U S Issues Patents for Black Roses Horn Canes and Cow Tail Holders
Washington announces a batch of quirky patents including black roses nail less horseshoes horned canes for pedestrians and an electrical larynx as officials note patent growth since 1836. The piece lists notable patentees such as Dr. Einstein Col John Jacob Astor Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and Harold L Ickes with a mix of whimsical and practical inventions across fields.
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U. S
Washington
U. S. Patent Office
Patent Office
Einstein
Col
John Jacob Astor
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr
Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Helpful Household Hints From Pathfinder Column
A collection of practical tips on home care and gardening including floor refinishing with shellac, washing garden furniture, insect prevention in crevices, safe washing of Japanned items, cooking beets with skins, soil care for bulbs, pruning roses, agateware care, washing soda for hard water, compost from buried matter, potato rubbing for stains, cooling drinks, pre cooking cereals, preventing spontaneous combustion from polishing cloths, and cocoa preparation with water first.
Crop Insurance Proposal in Cotton Plans From 1930s Campaign
The Progressive Farmer outlines a cotton crop insurance plan backed by Secretary Wallace. It would pay premiums and losses in kind, with farmers receiving cotton to cover losses. Current drafts insure 75 percent of six year average yield, using past production like 120 bales over six years as an example.
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Wallace
Glass Clothes Expected Soon Inventors Say
In Washington celebrants marking the patent system centennial heard warnings against regimentation and dictatorship stifling invention. Dr. Robert E. Wilson urged environments that foster independent thought while Dr. Harrison E. Howe praised American democracy. A “Research Parade” envisioned glass clothing, glare-free headlights, instant whiskey aging, and sun-powered factories. The Jefferson bust dedication and Edison voice birthday marked the event.
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Washington
Robert E. Wilson
Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Company
Wilson
Harrison E. Howe
Commerce Department
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas A. Edison
Baltimore
R. B. White
Western Union Telegraph Company
Government crop insurance debate raises 75 percent yield cap
Skeptics challenge 75 percent of the average yield as maximum insured, arguing 60 percent may be safest for government finances. Critics say six years is too short for calculations, while Secretary Wallace contends losses would be cheaper than relief. Insuring 75 percent still motivates good farming to exceed 15 bales, potentially reaching 20 or 25.
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Wallace
Quick Dialogue on Dowry or Marriage Question
A terse exchange shows a father pressing a visitor for a clear choice. The suitor must decide between marriage to his daughter or a ransom in money, revealing urgency and social stakes. The scene highlights negotiation and family priority in a concise, tense moment.
Horticulturist Urges Fruit Production At Home In Texas
Extension horticulturist J F Rosborough urges Texans to grow more fruit for home use. He cites diet guidelines and Texas output, supports reviving old orchards with cover crops and oil sprays, and stresses removing diseased fruit to prevent next year’s infections. He recommends well drained sandy sites, terraced hillsides, and contour planting for new orchards.
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College Station
Texas
J. F. Rosborough
San Jose
Rosborough
Treat Your Body Like A Car Says Octogenarian
London report cites Sir William Arbuthnot Lane at age 80 urging longevity through slimness and body care. He advises treating the body as a car, endorsing salads, ample sunshine, air, and limited alcohol, and notes his shift from practicing to teaching preventive health.
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Octogenarian
London
William Arbuthnot Lane
Sir William
England
Half of Mental Cases Blamed On Wrong Jobs
New York report cites psychologist Ralph Stratmore linking half of hospital and institution mental cases to wrong job choices. He describes occupational maladjustment from a trial and error approach, warning of rising costs from unemployment and unsuitable vocations and predicting a need for more asylums if conditions don’t improve.
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New York
Ralph Stratmore
Strathmore
Typewriter and office carbon supplies list
A Sun office listing describes typewriter carbon and pencil carbon as well as typewriter paper among supplies. The note indicates these items were stocked or requested for office use at the Sun office.
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Sun Office
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