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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
9
A health bulletin underscores the need for a nationwide drive to exterminate rats. It cites immense economic and health losses, notes rats as prolific disease carriers, and urges continuous trapping, use of poisons, and civic organization to prevent reinfestation and protect food supplies.
Proposes strict rat-proofing for new and old buildings using cement and tin. Recommends sealing drain outlets with wire cages and fumigating ships at seaports. Urges port authorities to prevent rat transfer between ships and shore. Calls for state law and city ordinance to enforce these measures. Emphasizes traps and poisons alongside preventive barriers.
A newly married deaf couple, managing without a servant, devise an innovative doorbell substitute. When the electric button is pressed, all house lights flash to announce a caller’s presence.
A domestic worker notes satisfaction with enduring employment, stating she does not believe in changing after two years of teaching the family her methods. She emphasizes loyalty and consistency in household routines.
A government test in Germany shows lumber aged 25 years is materially stronger than new stock. The claim appears in Conklin's Mediums and freed Fountain products available at the Rexali Store.
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