Well Ventilated Poultry House Adapted for Cold Climates
A new cold climate poultry house uses lath bafflers and a straw loft to manage moisture and insulation. It features dual end ventilating doors, long south and north windows, hinged upper sashes, and removable bafflers to avoid drafts while maintaining warmth for a 125 hen flock in a 20 by 20 foot unit.
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Wisconsin
Underwear for House Is Important Problem
The article explains that houses now need internal linings or "underwear" to reduce heat loss as fuel costs rise. Prof A C Willard notes walls and ceilings require insulating coverings, with heavier ceilings on top floors. Proper lining could cut heat loss significantly, saving coal nationwide and offsetting higher heating costs.
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A. C. Willard
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois
United States Bureau of Standards
Willard
Ssnieeiin Mae
Far North and Basque or North Atlantic Crossword Clues
A dense list of crossword style clues across horizontal and vertical sections. Many entries reference pronouns verbs nouns and common terms, including animal names, objects, and places. The fragment notes that the solution will appear in the next issue and lists numerous numbered clues.
Reflections on life and wisdom in early 20th century prose
A collection of aphorisms on truth, wealth, and living well from classical and contemporary sources. Notable lines quote Plato and Zeno, with a closing note on rising park visitation in the United States from 1914 to 1924.
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Heaven
Plato
American National Parks
Will You Fly With Me A Proposal Or Invitation
A terse line muses whether the offer to fly together is a proposal or a simple invitation to take to the air. The phrasing hints at romantic or adventurous intent in a vintage dialogue style.
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Aviating
Judging From Appearances on Katherine and the Powders
A brief exchange notes that Katherine seems to approve of paint and powder, lending countenance to them. The wry comment suggests social attitudes toward cosmetics and appearance in the period.
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Katherine
How to Solve a Crossword Puzzle Tips and Rules
Instructions explain filling white spaces with dictionary words and using numbering for horizontal and vertical words. Letters go only in white spaces, with numbers guiding definitions beneath the grid. Black squares mark separations. Abbreviations slang initials and obsolescent forms may appear in definitions.
Doctor Jackson Tells Wonder Ful Stories
The exchange notes Doctor Jackson tells stories and seems a great traveler though his mind wanders at times.
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Jackson
Coal Under City Street In Coatbridge Digging At Nine Tons A Day
Coal was discovered while laying a sewer in a busy Coatbridge street in Scotland. The 88 foot deep pit is being dug up at nine to ten tons per day as workers probe the find. Local authorities monitor the operation for safety and possible further deposits.
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Coatbridge
Scotland
Cuticura Trio Ad Promises Skin Care and Fragrance
An advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum as part of the Cuticura Trio with Soap and Ointment. It claims the powder can refresh faces skin and babies, deeming other perfumes unnecessary and priced at 25 cents each everywhere.
Corn byproducts: from axle grease to gunpowder
Des Moines Register notes progress in reusing corn waste including cobs stalks and leaves. An Agriculture Department catalogue lists 148 corn derived commodities such as face powder shoe heels cigarette holders varnish and shaving soap. It extends to absorbents for dynamite and the sugar xylose.
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Des Moines Register
United States Department of Agriculture
Bathera and Upper Elde Down Located Along Head Back
The note describes finding the other bathera along the back of the head on the left side down under a lifted lea, indicating a locating instruction within a list of positions.
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Elde
Sid
Lea
Twice in This Woman's Life testimonial from Ellensburg
A reader from Ellensburg Washington reports using E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for months noting six bottles purchased and seeks letters about medicine effects. The fragment cites a testimonial style quote attributed to William Carver R F D No 2 Ellensburg regarding remedies.
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Ellensburg
Washington
E. Pinkham
William Carver
R. F.D. No
Gentle strength defined as true greatness in quiet action
The message portrays true greatness as gentleness revealed through steady restraint. It contrasts loud bluster with true power, implying sustained virtue and humility mark real stature.
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