Wisconsin Eugenic Marriage Law Cuts 1914 Marriages
The Wisconsin State Board of Health reports in 1914 17 245 regular marriages and 87 common law marriages, vs 21 052 in 1918, noting disease and economic downturn plus enforcement of the eugenics law reduced marriages. It cites some couples seeking outside state marriages or common law routes, while educational aims of the law are emphasized. The text also contrasts remarriage rates among widows and widowers versus divorcees.
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Simple Method to Soften Hard Water by Boiling and Soda
A simple method to soften hard water is to boil it for a quarter of an hour, pour it into an earthen jug, add a quarter of an ounce of common soda to each two gallons, stir, and when cold carefully pour off the clear water from the sediment.
Women Police Enter Springfield Hat of Cities List
Springfield Massachusetts adds women police to the select list of cities employing female officers. The report notes women are better suited than men for certain crowd control and public order duties.
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Leather care recipe from historic guide
A pasted home remedy describes mixing two parts wax with one part mutton fat to waterproof boots. The compound is rubbed into leather at night and wiped clean in the morning with flannel for a protective finish.
Stains Removed With Salad Oil Say Experts
Advice claims tar stains can be lifted by applying a few drops of salad oil and letting it sit, then the spots are said to come out.
Pot Stock Use From Broths For Konp Or Soups
The water used to boil fresh tongue mutton or chicken can be reused as konp stock or added back to the stock pot. This practice preserves flavor and reduces waste in cooking.
Taking care of gloves and tips for best wear
The article emphasizes quality and fit in gloves, advising on cleaning, stretching, and repair. It covers washing methods for light kid and suede gloves, use of glove trees, methods with cream of tartar, alum, fuller's earth, oatmeal, and benzine, plus care to avoid excessive tightness and tips on mending worn gloves with precise stitchwork.
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The Right Spirit Poem Excerpt About Quiet Virtues
A devotional verse calls for gentleness and kindness toward others. It asks for cheer, bravery, and striving to serve, endure temptations, help the needy, and act without complaint in daily tasks until death.
Visiting the Sick Rules for Gentle Convalescence
A guide on proper bedside etiquette for visitors stresses avoid sitting on beds and standing at the foot. It recommends quiet voices and considerate positioning to prevent exhausting the patient, noting the visitor’s freedom to move as the patient remains confined.
Morning Hours Best Edison Maxim for Daily Work
Edison advocates tackling the hardest tasks first in the morning when energy and optimism are highest. Completing tough work early frees later hours for easier duties, saving time and boosting efficiency. He urges standardizing tasks with fixed hours and harmonious cooperation to keep the office functioning smoothly.
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To Make Comfortable Collars From Flat Wire
Instructions describe using milliner flat wire to stiffen collars. The wire costs five cents per piece and can be cut to desired length. Turn down ends and baste into the collar with ends away from the throat for a comfortable fit.
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