Horse Meat to Be Sold Under U S Department Regulations
The department of agriculture announces that congress authorized horse meat inspection and sale for human consumption. Federally inspected establishments will handle slaughter and processing, labeled horse meat, and carry U S department of agriculture approval. Demand will shape supply as some cities already buy horse meat.
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Irving
United States
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Department Aft Agricultre
Department
U.S
U. S. Department of Yericulture
Old Friends And Daily Breakfasts In Family Life
The piece extols keeping old friendships while making new, then outlines a practical breakfast routine. It praises a stable morning household, details a uniform breakfast option, and offers varied cereal choices alongside eggs and fish dishes. It includes egg preparation methods and a rich omelet recipe with almond additions.
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Tie
British Maidens Face Husbands in Costly Afterwar World
The piece laments a shortage of men and rising costs after the war. Diamonds and wedding rings have surged, chocolates and theater seats are pricier, and furniture and rent have climbed sharply, making marriage harder for British maidens.
New Instrument Mimics Airplane Noise for Films
The article describes how theaters create airplane sounds for film scenes. A wheel like water machine with interleaved disks and uniform holes, driven by one operator, and air jets from another, produces a noise matching airplane motors.
Sunflowers in South Africa Seen as Profit Crop
The sunflower grows readily in South Africa and is cultivated modestly for poultry feed. In the British and South African Gazette, experts say large quantities could be produced if market demand and remunerative prices exist.
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South Africa
Eskimo Snow Huts Maintain Warm 80 to 90 Degrees
Snow huts engineered by Eskimo builders keep interior temperatures between eighty and ninety degrees Fahrenheit. This method uses compact snow walls and air pockets to insulate and stabilize heat.
Wise men words and proverbs on labor and prudence
A fragmented collection of proverbs and quotes about diligence, success, and prudent conduct. It references labor bringing ease, success in cans, and moral guidance from various sources including Greek, Roman, and Portuguese rover themes.
Philatelists Duped by German Stamp Speculator
A German citizen exploited stamp collectors by passing off Werted Esthenian overprinted occupation stamps as genuine Esthonian issues. Buyers paid up to 30 for sets of Mithonian stamps that proved fake, circulating through stamp dealers as valuable during Europe’s postwar reconstruction.
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Europe
Kent B. Stiles
Stamp Department
Boys’ Life
Jteval
Old
Russia
Germany
Rhmn
Esthenia
Fruits and Vegetables Should Not Be Wasted
A pantry well filled with home canned and preserved produce ensures varied wholesome winter meals and cheaper living. Store vegetables by drying, pickling or brining. Use a ventilated cellar or outdoor pit storage in a well drained spot with straw, dirt, and top ventilation to prevent freezing.
Fly Growth: House Fly Reaches Maturity in Four Weeks
A common house fly develops from birth to full maturity in about four weeks. This rapid growth highlights the insect’s life cycle and potential population dynamics.
Daily Optimistic Thought
It asserts that personal mindset shapes daily luck, emphasizing individual responsibility for happiness and outcomes. The note frames luck as self-made rather than external.
Ambiguous Exchange Sparks Bazaar Banter
Fragmentary dialogue shows a talkative crowd debating money favors a fight pause and a hospital trip. Candles teased and poems shared while Miss Tertha and Thad are praised for their looks in a lighthearted street scene.
Constructive Rit Eism and Critics Face Off
An eccentric dialogue mocks art criticism and credit culture. Characters debate constructive criticism and personal responsibility while referencing future plans and social expectations in a fragmented, period voice.
Smoke in Lima Church Sparks Prayer and Parade
A recent visitor to Peru recorded that in La Merced Church in Lima a congregant smoked a cigar during the service and through the sanctuary door he saw a bishop about to preach also smoking. The bishop wore full episcopal robes and hid ashes with a handkerchief.
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Peru
la Merced
Lima
American Angora Cats Origin and History
Angora refers to long-haired cats but true Angora struggles to exist as such. Antiquarians note ancient awareness before the Christian era. Sailors carried cats from India to Maine where they thrived, shaping early American shows. English fanciers preserved fullbred lines and captured prizes in the United States, influencing present champion lines of English or Scottish origin.
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United States
India
Maine
Madison Square Garden
Rubber stamp use vast in United States
An estimate places 100 million rubber stamps in use nationwide reflecting broad administrative and office practice across sectors.
