New Serial Superman and 1784 Ice Cream Ledger Found
A fragment notes George Washington’s expense ledger listing a May 17 1784 entry for cream and a ice making machine. It evokes early dessert innovation while tracing vast Chicago retail space and a Hart Parr engine origin in Charles City Iowa as a landmark shift from steam tractors.
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Washington
George Washington
Charles W. Hart
Charles H. Parr
Charlies City
Iowa
Calcium deficiency in pigs causes stiffness in healthy swine
Stiffness in pigs not sick results from calcium shortage, common when hogs eat mostly grain. Grains lack calcium despite high phosphorus. A balanced diet with a calcium supplement usually resolves the issue and can save grain for the hog raiser.
Transforming the Basement for Useful Basement Space
The article guides basement transformations focusing on fitting shelves under ducts and pipes and using space beneath stairs for a cupboard. It suggests placing a workshop in areas where the boiler or laundry protrudes, to maximize usable basement areas.
Sylvester Says: Government vs Personal Initiative in Housing
The piece argues that many families have not waited for federal aid to own homes and highlights a postwar rise in home ownership. It notes a 25 percent increase since the war, with 2.2 million homes purchased in 1947 at about $7,590 to $8,500 each, including 880,000 bought by veterans. Most new homeowners earned under $3,000 yearly.
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U.S
Uncle Sam Calls 49er Trekker to Savings Bond Drive
The piece links the 1849 gold rush trek with the current U S Savings Bonds Opportunity Drive. It promotes secure futures through bonds and notes that the opportunity can be found at home rather than in wagon journeys, with the original 49er on tour in principal American cities.
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American Veterinary Medical Association
California
U. S
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Gig Young
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Edward Beran
San Antonio
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Houston
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