Concrete roads gain popularity as mileage grows
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin notes rapid growth in concrete pavement mileage in the United States. It cites durability, smoothness, low maintenance, and ease of cleaning as advantages, while noting noise from horse traffic and joint wear as drawbacks.
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Efficient concrete pavement work stresses timely mixing and water supply
The bulletin notes that 10 to 20 percent of concrete pavement cost can arise from poor organization and delayed materials. It advises continuous mixing and placement, advance completion of drainage and grading, steady water delivery, and using livestock to market crops and recycle soil nutrients.
Vegetarianism in Biographies of Brain Workers
The New York Medical Journal editor scanned biographical notes on brain workers to find a pure vegetarian. He cites Franklin who pursued abstinence briefly then ate fish, and Spencer who after six months returned to animal food, noting loss of vigor and needing to rewrite his vegetarian writings.
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Herbert Spencer
Perfume from Petroleum Novel Substitute
An English chemist has created a substitute for attar of roses from petroleum. The innovation promises a cheaper fragrance source by processing petroleum derivatives into a rose-like scent.
A Substitute for Soap
Boiled potatoes offer a handy substitute when hands are blackened by pots and pans. Rub a small amount of potato into the skin and rinse with warm water to clean.
Cleaning Decanters With Salt And Vinegar Magic
A few spoonfuls of coarse salt and a cup of vinegar shaken in a cloudy decanter clean it like magic. Rinse thoroughly with very hot water several times to remove all salt taste.
Painting Tip Protects Window Glass From Paint
When painting woodwork near a window pane place a sheet of paper or cardboard on the glass to prevent brush smears and protect the pane during work.
Our Presses Are Choked with Large Printing Orders
A printer boasts overwhelming demand with orders exceeding 3,000,000 pieces and a 35,000 piece automobile industry order. The ad invites new clients to entrust small orders, promising personal attention and best effort.
Honey Butter Cake Recipe From The Democrat Co
A recipe lists ingredients: honey butter yolks flour cinnamon salt soda orange-flower water and egg whites. Mix honey and butter then fold in unbeaten yolks then flour with spices and soda dissolved in water. Beat well and fold in whites. Bake in shallow tins and frost.
To Save Candies
Advice to extend candle life by applying a coat of white varnish to the wick area and letting the candles harden for a day or two, which prevents grease from running and preserves hours of burn time.
Ironing Trick for Garments with Buttons
A washing tip suggests folding a Turkish towel into several thicknesses and placing the garment with buttons down on it. Iron on the wrong side so the buttons sink into the towel folds, yielding a smooth finish.
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