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United States
Whale Speeds Near Five Miles an Hour Normally
The article notes whales move at about five miles per hour under normal conditions with rare measurements reaching up to fifteen miles per hour.
Salt Production Beginnings in New York State
The Delaware Indians mined salt from brine springs in New York as early as 1670 and sold it to settlers, possibly the first commercial salt in the country. White settlers began salt manufacture near Syracuse around 1788, highlighting salt as the world's most used mineral after coal in widespread distribution.
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New York State
United States
Syracuse
N. Y
U S Car Ownership Reaches 6 786 550 In Nation
The United States now has 6 786 550 registered passenger cars and trucks one vehicle for every 15 people. Registrations show an 18 percent rise since January 1 1919 with New York at 2 002 788 and Ohio at 480 000 leading state totals. The South leads per capita ownership with Tennessee West Virginia and Kentucky atop the region. Iowa has the best per capita rate at one car per 6.95 people while Mississippi trails with one car per 47.89 people.
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United States
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wiineis
California
Town
Georgia
Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Kentucky
Carolin
Alabama
West Virginia
Louisiana
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
Delaware
West
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Wise and Otherwise: Reflections on money and success
The column argues borrowed money grows in magnitude when repayment begins and that wealthy men would work again if they followed others' expectations. It notes people rarely appreciate success, except those who have faced failure, and offers a wary take on optimism amid a hay fever season.
Hotel workers earn higher tips than chambermaids say labor study
A Labor Department survey of 1509 hotels finds bellhops and waiters receive substantially larger tips than chambermaids. Average tips range from 11 to 88 cents for maids, 127 to 345 for bellhops, and 1.16 to 2.67 dollars for waiters, with maids earning 1.29 dollars daily on average and bellboys 86 cents. The report notes more men than women in hotel and restaurant jobs and outlines gender shares across roles such as cooks, dishwashers, and kitchen help.
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Labor Review
Department of Labor
In Name of Justice Many Unkindnesses Committed
A reflective meditation on how unkind words arise and persist in society. The author argues kindness costs little and urges thought before speaking to reduce harm and promote understanding among readers.
Law proposes 5 million for drug habit patient care
Senator France of Maryland introduces a bill in the Senate calling for a 5 million dollar fund to aid drug habit patients. He notes about 500,000 addicts in the United States with 50,000 in New York and 12,000 in Chicago, linking prevalence to long prohibition periods. He criticizes Harrison Act enforcement and urges hospital facilities for opium heroin and cocaine treatment.
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Senate
France
Maryland
Senate Committee On Public Health
Federal Public Health Service
Tle
United States
IUL
New York
Chicago
Kansas
Ancient Buttons From Egypt Date Back to 2500 B C
Buttons unearthed in Egypt reveal manufacture around 2500 B C, with material suggesting early craft techniques. This highlights ancient artisanship and social life in the Nile valley.
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Egypt
Japanese Yarn From Paper A Century Ago
The article notes that making yarn from paper was known in Japan over a hundred years ago, highlighting an early form of recycling and textile innovation in that country.
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Japan
Cancer Threat Highlighted by Federal Health Service Bulletin
The federal health service urges early cancer diagnosis citing that one in ten over forty dies from cancer and emphasizes cancer is not contagious or hereditary. It warns the disease is rising worldwide, urges thorough medical exams for persistent symptoms, and notes no medicine cures cancer.
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Federal Health Service
American Society For the Control of Cancer
United States
The Library Poem Rooms by Frank Dempster Sherman
A poem describing a room devoted to books with two south and north windows a poet’s labyrinth on the east wall a brick chimney and tiles on the north, shelves for science history religion and a sunny wall with Haroun al Rashid. The piece ends with a Latin motto Ale habitat Felicitas and the author’s name.
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Frieza
Lords of Rhyme
Homer
Dobson
Haroun al Rashid
Frank Dempster Sherman
Perfume From Oil A Plant Manufactures
A brief explanation that flower fragrance does not come from petals but from volatile oils produced by the plant. Each flower yields a different oil, similar oils exist, and bottled oil exposed to air releases the scent as the perfume evaporates.
