Red Cross Budget Totals 9.74 Million for 1922
Washington reports expenditures totaling 9,739,872.47 for the Red Cross fiscal year ending mid 1922, with 3,030,603 allocated to veteran and family aid and 3,404,000 for foreign operations. Domestic and disaster relief programs, chapter support, and nurse training are also funded, as the organization urges renewed enrollment.
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Washington
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
American Relief Administration
Euerope
League of Red Cross Societies
General Sked Cross
Krational Organization
Hole drilling in glass with tools and wax method
An experienced glass cutter notes that a sharpened corner of a broken file tip makes an excellent drill for small glass holes and advises keeping the drill wet with turpentine. A second method to pierce glass similar to panel thickness uses a wood template, beeswax, and hot lead to melt a hole.
Fish Oil Byproducts Processed Into Protein Powder
Residue from fish oil production is crushed to a paste and dried in vacuo below 10 percent moisture. It is ground to powder, treated with pepsin to solubilize albumin, then extracted with water. The resulting substance is dried and powdered for use as food.
Radium Supply Boosted by Mesotherium Substitute
A dated note explains radium used for luminous paint could be saved by replacing with mesotherium, a by product from incandescent gas mantle production. The article warns that radium is scarce and costly, urging acceptance of the substitute to conserve the tiny stock.
First Artificial Eyes Through History
The origin of artificial eyes traces to Egypt with early examples in gold and silver, later copper and ivory. In the sixteenth century porcelain became common, and makers advertised by stamping their names and addresses on the white of the eye.
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Egypt
Baptismal Quarrel Turns On Repeated Immersion
In a religious tale Brother Joe claims he has been baptized twelve times and expects yearly baptism. The parson challenges him asking how often he expects to be baptized, and Brother Joe replies that the more often the better to stay safe on Judgment Day.
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Joe
Brother Joe
Strange etymologies from pilgrims and traders noted
The Philadelphia Ledger cites curious word origins as saunterer from La Sainte Terre inspires pilgrims on their walks, haberdasher linked to German phrase habt ihr das hier, and qu en diral from French for quandary, illustrating exotic language corruptions.
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la Sainte Terre
Philadelphia Ledger
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A contemporary note from Passing Show in London suggests the peak anxiety for a girl is choosing between marriage and freedom, typically resolved by combining both paths.
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London
Thrift Becomes Habit Says Dr Frank Crane Quote
A reflective quote by Dr Frank Crane states that thrift starts as a choice of principle, grows through repeated practice, and eventually becomes effortless as a habit guiding daily decisions.
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Frank Crane
Fitting Them for Society Quote Sparks Moral Debate
A Boston Transcript quote laments teaching children not to lie is easy, while guiding them away from embarrassing truths proves harder, reflecting on social norms and manners in upbringing.
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Boston Transcript
Energy From the Sun Measured Against Niagara Power
The Philadelphia Ledger likens solar energy to the power required to pump ocean water to supply Niagara Falls, noting that harnessing Earth’s solar energy would demand a line of three Niagaras around the globe, with every foot-pound used as electric horsepower.
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Niagara
Philadelphia Ledger
Preserving Varnish Brushes In Seasonal Touch-Ups
A Poplar Science Monthly note advises varnish brush care for frequent floor varnishing. Do not immerse brushes in water. Instead suspend brushes in corked jars of linseed oil with the brush wedged in a cork hole.
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Poplar Science Monthly
Phrase First Used by Seward in The Higher Law
The phrase The Higher Law was first fixed by Hon. William H. Seward in a March 11, 1850 Senate speech on California’s admission. Used to denote a law higher than the Constitution, namely a law of God, the expression carried by Exchange.
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Seward
William H. Seward
United States Senate
California
Union
In Praise of Books Verse Exalts Reading and Music
A reflective note extols books as a crowning privilege of modern civilization. The author lauds a taste for books and music, affirming gratitude that humanity was not deprived of these joys in earlier history. The quotation echoes T Starr King on literary and cultural value.
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T. Starr King
Patient Listening at the Program Says Three-Quarters Hour
A speaker urges patience or to leave during a pause in the program as the next participant requests to add a word to what has been said. The remark frames the moment as a choice between restraint and abrupt departure during a water break.
Estimates of European Gold in the Middle Ages
The article says gold was comparatively secure in the Middle Ages. It estimates the total stock of gold in Europe at the time America was discovered did not exceed 32500000 dollars.
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Europe
America
Governess Wanted for TenYearOld Girl in Boston Transcript Ad
Unique ad seeks a female governess for a ten year old girl. The candidate should have sympathy due to a leg loss, with preference given to someone in a similar position. The notice appears in the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
Riddles and Rivalries At The Well
In Harper's Magazine a teacher asks the classic cat in a well puzzle about climbing two feet up and one foot back. A son of an efficiency expert replies with little interest, illustrating a dry humorous exchange on problem solving and practicality.
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Harper’s Magazine
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