Evening Fairy Story From the Green Lawn
A fairy tale where Mr Robin Redbreast persuades the Cardinal Bird to come down to a grassy lawn. The Cardinal resists ground life, while onlookers praise the robin’s friendliness and share crumbs. The tale ends with the message that the robin remains the dear and nice visitor. © 1928 Western Newspaper Union.
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Robin Redbreast
Mr. Robin Medbreast
Mgr
Cardinal Bird
Robin
Cardinal
Western Newspaper Union
Simple Dresses for Little Girls by USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture suggests simple durable dresses for young girls that are easy to make and launder. Designs emphasize comfort and practicality with few fastenings, bold prints, and washable fabrics suitable for active play and school.
Hints for Housekeepers on Child Rearing and Cleaning
Advice urges calm methods for child development noting fear harms growth. Frequent thorough cleaning extends rug life and suggests omitting spices from a child’s diet. To remove coffee stains from a percolator interior, fill with water add soda and boil briefly, then wash to remove stain.
Hinged breakfast table folds to save kitchen space
A Massachusetts home demonstration agent demonstrates a hinged breakfast table and hinged ironing board as space saving devices in a small kitchen. The foldable table tucks against the wall when not in use and provides extra surface for meals or food preparation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Massachusetts
Nellif Maxwells Favorite Recipes Card
A 1928 Western Newspaper feature presents Nellif Maxwells Favorite Recipes with vegetable tips for children and several dishes. Cabbage la Russe and Potato Timbale appear with detailed steps and ingredients. A dessert and fruit dish follow, ending with a note of publication.
Matching Velvet Accessory Sets Highlight Paris Style Rise
The article notes a new vogue for matching velvet ensembles and accessory sets. It highlights hats scarves and muffs in the same colors with matching bags and belts, plus velvet jackets and youthful berets as key items.
Kidney Bean Salad With Celery and Nuts
Kidney beans cooked until tender are combined with celery onion and chopped nuts. The dressing uses oil lemon juice salt and paprika. Serve the mixture on crisp lettuce for a hearty kitchen salad suggested by the bureau of home economics.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Fruits in Diet Highlight Acid Content and Health Roles
Recent studies show fruits are key diet items not only for vitamins but also for acids that chemists in the United States Department of Agriculture have mapped. Citric and malic acids predominate in many fruits, with oranges lemons grapefruits limes berries rich in citric acid. apples quince peaches and pears mix acids. isocitric acid in blackberries has unique structure. tartaric acid dominates tamarind and grapes. body chemistry uses minerals to counteract acidity.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Nelson
Bureau of Chemistry and Soil
Salt absorbs water in dining car mishap
A four year old spills water in a crowded dining car. The boy’s embarrassed mother, holding a baby, watches as a waiter calmly pours salt to absorb the spill, noting salt soaks up moisture quickly. The scene reflects quick, practical help in a busy public setting.
Harmony in House Color Choices Across Neighborhoods
The Cleveland Plain Dealer advises harmonizing house colors with surroundings. Favor gray body with ivory trim and a green roof for blending with nearby homes. Avoid strong contrasts. aim for a neutral palette to prevent spoiling neighborhood aesthetics.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Building a Home: Wise Budgeting and Honest Craftsmanship
The text argues for starting with a client architect to plan and budget, stressing honest materials and good design. A well-chosen architect prioritizes your interests, even at some cost to commission, leading to a sturdy home. It links homeownership to personal welfare and government stability.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Profitable City Planning in Border City Districts
The Detroit News cites South Windsor as a model where redrawn streets and wide boulevards showcase profitable city planning. It praises generous lot widths, noting many plots exceed 40 feet, reflecting foresight and economic development for robust residential growth.
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Windsor
South Windsor
Detroit
Brass Piping Cost Difference in Pipe Materials
A brief note explains the cost gap between brass pipe and galvanized iron pipe is small. It suggests the price for a given run may be nearly the same, with the Tong manufacturing line expected to influence the final estimate.
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Mary
Graham Bonner
Bureau of ‘Home Economics
Nellif Maxwell
Paris
Julya Bottomleyee
Canby
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