Design Laws to Protect Women Workers and Lifting Limits
The piece surveys state and federal views on how much weight a woman may lift in work settings. It cites California Ohio Pennsylvania and New York limits, argues no fixed standard fits all, and notes wartime experience showing women can perform many tasks with proper safeguards and methods. The article emphasizes personal judgment, training, and humane policies over rigid weight caps.
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Washington
California
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Bureau of Women In Industry
New York State
New York State Department of Labor
National War Labor Board
American Federation of Labor
Labor Group
Aso
England
Abbe Gabriel Proposes 744Year Weather Cycle
Paris reports Abbe Gabriel claims a 744 year solar cycle can predict weather centuries ahead. He links 744 372 and 186 year intervals to winters and summers, citing 1917 1895 and 1879 80 as examples, and predicts a repetition of Paris 1740 severe winter next 186 years. Contentment is a pearl of price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Academy of Sciences
Abbe Gabriel
Gabriel
Abbe
Academy
Western Front
Cows Exercise Barn Planned at Brook Hall Farm Waukesha
Howard T. Greene, Brook Hall farm owner near Waukesha Wisconsin, plans a furnace heated 190 by 50 foot barn to house 100 dairy cows. The four 25 cow sections will replace pasture use with roomy exercise space and no stanchions. Cows will spend a third of each day in the large barn and the rest in stanchioned stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha
Wis
Howard T. Greene
Brook H&l Farm
Mr. Greene
Violin Made of Matches By Midland Whittler
John Shields of Midland Maryland famed as the greatest whittler in western Maryland adds a standard size violin carved from matches to his large curios collection. He reportedly spent over a year completing the rare instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland, Md
John Shields
Maryland
Rare Manuscript Claim Ties to One Thousand and One Nights
Archives at Leningrad library reportedly contain an original manuscript of the famous oriental tale collection A Thousand and One Nights. The discovery is announced by the academy of science as a potential nonpareil literary find with historic value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leningrad
Academy of Science
Maine Buys Historic Forts for Public Parks
Maine has acquired coastal forts from the federal government over the last two years to convert them into parks of historic interest. The 1922 senate bill to sell to private buyers prompted Gov. Baxter to act. The purchase cost was 19,479.50 with more funds needed to repair ruins and strengthen sea walls. Signs will guide visitors and other states plan similar restorations at Fort Vancouver, Harrod's fort, and Fort Pika.
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Portland
Maine
Senate
Percival B. Baxter
Vancouver
Washington
Harrod’s Fort
Kentucky
Fort
Pika
Colorado
Thirsty Songbirds Rob Tomatoes of Water
In Dorchester county Maryland Church Creek district drought drives robins blackbirds and starlings to eat tomatoes for moisture. Farmers report crops damaged by birds with shot guns used for protection. The memory holds no prior instance of similar crop loss.
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Cambridge
Church Creek
Dorchester County
Stone Age agricultural tools found in China
Archaeologists report newly discovered agricultural implements in China associated with the early Stone Age. The find suggests early farming activity and sheds light on prehistoric technology and lifestyle in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Nebraska News Roundup Highlights Local Happenings
Red Cloud offers farm management course in public schools this fall. Merna signs a twenty year contract with Nebraska Electric Power for street lighting. Fire bug suspected after four fires near Sholes. County fairs draw youth in health contest with state fair in September. Lexington approves city hall site and auditorium plan at special election.
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Red Cloud
Merna
Nevraska ~Electric Power Co
Rukeo
Sholes
Nebraska
Lexington
Roy Martin
Line River
Holmesville
Frankdih
Amos Elquist
Mitchell
Gage County
Holt County
Dorsey
W. E. Hildebrand
Omaha
Nebraska approves 2.35 mill state levy in Lincoln
The state board fixes a 2.35 mills levy including 0.20 for warrant redemption. Last year’s levy was 1.8 mills with 3 for a new capital and the rest for the general fund. The redemption levy will raise 3631,877 to cover 462,000 warrants from the last legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
State Board of Taxation
Red Cloud Boys Find Possible Prewhite Indian Village Sites
Red Cloud youths Bertrand Schultz Charles Aud and Frank Crabill mapping early Indian occupancy have located two sites. One lies west of the Inavale bridge on the Republican where they found pottery an axe a pestle arrowheads beads and several graves. They believe the village predates white settlers due to pottery style and absence of metal tools.
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Red Cloud
Bertrand Schultz
Charles Aud
Frank Crabill
Inavale
Gasoline tax receipts for July projected at 260600
Lincoln officials estimate July gas line tax receipts at about 260600, based on reports from eighty two firms showing month to month increases. June collections reached 245948, the highest to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
T. W. Pass
Gas Tax Bureau
Chancellor pays official visit to agriculture school
State University leader Samuel Avery visited the School of Agriculture as part of his annual tour of outlying plant stations. The visit highlighted the university’s reach and the chancellor’s inspection program across campus operations.
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Curtis
Samuel Avery
The
State University
School of Agriculture
Doctors Probe Cause of Horse Disease in Roundeau
Dr. L. R. Cantwell of the state department and three veterinary surgeons visit the Roundeau district to locate a cause and cure for a mysterious horse illness that has already killed many animals. efforts have so far failed.
