1933
The Ready Reference
DIARY
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
Washington
Mrs. Mabel Bryant
Union City, Pa.
R. F. D. #6
1933
READY
REFERENCE
DIARY
Complied and Arranged
for
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
Washington
READY REFERENCE PUBLISHING CO.
406-426 W. 31st Street, New York, N.Y.
Copyright, 1932, by R. R. Pub. Co., N.Y.
Printed in U. S. A.
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CONTENTS
Calendars, 1933, 1932 and 1934: 2 and 223
Names, Addresses and Telephone Numbers: 5
Daily Diary (183 pages): 6 to 188
Fifteen Rules of Health: 189
How to Increase or Decrease Your Weight: 190
Reducing the Weight Without Starvation: 191 to 195
Weights and Measures: 196
Weekly Budget System: 197 to 200
Systematic Saving Plan: 201
Daily Cash Account: 202 to 207
Radio Broadcasting Stations: 208 to 211
Radio Receiving Record: 212
Cities in United States of 50,000 Population and Over: 213 and 214
The Boy Scout Movement: 215
Postal Information: 216
Business Laws: 217
Legal Holidays for 1933 in the Various States: 218 and 219
Personal, Insurance Policy and Family Records: 220 to 222
Aching Muscles: 20
Airplane Speed: 82
Army Air Service: 80 and 81
Bacteria - Living: 50
Birthdays Significance: 7
Birthstones: 6
Boy Scouts of America: 24 and 25
Caring for Your Beauty: 54 to 73
Caring for Your Dog: 151 to 158
Caring for Your Floors: 9 to 12
Caring for Your Refrigerator: 15 to 18
Catacombs of Rome: 162
Closets - Equipping Them: 106 to 111
Desserts - Frozen: 122 to 124
Drapery Fashions: 163 to 168
Dyes - 2,000,000 Colors: 51
Earthquakes: 170
Electric Light Bulbs: 43
Facts About the Bible: 74 and 104
Facts About England: 105 and 148
Facts About English Language: 19
Facts About Federal Gov't: 22
Facts About Japan and China: 173, 182, 184
First Aid: 92 to 101
Foreign Consulates in N. Y. C.: 14
Gardening the Year Round: 126 to 137
Gift Suggestions: 78 and 79
Household Hints: 118 and 161
Insects - How to Destroy: 112 to 117
Investment Precautions: 174 to 177
Kitchen Conveniences: 83 to 91
Largest Dirigible: 13
Largest Diamond in Africa: 23
Largest Printing Plant: 178
Largest Stamp Collection: 140
Largest Ocean: 172
Most Valuable Building: 139
Orange Juice Helpful, etc.: 21
Population of the Earth: 44
Population of India: 45
Removing Stains: 26 to 41
Romance in the United States: 125
Schools of the Past: 141 to 146
Skiing Indoors: 149
Smallest Book in Existence: 159
Summer Drinks: 119 to 121
Tobacco in France: 75
Washington, George: 46 to 49
Washington, George, Bridge: 186
Wedding Anniversaries: 8
Other Interesting Facts: 42, 52, 53, 76,
77, 102, 103, 138, 150, 169, 171, 179, 180
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WOODWARD & LOTHROP 1933 DIARY
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Name and Address
Telephone No.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
DISTRICT 5300
John - House 40 E. 10th St.
Office. White hall 4-0960
" Office 40 Wall St.
House.
James - House - 46 Vt. Terrace
Tuck. 3789-J.
" Office Grand Central.
Murray Hill.
508 Radcliffe St.
2 - 6847
Bristol, Pa. Tel. Bristol - 2420
2 - 6848
Betty - office
Digby 4-2500
Phil -
Rhine - 4-6254
Richard B. Scandrett
Vanderbilt-
60 East 42nd St. N.Y.C.
3-4251
Everett A. Babcock.
409 Prospect St. New Haven, Conn.
Florence Maddock.
303 Pearl St.
Burlington -
1713-2
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WOODWARD & LOTHROP 1933 DIARY
January
New Year's Day
Sun.
1
Colder.
Mother feeling very ill
today. I was up and down
for breakfast. Edna in to
say "Happy New Year". John &
Betty telephoned this P.M.
Mother very faint and
nauseated, probably from the
serums. I feel better today.
Mon.
2
Cold, bright day. Mother in bed still
but more comfortable. I spent the
day sewing, washing, ironing,
cleaning up about the room.
