Ivory Mah Jong Sets Carved Heroes Replaced by Numerals
Original ivory Mah Jong sets bore engravings of famous Chinese heroes. When introduced to the western world these inscriptions were replaced with numerals and letters.
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1947
Page
2
Heating Systems Use of Furnaces Boilers and Heat Types
A furnace operates in a warm air heating system while a boiler serves hot water and steam heating systems. The distinction clarifies which equipment matches each heat delivery method and system type.
Maple Syrup Industry Drives Ohio Farm Profits
Maple sap farming proves lucrative with over 1,000,000 trees tapped and about 300,000 gallons of syrup produced each spring. Geauga county leads Ohio in production, tapping around 250,000 trees and contributing to roughly $500,000 in syrup revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Geauga County
United States
Greek Hero Receives Thrilling Welcome After Marathon Win
At Athens in the first modern Olympics of 1896 the Greek peasant hero received a spectacular reception. Women showered him with jewelry while a hotel keeper offered 365 free meals and a street urchin pledged to guard his boots for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loves
Athens
Paper Rugs and Flexible Plastic Promise New Uses
The article notes paper rugs as a future possibility and highlights a flexible plastic secret. It lists benefits such as gay colors durability water proofness stay-putness and easy cleaning. It also mentions potential other uses including coverings for furniture.
Early bottle milk delivery spurred need for protective hoods
As milk bottles became popular, public delight over the change faded to concern about contamination from exposed lips. Boards of health then required protective hoods and pasteboard caps to reduce risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Health
Electric water heaters reach over one million homes
A recent survey shows the number of American dwellings with electric water heaters rose from about 35,000 in 1935 to 1,149,000 by end of 1945. The sale volume has surpassed the one million mark.
Good Cranberries Use Guide for Fresh Berries
Use only firm cranberries and discard shriveled fruits before cooking. Include cranberries with raisins in pies to reduce sugar while preserving the tart cranberry flavor for a dessert with real cranberry notes.
Veterans press for expanded benefits as 80th Congress looms
Veterans organizations and lobbyists outline a broad legislative program for the 80th Congress, seeking repeal of on the job training pay ceilings, cash terminal leave payments, higher pensions and subsistence, and liberalized government insurance. They note prior wartime expenditure levels and push for universal military training and reemployment rights, with the aim of cashing terminal leave bonds for veterans.
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American Legion
VFW
Amvets
Legion
AVC
Vifw
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Dwight L. Rogers
Florida
Hume
Rogers
Smooth Bromegrass In Mixed Pasture Systems
Smooth bromegrass helps alfalfa or clover in pastures or hay. When rotating land its bromegrass legume mix must be plowed down for raw crops while still productive. Bromegrass uses all available nitrogen. It is palatable leafy drought resistant a good sod-farmer and yields high for age.
Milk Product Consumption Rise From 1909 to 1945
Consumption of milk products excluding butter grew from 169 quarts per person in 1909 to about 257 quarts per person in 1945, reflecting a substantial increase in dairy intake over the period.
Cattle Feed Deficiency Linked to Creep Disease
Cattle fed with phosphorus deficient rations show risk of nutritional ailment known as creeps. The condition affects livestock health and productivity, underscoring need for balanced mineral intake in feed programs.
Phosphorescent Water Dazzles Night Vessel Viewers
From a shipboard vantage the sea glows with millions of luminous organisms. The glow stems from planktonic life or protozoa, creating a striking bioluminescent display under the night sky.
Woolen Blankets Must Contain Sufficient Wool Content
Blanket makers warn blankets need at least twenty five percent wool to deliver noticeable warmth and fluffiness. Industry guidelines emphasize wool weight for insulation and comfort in cold months.
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