Women Inventors Rise in Patent Records Across Eras
A review of United States patent office data shows women receive about 300 government patents annually, with a ten year surge exceeding earlier rates. War periods boost female invention, and women contribute across 50 industries from household aids to industrial devices.
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Elmo
Scott Watson
Uniteds Office
United States Patent Office
Women's Bureau
United States Department of Labor
Sears
Nmber
Texas
Timber from National Forests Powers Eastern Markets
The forest service of the United States Department of Agriculture notes that national forests in the East and South supply a wide range of products from timber. Chestnut in Appalachia yields telephone poles and extract wood, beech birch and maple feed bobbins in New England, and yellow pine in Florida provides turpentine and saw logs.
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National Forests of
East
Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Appalachians
New England
Florida
Heroic Remedy in Dark Night Driving Danger
A narrator recalls a hazardous night scene where Starky clouds conceal the moon making driving risky as a cat advances toward the level path. The fragment hints at a dramatic moment requiring quick action from the driver to avoid danger.
Good Implement Shed Pays Off Before It Wears Out
William A Radford discusses farm machinery housing to extend life and cut depreciation. Illinois study shows 10 percent of equipment left outdoors, reducing life from sixteen to eight years, with annual depreciation dropping from 2,052,000 to 1,857,506 if properly housed. A well designed shed with a good roof and doors saves time, enables winter maintenance, and adds efficiency.
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Ilinois
R. I. Shawl
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Pretty Houses Attract More To Neighborhood
A discussion on how durable construction and fire safe materials boost home values and neighborhood desirability. Port land cement stucco and permanent exteriors are cited as value enhancers, with examples of upgrades like new porches sunscreens and windows improving appearance and worth.
Lime Mortar's Longevity From Historic Building Practices
The article notes lime mortar's historic prominence before cement rediscovery in the country. It praises the high quality mix, with careful seed procurement and long slaking and curing periods of months to a year. The lime to sand ratio yielded waterproof joints and enduring walls.
Advice on Faulty Brickwork and Weak Mortar in Homes
Warns against homes built on salmon brick with shallow footing and top soil. Describes mortar as soft crumbly and prone to run and break. Notes after 40 years mortar degreess weather away and lines weaken far from wall face.
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Welther
Small brick house costs and wood conservation in housing
Government and industry argue brick construction saves upkeep and conserves dwindling forests. Brick exterior protects interior lumber, extends lifespan, and costs align with durable, low maintenance homes for workers over ten to twelve years.
Built-In Mail Box Offers Convenient Indoor Mail Access
Built-In mail boxes provide mail service without stepping outside. Authorized for bunga lowers residences duplexes and all building types with separate front entrances for each family. Three models meet varying installation needs and are adjustable to wall thickness.
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Dhat
Cellar Stairs Should Be Repainted For Safety
The cellar stairs likely need attention this season. A coat of dark durable paint will improve appearance and ease cleaning. Walls and hand rail are white to improve lighting and reduce fall risk when accessing the cellar for furnace checks.
Back Hurts Flush Kidneys Remedy Teaser
A vintage health note promotes Salts to cleanse and stimulate kidneys and relieve bladder issues. It claims high water intake and a lemon lithia salt mix can neutralize acids, with advice to take a daily effervescent solution before breakfast to restore kidney activity.
Song Breaks Drive Mary to Hidden Remedy
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a line about happiness tied to singing, mentioning a character Nell and an act of breaking into song as an implied remedy or coping strategy. The brief appears to capture conversational or lyrical exchange without full context.
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Nell
Caticura Ointment Soap and Talcum Ad Claims Skin Care
An old advertisement promotes Caticura Ointment for pimples redness and itching followed by Caticura Soap and hot water rinse. It instructs dusting Caticura Talcum for fragrance and notes a price of 25e. The rest references quarrels and indifference over court ships.
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