Feeling better but still far
from bursting with energy.
Went out for first time to the
drug-store this P.M.
BIRTHSTONES - The generally recognized list of birthstones: January, Garnet;
February, Amethyst; March, Bloodstone and Aquamarine; April, Diamond; May,
Emerald; June, Pearl and Moonstone; July, Ruby; August, Sardonyx and Peridot;
September, Sapphire; October, Opal and Tourmaline; November, Topaz; Decem-
ber, Turquoise and Lapis-lazuli.
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January
Tues.
3
Went to work today but
found even the little I
had to do almost a burden.
Flu certainly leaves one
feeling terribly flat.
Home and spent evening
in room reading. Early
to bed. Mother not so well
today. Letter from Jean to
say she & Aunt Kate would
Wed.
4
be here tomorrow. They came
on the sleeper and were up
here in the P.M. Aunt Kate has
been ill with Grip & looks
badly. Jean very pretty and
bursting with energy and
life. Am to have lunch with
them tomorrow. No word
from John & B. yet this week.
SIGNIFICANCE OF BIRTHDAYS - Monday's child is fair of face, Tuesday's child
is full of grace, Wednesday's child is merry and glad, Thursday's child is sorry and
sad, Friday's child is loving and giving, Saturday's child must work for a living -
and the child that is born on the Sabbath morn hath all things that beauty adorn.
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January
Thu.
5
Not very busy. Had lunch at
M. Bldg. with Jean & got back to
find Senate had adjourned
because of death of Calvin Coolidge
so I got home early. Ruth came
to dinner and later we went
down to the National to see
Cornelia Otis Skinner in the Empress
Eugenie sketches. Very good.
Lovely costumes.
Fri.
6
Lovely day. I went downtown to
buy some shoes at Hahn's sale
and had lunch with Mr. W.
at the Methodist Bldg. The Senate
adjourned until Monday because
of the Coolidge funeral and so
I accepted an invitation to go
for a drive to Mt. Vernon. Very
nice. Mother better but still in
bed. Spent evening washing & ironing.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES - First year, paper; second, calico; third, muslin;
fourth, silk; fifth, wood; sixth, iron; seventh, copper; eighth, bronze; ninth, pottery;
tenth, tin; fifteenth, crystal; twentieth, china; twenty-fifth, silver; thirtieth, pearl;
thirty-fifth, coral; fortieth, ruby; forty-fifth, sapphire; fiftieth, gold; fifty-fifth,
emerald; sixtieth, diamond; seventy-fifth, diamond.
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January
Sat.
7
Not feeling very well today. No letter
from John this week.
Sun.
8
CARING FOR FLOORS (I) - Wax may be applied over shellacked, varnished
or painted floors, and makes them very easy to keep clean. A very thin
coat of wax is spread evenly, and polished after drying. Places that get more
wear than others should be touched up as need with additional wax, first
removing soiled wax with turpentine.
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January
Mon.
9
Tues.
10
Planned to go to General Fed-
eration Club's meeting reception
tonight but was too tired &
too chilly to get into evening
clothes. Ruth had dinner with
us & we went to see "The Sign
of the Cross" a De Mille picture
of early Christian persecutions.
Very wearing. Home & had a
good sleep.
CARING FOR FLOORS (II)- Varnished and painted floors should be cleaned
with a dustless mop. Their durability depends upon freedom from grit, which
scratches the surface. A renewing coat of paint or varnish should be applied
to worn spots before they get too thin. Use as little water as possible in
cleaning.
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January
Wed.
11
Went down to storage place &
picked out beds, table, chairs,
etc. to have sent up to our
new quarters. Frightfully cold
down there. Hurried home to get
Mother some lunch. Session
late tonight, Long is filibustering
against branch banking bill.
Thu.
12
Decided to stay home this A.M. &
get settled in the front room. Mother
not able to be up today so I
fixed up her bed and she went
gratefully to it. Our new quarters
are so much more cheerful, clean
and attractive that I really
feel at home for the first time
since we came back to Washington.
Spent evening unpacking
CARING FOR FLOORS (III) - Linoleum may be preserved and kept fresh
looking by either clear lacquer or wax. In mopping, use as little water as
possible, and use light suds, frequently changed. A waxed surface should be
renewed after mopping with a very thin fresh coat of wax when the floor is
thoroughly dry.
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January
Fri.
