Budget Box Brings Surprise to House a Lovers Pact
Helen and Joe live by a home budget until temptation and a clever bridge lamp test their trust. A misused incidentals fund prompts an argument then a birthday twist ending with a locked budget box gift. The pair resolve to tighten controls and share a fresh start.
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Front Yard Planting for a Welcoming Street Presence
A letter argues front entrances should remain visible with trees and shrubs subordinating to the house. It urges residents to plan and maintain front yards to improve community appeal and livability, claiming individual effort yields tangible results beyond club propaganda.
Nine Points Highlight Dairy Herd Improvement Work
W Linn extension dairyman of Kansas State emphasizes more testing of dairy cows for economical production. The nine points summarize benefits including judging cow ability, efficient feeding, sire variation, culling poor performers, value of good cows, selective breeding, focus on economical rather than maximum production, business methods in dairying, and sharing knowledge with neighboring dairymen.
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Toas. W. Linn
Extension Dairyman
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manure and Rotation to Cut Dairy Costs
A Missouri Station report shows crop rotation with legumes and manure boosts corn yields. Continuous corn without manure averaged 20.9 bu/acre over 30 years, rotation with no manure 32.6, and a three year rotation with manure 43.4. Manure and rotation reduce milk production costs.
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Missouri
Speed of Separator Causes Variations in Cream Fat
The article details how separator speed, milk temperature, and flush water affect cream fat. Normal speed yields 39.7 percent fat, three-fourths speed 35.5 percent, with higher fat at lower temperatures up to 43 percent at 75 degrees F. Increased flush water lowers fat more when fat volume is reduced.
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James W. Linn
Extension Dairyman
Kansas State Agricultural College
Shortage of Water and Feed Hurts Dairy Cows
The document explains that milk production depends on adequate water and feed. Cows receiving only water and feed struggle to produce milk, while well fed cows during a 45 day short feed period can maintain production. It emphasizes feeding top producing cows enough roughage to sustain profits.
Water for Dairy Cow
A man with beef cattle experience may be surprised by the water needs of a high producing dairy cow. The milking cow consumes much water since milk production requires substantial intake and the animal is heavily fed.
Dutch Colonial small home follows colonial interior style
William A. Radford describes a five room Dutch Colonial design 26 by 22 feet with an open living room 14 by 21 feet and a second floor hall. The plan emphasizes large airy rooms, a front porch, sun porch option, and a practical layout for a small family.
Remodeling Old Homes by Paint Improves Aging Interiors
The piece advises homeowners to use paint to modernize aging houses rather than costly remodeling. It covers lightening dark rooms with pale buff walls, ivory white trim, and floor coatings, plus color strategies for high ceilings, hot rooms, and outdated kitchens or baths. It notes exterior painting to soften gingerbread details and harmonize with a cohesive color scheme.
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Enoire
Common Colors For Small Room Theme From Wallpaper Hues
The article advises choosing wallpaper first when decorating a small room without an interior decorator. It explains using wallpaper colors to set a general color scheme and harmonize drapery and upholstery. Manufacturers employ artists to design colors, making wallpaper a reliable guide for planning.
Brick Home Costs Little More Than Frame House
A Des Moines builder built two identical houses, one frame and one face brick. Final costs show brick house at 2901.30 dollars, frame at 2816.50 dollars, with brick costing 84.80 dollars more.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Flies Missing From Home Prompts Child’s Observation
A six year old girl, from a poor neighborhood, visits a country club home of a woman involved in social work. She notes the lack of flies, asking Where are your flies She answers We haven't any Then adds We’ve got millions The remark underscores the gap between poverty and affluence as the child questions what feels like home.
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Country Club
Kansas City Star
Futile Ambition in Senate Debate on Affections and Money
Senator Sorgum dismisses seeking both affection and money as futile after long service. The exchange questions political aims and the practicality of courting public favor and financial support simultaneously.
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Senator Sorghum
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promotes Daily Bowels
A long standing remedy claims to cleanse the bowels without shock using herbal laxatives and pepsin. The advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as harmless and suitable for adults and children, promising regular movement and relief from bilious symptoms.
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Dr. Caldwell
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