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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1935
Page
12
Practical advice on refueling a coal furnace to maximize heat and minimize fuel cost. Do not over shake to avoid live coals, move a mound of live coals forward, add fresh coal to the back, and maintain proper damper positions to ensure complete combustion.
The article explains that continental United States usually means United States proper excluding Alaska and noncontiguous territories. It distinguishes strict continent terminology from common usage in which the term covers the main landmass of the U S. the note discusses inclusions and exclusions. It concludes with an aside advertising Maypole pellets to remove body waste.
A compact reflection notes that truth holds immense power and can be profoundly strange, attributed to Daniel Webster.
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a guaranteed remedy for coughs chest colds and bronchial irritation. It claims the medicine goes to the seat of the trouble aids nature and loosens phlegm with a druggist guarantee and refund if not satisfied.
Ira Vance and his wife await a Christmas reply inviting Emery and family to the House in the Glen. Emery, busy in the city, faces pressure at work while a mysterious Stranger appears at his gate.
Vance contemplates dropping out of his long tenure as he weighs a primary strain of duty versus the lure of a simpler life with Eleanor Wynne. The annual meeting looms as the turning point, while The Stranger underscores the season’s broader spirit amid financial streets.
A historical note explains whale sharks reach about 45 feet in length and have small teeth. They feed on tiny fish and other creatures strained from water by fine gill rakers and are described as harmless.
Professor Ia E Nance explains the two main curing methods for pork brine and dry salt cures. He details salt, saltpeter and sugar ratios for 100 pounds of meat, steps for brine immersion, repacking days, washing and smoking guidance, and storage tips for a fly free smokehouse.
A USDA breeding study by E. Z. Russell shows gilts cost less per hundred pounds of market pig weight than mature sows. Three groups—mature sows, gilts from mature sows, and gilts from gilts—were evaluated. Gilts from gilts produced the strongest eight year record with litters averaging 1,420 pounds at 190 days.
Notes describe fragrance herbs such as ambrosia and lavender with creeping mint and sweet woodruff. It covers light draft horses and heavier hitches, shifting ideal weights from 1600–1900 to 1300–1600 pounds. Also cites New York dairy associations, wheat feed value for swine, and ram selection in sheep breeding.
The Sewing Circle offers three Barbara Bell patterns focused on ease and style. Pajamas in satin or prints, lounging two piece sets, and a versatile house dress with long and short sleeve options. Sizes range from 14 to 20 for the pajama set and up to 48 for the house dress, with yardage details and pattern numbers provided.
A compact glossary of Latin and other language phrases with English translations. Includes Ad Kalendas Graecas, Compos mentis, Esprit de corps, De novo, Improvvisatore improvvisa trice, Mauvaise quart d heure, and notes on usage context.
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