Profit From Raising Poultry
A practical guide notes that poultry farming can be profitable but demanding. It emphasizes careful management including clean quarters, diverse feed, regular watering, and proper housing. The text discusses costs, feed routines, seasonal adjustments, and cautions that profits depend on experience and control of expenses.
First National Hotel Wage Report Shows Pay Gap
A nation wide hotel wage study finds 24 men in the same occupation earn $10 daily while a single woman earns $64 a day. The largest male group of cleaners makes $52 a day, while women earn $1.
Ratifying a Peace Treaty under Constitutional Powers
The president uses the treaty ratification process to gain formal assent after the Senate two thirds concur. The Constitution requires advice and consent of the Senate before a proposed treaty becomes official, with ratification following once the terms are satisfied.
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Senate
Brazilian aid sustains ninety six Parana agricultural schools
The Brazilian government assists in maintaining ninety six schools in the agricultural colonies of Parana state, supporting education and rural development.
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Parana
In Pursuit of Kindness and Justice Contradictions
People seek kindness yet claim justice, but in the name of justice unkind actions occur. The reflection notes how zeal for fairness can justify harsh methods and questions if true justice allows cruelty or mercy.
Vamp Shoes Spur Town Wit
The quip asks where someone is going to have shoes vamped and wonders if a lady cobbler is in town, reflecting playful banter about local shoemaking.
Jazzicat Rising in Local Music Scene
A brief chat reveals a family note about a daughter who is musical, with the punchline that she leans toward jazz rather than classical works, highlighting a budding stylistic choice.
Naval church pennant signals divine service aboard ships
The navy uses a white pennant with a blue cross known as the church pennant. It is hoisted at the same place as the ensign during divine service on board ships. The rule has been in force since about 1850 and applies regardless of creed or religion.
Rubber Hint for Prolonging Boot Heel Life
A practical tip suggests placing crushed tissue paper on boot heel cushions to reduce wear. By pressing the heel onto the tissue, the cushion absorbs impact and extends rubber boot heels. This simple technique promises less wear and longer heel life.
Floral sandwiches and herbal confections across regions
In parts of Europe friends mix violets roses and limes with sweets to flavor fruits. Turkey Greece and Turkey again feature floral sand wiches with nasturtiums, lavender, car nat ions and lilies. Peppermint spreads on thin buttered bread also appear in these regional treats.
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Europe
Turkey
Not entirely wasted education in Miss Grabcoin case
The Birmingham Age Herald notes Mr. Grabcoin spent fifty thousand dollars on Miss Maye Grabcoin for finishing school. It claims she has become more poised and capable, able to hold her own in social or traffic settings since her return.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine vow to pay for cures
Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case uncured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. sworn December 6 1886 in Toledo Ohio. notice notes internal use and blood system action.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J
A. W. Gleason
Notary Public
Hall
FF. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Surprise bread tale from a Chicago Tribune note
A newlywed baked five bricklike loaves that she buried in a panic. The loaf was later found plowed up by Mr Neigh bor who returned it to her husband as coming from a newlywed. She pled guilty and recalls the surprise. A dog carried the bread from the hiding place to be used later.
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Chicago Tribune
Double Winning Billiards Scheme At London Club
A mother questions her daughter about a husband who plays billiards for money at a club. The daughter explains the winnings are split with neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Jones so that both couples end up with twice as much money as they could elsewhere.
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Ethel
Mr. Jones
Mrs. Jones
London
Not So Green After All
A Columbus Dispatch style observer recalls a crowded state fair North Side streetcar ride. He notes a gaunt youth in a green suit seeking a depot and a friend from Greenfield on the 11 40 train. The narrator fears the youth may fall prey to a picker, and his own purse later disappears.
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Union Station
Greenfield
Catire
Fair Grounds
Columbus Dispatch
Miserly Woman Cleans Out Bakery With Fresh Rolls
The Indianapolis News reports the thrifty woman of Indian origin, known for parsimony, visited her usual bakery. She found no stale rolls as the staff had sold all fresh stock earlier, asking why they could not reserve a dozen for her despite her daily visits.
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Indianapolis News
Boy Claims Circus Shoe Hit His Foot
Henry, nine, tried to sneak into the circus for free and was expelled by the ticket man. He came home crying and said the man threw a shoe, his mother exclaimed he did, and Henry added that the shoe hit him with his foot still in it.
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Henry
Baltimore Evening Sun
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