New Government Savings Securities Issued in 1921
Washington reports that two new United States government securities will be issued in 1921 a $1 savings stamp and an $8 savings certificate as part of the treasury savings campaign. The issues aim to promote thrift, encourage regular savings and invest in government securities, with emphasis on broader investor participation including unions and organizations.
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Washington,d. C
United States
Treasury Savings
Treasury Department
Walt
Alexander Hamilton
Treasury
Invest Wes
Tarplus
Treasury Savings Movement
Bey
Savings Division
What Uncle Sam Is Doing for Farmers
The United States Department of Agriculture is evaluating 1600 lots of African seeds and plants for adaptability to American soil. Dr H Le Shantz, an agricultural explorer, joined the Smithsonian African expedition spanning Cape Town to Cairo, visiting the Congo, Sudan, Egypt, and East Africa. A notable crop is a two foot long gourd containing two gallons.
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United States Department of Agriculture
H. le Shantz
Shantz
Smithsonian
Hich
Africa
Cape Town
Cairo
Orange Free State
Transvaal
Congo
East Africa
Sudan
Egypt
Continent
Co operative wool sales net farmers gain
North Carolina farmers, aided by the U S department of agriculture and a land grant college, shipped wool to be made into blankets. About 15 000 pounds were handled as sales in Washington Greensboro and Albemarle were canceled due to no market. A large mill group considered turning farmer wool into blankets, saving cash advances, with farmers' wool selling for 50 cents to over 70 cents a pound locally and in some cases higher. The total gain was about 13 020 dollars.
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North Carolina
United Sates Department of Agriculture
United States College of Agriculture
Washington
Greensboro
Albeville
Establiaghmenty
Wietoe-Salem
Ete
Elkin
State Experiment Station
Wate Tee Farm
United States Department
of Agriculture
Williamsoe Coemts
Texas
Boca Sayers
Willams County
Sheen
Brecters’ Association
Boston
Women Turn Home Industry Into Income In Florida County
In Orange County Florida a member of a home club organized by the home demonstration agent profits from selling gilt boxes containing oranges grapefruit and tumanats to tourists as gifts during winter. She ships 40 to 50 boxes daily with good earnings showing how many women earn money at home.
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Bar-To-Duc
Orange County
Florida
Hime
United States Department of Agriculture
Auxiliary To Meet And Caldwell High Notes
Auxiliary to meet at the Masonic hall Tuesday at 2 30 PM under Mrs Merve McConnell with hopes of full attendance. Caldwell High notes mention a December 10 party with guests dressing as young children ages six to twelve and a private college high school dance at Dunceland with tickets from Winston Caldwell or James Chevalley. Order in the sick room urges neatness and to handle patient needs as at home to avoid distress.
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Home Auxiliary
American Legion
Masonic Hall
Merve McConnell
Caldwell High
Rasteverecsensuss
Kathleen Birney
Harry Rogers
Vere Lower
William Golcake
Dunceland
Winston Caldwell
James Chevalley
Holiday Dessert Trend Pumpkin Custards Rise
Home life column notes a shift from traditional pumpkin pie to pumpkin custards served in custard cups. The filling is described as baked with corn syrup for sweetness, reflecting a domestic trend in festive desserts.
Do Not Put Flour Back On The Molding Board
Instructions warn that flour left on the slab after using the molding board must be sifted before returning to the flour bin. Failing to remove bits of dough risks tainting the entire sack of flour and compromising batch quality.
Wash Tuesday as a Benefit to Household Work
The writer discusses shifting wash day from Monday to Tuesday to ease laundry burdens. Washing on Tuesday would reduce hardship by allowing Monday to be spent on prep and mending. Patches set on freshly ironed garments avoid extra handling and potential fabric damage during washing.
Fragmentary wartime care note in hospital room
A fragmented observation describes a patient in a hospital ward, noting distress and desire for privacy. The writer urges ensuring comfortable bed arrangements when the patient wishes to be left alone, reflecting care routines and patient autonomy.
Relief for Toothache with Pepper Ginger Bag
A DIY toothache remedy made from a small muslin bag three quarters of an inch across. Fill the doubled bag with equal parts pepper and ginger, sew shut, and place against the aching tooth for relief.
Shaving Paper Case Emerges From Historic Ad Clip
A fragment notes a shaving paper case related to cartridge paper or fancy card. Details are limited but indicate an item or product category discussed in an old catalog or newspaper snippet. The readable portion highlights materials used in a case or holder for shaving accessories.
Crafting a Pink Paper Settee Embellishment Card
Instructions describe cutting two settee circles with tight inches in diameter, pasting or painting one with thick pink sh fisnte paper, and threading a ribbon through two holes to tie a bow.
Desert Island Traders Bit Overheard in Banter
A humorous exchange between a Scot and an American ends with a quip about wealth from trading their Telothes on a deserted island. The joke plays on national stereotypes as the two men spar verbally about money making.
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Uncle Sam
Clark Thompson Hardware Co
Wight
Tention, Mr. Wallingford
Scotty
Spring Canyon
Jesse Knight
Boise-Payette Lumber Co
M. S. Renee Well Yard
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