White Jacket Sets New Fashion Contrast Trend
In 1931 fashion circles embrace white jackets paired with dark skirts or dresses. Designers employ cottons linens silks and velvets with eyelet embroidery and peplums. White jackets clash with navy black or brown outfits while white millinery completes the look.
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Rhubarb Betty Liked as a Dessert
Two old friends in homes rhubarb and Betty dessert. Recipe notes rhubarb betty variations using rhubarb sauce or raw rhubarb with crumbs, butter, sugar, and spices. Provides proportions from the USDA and baking times for sauce or raw rhubarb versions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
WNN
Proverb Snippets and Sayings From Everyday Wisdom
A mix of quotation style lines including remarks on generosity flaw, Miami University history, reputations growing from small causes, self love fear, and criticism. The collection reads like a page of cautions and wry observations, with varied subjects from people to animals and urban legends.
Removable slip covers for chairs from USDA home economics
The article explains making detachable snug slip covers as upholstery substitutes for chairs. It details material choices such as cretonne linen rep and denim, preshrinking, and steps to fit the cover directly on the chair with chalk lines, cording, boxing strips, and careful seam placement.
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Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Some Homemade Candy Recipes By Nellie Max
A 1941 Western Newspaper Union home confection article outlines Date Nut Roll Maple Fudge Pralines and Chocolate Filling. It provides step by step instructions for evaporated milk based candy and a fondant style praline mix with pecans and a glossy finish. The piece preserves a period tone and includes several recipe details and measurements.
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Nellie Max
Western Newspaper Union
Safe Moth Control Using Ether Chloride Mixture
A nonflammable mix of three parts ethylene di chloride and one part carbon tetrachloride kills clothes moths. Pour into pans above garments or high in the closet, seal for 24 hours to evapo rate, and vent afterward. Use one quart per 200 cubic feet of space.
Fairy Tale for the Children by Mary Graham Bonner
An illustrated tale where sea fairies and sand fairies play on the beach as breaker boats ride the waves commanded by Mother Ocean and aided by the wind. The story notes playful rivalry and cooperation among elements of nature, with a light, narrative tone. Dated 1931 from Western Newspaper Union.
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Sand Fairies
Mother Ocean
Mr. Wind
Western Newspaper Union
Scarf Trend In Evening Gowns Captures Attention
Evening gowns showcase scarves as a bold new feature. each dress appears with a unique scarf usable around the throat or trailing behind. The look fascinates observers and signals a possible durable fashion statement for night wear.
Chicken a la King Recipe from USDA Home Economics
A detailed chicken a la King preparation describes using chicken, mushrooms, green pepper and a rich cream sauce. The dish is served in patty shells or on toast, with crisp vegetables as accompaniment, and notes the recipe was tested by the USDA Bureau of Home Economics.
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United States Department of Agriculture
WNU
Bureau of Home Economics
Delay in Immunizing Hogs May Be Costly
The United States Department of Agriculture warns that delaying hog cholera immunization raises costs and reduces effectiveness. It urges immunizing soon after weaning, noting younger pigs require less serum and virus and are easier to handle, with protection comparable to older hogs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Pure Bred Sire Signs Grow Popular With Stockmen
In the Better Sires Better Stock campaign USDA specialists report strong farmer and stockman interest in barn signs certifying use of pure-bred sires. The program issues recognition certificates and 1 by 14 inch weather resistant signs reading Pure Bred Sires Used Exclusively on This Farm. Enrollments in March reached 71 percent. County agents plan meetings to distribute signs to qualifying stock owners.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bees Gather Pollen From Various Forest Trees
Many forest trees supply pollen essential for brood development along with nectar. Willows maples black locusts tulip poplar tupelos bass woods sour gums and wild plums provide pollen and nectar while elms and aspens mainly offer pollen. The mix of hardwood pollen sources influences apiary site selection.
Blueberry Crops Favorable Market Conditions
Blueberries prove less perishable than brambles and strawberries and need weekly picking at most. They ship well over long distances without refrigeration. Large cultivated berries command attractive prices due to scarcity and novelty. Picking costs are lower than wild fruit because of large clusters. They are grown closer to picker supplies, unlike wild fruit.
Alfalfa Cultivation Tips For Farm Lands And Clover
Farmers are advised to sow clover and alfalfa by October 1 and use trees on unsuitable land. Allocate one hour in ten to tractor maintenance and control losses from unsuitable land. Ensure adequate lime and separate diseased plants to prevent spread, maintaining proper spacing and roguing infected crops.
Machines That Are Almost Human
Scientists describe early robotic farm equipment like a self guiding plowman and auto controlled harvesters. The Nebraska demonstration showed a robot plowman plowing twenty acres with minimal human input, signaling future farm automation and extended workdays.
Everybody Works but Father in Factory Tour
The Indianapolis News recounts Sonny being shown through a factory by his father, the production manager. Workers operate machines and perform manual labor while the boy asks why the father does not work, highlighting a moment of perceived inactivity during the inspection.
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University of Nebraska
Western Newspaper Union
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Indianapolis News
Sleeping Position Study Suggests Frequent Shifts
Article notes that shifting positions during sleep aids circulation and comfort. Experts advise changing posture every few minutes to prevent stiffness and promote restful sleep.
No Jealousy There in the American Macazit
Bret Barton speaks of dealing with a wife and his secrets both loving him yet at odds. He describes their friendship and teamwork as a balance when tensions arise, noting the strain and support inherent in such relationships.
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