13
Long filibuster still on to
seven tonight. Mr. W. took me
out to dinner at Methodist
Building. Had lunch with
Mr. Dale, Mrs. Coolidge &
Mrs. O'Connor - very good
wore new brown dress today
I like it very much.
Cold tonight. Mother still in
bed. Very hoarse.
Sat.
14
Cold, gloomy day.
CARING FOR FLOORS (IV) - Unglazed tile floors are best cleaned with an
oil soap and clean hot water. The water should be taken up often with an
absorbent mop, to avoid stains. After the floor is thoroughly dry, paste wax
well buffed will give it a pleasing lustre and make it easily cleaned.
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January
Tues.
17
Wed.
18
Tried to get tickets for Noel
Coward Play but could
not do so for less than
$3.30 which is much too
much so I'm passing
that up for this time.
Very busy at the office
all day. Late home.
FIFTY-SEVEN FOREIGN COUNTRIES are represented by consulates in New York
City. They attend principally to passport visas, the affairs of their individual
countrymen here, and to giving prospective travelers and business men informa-
tion about the country they represent, either concerning travel or economic
facts.
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January
Thu.
19
Letter from John, brief but at
least let us know he is there.
Ruth came over for dinner
tonight and afterwards we
played anagrams until
9:30. Read some and went
to bed early. Too warm
in our room for comfort.
Fri.
20
Lovely day. Went down town at
noon to do some errands. Busy
all day. Spent evening trying
to fit the dress Betty bought for
me. Do not like it but hope I
can make it wearable. Washed,
ironed, etc. until 11:00 P.M.
Mother not feeling very well
today.
REFRIGERATOR FACTS (I) - Refrigerators are designed to operate at room
temperatures, and are most conveniently located in the kitchen. To keep them
on an open porch exposes them to the weather and prevents their proper
operation.
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January
Sat.
21
Woke up late after a very un-restful
night. Dark & dreary, with lazy
rain falling.
Sun.
22
Lovely day. Up early, washed
& ironed before time for church.
Went to hear Dr. Sizoo and walked
part way home. Good dinner.
Wrote two letters, took Mother for
a walk, called on Mrs. Rogers & Mrs.
Fitzpatrick. Edna & L.C. came
in. Spent evening, after supper
was over, mending, etc.
REFRIGERATOR FACTS (II) - Permit hot foods to cool before placing in the
refrigerator, or they will otherwise increase its inside temperature and increase
its operating cost. Keep all foods except berries covered while in the box.
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January
Mon.
23
Weather like April instead of Jan.
Tues.
24
REFRIGERATOR FACTS (III) - Keep milk, butter, fish, uncooked meat or meat
stock in the coldest part of the refrigerator. This is the space under the icer
or the refrigerating unit. Use the nearest adjacent space if needed, remem-
bering that the circulation of cold air is downward from the ice chamber or unit.
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January
Sun.
29
Lovely day but rather cold.
Late breakfast, Went to church
and Mother also went, to
hear Dr. Sizoo who was
not quite so good as usual.
Home to dinner wrote letters
I went down to Edna's where
I had very good tea. Home
to my usual Sunday night
laundry & sewing.
Mon.
30
TIRED AND ACHING MUSCLES may be relieved and refreshed by adding
Epsom salts to the bath. This practice that has long been in use among
athletes after a training period or following participation in some strenuous
event.
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WOODWARD & LOTHROP 1933 DIARY
February
Sat.
4
Spent morning at office but got
away at 12:30 to go to the Mayflower
to a Pan-Hellenic luncheon where
Ruth Bryan Owen was the speaker
600 were there - good lunch, very
good speech. Back to the office to
finish up then to chiropodist,
home to dinner - then to the
dressmaker - very tired tonight.
Sun.
5
Cold
day.
Lovely day but very cold. We went to
church & Mrs. Webb brought us home.
I was very tired so took a long nap
& completely forgot that I was expected
to go out to Amy Wilson's school for
supper. Got up feeling rotten as one
sometimes does after a nap in the
day time. Worked all evening on my
clothes etc. except when I was reading
"Pageant" a most interesting tale of
Tasmania.
THE GREAT DIAMOND MINES at Kimberley, South Africa, were discovered
when a child picked up a diamond weighing 21 1/4 carats, which sold in the rough
for $2,500. The largest diamond found in South Africa weighed about 1 3/4
pounds - 3,024 3/4 carats. It was cut up and added to the crown jewels in the
Tower of London.
