Government spending curbed as Byrd warns on national debt
In Washington a columnist argues that Americans will choose prudent policy if given facts and time. They note a shift away from Roosevelt era deficit spending, praise Sen Harry Byrd for pressing fiscal restraint, and highlight governors Cochran and Bricker steering states toward pared budgets and possible tax increases.
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Washington
Congress
Sen
Harry Byrd
Virginia Democrat
Carter Glass
Byrd
Virginian
England
United States
Congressional
Cochran
Nebraska
Bricker
Ohio
Power Dusting Mule in Mines
Colorado records show mine mules dwindling as electric gear replaces them. In 1936 12,609 mules, 11,797 in 1937, fewer than 11,000 in 1938. miners praise the mule as a specialist in coal fields but automation reduces demand. The average driver earns 6.10 dollars daily with mule board and keeping.
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Denver
Colorado
Jerry
State Planning Commission
California Tree Yields 8000 Avocados in a Year
In Duarte California Shirley Chappelow picked 8000 avocados from a single tree and sold them for 150 dollars. The tree planted in 1894 now stands 86 feet tall with an 84 foot spread and an 8 foot trunk. Neighbors dispute the 1894 planting date though official records list it. The Chappelows once netted 800 dollars in 1928 during peak avocado prices.
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Duarte
Calif
Shirley Chappelew
William Chappelow
Washington
Chappelow
1492 Parchment Document At Colorado University Exhibit
An ancient 1492 parchment bearing King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella signatures is on display at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Dated 1492 and addressed to Don Juan de Rivera, it asks about a fortress capture linked to Navarre conquest. Donated by an anonymous eastern collector with authenticity sworn.
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Boulder, Colo
Ferdinand
Isabella
Spain
University of Colorado
Juan de Rivera
Navarre
Columbus
America
Explorer Scouts Danger From Animals in Congo
Omaha reports Ar mand Denis, a noted explorer, warning that in the Belgian Congo the greatest danger is fire due to gasoline in insecure containers. He cites road accidents and wild territory as the next hazards, followed by insects, animals, and roaming natives.
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Omaha
Armand Denis
Belgian Congo
Denis
Horse Fly Linked to Infantile Paralysis Spread
BERKELEY CALIF The ordinary horsefly may spread infantile paralysis per new findings by Dr L L Lumsden.
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Berkeley
Calif
L. L. Lumsden
What to Eat and Why for Healthy Children
A guide for mothers on keeping children healthy through proper diet and routines. It stresses guarding against fatigue and exposure in winter, preventing frostbite, ensuring warmth without hindering activity, and correcting undernourishment with a balanced diet including milk, vegetables, grains, and vitamin D. It also urges healthy mothers to model good health and routines for the whole family.
Indoor air and temperature tips for winter rooms
Overheated indoor air irritates nasal and throat membranes. Most authorities deem 68 degrees Fahrenheit ideal for comfort and health during winter.
Practical sewing patterns for easy house dress designs
A slenderizing dress and a trim bolero frock suit busy days and shopping. Easy beginner friendly projects include a wide armhole house dress with a front button, plus a tailored bolero dress with a slim darted waist and puff sleeves. Patterns No 1615 and No 1674 list sizes and yardage with orders to The Sewing Circle Pattern.
Dietary Guidance for Older Adults and Protein Needs
A 1939 dietary note explains older adults require less energy as body processes slow, with reduced protein minerals and vitamins. It advises guarding against overeating and says sulphur needs are met by adequate protein in a balanced diet. Houston Goudiss.
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B. F
WNU
C. Houston Goudiss
Making Time Live: Time Mastery and Life Chances
A reflective aphorism notes that delaying time harms personal progress, while using time effectively fuels success. It frames time as a resource and links purposeful action to achievement. References Arthur Brisbane as the source thinker.
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Arthur Brisbane
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National Press Bldg
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Unios
California
Congo
C. Houston
By C. Houston Goudiss
Making Time
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Ferry
Ferry- Morse Seed Co
Detroit
San Francisco
Edwin Markham
American Association OF Engineers
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Main St
Houston
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