Moths Active Year Round From Warm Rooms Says USDA
The U S Department of Agriculture reports that clothes moths stay active year round in apartments with steady temperatures of 10 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Items in constant use face less risk, while rare garments like a woolen summer suit left in a closet can attract eggs. Thorough cleaning, brushing, sunning, and storage in tight cedar chests or sealed containers with moth deterrents are advised to prevent damage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Entomology
Chicken Wings and Backs with Eggplant Casserole Recipe
The Bureau of Home Economics of the United States Department of Agriculture suggests a recipe using wings and other bony chicken pieces with eggplant, green pepper and onion. The dish is prepared by browning the chicken, cooking the vegetables in fat, combining in a casserole, then baking at 375 degrees for about an hour.
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Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Goethals Replies On Canal Zone Porches In Pajamas
General Goethals tells the women of the American colony in the Canal Zone that workers deserve comfort after hard labor. He quips that if porches in pajamas offend them, there is a steamship leaving for New York every Thursday.
Vacuum Bottle Keeps Heat From Escaping
The thermos uses a vacuum between double walls to prevent heat transfer. The air is exhausted from the space, blocking heat from escaping or penetrating the bottle.
Upside Down Apple Cake Recipe From USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture offers a novel Upside Down Apple Cake recipe. It uses apples, butter, sugar, milk, an egg, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and vanilla. Bake at 300 to 325 degrees F for 45 minutes, then invert for a caramelized apple top. Serve hot with hard sauce or whipped cream.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economies
Popular Tunic Frock Dominates Fall Fashion
The tunic gown proves the fall’s first frock with tailored lines and liveliest colors. Ruby reds greens and browns lead the palette, with belts buttons and detachable collars adding chic detail. Furs accent tunics from short to seven eighth lengths, finished by berets or turbans for a complete autumn look.
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Western Newspaper Union
Banana Based Desserts And Meals From 1930s Recipes
A 1930 Western Newspaper Union cooking roundup offers banana centered dishes. Recipes include Banana Bavarois with milk gelatin banana pulp and whipped cream, Banana and Coconut Dessert, Banana Bread Pudding, Banana Fluff with marshmallows and cream, Marshmallow Filling for Cake, Rice Croquettes with jelly, Graham Cracker Pudding and Orange Sauce, Swedish Meat Balls with milk and fat.
How To Make Fruit Mousses At Home
Readable guide from the United States Department of Agriculture on preparing fruit mousses using summer fruits like strawberry cherry raspberry blackberry or peach and winter fruits prune or apricot. It covers whipping cream and egg whites folding in sugar and fruit pulp and freezing in a mechanical refrigerator or ice and salt with paraffin sealing.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Plains of Abraham Named for Pioneer Abraham Martin
The Plains of Abraham near Quebec derive their name from Abraham Martin, a St. Lawrence River pilot and pioneer. Champlain granted him a homestead on the heights, where his herds of cattle and sheep were once a common sight along the river.
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Quebec
Abraham Martin
St. Lawrence River
Samuel de Champlain
City of
Martin
Making Good Use of the Early Fall Apple Crop
The article offers simple directions for preparing apple sauce from fallen or damaged apples. Wash pare and quarter apples, cook until soft with minimal water, then optional colander if skins are on. Sweeten to taste with a pinch of salt, and flavor with nutmeg if served later, or vary with lemon juice cinnamon or cloves.
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Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Early US highways and toll road beginnings noted
The York road between New York and Philadelphia is cited as the first important road in the United States, established by the colonies in 1711. The Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company, incorporated in 1792, built a 62 mile road from Philadelphia to Lancaster, later state taken.
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United States
Highway Education Board
Old York
New York
Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Company
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Duty to Make Happiness
The note reflects a moral maxim that self-improvement is essential, yet the speaker emphasizes extending happiness to others when possible. It frames happiness as a duty to neighbors, balancing self-betterment with benevolent action.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Fairy Tale of the Gulf Stream in Ocean’s Tale
A whimsical narrative portrays the Gulf Stream as a living map and warm river from the Gulf of Mexico flowing through the Atlantic. It explains its influence on England’s climate, encounters with icebergs off Newfoundland, and the beauty and danger of polar seas.
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David
Gulf Stream
Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic
Capital City's Growth Not According to Plan
Washington Star notes that Washington grew north and west more than expected, with avenues named for northern states deemed more desirable. Virginia Avenue is highlighted as potentially among the city’s most beautiful streets as improvements proceed. The piece reflects on historic naming tied to Union states.
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Washington
City of
Virginia Avenue
Capitol
Union
Washington Star
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia relieves excess stomach acid
An ad promotes Phillips' Milk of Magnesia as the instant remedy for sour stomach indigestion gas and biliousness caused by excess acid. It claims a sweet stomach and relief from heartburn and headaches and notes the product is a doctor trusted standard for over 50 years with 25 and 50 cent bottles at druggists.
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Magnesia
Talented son learns violin before Stradivarius purchase
Mrs. Cumrox notes she will buy a Stradivarius only after more progress. For now her son is focusing on learning the violin, with plans to add a Stradivarius later.
Man Refuses Drinking Motive Then Says Wife Silent
A man quips that his urge to drink is not caused by his wife’s words. He offers no further details, prompting local readers to speculate on domestic causes of temperance conversations.
Diamond Dyes Offer Bright New Colors for Fabrics
Diamond Dyes promise true even color with a smooth even application and no re dyed look. The product emphasizes superior purity and durability through hard wear and washing, noting a higher production cost but no higher retail price for consumers.
Teething troubles and Castoria relief for babies
Teething causes fussiness and upset in infants but Castoria offers mild, harmless relief. The remedy is suitable for tiny infants and helps with colic and similar disturbances, with everyday usefulness for mothers to understand. Modern banking cites a tear gas defense against burglars.
Faces That Shape a Business World
The author notes that within every business, a few individuals resemble accidents while others seem disasters. It highlights how some people stay merely because they are agreeable, shaping the dynamics of the firm.
Bayer Aspirin for Headaches and Pain Relief
An ad urges quick comfort with Bayer Aspirin for headaches and various pains. It cautions against chronic suffering, recommends seeking medical advice for underlying causes, and highlights Bayer branding and the claim that the tablets do not depress the heart. It targets general adults and mentions women’s periodic discomfort.
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