Railways to Get Huge Sum Soon From Government
The railroads will waive demands for labor inefficiency during federal control and may receive between 400 and 500 million dollars in cash. President Harding plans a congressional plan to fund settlements via the War Finance Corporation, with total railroad indebtedness estimated at 700 to 800 million dollars and claims around 1.25 billion.
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American Cows' Disappointment in German Dairy Aid
Cows gifted from American farmers to Germany faced transport losses, quarantine, and illness, delaying delivery. The sea voyage likely harmed them and milk yields are far lower, with Bethel in the Ruhr district reporting German cattle producing four times as much milk despite heavier feeding.
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Berlin
Germany
American Dairy Cattle Company of
Chicago
Bethel
Ruhr
Balked in City Building Near Niles Inhabited by Hebrews
Friday revealed another scheme promoted by Max Schallman a self styled representative of soviet Russia who is under arrest here for alleged violation of the espionage act involving a city to be located near Niles Michigan and housing more than 20 000 Hebrews.
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Niles
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Max Schallman
Soviet Russia
Four Drown in Floods at Cedar Creek Camp
In Independence Kansas the bodies of Mrs William Wood her father John Pennis and her two children Henry 5 and Robert 2 were recovered after a cloud burst sent a wall of water down Cedar Creek where they were camping. Mrs John Penni l remains missing.
Americans Eat Less Fish Than Other Nations
United States Department of Agriculture notes Americans consume about 18 pounds of fish per person annually, far below England's 65 pounds. It encourages trying new fish varieties, using fresh, frozen, canned, or salt fish, and offers cooking methods for broiling boiling baking and frying.
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United States Department of Agriculture
America
England
United States
Eggs a Useful Food for Children and Simple Ways to Cook Them
Eggs are a useful food for children and should be cooked gently to avoid indigestion. Poached, soft boiled, or coddled eggs are best, with scrambling allowed if fat is not overheated or overcooked. Coddling with seven minutes in hot water is common but varies by egg size and temperature.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Roll Pastry Lightly for Flaky Crust
Roll pastry gently to keep air in and prevent pushing out air. Light rolling preserves layers for a tender flaky crust.
Rice Stuffed Steak Recipe From U S Department Of Agriculture
A tested method for making rice stuffed steak involves a ground parsley seasoned rice filling rolled inside thin beef rounds. Bake covered, then uncover to brown, thicken the pan gravy, and serve with tomato sauce optionally as individual portions.
Household QUESTIONS Tips for cleaning and sewing care
Household questions cover using damp newspapers under radiators to catch dust. They advise gelatin proportion of one ounce per quart of liquid. Fish can be sealed by boiling for a minute before sealing. Oilcloth on tin thread boxes prevents rust. When sewing thread the needle before cutting from the spool and knot at the freshly severed end.
Industry and Talent in Labor Work Motto
A concise quotation from Sir Joshua Reynolds on talent and labor. It argues that industry improves great talents and supplies deficiencies in moderate abilities, asserting nothing is denied to well directed labor and nothing achieved without it.
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Sir Joshua Reynolds
Canada’s Land and Water Area Compared
The total land area of Canada is 8 603 910 square miles while the total water area is 125 755 square miles. Water area is about half the size of Saskatchewan’s total area.
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Canada
Saskatchewan
Luxuries in Less Demand Discourse
A Grit editorial notes a shift from living to eat toward eating to live. It argues rising awareness reduces desire for luxuries and that decreased demand does not generate funds for essentials. It stresses the mismatch between spending and income.
Austria's Hat Industry and Local Rabbit Hair Supply
The Austrian hat industry relies minimally on imports for raw materials as most rabbit and hare hair used in certain lines is produced within Austria. This self sufficiency highlights the country's sericulture of fur supplies and domestic hair stock.
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Austria
Designer James Hoban and the White House
James Hoban born in Ireland around 1755 designed the White House. He immigrated to the United States, lived in Charleston, and moved to Washington as the city formed. He served the government for much of his career and directed the rebuilding after the 1814 fire.
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White House
James Hoban
Ireland
United States
Charleston
S. C
Washington
Weighing the Earth and the Torsion Balance
The naval observatory reports the earth mass measured via the torsion balance. A large metal ball’s attraction is precisely gauged and compared to Earth’s attraction to determine the planet’s mass.
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Naval Observatory
Quality of Foods and Dental Health
The text argues that hard foods are essential for a hygienic diet and for teeth exercise. It notes that chewing hard foods like bread crusts toast hard fruits nuts and fibrous vegetables stimulates saliva and gastric juices, with dry hard foods increasing this effect.
Simple and Convincing. Film Actresses and Leisure
A cinema actress explains she has no leisure time due to early mornings and demanding work. When asked what she does in leisure, she says nothing, prompting a quip that it is necessity rather than sense. The exchange highlights the constant grind for actors in the film industry.
Geography Qs From Collier's
Questions ask about Callao ocean location, Montevideo language, Argentina's major region, Quito's location, Rio de Janeiro versus Richmond Virginia size, La Pas geography, Peruvian auto laws, Brazilian snow, French in Hebar dor, and a business man quiz.
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Montevideo
Argentina
Quito
Rito de Janeiro
Richmond
la Pas
Buenos Ayres
Peru
Brazil
Hkevador
Collier's
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Liver Bladder Remedy
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure vegetable remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It asserts non stimulant action and provides a sample offer by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co. with a sworn purity statement and paper mention.
Calomel Loses Ground as Liver Tone Gains Popularity
Drugstores report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone rises in use. Pharmacists say calomel is dangerous while Liver Tone is a pleasant vegetable remedy guaranteed by the seller. One bottle costs little and promises easy relief without the next day sickness.
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Dodson
Genuine Bayer Aspirin Warning Promises Safe Use
Warning about authentic Bayer aspirin stressing that only tablets with Bayer on the package are genuine. It notes medical approval for twenty one years and safety proven by millions. Mentions uses for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache and other pains with small twelve count tins and larger packages sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Vacher Balm Offered For Sunburn Relief
For sunburn or soreness apply Vacher Balm. It relieves at once. If no agent is available where you live, write to E. W. Vacher, Inc. New Orleans, La.
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E. W. Vacher, Inc
New, Orleans
On the Links She Sunday Morning
A brief humorous piece recalls a child asking about Sunday school and a father replying that life itself was the teacher, with the motherly prompt “Did you ever go to Sunday school.”
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