Better Sires Crusade Aims to Improve Tennessee Livestock
Tennessee Department of Agriculture urges breeders to join the Better Sires Crusade a national effort from the USDA to improve cattle horses mules swine sheep goats and poultry. The bulletin says it means passing the scrub seeks better stock outsell scrubs and invites county agents or the division of extension Knoxville to aid breeders now to put Tennessee on the livestock map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Division of Extension
Knoxville
Tennessee
Beef Production At Farm Level
U S department of agriculture notes farmers provide only about 10 percent of their meat as beef. Regional consumption varies from nearly 300 pounds per family in the north and west to under 100 pounds in the south. Beef comes from steers cows or nonproductive heifers, with little veal raised on farms. Much beef is bought from village butchers in summer, and farms lack facilities to keep meat fresh in warm weather.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Mercantile Trust Company
Federal Reserve System
United States
St. Louis Clearing House
Missouri
Illinois
Western
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Department of Immigration
Ottawa
Can
Carrety
Jackson Sr
St. Paul
Mion
PLAN TREATMENT OF LAMBS
The Braxton county farm bureau plans a demonstration comparing market prices for buck lambs docked and castrated versus untreated. Gilmer county farmers say they will dock and castrate all buck lambs next year. Officials urge the practice as a key improvement in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braxton County
W. Va
Farm Bureau
Gilmer County
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Live Stock Notes on Feeding and Breeding Practices
First class draft horses are scarce and pig growth depends on ample feeding. Docking clarifies lamb appearance and long tailed lambs risk maggot trouble. Breeders must study the best feeding to build reputation. Calves suffer from early setbacks due to slight irregularities. Silage offers cheap digestible carbohydrates for grazing animals. Goats require close feeding attention for market or milk production.
American and French summer frocks side by side show both sides
The foremost American designers compare a Paris georgette dress with an American rival. Paris offers a flowered georgette frock with an accordion skirt and kimono sleeves, a leghorn hat, ostrich trim, and satin slippers. The American version features black Chantilly flouncing, a two flounce skirt, a plain bodice with foil peplum, blue satin ribbon girdle, and black marines hat with satin slippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Midsummer Blouse Styles Highlight Georgette and Tricolette
The feature discusses summer blouses with elbow and short sleeves, favoring georgette with tricolette panels on front for style. Voile remains strong, embroidery decorates georgette and smocks, colors include orange flame turquoise emerald rose and jade, with tailored touches like wide and pin tucks and velvet ribbon accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgette
Dyed Lace and Modern Fashion Trends
The article discusses widespread use of dyed lace to match dresses, expanding styling options beyond natural undyed lace. It notes that although undyed lace reveals delicate designs, fashionable women prefer high priced dyed laces for greater variety and ease in coordinating outfits.
Smart Little Girl Frocks Highlight Tan Linen Dress
A fashion note praises a tan linen dress with dark brown cuff hem for little girls plus matching brown straw or tan hats, brown shoes, stockings, and hair ribbons. A blue and white striped organdie frock with vertical waist stripes and horizontal skirt stripes is also shown, with color pairings including a yellow linen frock with lavender cuffs and collar.
Gingham Trims Tricotine Frocks In French Contrast
A fashion note showcases tricotine dresses trimmed with a French gingham collar and vest. The gingham edge is frilled down toward the skirt hem for a season of bright contrast.
Draped Skirts Gain Favor With Slim Women Debutantes
Fashion note describes draped skirts as stylish for slim women and debutantes, highlighting materials like voile and taffeta that create soft graceful lines.
Lace fashion shifts to plaited lavish looks
The article notes a change in lace styling from smooth collars and boleros to plaited and looped arrangements used with lavishness, reflecting evolving dress trends.
Old-Fashioned Stitches in Lingerie Trim
New lingerie displays feature the fagot stitch as edging. The stitch can be shown in contrasting or self colors, creating a striking and effective trim.
Confession in Michigan murder stuns local inquiry
In Pontiac, Vera Schneider, a 20 year old telephone operator, was strangled. Anson Best, 21 from Flint, confessed after grilling by Prosecutor Gillespie, claiming the woman urged death and he strangled her with a handkerchief. Officials doubt his version, citing a struggle and no evidence of consent.
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Pontiac
Mich
Vera Schneider
Anson Best
Flint
Gillespie
Best
Miss Schneider
Saginaw Street
Auburn Street
Three Men Get Sick From Mule Feed Drink in Cynthiana
In Cynthiana Kentucky three young men reportedly drank a boiled mixture of horse and mule feed laced with liquor fumes. They drank the concoction for four days and lost consciousness, prompting concern over illegal liquor production in a dry county.
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Cynthiana
Brown Cleared of Alleged Blue Law Violation in West Virginia
Huntington, William Brown was found not guilty after testifying he cut trees for firewood on Sunday, arguing the act was a necessary necessity under state blue laws. He explained his work aimed to provide firewood for his home.
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Huntington
W. Va
William Brown
Tate
Brown
Snake drank baby’s milk in kitchen scene
In Pleasanton California a five foot rattlesnake curled on a shelf and drank milk from a pan intended for a baby. Mrs. Manuel Parenti found the scene and neighbors then killed the reptile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasanton
Cal
Manuel Parenti
Barracks to Solve Housing Problem in Louisville
The Rotary club seeks permission from Washington to open Camp Taylor barracks as temporary housing in Louisville Kentucky. Officials say thousands could be sheltered once approved.
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Louisville
Rotary Club
Washington
Camp Taylour
Toy shop tease ends with budget brainstorm
A flashily dressed young man visits a jeweler to buy a birthday gift for his sweetheart but claims only fifteen dollars a week income. The jeweler coolly replies that a toy shop around the corner is a better fit for his budget.
Honeymoon Meeting in Regent Street Sparks Friendly Prospect
A Yorkshire couple on their London honeymoon meet Mrs. Clayton in Regent Street. She offers tea at Streatham and warmth of hometown ties. The exchange underscores how strangers in a new city can feel like old friends as Mrs. Clayton extends hospitality.
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Yorkshire
London
Regent Street
Mrs. Clayton
Miss Jones
Streatham
Boot Button Fastening Method For Boots
A simple repair technique uses a common shoe lace to replace missing buttons on boots. Create holes in the boot tongue large enough for each eyelet, thread a new strong lace through the button eyes, and secure both ends with flat knots for a durable fix.
Trouble as a part of life and self-pity
The excerpt argues troubles are universal and not worth self-pity. It warns that focusing on personal burden ignores greater dangers others face and suggests perseverance as the path to worthwhile achievement. It notes even neighbors might envy smaller troubles.
Farmer Hyman Finds Hard Boiled Egg in Henhouse
J Lester Hyman of Logansport reports a bright brown egg warm in the hennery then found to be hard boiled. He intended to fry it for breakfast but the wife recalled shells from boiled eggs in the hennery suggesting the egg had been left among them.
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J. Lester Hyman
Logansport
Hyman
Indianapolis News
Early Music Training for Young Choir Members
A writer in Etude urges teaching music to young children in Roman choirs starting at seven. Students receive thorough solfeggio drill and instruction in harmony and general music for church purposes.
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A. C. Gilbrath
Erie
Peterson Ointment Co., Inc
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THE
Holland
Wilhelmns
Minneapolis
Lenhart Motor Truck Co
Mina
Standard Oil Company of Texas, Inc
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Houston
Texas
Chris Bahr
Almont
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