Dairy Herd Improvement Shows Gains for Crawford County
The Crawford County Dairy Herd Improvement Association reports net gains in butterfat production. From 21.2 pounds per cow in the first four months to 24.9 pounds in the same period of the second year, 275 cows across 24 member farms show a 17.5 percent rise, translating to about $400 per month for the group.
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Crawford County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
H. E. Jamison
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Jamison
Cairyman
Crawford County
Many Variations in Rolls by Shape and Fillings
Rolls can be varied by shaping dough into crescents finger rolls or twists and by adding currants raisins nuts or sugar and cinnamon. Bake six inch long pieces after rising until trebled then glaze or ice as desired.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers
Wide study of electricity use on ten Illinois farms
An Illinois study led by the University of Illinois College of Agriculture will investigate how farmers use electric power, costs, and time saved on ten farms near Champaign. The project spans about three years with cooperation from the Illinois Electric Association and Central Illinois Public Service. Each farm will be surveyed before electrification to record farming operations and economic status.
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Central Illinois Public Service Company
Illinois Electric Light Association
J. C. Polk
Harry Riefsteck
F. W. Jordan
T. N. Jordan
George Riefsteck
Mary J. Emig
John T. Smith
Paul Butlin
G. A. Smith
J. P. Armstrong
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Illinois State E Electric Association
Central Hlinoise Public Service Company
Champaign
Tech
Grain Cradle Shows Extent of Improved Farm Methods
J F Moffat of Ashmore donated a grain cradle over 100 years old to the University of Illinois College of Agriculture. The relic, once owned by A David Cobble Sr of Indiana, has sat in the farm mechanics building since 1883 while modern harvesters fill the adjacent displays.
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College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
J. F. Moffat
Ashmore
Farm Mechanics
David Cobble
Indiana
Ilinals
Cobble
Moffat
Ashmore Township
Coles County
Test of Good Home from a California Demonstration Agent
Outline from a USDA report explains a good home as healthy, efficient, and nurturing. It emphasizes homemaking with housekeeping, mental associations, and early child impressions shaping citizenship and community welfare.
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California
United States Department of Agriculture
How to Make Meat Croquettes Step by Step
Mix chopped meat salt onion pepper in order. Add white sauce grated onion green pepper and egg. Form croquettes each about one tablespoon. Roll in crumbs dip in egg and crumbs again. Fry in deep hot fat until cooked.
Flavorful Chicken Stock From Leftover Old Fowl
The article extols making chicken stock from an old fowl and outlines ways to flavor broth. It notes garlic adds zest, with leek or onion as substitutes, and suggests celery for a subtle taste without overpowering the meat. It cites USDA guidance and lists multiple uses for tender meat, from creamed chicken to pies, salads, and hashes.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Eggs Baked in Tomato Sauce Recipe from USDA
A recipe for baking eggs in tomato sauce. Make a sauce from tomato pulp, salt, pepper, onion, butter, flour, and cheese. Half the sauce in a dish, slide six eggs into it, cover with remaining sauce, top with cheese, bake until set, serve hot on toast or with rice.
Jellied Vegetable Salad Recipe Descicted
Jellied vegetable salad made with gelatin soaked in cold water. Cook tomatoes with onion bay leaf and salt then add vinegar and gelatin. Stir in vegetables then mold and chill served on crisp lettuce with dressing.
Salad Dressing With Cottage Cheese
United States Department of Agriculture recipe outlines a cottage cheese based dressing. It lists mustard, cottage cheese, salt, soda, flour, eggs sugar butter milk vinegar and cayenne. The method uses dry ingredients whisked with yolks then butter milk and vinegar heated until thickened folded with stiff egg whites and cooled.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bright Colors Rule New Tunics This Season
A fashion feature notes tunics in bright colors dominating the wardrobe with red trim and coordinating slips. Describes tunic styles with long jabot trimming, side plaits, border fabrics, and border hems. Highlights slips in red, green, blue, brown and black, and details like pearl buttons and coordinated accessories.
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Tinic
Jumper frocks set fashion pace with sport fabrics
Fashion notes praise jumper frocks in wool jersey cashmere and flannel for day wear and sports events. Variations include two piece outfits with Rodier rep and high neck fronts, crepe de chine and satin accents, and plaid jackets. Many outfits feature pockets, trimmed collars, and plaited skirts with silk or cashmere details.
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Rodier
New Spring Coat Styles Define Straight and Flared Silhouettes
The article describes two clear coat silhouettes for spring: straight and flared. It highlights front fullness and flat-back types, a tailored coat with notch or shawl collar and double-breasted closure, and mannish sleeves. A semi-tailored version blends severe upper features with fur or plaited lower finishes.
Linen and Cotton How to Discover Difference
A Kansas City Star correspondent notes that cheap fabrics can imitate linen, but careful tests reveal the difference. Use olive oil on cloth, blot with paper to see translucence. hold to light to spot uneven linen threads. tear tests distinguish linen from cotton, and burning behavior differs between the fibers.
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Kansas City Star
Combinations of black lace dress for dinner noted
The article describes combinations of black lace with track chiffon and vividly colored sashes or flowers as a popular choice for a dinner event, highlighting the fashion emphasis.
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