Railway unions and worker representation in the industry
The text notes that about 80 to 85 percent of railway workers belong to unions, with over 20 unions or brotherhoods. It describes negotiated wage rules and working conditions, plus a long history of collective bargaining between train service unions and railroads. It also discusses rheumatic fever symptoms and chorea in children.
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Corn Hybrids Spark Ten Million Dollar Yield Boost
The Department of Agriculture has spent five million dollars on corn hybrid experiments over 30 years, with states contributing about the same. From this ten million, farmers gain about 750 million dollars annually through higher yields and better grain. Also guidance on cleaning stained glass and utensils advises lukewarm water soak, soapsuds, baking soda for stains, and avoiding rough scourers to prevent cracks.
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Artificial Bristle From Waste Skim Milk Developed
A four year wartime research effort yields an artificial bristle made from waste skim milk. The bristle resists oils and organic solvents, making it especially suitable for paint brushes.
Vaudeville Origins Highlight Early Show Attractions
The first American vaudeville show featured Baby Alice a tiny performer weighing one and a half pounds a stuffed mermaid a chicken with a human face and the comedy team Weber and Fields marking early variety acts.
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Space Allocation for Baby Chicks
The guideline specifies that each baby chick needs half a square foot of floor space until eight weeks old and one square foot thereafter. Proper spacing supports healthy growth and reduces stress.
Rising U S Farms Now Bigger on Average
The average American farm is 50 acres larger than 25 years ago. Over half of U S farm land is in farms of 500 acres or more.
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Edinburgh Scholar Recalculates Earth's Age at Vast Span
Arthur Holmes of the University of Edinburgh proposes a new age for Earth at 3.35 billion years based on revised geologic dating methods and radiometric data, reshaping long held estimates in scientific geology.
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Walls as a design feature in homes
Tharen Petersen advises Capper's Farmer readers to choose wall treatments that enhance room mood. Wood panels create warmth while plywood and plastic-coated options suit modern looks. tile, tile-patterned boards, and wall linoleum offer color variety and practicality for bathrooms and kitchens.
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