Sun Boiler Proposed for Summer Cooling and Winter Heating
Dr. Charles G. Abbot of the Smithsonian demonstrates a sun boiler using a concave mirror to concentrate heat on a water tube. The device produced steam at 35 psi with eight electric lamps, with envisioned uses including power generation, irrigation, distillation, and home heating or cooling aided by a sand silo heat store.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Charles G. Abbot
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
America
Abbot
Abbat
Tropics
Dr. Abbot
My Neighbor WAYS
Ivies grow well in water in the house. Keep in glass so that grit may reach the roots. An omelet in which six eggs are used will be much lighter if three fourths teaspoon of cream of tartar is used. When cleaning your refrigerator use one tablespoon of sal soda to four quarts of cold water. This will keep the drain pipe clean and free. When a cinerama plant shows signs of withering, stop watering it and let go to seed. As flowers dry, gather seeds and save. Plant seeds next April. A new and tempting way to serve gingerbread cakess to cut the cakes in halves and put cream cheese mixture between the halves. This is a delicious accompaniment to tea or as a luncheon dessert.
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Associated Newspapers
WNU
America
Marie Antoinette
Kirman
Betty Wells
WNN Service
Nature
Ainslee
Public Opinion Echoes From High Court Radio Address
A Supreme Court associate justice Hugo L. Black delivered a radio address of international reach, drawing attention to the power of public opinion. The article notes the unique step of addressing the nation and Europe, without judging the issue discussed.
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Supreme Court
Europe
Hugo L. Black
Supreme
Public Opinion and the Power of the Mass Mind
An editorial argues the public press shapes democracy and policy, and that public opinion can drive peace, social reform, and political change. It warns mass mind power can aid or harm, urging a united demand for moral and social progress.
Decorating on a Budget Sparks Clever Home Touches
Betty Wells outlines affordable interior ideas for a young couple with 3000 dollars, offering practical tricks to imitate high end decor. She highlights rug trends machine made in America, the Normandie Quilt and other designs, plus tips for living room updates with trim, fringe, and coordinated draperies.
Responsibility and freedom in civic duty discussed
The piece argues that expressing one's conviction is a freedom privilege and questions how faithfully citizens fulfill this duty. It asks how many will let others do their thinking, calling individual responsibility a trust to society, conscience, and Creator.
Proper wording for debutante and younger-daughter invitations
Mrs Post explains that invitations showing the daughter's name under the parents indicate she is being presented or “out.” For younger daughters use form engraved invitations with the top line for the daughter's name and fill in details for smaller gatherings like dinners.
Veil fashion and etiquette notes from Mrs. Post
A Q A column discusses modern veil wear at night and day hat trim. It also covers handwritten birth announcements and etiquette for including hospital details and home addresses. Additional tips advise on cutting in at social dances and sending future visiting cards after relocation.
Embroidery Flair and Home Craft Tips
Embroidery styles for dresses show white wool flower sprays on black crepe and red wool embroidery on jackets. Household tips include rolling corn flakes in a towel, adding rubber grips to prevent rug slipping, refreshing dried coconut with milk, and storing cleaned summer garments to avoid permanent stains.
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Merchandise Mart
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Western Newspaper Union
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Claude A. Swanson
Navy
Wilson Brown, Jr
United States Fleet
David Foote Sellers
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Sellers
Japan
Osaka
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Emby Post
Mrs. Post
Mrs. John
Mary Lou
St. Luke’s Hospital
John Parent
St. Luke's Hospital
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Seneca
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WNY
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Doans
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