Woman's World: study basics before linen buying
The article advises homemakers to assess minimum wardrobe needs before purchasing linens and explains key factors such as thread count, sizing, absorbency, and weight. It emphasizes cotton sheets for durability, notes label data, and recommends standard bed sizes with proper hems and accessible color options.
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Ertta Haley
Bum Comment Not Slander in Tenant Case
A tenant calls a fellow occupant a bum in a backyard exchange, and the court rules no damages for slander absent tangible harm. In a separate case a state law forcing 8 to 16 year olds into public schools is ruled unconstitutional, upholding parental liberty over education.
When a Cat Kills a Canary A Case of Damages
A neighbor sued a cat owner after the pet killed a canary kept in the neighbor’s parlor. The court ruled the owner not liable, noting the ordinary cat has no vicious tendency and should not be blamed for its wild nature.
Be Smart Button Effects on Summer Shorts
The article highlights new button innovations on summer shorts including back button designs like a double back row and striking color pairings. It notes black jerseys for tops paired with blue checks on one side and white or solid colors for contrast.
Vegetable Canning Guide Promotes Efficient Home Preservation
A guide urges efficient canning of garden vegetables to ensure winter supply. It covers preparation, workspace organization, equipment readiness, washing and handling produce, pre cooking some greens, selecting high quality slightly under ripe vegetables, and using a pressure cooker with 10 pounds gauge. It also cautions keeping steam venting seven minutes and boiling jars ten minutes after processing.
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Enone
Mother Mind Reader in Everyday Married Life
Kathleen Norris presents a humorous meditation on how wives steer family plans through subtle concessions. A wife voices calm reactions while internally shaping meals, guests, and outings, ensuring her influence remains unseen as husbands conclude they altered nothing.
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Ex Presidents Could Be Used as Advisory Senators
Former President Herbert Hoover suggests former presidents might hold advisory senate seats as a statutory option with debate rights, assistants, and pay. He cites potential savings from executive branch reforms and says such a move would not centralize political power, comparing the setup to a corporate board structure.
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Stripe cookies and home canning tips for perfect seals
Lynn offers methodical guidance on making stripe shaped cookies and sterilizing jars. After filling jars with vegetables and water, remove air bubbles with a spatula and seal with self sealing lids, then wait 24 hours before testing. Six pounds of Breens spinach yield one quart of canned product.
New York Pheasants Rise with 4-H Help in 1948
The pheasant population in New York state grew by over 26 000 in 1948 thanks to 4 H Club members who raised and released birds. Railroads added 1 487 new locomotives in 1948, the most since 1927. Safety tip warns against doors sealed with cellophane tape to prevent child entrapment and suggests needle and thread for repairs.
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New York State
4-H Club
Short quarrel over a high end walking stick
A man and his friend debate adjusting a walking stick. The friend says trimming the bottom won’t help because the problem is the stick’s top end being too high, leading to a stubborn disagreement about comfort.
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