Septic tank guidance for farm homes from University of Illinois
Prepared by the College of Agriculture at the University of Illinois. The article covers septic tank purpose and design, recommends a simple rectangular two chamber tank with baffle boards, stresses proper size based on number of users, and outlines installation, care, disposal of effluent, and blueprint access. It also discusses handling cream and milk utensils for proper sanitation and storage.
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EB. W. Lehmann
Farm Mechanics Department
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
The
Agricultural College
Farm Mechanical Department
May Buy Cream on Quality Plan to Raise Butter Grade
Creamerymen focus on higher quality cream to improve butter grade. Science advances and new machinery aim to cut costs, but top butter depends on starting cream. Payment incentives may reward farmers producing high quality cream. avoid contamination and odors to maintain cream quality.
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P. H. Tracy
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Overfed cows fail to pay for feed in Illinois study
A LaSalle county dairy farmer found 80 cows that overfed themselves, costing $65.04 monthly before ration changes. After reducing silage and grain per cow, milk output rose and feed costs turned a loss into a profit, improving the herd’s monthly finances by $89.86.
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LaSalle County
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
T. W. Fisher
Association
H. EB. Jamison
Jamison
Logan County Hosts State's Largest Boys Corn Club
Logan County prepares for a record boys and girls club effort with 240 youths enrolled. Each participant will grow one acre of utility corn and compare it with their fathers acre as part of Illinois college agriculture program led by I Pilcchard.
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Illinois
Logan County
I. Pilcchard
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
The
Agricultural College
State Judging Contest At University of Illinois
A state judging contest for boys and girls club members will be held at the College of Agriculture University of Illinois on August 17. Livestock and dairy cattle judging champions will be named with prizes totaling 200 dollars posted by the Illinois Agricultural Association. The winning dairy cattle team will represent Illinois at the National Dairy Show in the fall.
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College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
Illinois Agricultural Association
Illinois
Marble bureau tops become useful pastry boards in kitchens
Prepared by the USDA shows how old marble tops from a washstand or bureau can be repurposed as cold pastry boards. Virginia home demonstrators document cabinets shelves hooks and drawers arranged to keep flour baking powder spices and tools within reach, with one kitchen cabinet repurposed from an old desk for added storage and ease of cleaning.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Simple Farm Plumbing Systems and Care
A public bulletin explains simple farm plumbing and maintenance. It warns against flushing solids like garbage and grease that clog traps and pipes and advises flushing with hot water and periodic caustic treatments. It notes safety precautions with caustic chemicals and methods to thaw frozen pipes.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New Farmers’ Bulletin
How Much Milk Is Needed For Child
The piece argues that the slogan a quart of milk a day oversimplifies child nutrition. It explains a two year old needs about 1000 calories daily and outlines a fuller daily dietary plan including eggs vegetables fruit grains bread and dairy to meet vitamins minerals and roughage needs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Paris Two Types of Evening Gowns
Paris fashion editors describe two distinct evening styles. Light filmy chiffon gowns in pastel colors with minimal trim suit informal events and country club wear. For formal occasions the slim sheath dresses use costly fabrics with crystals or sequins and metal threads.
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Paris
Balbriggan Outing and Sports Wear Feature
Balbriggan suits for outing and sports wear appear as two piece sets with plain skirts and overblouses in soft greens tans beiges henna and blues. Small sports hats in velours felt and balbriggan in matching tones accompany. A New York sports shop highlights chic travel group items including a leather shade pigskin travel bag knitted silk and wool scarf bold cubist blues and greens gloves oxford etc stockings to match.
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New York
Voyager
Biarritz
Oxford
New Summer Bag Styles From Paris Purse Bags
The piece notes fashion focus on bags and purses as essential dress components. It contrasts historic hidden carry with modern conspicuous accessories and highlights Paris designs featuring both large shopping bags and small purse bags as current innovations.
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Paris
Tragic Story Behind Hand Painted Negligees
The piece describes the backstory of hand painted negligees and pajamas, noting they are often made by Russian nobles driven to poverty. It explains the Paris origin with noble refugees in studios and mentions some have recently moved to America.
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Paris
America
Graceful evening gowns showcase sophisticated simplicity
A dress model demonstrates refined line using salmon crepe as a backdrop for silver and green paillettes. Side inserts add fullness for dancing grace while preserving a slender silhouette. White ties and evening suits frame the ensemble, underscoring a vogue for formal elegance.
Latest Fashions for Women Tennis Players
The modern woman tennis player needs outfits beyond strokes and speed. She favors bright pull-over sweaters with bandeaux to match. In England, wide-bottomed trousers have become popular among women players, with tubular pantaloon pairs so wide they resemble a divided skirt when at rest.
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England
Hat Ornaments Show In All Sorts And Sizes
Hat ornaments come in many forms with passengers from the Ark, birds, boats, butterflies, beetles, and rhinestone settings. Pins feature whips, spurs, golf sticks, polo mallets, and horse or dog figures. Jewelers report brisk demand for charms and imported wares in glittering display trays.
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Ark
Purse Trends Show Varied Materials and Ornate Details
Plainer leather and silk purses now feature simple monograms or insignias while newer bags use eye catching themes. Summer purses in cotton and India prints display silver frames and light handles, with some ornate evening bags using pearl lattices on silver chains. Some purses boast genuine stones, matching the owner’s wealth and style.
Print Fabrics Dominate Fashion with Printed Lawn Underwear
The article notes the strong hold of printed fabrics on fashion, highlighting new undergarments made from printed lawn. Backgrounds vary among white, ivory, and pale pink, with designs in every imaginable color and size.
Woven Shoes Popular for Summer Footwear Styles
The woven shoe is chosen by many women as dainty cool summer footwear. English models feature extremely narrow leather strips in brown and biscuit shades. Worn with stockings in sand dune and caramel tints.
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