Fly Prevention Over Swatting Amid Disease Fear
The article argues flies spread disease and swatting fails to reduce numbers. It advocates prevention through cleanliness in homes and municipalities, weekly waste and kitchen hygiene, and education. Borax treats manure and waste to curb breeding, aiding a broader public health effort. It cites Arlington farm and New Orleans studies guiding practical measures.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Arlington Farm
Virginia
New Orleans
Borax Stops Fly Breeding In Manure And Garbage Cans
Investigators find 0.75 pounds of calcined colemanite or 0.62 pounds of borax per eight bushels of manure kills maggots and eggs, preventing fly development. Two ounces per garbage can effectively stop breeding. warnings noted about plant injury at higher amounts and for hog feed. Borax is inexpensive, safer than alternatives, and recommended with careful daily application around fresh manure edges.
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Washington
Paris
Experience as a Teacher Lesson in Borrowed Woes
A humorous exchange where Little Lemuel-Paw asks why people borrow trouble and Paw replies that trouble is the only thing many can borrow without security, illustrating a proverb in rustic dialogue.
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Monogram Design Tips for Home Linen Art
Practical guidance on choosing monogram styles for cushions sheets and bags. The article describes three example designs for monograms No 1 No 2 No 3 and advises on sizing techniques satin stitch framing decorative vines and the use of French knots or seed stitch to enhance fullness. It notes that larger designs benefit from solid satin stitch while smaller ones may lose clarity if over enlarged.
Fan Shaped Work Board Craft Design
A decorative fan shaped work board is described with a thick cardboard base, covered in watered silk and sateen, sewn at the edges. Pockets for needles and scissors are stitched in place on the silk, edged with narrow ribbon and silk cord. Three cotton reels hang from the top by ribbon loops, and the back features a satin ribbon loop with bows for wall hanging.
Uses for Orange Peel in Beauty and Craft Purses
A vintage guide suggests orange peel softens hot tub water and cleans skin better than cold cream while preventing hair growth. It notes orange peel-tinted water suits chamois and doeskin gloves, and describes assembling a small purse with stiffened back, fold flap, and a push-button flag.
Useful Little Coin Purse Sketch and Method
A practical small purse is described with steps for making a simple carry device. Crafted from corded silk and lined with wash leather, the compact design fits in a waistcoat pocket or on a key chain and closes securely.
New Colored Bath Mat Breaks Turkish Bath Trend
A shop introduces a novelty bath mat designed for bathroom floors. The piece uses buck toweling styled fabric with blue darning stitches forming a centered "bath mat" label and a decorative linen braid at both ends, creating a rich color pattern on a putty ground.
How to Transfer Newspaper Design to Fabric
Instructions describe placing impression carbon paper between fabric and newspaper design then tracing the outline with a pencil or glass-painted pen to transfer the motif onto the fabric.
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