Keep Smiling and Live to Be 100 Says Four Nonagenarians
Four Vienna nonagenarians share longevity tips in a portrait of age. Bernhard Wald 94 still sings daily, smokes heavily, and walks. Dr. Leopold Ehrenhaft 91 counsels not worrying about yourself and enjoys boiled beer. Wilhelm Kinzl 90 tracks fitness with daily walks and wine. Alexander Goltz 92 credits cheerful thinking and a short daily nap. All emphasize laughter and moderation in habits.
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Vienna
Bernhard Wald
Wald
Leopold Ehrenhaft
Wilhelm Kinzl
Austria
Zara Aga
Kinz
Alexander Demetrius Goltz
Census shows cows decline in 1936 dairy census
Washington reports the milk cow population on farms fell by about 1,000 per day in 1936, with a 7 percent drop over three years to 25,040,000. High feed costs and low dairy product prices blamed. a modest rebound expected after 1938. Inventory value per cow rose to $50 by Jan 1, 1937.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Department
Slang Dictionary Reveals College Slang Truths
Seattle report shows University of Washington Dean Edward H. Lauer unveiled a campus slang dictionary with terms such as fever fray for a feverish moment, cement mixer for a dance, and popeye pansie for a homely co ed. Felix Bauman aided compilation. The item notes Minnesota distributed over twenty eight tons of feed for pheasants and other game birds that winter.
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Seattle
Edward H. Lauer
University of Washington
Dean Lauer
U. S
Felix Bauman
Germany
Minnesota
Brain fag mystery puzzled by Iowa scientist
Ames Iowa. Iowa State College bio physicist Earl C McCracken explains brain fag after heavy meals is not caused by blood rushing to the stomach. He notes the brain receives more blood after eating as circulation speeds up, and dog tests show widespread increased circulation during digestion.
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Ames
Iowa
Earl C. McCracken
Iowa State College
McCracken
Drummer Boy of Chickamauga Dies at 86
John Lincoln Clem known as the Drummer Boy of Chickamauga died in San Antonio at age 86. He joined the Twenty third Michigan Infantry as a child and rose to major general before retiring after a long army career. He spent 14 years of his service in San Antonio and served as quartermaster for the Eighth Corps Area.
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San Antonio
John Lincoln Clem
Chickamauga
Twenty-third Michigan Infantry
Shiloh
Eighth Corps
Tourist's dollar analyzed by town in New England
Amherst Mass This is how the vacationist who visits New England spends his or her dollar according to R C Maddux chairman of the recreation committee of the New England council Twenty cents for transportation Twenty cents for food Twenty cents for accommodations Twenty five cents for retail purchases Nine cents for amusements Six cents for miscellaneous If you want to sell it advertise it
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Amherst
Mass
New England
R. C. Maddux
The
New England Council
Eight Hour Day Question Provokes Deliberate Debate
Washington observers question Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt proposal to limit housework to eight hours. Respondents raise concerns about baby care and state aid while noting a mother's happiness and need for help. Some critics say housewives would require trained servants for such a limit.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Blair Bannister
United States
John Collier
Indian Affairs
Senator Ellender
Louisiana
Outer Leaves of Lettuce Richer in Vitamin
The outer leaves of lettuce, usually trimmed and discarded, contain more than thirty times the vitamin content of the inner leaves, highlighting their nutritional value.
Mustard Stains Removed From Table Linen Guide
Instructions explain removing mustard stains from table linen by washing in hot water with soap then rinsing in warm water. The method emphasizes immediate treatment and repeated rinsing to lift the stain.
Balloon test aims to prove drunken driving quickly
Arlington reporters describe a device called the balloon test that allegedly removes guesswork in identifying intoxicated drivers. Suspects blow into a balloon connected to a chemical, producing a color change to indicate alcohol or ether presence. Tests reportedly show accuracy, with many cases resulting in guilty pleas or court actions.
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Collins
Ott Cribbs
Chief Cribbs
Frank Albright
Properly hanging frames to avoid damp walls
Do not let frames touch damp walls. To keep frames away from the wall place two small corks at the bottom using a tack or gramophone needle. This raises the frame and prevents moisture damage, preserving the frame’s condition.
Soaking Salt Fish With Vinegar Helps Salt Draw Out
Instruction notes soaking salt fish with a small glass of vinegar in the soaking water. The vinegar is said to draw out more of the salt, improving flavor and texture.
Hemstitching prep and beef juice extraction notes
Before drawing threads on linen rub with soap to loosen fibers. For beef juice, simmer one pound chopped round steak in six ounces cold water with salt, refrigerate overnight, then shake and strain through muslin for juice.
Lima Bean Topped Tomato Bake
A simple stovetop to oven dish. Drain the green baby lima beans from a No 2 can and combine with a can of tomatoes. Add a little butter and seasoning, mix, place in a buttered casserole, and bake until heated through.
Farmer Buried in Walnut Coffin He Made Himself
Panola Kan J W Casida 73 retired farmer was buried Saturday in the walnut coffin he crafted from a tree he planted over 50 years ago Funeral rites followed his own arrangements He named pallbearers flower girls ministers and songs and wrote his obituary He noted that when Mrs Casida dies she will be buried in a duplicate of his coffin.
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Panola
Kan
J. W. Casida
Casida
Carida
Chinese girl aged 19 deemed too old to work in Singapore
The Singapore Appeal Court held that a 19 year old Chinese girl has reached a marriageable age and should not be made to work in a shop. Forcing her to work would be seen as putting her on display and could cause the family to lose face.
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Singapore
Strength During Middle Life for Women Cardus Claim
Cardus is promoted as helpful for women undergoing menopause. The ad asserts it increases appetite aids digestion and improves transformation of food into living tissue. It positions Cardus as fortifying the body and strengthening the whole system during life changes.
Gandhi diet changes to peanut milk say Dr Carver
Dr G W Carver of Tuskegee Institute says Mahatma Gandhi's diet replaced goat milk with peanut milk during a fasting period. He notes peanut milk aids digestion and strength and mentions experiments with African children and missionary shipments from Tuskegee laboratories.
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Jackson
Miss
M. K. Gandhi
G. W. Carver
Tuskegee Institute
Gandhi
India
Carver
Africa
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