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WOODWARD & LOTHROP 1933 DIARY
February
Mon.
6
Busy day and a night session
but I left early and with Mother
had dinner with Gov. & Mrs. Weeks
at their hotel - a very pleasant
evening following which I
came back here as the Senate was
still in session. Home finally
and glad to get to my bed.
Tues.
7
ΚΑΘ -
Mrs. Meyer's
tonight.
Not so cold today but dark and
dreary. Spent full day at office
as we had a night session to
finish up Treas. & P.O. bill having
spent several good daylight hours
on the Barry case which ended in
his summary dismissal. Went
down town at noon for corset fitting
It feels frightfully stiff but no doubt will be
good for the figure.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - 1910-1929: 1910-1914, 275,308 Scouts and
Scouters; 1915-1919, 1,290,570 Scouts and Scouters; 1920-1924, 1,578,432 Scouts
and Scouters, 1925-1929, 1,735,423 Scouts and Scouters. During this period 1,565
Awards have been made for the saving of human life, many of them being for
the saving of more than one life.
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February
Wed.
8
Slept badly and feel rotten today.
Lovely spring like day. Foster writes it
is 22° below zero at home.
Thu.
9
BOY SCOUT ANNIVERSARY DAY - Birthday of the Boy Scouts of America: On
this day the membership of 860,000 Scouts and Leaders reaffirm their obligation
to the Scout Oath and Law. In the Oath the Scout promses to keep himself
"physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight." The Law embraces 12
simple rules of daily conduct for clean wholesome living.
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April
Fri.
21
System of Recognitions
1) Girls made choice
a) What camp should mean to
girls.
b) Girls chose activity in
which they had gained
most.
Sat.
22
CARING FOR BEAUTY (VIII) - Freckles are best cured by preventing them.
Shade the face when in the sun. To bleach them out, use a MILD bleach such
as lemon juice, or lemon and glycerine, and be content with gradual whitening.
Stronger bleaches are dangerous, and may make the skin even more susceptible
to freckles.
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May
Wed.
3
Youth Council
Burlington - Thanksgiving
week-end.
The Vital Issues of Life,
vs. Community Problems.
Thu.
4
Conference in May - College
Girls and H.S. girls.
Vocations & Avocations.
Fabric work - weaving - gardens,
to make better homes etc.
CARING FOR BEAUTY (XIV) - Falling hair will be helped by hygienic living,
rest, sunshine, good food and freedom from worry. Brush thoroughly, and
massage for five or ten minutes a day. Apply vaseline or sweet almond oil to
the scalp. Guard against dandruff, as this intensifies the condition.
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May
Fri.
19
Miss Mary Jean Simpson of Crafts-
bury, in this state, looks for "hun-
dreds and hundreds" of prohibition
and anti-prohibition bills to be in-
troduced in the Senate of the Unit-
ed States of which she is bill clerk.
This is a responsible and important
job and we fear that Miss Simpson
knows what she is talking about.
H.L..H.
Sat.
20
TOBACCO was first introduced to France more than 400 years ago by Jean
Nicot, French Ambassador to Portugal, who sent seeds to the Queen. The
drug that the plant contains, nicotine, is name in his honor.
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May
Wed.
31
Brandon -
Miss Mildred Leffingwell
Mrs. Ralph
Mrs. Ruth Crotto.
June
Thu.
1
ARMY AIR SERVICE (II) - In the fatal accidents of the Air Corps, 64% are
attributed to human error, 23% to engine and structural failures, and 13%
to miscellaneous and doubtful conditions. The rate of fatalities is constantly
being lowered at a rapid rate of decrease.
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July
Sun.
2
Mon.
3
Much cooler today as a result
of the thunder storm last night.
I went over to the Avenue this
morning and did some shopping.
Met Betty at Radio city
FIRST AID (VI) - Sunstroke. Cool head and body - especially head - as quickly
as possible with cold compresses, ice bags, or a cool bath. Never give stimu-
lants. Keep head slightly raised. Treat heat exhaustion same as shock.
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July
Tues.
4
Arrived home from N.Y.
this morning, nearly frozen
but happy nevertheless.
Never saw such a lovely
country as we drove
thro' early from Waterbury.
Home in time for
breakfast. Cool and lovely
here, albeit somewhat dry
from lack of usual rains.
Wed.
