Engineers and Accountants Lead Incomes Across Communities
A survey shows engineers and certified public accountants earn the highest average incomes from independent practice, with lawyers and physicians next and dentists trailing. Income rises with community size, especially stark between towns under 2,500 and those over 10,000, while physician earnings differ by community size. Regional differences largely mirror regional community size patterns.
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Certified Public Accountants
Aintome
Vitamin K in Gum Cuts Tooth Decay
An 18 month study by Northwestern University dental school found vitamin K in chewing gum reduces tooth decay by 60 to 90 percent. Researchers led by Dr. Leonard S. Fosdick showed synthetic vitamin K slows acids that cause decay and dispersing it in gum after meals enhances delivery to teeth.
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Northwestern University Dental School
Leonard S. Fosdick
Dental School
Posdick
Worthless Tree Joshua tree described as not a tree or shrub
The Joshua tree, a member of the lily family, grows in the Mojave and arid regions of the Southwest. First recorded in 1772 by a Spanish commandant who likened it to date palms. Its fibrous wood is useless for lumber or fuel, and paper from it failed, but Indians roast its young flower buds for a use.
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Arizona
Nevada
Utah
Mojave Desert
California
Upper
Christian Science Monitor Magazine
Auto styling shifts to women designers in car interiors
The auto styling field gains a women focused team including a sculptor, ex art teacher, interior decorator, former design manufacturer and ad artist. They concentrate on upholstering fabrics, interior hardware, window controls, door handles, dome lights and instrument panels. The trend moves away from stark masculine engineering toward cheerful, stylish interiors with brighter colors and decor.
Proper Care for Aluminum and Glass Utensils
Aluminum pots should be soaked immediately after use then washed in soap suds, scalded and rinsed dry to preserve their surface. Do not let food dry on aluminum as it may cause pitting. Glass utensils require similar care and must cool before soaking. When reusing lids, wash them with a quick rinse to avoid cross contamination between pots.
Poultry Farm Payoffs From Good Management
The article explains that good management boosts egg production and profits, while poor management can cause losses. It notes that even with full feed costs, profitability is possible, but home grown feed can harm balance and efficiency. Hen profitability rises with production above 100 eggs annually and with flocks over 100.
Dried Fruits Aid Menu Planning And Desserts
Dried fruits assist meal planning for desserts salads and breakfasts with easy on sugar options. Many require no soaking for salads though soaking is possible if hard and soaking water can be saved for cooking or other uses. Prunes apricots peaches and raisins mix well and stewed dried fruit suits breakfast snacks and kid friendly between meals.
Aged Beefsteaks Require Careful Long Aging Process
Extension meat specialists explain long aging of beefsteaks. Properly matured cattle and well fattened animals supply ribs and loins for aging. Special coolers control temperature humidity and air flow to prevent mold, with trimming after aging to remove surface mold.
Giblets Offer Hidden Value in Home Cooked Dishes
Food scientists highlight giblets as valuable parts of chicken or turkey, rich in iron and vitamins. Markets offer mixes of gizzards hearts and livers, with gizzards and hearts needing long simmering while livers cook quickly. cooking times vary with age.
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Turkey
Sewing Center Organization for Better Home Craft
A well organized home sewing center boosts results with less effort. Ensure the machine is in good working order and well lit. Include cutting space, ironing setup with sleeve board and pressing accessories, and storage for patterns, dress forms, and tools.
Panama Carnival recalls pirate raid of old city
The Panama National Carnival traces back to 1673 and the sacking of Panama City by Henry Morgan and his pirates. Early celebrations split youths into buccaneers and defenders, captives were ransomed for drinks and dances, while the carnival queen is chosen by debutantes amid nightly dances and polls.
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Republic of Panama
Panama
Henry Morgan
National Geographic Society
Washington Planned Economical Woodlands Use
Washington, famed as the nation’s founder, argued for careful woodland management at Mount Vernon. He planned to keep forests in permanent production, using timber for fuel and repairs but opposing using woodlands up entirely. He warned against overharvesting when dividing Mount Vernon and advised transferring fences to avoid unnecessary lumber consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Mount Vernon
John Anderson
Courageous Weasels Among North American Small Animals
A field note extols the large long tailed weasel as one of the most graceful and independent North American small animals. It details distribution in southern Saskatchewan, diet including ground squirrels hares game birds and poultry, and notes its impact on ground squirrel populations while acknowledging poultry losses.
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Saskatchewan
Canada
Creative uses for stale bread in cooking and desserts
When bread becomes hard, use it creatively. Dry bread yields crisp toast and varieties like French, cinnamon, hot milk, cheese, jelly, and melloa toast. It can star in bread and custard puddings, baked fruit scallops, and crumb-based desserts, while leftover crumbs save a cook from waste.
World Highway Panama Canal Plans and Population Mix
The article traces canal plans since 1523 with a 1551 survey to 1887 French digging and bankruptcy, noting the 1914 opening. It describes Panama as a world highway with diverse merchants and a mixed population—80,000 whites, 8,000 Chinese, 70,000 Negroes, and over 40,000 native Indians, totaling 465,000.
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Panama
The
Republic
Mulched grain yields and local incidents in Sheldon area
A Guthrie county farmer reports 468 bushels per acre on a spring plowed field after planting April 23. Jessa Jackson Joann awarded 20000 dollars for a broken back at a packing firm. damages charged to Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad. Beavers occupy Sheldon city water works pool, conservation officer Jim Gregory traps them. Arval Perry, from Whincoma, dies in a double rollover crash injuring his wife.
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Aven Tall
Guthrie County
Ath
Jesse Jackson
Joean
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
Sheldon
Jim Gregory
Des Moines teen dies in motorcycle crash near Ankeny
Anna Mae Paskin aged 15 of Des Moines was killed when the motorcycle she rode hit a curb on the highway near Ankeny. A separate note reports three year old Joanna Vinaas near Ottosen was bitten by a skunk she kicked in the Vinaas farm washhouse, with no infections observed.
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Anna Mae Paskin
Des Moines
Ankeny
Joanna Vinaas
Ottasen
Vinaas
Dounna
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Arval Perry
Whincoma
Mr. Perry
Eepers Finn
LIVE
Sioux City
Beroy
Farmers Grain CO
Raymond Tindall
Graettinger
Graettinger Block & Tile CO
Wikert
Iowa
Hansen
Emmetsburg
Glenn Henrich
Alfred Hansen & Son
Skank
Jeanna
City Meat Market
Robert Simonsen
For
D-X
Diamond 760
C. L. Torreson Oil Co
Wallingford
F. R. Heidecker
Bert Anderson
Mr. Farmer
M. N. Jacobson
Wallingford, Iowa
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