Nebraska WPA Quota Slashed for December
Nebraska WPA Administrator D F Felton said the December quota would cap at 18 500 workers due to federal funding shortages from private industry layoffs in the east. He noted many Nebraskans still need relief as winter arrivals tighten the situation and local officials warn of a critical need for aid within days.
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A Little Learning Is a Wonderful Thing
A narrator recalls a student asking to imitate Greek penmanship with heavy upstrokes and light downstrokes, prompting the master to seek clarification about the desired style and technique.
Around the House F Practical household tips and hacks
A collection of home briefings covers preserving patent leather with glycerine, brightening glassware with vinegar, removing tar stains from carpets using turpentine and fullers earth, making hot luncheon sandwiches with cheese tomato and bacon, and a historical cross stitch method using canvas to work through fabric.
Items of Interest to the Housewife Outfit
The passage praises savings in eyesight and time through a simple method for crafts. It highlights making velvet or silk hand bags, pincushions, and blotting-book covers as examples. A knee high kitchen table that washes easily is recommended to encourage seated tasks like peeling potatoes and scrubbing carrots. It ends with a knitting tip on preventing sleeve creases.
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Increased Use of Soap in Modern Homes
A brief survey notes rising soap use in households as hygiene practices expand. Experts attribute this shift to public health campaigns and broader access to affordable cleansing products.
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