Three unusual medical discoveries reported to scientists
MEMPHIS Tenn three medical discoveries included a pneumonia treatment that cut death rates, dog derived leukocytes curing peritonitis in another dog, and nerves controlling bile production telegraphed from the brain. Researchers from LSU New Orleans Bernhard Steinberg Toledo and Northwestern University reported these findings to a 1000 scientists.
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Memphis
Tenn
Louisiana State University
Brooks
Bernhard Steinberg
Toledo Hospital
Toledo
Ohio
Steinberg
C. A. Tanturi
A. C. Ivy
Department of Physiology
Northwestern University Medical School
Removing stains on hands with potato rub
A vegetable stain on hands can be removed by rubbing with a slice of raw potato.
Flour Keeps Eggs From Sticking to Frying Fat
A practical kitchen tip notes that adding a little flour to frying fat makes eggs less likely to break and easier to slide from pan. The method suggests dusting or sprinkling flour directly into the hot fat to coat the surface before frying.
Patent Leather Care Advice From a Bygone Era
The piece notes patent leather shoes crack due to their hard finish and suggests delaying wear by applying a small amount of Vaseline rubbed in with a soft cloth. It advises polishing with a soft cloth only to maintain the shine.
Glycerine Adds To Water For First Bottle Filling
A small amount of glycerine is added to the water used to fill hot water bottles for the first time. This keeps the rubber supple and may extend the bottle’s life. The instruction emphasizes care to avoid overuse and ensure safety.
Lemon Juice Prevents Blackening Potatoes During Boiling
Old potatoes sometimes turn black during boiling. To prevent this add a squeeze of lemon juice to the water in which they are boiled.
Sewing key to durable knit underwear buttons
A row of machine sewing around button holes in knit underwear prevents stretching and extends wear. The technique helps the garment keep shape and last longer through repeated washing and use.
How to Salt Nuts at Home for Crunchy Flavor
Use blanched nuts with a light coat of oil not exceeding one teaspoon per cup. Place in a single layer and bake at 375 degrees, stirring occasionally for even browning. Remove from oven, sprinkle salt, and drain on crumpled unglazed paper to absorb surface oil.
Gravy improves with vegetable boiled water
A household tip notes gravy served with roast meat tastes better and contains more nutrition when made using the water used to boil vegetables.
Puddings Use Grease-Proof Paper To Prevent Sticking
A cooking tip advises placing two strips of grease-proof paper crosswise in the pudding basin before pouring the mixture to prevent sticking during steaming or boiling. Separately, official estimates place South Africa wheat at 4,996,000 200-pound bags, up 632,000 from last year.
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Union of South Africa
OKLAHOMA GEOLOGIST WARNS DESERT FATE IF EROSION CONTINUES
Norman Oklahoma flood and dust storm warnings echo a university geologist view that overgrazing and overcultivation sparked floods in the Ohio River Valley and dust in the Southwest. J Willis Stovall compares this to Mesopotamia and predicts Oklahoma could become as dry as the Gobi in fifty years unless wind and water erosion are checked. He proposes grass replanting and spreading Russia thistles to stabilize soils. He says humans must act with common sense to avoid desertification.
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Norman
Okla
Mesopotamia
University of Oklahoma
J. Willis Stovall
University
Ohio River Valley
Oklahoma
Gobi Desert
Russia
Munhall Fired Over Sign Move At Store
Munhall explains he lost his job after moving a display sign from a lace dress to a bathtub without paying attention. The sign asked how the reader would like to see their best girl in this for 5.95 dollars.
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Munhall
Display at Fair To Show Scouting Of Two Americas
Dallas area Scout officials invite international Scout groups to contribute displays and handicraft for the Pan American Exposition. L L Hotchkiss requests delegations from 17 foreign countries attending the National Scouting Jamboree to visit Dallas on their way to Washington. Central planning aims for larger space and centralized Scout activities at the fair for Pan American outreach.
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Dallas
Americas
L. L. Hotchkiss
Circle 10 Council
James E. West
New York
Hotchkiss
Washington
United States
Frank L. McNeay
Milton Brown
Circle 10
Deaths Linked to Chest Impact From Car Steering Wheel
Dr. Kissane of Columbus notes that blows to the chest from steering wheels can trigger immediate heart irregularities and fatal fluttering or heart block. He cites dog experiments showing normal electrical readings after impact but possible rapid death from functional heart disturbance not evident at autopsy.
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ST. Louis
Ray W. Kissane
Columbus
Ohio
American College of Physicians
Kissane
Civil Service Examinations Announced by U S Commission
The U S Civil Service Commission lists exams with application deadlines by May 10 or May 13 for various states. Posts include War Department Air Corps Cost Accountant at 3200 a year and many junior scientific and technical roles in Agriculture Labor and Public Health Service with salaries from 2000 to 5600 dollars annually. Additional details available from the commission in Washington or local post offices.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Arizona
California
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
War Department
Air Corps
Department of Agriculture
Department of Labor
Children’s Bureau
Railroad Retirement Board
Treasury Department
U. S. Public Health Service
Bureau of Dairy Industry
Washington, D. C
U. S. Employment Back to '29 Level, 11,000,000 on Job
New York report by the National Association of Manufacturers states that as of April 1 manufacturing employment reached 1929 levels with 11,000 on payrolls. About 3.31 million workers have found jobs since 1933, 66 percent in durable goods. The industry group urges census data on unemployment amid estimates of 3 to 10 million out of work.
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New York
National Association of Manufacturers
America
Roosevelt Warns U S Workers to Shun Stock Speculation
President Roosevelt told 825000 government employees to avoid speculation in stocks bonds and commodities. He stated no officer or employee should engage in any trading for speculative purposes and asked the Civil Service Commission to circulate the warning across the government. He stressed the rule applies to all workers whether in competitive civil service or not.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Harry B. Mitchell
The
Civil Service Commission
Mitchell
Three Farmers Help Carry Poultry House
At a poultry farm sale three neighboring farmers assist the purchaser Tom to haul a small poultry house home. Dick and Fred promise aid. Tom asks for a rest and wonders where Fred is. A voice from inside says he’s carrying the perches.
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Fred
Tom
Seasonal end looms for oysters popular R months
Washington reports the end of the last R month to Sep tember signals oysters near their seasonal swan song. Officials note May through August sees little oyster consumption, tying supply to demand. They cite Roman saying and sluggish year round push, with frozen oysters as only partial, temporary remedy.
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Washington
Bureau of Fisheries
America
Health Tests For School Children Are Important
Austin.Health officials stress school health exams to detect vision and dental defects, tonsil infections, and postural problems early. Regular dentist visits, eye checks, and simple exercises by a family physician can prevent later health issues and improve school performance for children.
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Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Man 81 barred from divorce in Chicago ruling
Theodore Kohn, 81, sought a divorce alleging wife Johanny, 75, threatened him with a steak knife. Judge John Lupe granted grounds but dismissed for his age, telling him to stay home and work out issues with his wife.
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Chicago
Theodore Kohn
John Lupe
Kohn
Johanny
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