A Happy Family of Bluebirds for Linens Pattern 1524
A sewing transfer pattern titled A Happy Family of Bluebirds for Linens offers cross stitch motifs for sheets pillowcases towels and scarves. The pattern includes two large motifs four medium motifs and six small motifs with color suggestions stitch illustrations and material requirements. Send 15 cents to Sewing Circle Needlecraft Depts New York for the pattern.
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Needlecraft Depts
Eighth Ave
New York
River of Life OVE Reflections on Love and Journey
A meditation on love as a life river from a small stream to an unfathomable ocean. The passage urges deep personal voyage through trials to truly grasp love’s meaning.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Creomulsion Advertises Quick Cough Relief and Guarantee
A 1940s style advertisement urges readers with chest coughs or bronchial irritation to try Creomulsion. It claims the product reaches the seat of trouble, soothes inflamed membranes, and expels germ laden phlegm with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after the first bottle.
Words of Counsel To Youth From Bismarck
A brief quotation attributed to Bismarck offers three guiding words for youth urging persistent effort. The line emphasizes continuous labor as the path to achievement and character development.
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Bismarck
Boston’s vast harbor industry fuels a national atlas of trade
A National Geographic style portrait highlights Boston as a leather and rubber goods hub, a major sugar and tropical product center, and a leading icehouse port. It notes the United Fruit Company’s extensive Central American rail and ship network based from Boston, the Sacred Codfish emblem, and a rich maritime culture shaping fishing, shipbuilding, and sport traditions. It mentions Boston’s fish piers, banana production ties, and a heritage of sailing, cricket, hockey, rowing, and emerging midget car racing.
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National Geographic
Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
Boston
New England
Faneuil Hall
America
Atlantic Seaboard
California
Bombay
Jamaica
Cuba
Brazil
India
John Hancock
Quoddy Light
Golden Gate
Key West
Alaska
United
Fruit Company
Andrew W. Preston
New York
Minor C. Keith
United Fruit
Costa Rica
Puerto Limon
San Jose
Central America
Tropic
Baltimore
New Orleans
San Francisco
Habana
Cartagena
Colombia
James
New World
Massachusetts
England
Gloucester
United States
Stellwagen Bank
Mississippi
Pacific
Europe
Caribbean
Painting farm buildings for longevity and value
Late summer and fall offer the best weather for painting farm buildings. Use good paint and proper prep work to prevent peeling and extend life beyond a century. Maintain dry surfaces and repair cracks before painting, aiming for 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit for best results.
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Gross
Chicago Market Sees Long Fresh Produce Journeys
USDA reports that over 70 000 carloads of fresh fruits and vegetables sold in Chicago last year traveled up to 2500 miles and arrived in near perfect condition. Packing and refrigeration improvements curb storage diseases and extend year round availability with tomatoes from Florida lettuce from California and onions from the Rio Grande valley reaching consumers.
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Chicago
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Illinois
Florida
California
Rio Grande Valley
Rise of 4-H Clubs Across States and Territories
The article describes widespread 4-H clubs in every state and U S territory. It notes youths aged ten to twenty on farms may join by carrying a farm work project. It highlights that many Agriculture Department extension agents and state experts are former 4-H members and explains the pledge behind the 4-H initial.
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United States Territory
Department of Agriculture
Field and Farm Practices Highlight Agricultural Notes
Field and Farm reports note that hatching eggs held over ten days reduce hatchability. An acre of meadowland averages about 15,000,000 insects. Danish creameries receive farm milk directly and handle 2,000 to 3,000 gallons daily. Sugar cane maturation ranges from 9 to 43 months. Large eggs must weigh 24 ounces per dozen by law. Baby chicks may receive sour milk with water and starter feed. When pastures are scarce, heifers need extra feed to sustain growth.
Revival of Crazy Patch Work for Slumber Throws
An article describes crazy patch quilts as an old yet modern craft with angular patterns. It covers fabrics like plain and figured silks, embroidery stitches, sewing to a foundation, and finishing with backing and tying. It promotes Mrs. Spears’ instructional book with step-by-step directions and a mailing address for copies.
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Spears
Spex
South Desplaines St
Chico Minors
Dust Control At Ashpit Using Water Spray System
A reader advises a simple method to stop dust from ashpit cracks during furnace grate shaking. A small pipe spray taps into the cold water system, with holes capped at the end, spraying just before shaking. The fine mist wetts ashes as they fall, reducing dust in the cellar and cutting cleaning effort.
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Bluebird
River of Life
Nujol
Young
Fey
Um L. King
Cantherisna
Wisconsin
Charles River Basin and West Boston Bridge
Harvard
John L. Sullivan
White Mountains
John Barclay
van Bess
Wincharger
Ce Siaus City
Lowa
Franklin
Wari
MOR
OLI Line
By Fred Neher
ISIS
Fred Neherd
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