Diverse 1929 Novelty Dishes From Western Union
A miscellany of child friendly desserts fruit salads and clever beverages outlines simple preparations for cabbage and orange salads cheese with oranges peach desserts and ice cream. Recipes include savory croquettes peach ice cream and fruit infused drinks. (1929 Western Newspaper Union)
How to Choose Beef and Cook Tender Cuts
A U S Department of Agriculture leaflet summarizes how to select beef cuts and maximize tenderness. Key steps include searing at high heat then finishing at moderate heat, and using a roast thermometer to gauge doneness from rare to well done. Temperature ranges for doneness are 130–150F rare, 150–170F medium, and about 180F well done. The leaflet also offers mushroom sauce and Yorkshire pudding pairings.
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Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Posture at desk shown by USDA demonstration
The article contrasts correct and incorrect desk postures from USDA photographs. It shows a model with proper alignment of feet, back, and head to reduce fatigue and prevent rounded shoulders during writing and household tasks.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Massachusetts
Velvet prints and gowns define autumn fashion trend
A 1929 Western Newspaper Union piece notes printed velvets and rayon fabrics dominate fall wardrobes. It highlights princess line silhouettes, finely tucked waists, and full skirts, with sheer velvet gowns, gingery color mixes, starched cuffs, lace fixings, jabots, fichus, capelets, and knitted rayon hats forming a chic, affordable look.
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Western Newspaper Union
Veal Loaf Recipe From USDA An Easy Tasty Dish
A USDA home economics recipe describes making a veal loaf with salt pork and savory vegetables. Ingredients include ground raw veal parsley onion milk and bread crumbs, with a white pork drippings sauce and a celery parsley onion mix baked in parchment at 350 degrees for about two and a half hours. The loaf yields a versatile cold or hot dish suitable for sandwiches or slicing.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Vesper Sparrows Discuss Nests Songs and Names
In a playful exchange Mr Vesper Sparrow and Mrs Vesper Sparrow compare their shared colors and feather styles. They explain why they are called Vesper and Grass Birds and discuss their late afternoon and early morning singing, nest safety, and the problem of egg collectors. The dialogue ends with a cautious hope that people will abandon cruel egg collecting.
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Household Hints From a Newspaper Featured Tips
Economical eggs and using oven heat for multiple dishes can save fuel. Dotted swiss dresses stay fresh with frequent pressing on the wrong side. A dreary kitchen may fuel a dislike of cooking. Fresh berries keep best when picked over and spread on a shallow dish in the fridge. For children, serve foods with mild flavors and limit desserts and between meal snacks.
Apple Pie Directions From USDA Guide For Home Bakers
The United States Department of Agriculture provides tart firm apples for pies and a full recipe for crust and filling. Use 4 to 8 apples per pie with sugar butter salt and cinnamon, bake until crust is golden and apples tender, then finish with steam vent.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of
First Atlantic Rowers City of Bath Reach England
John Traynor and Ivan Olsen set out from Bath Maine on July 5 1881 in the City of Bath rowboat and arrived at Falmouth England on August 24 1881 marking a historic Atlantic crossing.
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Ivan Olsen
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Bath
Maine
City of Bath
Falmouth
England
Sour skim milk boosts egg production and profits in pullet pens
Experiments show unlimited sour skim milk yields higher total and average egg production, better profit over feed cost, and lower feed cost per dozen eggs versus semisolid buttermilk, dried buttermilk, meat scrap or sour skim milk whey. Dried buttermilk pens raise hatchability. semi-solid vs dried buttermilk favors semi-solid for production. dried pen increases yearly profit per pullet. Vegetable protein supplements to sour skimmed milk like peameal, alfalfa meal, and beanmeal prove productive and profitable, with ranking Peameal, alfalfa meal, bean meal, then no supplement.
Poultry Hints for Health and Profit
Practical tips on poultry care, housing, ventilation, and breeding to prevent disease and improve egg and chick production. Advice covers cleaning, drainage, nest spacing, roost design, artificial brooding, feeding blends with corn and cod liver oil, ventilation in hot months, egg size factors, and lice control with sodium fluoride dips.
Nor Measles Teacher Defines Heredity
In a simple classroom exchange a teacher explains heredity. The student Jimmy asks for definition and the teacher responds that heredity implies traits pass from ancestors. He suggests if a grandfather had no children, the father likely would not, and the same for the grandchild.
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Jimmy
White rhinoceros numbers drop in Uganda Nile sanctuary
The white rhinoceros, the third largest living animal, is rapidly decreasing in numbers around a Nile area in Uganda. In papyrus swamps under intense heat a shy beast with an acute sense of smell numbers about 45 and is under government protection.
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Nile
Uganda
Moon People Question Ended In Vienna Dialogue
A quoted exchange from Vienna explores whether humans could exist on the moon and where they would go if the moon did not exist. The playful dialogue features speakers She-Darling and He-How, discussing space and imagination.
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Darling
Road Open to Binks Ville Until Detour Fixed
Residents confirm the main route to Binks Ville is fully passable as crews work on a detour repair. Officials say the temporary opening will remain until the detour is completed and safe.
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Binksville
Gift automobile cautionary maxim yields tongue in cheek
A humorous proverb counsels skepticism toward unsolicited car gifts, warning that hidden costs or defects may accompany seemingly generous offers. The saying plays on automotive imagery to urge prudent evaluation before acceptance.
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