Quiz Answers From an Old General Knowledge Page
The piece lists origin of the acre as a day’s plowing, explains a dirigible versus Zeppelin, notes Queen Liliuokalani’s marriage to John O Dominis, cites the Great Wall at about 2500 miles, identifies Jesus wept as John 11 35, and reports two ships meeting in Bellot Strait signaling intercommunication after four centuries.
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Acre
China
Canada
Count von Zeppelin
Liliuokalani
Hawaii
John O. Dominis
Boston
Jesus
Bellot Strait
Inexpensive Crochet Buffet Set Pattern Ad
An old sewing circle offer promotes an inexpensive crochet buffet set pattern with leaf border for two color work. It includes directions, illustrations, material needs, and a photo, asking readers to send 15 cents in stamps or coins to The Sewing Circle at 82 Highth Ave New York.
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Needlecraft Pet
Highth Ave
New York
Home Heating Hints for Quick Furnace Ignition
Practical advice for fast furnace fires uses a two inch ash base two inch coal layer and generous kindling. Open all dampers for maximum draft then gradually add coal as the fire builds. Once solid and deep, close the ash pit door and monitor dampers.
Safe Pleasant Way To Lose Fat
An advertisement touts a 4 week plan with Kruschen Salts claiming rapid fat loss and increased energy. It promises weight reduction to normal, improved skin, and boosted activity, urging readers to buy the salt, modify diet, and exercise while weighing before and after.
Farm Topics Hens Fix Egg Prices By Laying Type
Farmers learn egg price differences depend on breeding hens and egg size. Market value favors certain shell colors and weights, and quality hinges on both outside and inside egg characteristics. Breeders may need to consider interior egg quality alongside output.
Cows Need Large Pastures to Meet Diet of Dairy Herd
Ohio State agronomist D R Dodd notes dairy cows harvest about a sixth of an acre daily on average pasture, with annual yields around three tons per acre. He warns current pastures lack protein and minerals, urging lime, fertilizer, and improved grass mixtures to raise milk and meat production at lower cost.
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D. R. Dodd
Extension Agronomist
Ohio State University
University Agronomist
The Dugout or Root Cellar for Storing Crops
Horticulturist A G Tolaas of the University farm in St Paul recommends the dugout or root cellar as a cheap efficient storage option. A side hill site offers drainage and ground level access, with a suggested 8 feet depth and a 20 by 40 foot cellar able to hold about 4000 bushels. Poles frame the sides and rear on a concrete footing. roof with poles and straw, dirt used to bank and cover.
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A. G. Tolaas
Horticulturist
University Farm
St. Paul
Weed Damage Costs Farmers Millions, Says University Expert
J J Pieper from the University of Illinois College of Agriculture lists six weed harms. Losses come from lower yields higher growing costs poorer product quality land value decline livestock poisoning and public health effects.
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J. J. Pieper
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Pieper
Turkeys Vary in White Meat Yield by Breed and Rearing
The article notes two layers of white breast meat in turkeys and explains that different strains yield higher white meat percentages. Management and rearing conditions affect the breast meat percentage with semiconfined housing and cooler weather producing more white meat than range-raised birds.
Sewing Circle Patterns Offer For All Ages And Styles
A WNU Service feature promotes Barbara Bell patterns for four year to size 52 fits with designs like Ultra-Smart Dress and youth frocks. Details include sizes, yardage needs for patterns 1401 1366 and 1396 plus options of gold lame and satin combos. Order info listed as The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago location with 15 cent prices.
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Milady
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Drive
Chicago
Barta Bell
Barbara Bell
Bel
WNU
Parachute Quip and Name Change Joke Reveals Class Talk
A classroom exchange features a candid joke about violence and marriage. A student asks about changing a surname to Laurie Maurice Stevenson, citing initials on home items. The instructor ends with a cautionary quip linking an unfixed parachute to foolish risks.
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McDonald
Laurie Maurice Stevenson
Favorite Reign of the Week Dinner in a Ple veal Kidney Pie
Trim and dice kidney and vegetables then parboil. Layer meat and vegetables in a baking dish, add tomato soup and stock, top with pie crust and bake until set.
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