Fairy Tale of the Sun and Clouds in a Rainy Frolic
A whimsical tale where the Sun and the King of the Clouds swap places to scatter rain and sunlight. Mr Sun explains arithmetic and schooling to a Bun, while wild ducks, raindrops, and a bay chase playfully across the sky ending in a merry, sunlit finale. The piece is dated 1930 and credited to the Western Newspaper Union.
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King of the Clouds
Mr. Sun
Mr. Suo
King of the
Mr. Bun
Wild Ducks
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Mr. San
King of
Western Newspaper Union
Hopping John: Black-Eyed Peas Rice and Pork Dish
Colonial era recipe from the bureau of home economics outlines Hopping John a dish of black eyed peas rice and salt pork. It describes soaking boiling and mixing peas rice pork onion and seasonings then serving hot with horseradish sauce. A Washington Star quote follows about life and mistakes.
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Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Dried Fruits Varry the Diet in New Produce Batch
The new crop of dried fruit varies the diet with dates prunes figs apricots and raisins as available fruit declines. Prunes and raisins are iron rich and may be added to menus often. Combine apricots prunes and water cook ten minutes then add sugar and simmer serve hot or cold.
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Bureau of Home Economies
Western Newspaper Union
Fitting the Armseye for Proper Sleeve Fit
Agricultural guidance explains armseye location and sleeve fitting for garments. It covers shoulder alignment, armhole curve, and adjustments for different body types to ensure comfort and correct edge relation with the arm eye.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economies
Farmers
Large flowers dominate midseason and winter formal wear
A 1930 fashion roundup notes tulip motifs and oversized floral patterns in Paris evening gowns, with velvet brocaded chiffons and bold multi color bouquets. It contrasts bold floral prints for party gowns with refined tiny pastel motifs for day wear and highlights silhouette options, fabrics, and sleeve details.
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Traia
Paris
Family Table Recipes From 1660 Western Newspaper Union
A collection of nostalgic kitchen guidance list various recipes and techniques. It outlines Graham Apple Pie crust, Date Butter filling, Beefsteak Roll, Polenta with cheese, Spicy Fruit Pid, Cold Timbales, and serving ideas with meats and garnishes. It cites Western Newspaper Union as the source.
Hints for Housewives DoeSooqGeram
Practical tips on feeding children and using leftovers. Dried fruits supply minerals in gentle amounts. Leftover meats can become loaf meat pie croquettes creamed meat on toast or stuffed vegetables. Bake meringue slowly to set its shape.
Proper Refrigerator Temperatures For Food Safety
The Bureau of Home Economics explains cold spots in fridges vary by design. Keep butter and milk below 45 F, raw meats under 47 F, cooked foods under 50 F, and fruits and vegetables on top no warmer than 52 F. Proper zoning slows spoilage and protects perishable items.
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United States Department of Agriculure
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Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Brings Quick Digestive Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as fast relief for sour stomach and gas, claiming it neutralizes acidity and tranquilizes digestive organs. It notes the product is safe for children and warns against imitations.
Deepest Enghiod Shaft Begun Near Deal
The deepest colliery shaft in Enghiod near Deal has started sinking. It will reach 3020 feet, open a 414 foot thick vein of cant, and is estimated to contain 1,000,000,000 tons of fuel. The shaft diameter will be 20 feet.
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Enghiod
Deal
You Teach the Latest Dances Learns Ogw Steps
Dialogue from the Louisville Courier Journal shows a street exchange about learning new dance steps. A humorous reply defines dead letters as letters that died at a port, implying misunderstood phrases and local color.
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Loulsville Courier-Journal
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