Barneys Iowa Linewoman Keeps Outdoor Work Attitude
Rosanna Johnson a 19 year old from Iowa Falls works as a Northwestern Bell telephone lineman. She chose outdoor labor over indoor jobs and says she is treated like any male coworker by her foreman and crew.
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Barney
Rosanna Johnson
Northwestern Bell Telephne Co
Miss Johnson
Iowa Falls
Rosanna
Iowa
Barney” Johnson
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Fossilized Oaks Revealed Inside Tennessee Coal Mine
In Oak Ridge Tennessee AP reports massive fossilized tree trunks unearthed in a deep coal mine. University of Tennessee chemist Dr Fredrick Schmidt Bleek notes six ton petrified trunks about 45 inches across and upright growth, with well preserved bark suggesting oaks.
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Oak Ridge, Tenn
Fredrick Schmidt-Bleek
University of Tennessee
Schmidt-Bleek
Has Legal Help In Getting to the Store
The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act administered by USDA resolves disputes in the fast moving produce market and protects payment to sellers. PACA mediates informal settlements and issues formal orders, handling thousands of producer inquiries to minimize disputes.
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Produce
Fruit and Vegetable Division
Agricultural Marketing Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
PACA
AMS
USDA
Drug Ed Course Offered to Nova Scotia Teachers
Halifax program during six week summer session will train all Nova Scotia teachers in education and drug dependency. The AP report indicates the special course aims to improve classroom handling of drug issues among students and to promote awareness across the province.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Dry cleaning removes tough spots on wash and wear clothes
The article explains wash and wear fabrics stain easily from food oils and drinks. It warns home methods fail to remove many spots and can be dangerous. Dry cleaners have specialized solvents and knowledge to remove stains safely and restore garments. It advises sending items to professionals to save money by preserving clothing.
Bemba Marriage Contract Described in Old Advertisement
A 19th or early 20th century advertises Marks' jewelry offering guidance on Bemba marriage procedures. It outlines payments to the wife's father, labor by the groom, a multi year trial in the wife’s village, and gifts from in laws before full acceptance as son in law. The text promotes Marks' as a resource for planning weddings and authentic information.
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Marks
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