conville
F. A. Daily
Largest pear crop shipped in Colorado history
Colorado reports a record pear harvest with 100 000 bushels more than 1923’s yield of 400 000. Western slope shipments began August 8 from Palisades Mesa county, reaching 260 cars by August 28 versus 220 last year. Peak day moved 29 cars on August 10 as totals head toward 750 cars from Cliftons Grand Junction and Palisades.
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Denver
Colorado
Department of Agriculture
Palisades
Mesa County
Cliftons
Grand Junction
Dust Explosion Destroys Kraus Milling Plant in Milwaukee
A dust explosion at the Charles A. Kraus Milling Company in Milwaukee caused a major fire and $1.5 million in damage. One employee suffered serious burns. About 90 minutes after the blast boilers burst, and the building collapsed.
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Milwaukee
Charles A. Kraus Milling Company
Explore
Large Profit in Marine Insurance Division of Veterans Bureau
The marine and seamen's insurance division of the Veterans Bureau reported a profit of over 17 million dollars last week while paying 20.5 million in claims. Congress set aside 50 million dollars as an operating fund, which remains intact as the division, created a decade ago, ensured U S merchant vessels and cargoes against war risks.
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Marine Insurance
Washington
Division of Marine and Seamen's Insurance
Veterans’ Bureau
Lia
Congress
Roasting Lamb and Mutton Cuts And Techniques
USDA guidance outlines best roasting cuts leg loin and rib for lamb or mutton. prep remove pink skin and use a rack or rimmed roaster. brown 15 minutes then roast 15 minutes per pound, rest water optional to control drippings, baste if uncovered, shoulder can be roasted with a stuffing and two to three hours in a slow oven.
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United States Department Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Ir Farmers
Milk Is Essential for All Children
A government guidance piece stresses milk as a vital source of vitamins lime and protein for children. It recommends a daily 1 quart intake, plus 1.5 pints minimum when possible, and highlights iron from eggs meat greens and certain fruits. It also advises butter and greens if milk is scarce, and emphasizes whole grain cereals and varied breads to aid nourishment.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Useful Mop for Oiled or Polished Floors
A guide on making an oiled floor mop from old materials, with USDA directions for cutting fabric strips, sewing to a heavy cloth foundation, and attaching to a mop handle. It describes renewing by oiling, soaking, or sprinkling with oil, and notes mops can be washed in hot suds and rinsed in hot water.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New Time Tables for Home Canning Features Hot Pack Method
The U S Department of Agriculture reports longer heat penetration times for canning. Hot pack method shortens heating by precooking and filling jars hot. Guidelines advise pressure canners for vegetables, water bath for fruits and tomatoes, and time adjustments for hot or cold packing with glass jars or tin cans.
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United States
Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
All Around the House and Kitchen Tips
A rustic kitchen scene praises sturdy stools and chairs, sharp tools, and practical storage. Emphasizes an Emery wheel for maintenance, dressing children’s clothes simply, overnight cleaning tricks with buttermilk, and trying foods unfamiliar to some regions.
Latest Paris Fashion Shifts Toward No Belt Silhouettes
Paris fashion notes predict a bold shift to beltless tunics and straight skirts with circular flounces. Ostrich trimming, flounced frocks, and high necklines dominate evening wear while daring jewelry and exotic fabrics define the mood for the season.
Modern Youth and the Curious Reg gie Jones
A playful old gentleman meets Reg gie Jones aged seven. The boy jokes that there are two clues to tell whose boy he is, asking silly questions in a lighthearted exchange that captures a child's wit.
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Reggie Jones
Reggie
Beauty parlor to aid church fund with hair grooming proceeds
A Kansas City beauty parlor offered to donate ten percent of its earnings from women's hairdressing to a church construction fund. Pastor Rev C A Finch urged in a bulletin that while customers enhance their look they also add to the fund a stream of golden rocks.
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Kansas City
Kans
C. A. Finch
Not fond of music but prefer it to popular songs
A brief Boston Transcript exchange notes a person’s tempered taste in music, admitting limited enthusiasm yet choosing music over more mainstream pop songs. The remark highlights a nuanced attitude toward contemporary culture.
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Boston Transcript
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