War drives rapid growth in business and telephone service
Since the war began business activity has expanded abnormally fast requiring increased telephone service for firms. Many workers are continually engaged in installing and maintaining equipment used exclusively by the Government in this country.
Character and Duty in Effort and Accounting
A columnist argues that true character is shown by effort and self discipline. It contrasts personal striving with ease and notes strict accounting as essential in business, urging proper expenditure vouchers and audits. It also reflects on fate and fairness, suggesting the fortunate face similar struggles.
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Stephen Gilman
Morning Beefsteak Bluff in a Poor Woman’s Kitchen
A hungry proud woman pounds a folded towel with a rolling pin each morning to fool neighbors into thinking she has beefsteak for breakfast.
Polishing Diamonds Get Precision Hold With Solder Mold
A rough diamond is secured by a hand shaped solder mold. The mold is heated and reshaped until it fits exactly. Once the stone sits snugly in the mold it can be handled safely during polishing.
Minister Without Portfolio in British Cabinet History
The term minister without portfolio denotes a cabinet member with no specific department. An international authority notes its use in England, where prior to December 1916 the British cabinet had 20 plus political chiefs of main departments.
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Sugar Prices Regulated As World Shortage Bites Markets
The Food Administration explains sugar is 8.0 to 9.0 cents per pound for consumers despite a 70 percent global allotment. Hoover reports savings of at least 180 million dollars in four months through price controls, while Cuban and allied refining costs are capped to curb profits and stabilize supply for France and Britain.
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For Sale: 60 Acre Fruit and Dairy Farm Near Pay the
Notice lists a 60 acre fruit and dairy farm for sale tax and improvement values including 4000 in improvements and 600 water right. Located five miles northeast of Pay the. Asking price 10000 with terms. Seller B Suplee. July 4.
Name Almanac Aims to Expand Given Names
A London Graphite report notes a new English style name almanac may provide a daily given name for each day of the year with royal approval. The project seeks more diverse choices for parents and to curb repeated names, aligning with a similar effort in a German state under royal authorization.
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Largest octagon ingot cast by giant steel company
The largest octagon ingot meld ever cast in the United States and perhaps the world has been produced by a major steel company. The weight is not specified, but reports estimate it near 140 tons.
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