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Scottsbluff
L. R. Cantwell
State Department
Roundeau
Bridge traffic supports federal highway plan in Nebraska City
Nebraska City figures show 3 769 motor vehicles crossed the Burlington bridge over the Missouri River this week. The data, compiled by the chamber of commerce, are to bolster a push for a federal highway route through Nebraska City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Burlington
Missouri River
Chamber of Commerce
Poisoning of Five Creston Dogs Stirs Town
In Creston residents, especially children, are shocked by the poisoning of five popular dogs. Authorities urge pet owners to keep remaining dogs indoors as more details emerge.
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Creston
Industrial accidents surge in Omaha in seven months
A Lincoln report by Frank A. Kennedy shows Omaha suffered more industrial accidents in the first seven months of the year than the combined totals of outstate areas, highlighting rising workplace dangers in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Frank A. Kennedy
Labor and Compensation
Lincoln
Fremont Amateur Sets Local Long Distance Record
Fremont amateur radio operator 9BM reportedly received a message from laboratory station RDW at Niujni Novgorod, Russia, marking a new record for the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Donald Anderson
Ni Jni
Novgorod
Russia
Burglars Seize 600-Pound Safe From Omaha Grocery
Burglars stole a 600 pound safe from a local Omaha grocery containing $798 in cash and checks. A truck was backed into the alley to haul away the strong box, authorities said.
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Omaha
Cook Books Distributed to Nebraska Farm Women
More than 2000 cook books were distributed by the state extension college to Nebraska farm women. The books contain recipes prepared by women who completed extension cooking courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension College
Lincoln
Nebraska
State Extension College
North Platte Valley Legion Baseball Tournament Set
Scottsbluff prepares a three day September tournament for teams from the North Platte valley under the American Legion. A double header will be played each day.
Columbus Dairy Opens First Nebraska Cheese Shipment
The Alpina Dairy Products company shipped its first cheese from the Columbus plant last week after opening about a month ago. The Columbus factory is the second licensed dairy in Nebraska, following Scottsbluff. Owners John and Carl Agenstein credit local milk quality for cheese making versus southern Wisconsin sources.
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Columbus
Gull flocks settle near Nine Mile marshes feeding on insects
In Scottsbluff the Nine Mile area sees large flocks of sea gulls roosting around local lakes and streams. Farmers report minimal crop damage from notching grubs as gulls reduce insect populations by feeding on hoppers and other pests.
Modern concrete dairy barn shelters forty cows
William A. Radford outlines a high efficiency concrete dairy barn with a forty cow capacity. The design features a concrete tile silo, a central feed alleys with two rows of stalls, litter alleys with carrier tracks, calf stalls, and a large loft for storage. Emphasizes ample light and ventilation for high-quality milk production.
Double Wall for Garage Saves Fuel
Heating the garage is hard in cold weather. Builders now insulate and sheath interiors with double walls. This method keeps indoor temperatures 10 to 15 degrees higher without a fire and reduces fuel use in real cold weather.
Do Not Paint Brick Foundations in Houses
Do not paint the bricks of house foundations as it traps dampness in cellars. Temperature differences between cellar and outdoor air cause moisture buildup when painted. Unpainted bricks allow dampness to evaporate outward, keeping cellars drier.
Drain Porch Floor Through Side Rail
A porch floor drain should be provided when there is a side rail or stucco up to the rail. The best drain is built by framing porch joists, inserting headers between outside joists, and stopping the floor half an inch over the header to channel surplus water to the ground.
Dampness and brickwork kept to let cellar breathe
The text argues against removing bricks and exposing dampness, saying outer air can absorb cellar dampness better. It favors leaving bricks natural red to preserve wall integrity and manage moisture through ventilation.
Fireplace placement guides room enjoyment and flow
The article advises optimal fireplace location for comfort and aesthetics. It warns against placing it in high-traffic lines or near entrances and cross drafts. Best spots include the room’s far end or broad sides while preserving usable width and avoiding excessive daylight from outside-wall placements.
Preliminary Treatment for Oak Flooring Care
The guide advises thorough cleaning before finishing oak floors. Scrub to remove dirt and dust from corners, apply a high grade varnish as the first coat, let it dry, then add a second coat and rub in wax with ample elbow grease for a fine finish.
Water Softener Promises Clean Water Supply
Water softeners should remove insanitary cisterns by providing a constant supply of clean water and eliminating hard water scale, benefiting coal, plumbing, and water heaters.
Fragmentary note on water flow in a natural setting
A partial passage describes water accumulating as it would naturally fall in a given place under normal conditions, implying observations about drainage or moisture behavior in the scene.
Hallway Color Schemes Outshine Living Areas
The text discusses color schemes in halls appearing more vivid than living rooms at a glance. It notes halls may seem gayer and bolder due to brief, frequent impressions, while dining rooms carry a brighter mood for shorter daily use.
Magnasite Stucco Use In Winter For Home Rehab
Magnasite stucco can be applied in winter as well as summer. It resists freezing and offers an ideal exterior covering when labor is plentiful in winter. Homeowners rehabilitating their houses in winter can save considerable costs using this material.
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Minatare County
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Mohr
Arlington
National Forest
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Cherry County
Thomas County
State Fair Board
Charles McLeod
Stanton
W. E. Tilbers
Midland College
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H. W. Lewis
Atlantic City
N. J
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John L. Heinzman
Charles Masters
Sand Pit
Lyman Richey
Louisville
University of Nebraska
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R. 8
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Steele City
Burt Hughes
Ing
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