5
FIRST AID (VII) - Fainting. Place on back with head low, loosen clothing and
provide ample air. Smelling salts or ammonia under nose, or cold water in
face. When conscious, hot strong coffee, or aromatic spirits of ammonia in
water.
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WOODWARD & LOTHROP 1933 DIARY
July
Tues.
18
my birthday and a lovely
one with gifts and many
pleasant things. Over to
Jean's for supper and had
beautiful birthday cake.
Mrs. Ross, Terry, Averell,
and Donald there too.
Aunt Kate gave me $25.
John & Betty sent me a yellow
dress. Everything very lovely
Wed.
19
THE SEAL found on many products "By special appointment to His Royal
Highness", relating to the Royal Family of England, is a warrant owned by
1,400 firms all over the world, who manufacture everything from corks to
horse millinery. Permission is given to use the royal crest on their stationery,
windows and labels.
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July
Wed.
26
Thu.
27
First performance of "As You
Like It" at Common. I went
up early to lay out costumes, make-up
etc. Very strenuous evening as I
had to prompt also. Good crowd,
play went well. Terribly weary
by the time it was over and
I could start home. Con and
Mother greatly enjoyed it
EQUIPPING THE CLOTHES CLOSET (IV) - Shoes (continued). As many sets
of rods as necessary may be added, one above the other. This will keep the
floor clear, and the shoes in good condition and free from dust, as well as
permitting easy selection.
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July
Fri.
28
To
Sat.
29
Mother's birthday today.
She had nice gifts and I
surprised her with the new
seat under the plum trees.
Dress rehearsal this
evening for the play, and
home very weary indeed.
Con and Mother spent evening
chatting
EQUIPPING THE CLOTHES CLOSET (V) - Shelves. There is usually room for
two shelves in the top of closet. These should be curtained across for dust
protection and neatness. Keep hats frequently used on the lower, each on its
own stand, and the upper for other hats in boxes.
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July
Sun.
30
Warm and sticky. Con
and Mother went to church
and I sang, as usual, in
the choir. Later all went
to Jean's for lunch and we
had a belated birthday cake
for Mother and a very nice
time indeed.
Mon.
31
First performance of "As You
Like it" at Common. Very
good crowd and play went
well but I was frightfully
weary before it was over. Had a
sharp thunder storm early in the
evening. Mother & Con enjoyed
it. Took in about $65.
Very muggy night.
EQUIPPING THE CLOTHES CLOSET (VI) - Closet door. The lower half of
the closet door inside may be fitted with a rack for holding umbrellas and
canes. The upper part may be utilized for a convenient mirror for adjusting
hats and scarfs, or a rod run across on which to hang neckties.
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August
Tues.
1
Got up early. Very warm day.
Drove with Con to Hardwick
to meet Montpelier bus. Back
home to work on last minute
play plans. Second performance
tonight at Greensboro. Found
the making-up very hard tonight.
Very severe thunder storm just
about five o'clock. Gleason Bailey
barn burned. Play went very well.
Wed.
2
& Thurs.
Tired today so sent my car to
Ryegate instead of going myself.
Helped clean up after play and lent a
hand to Jean in the Library. Thurs.
spent morning cooking for missionary
dinner to which we all went In P.M.
Miss Emma Dean Anderson spoke at
our meeting, which was very interesting
I lead the devotonal [devotional] service.
DESTROYING INSECTS (I) - The Moth. Moths are easier prevented than
cured. All garments should be washed or dry cleaned to kill the moths or
moth larvae that may be in them before they are placed in garment bags
or chests. No garment bag will kill moths already in the fabric - it only
prevents.
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August
Thu.
Fri.
3 [4]
Went to East Burke today
with Jean & Joe and Agnes to
have lunch with Everett and
Hannah. They have a cosey home
and gave us a delicious luncheon.
We visited the C.C.C. camp on the
mountain and also the famous
Darling farm where we got
some cheese. Jean drove and
we surely speeded right along.
Fri.
4
John Simpson had operation today
and our first news was a night letter
from Betty. Think he is coming on
all right but Mother is very
anxious and so I telephoned
the Hospital and spoke with
him for a second or so before leaving
for a call on the Dale's at Island
Pond. Foster ill and not working.
DESTROYING INSECTS (II) - The Moth. To kill moths in trunks or closets
with tight doors, use paradichlorobenzine, in proportions of 1 pound to the
hundred cubic feet of space. Allow two or three days for the gas to be
effective. In smaller containers of about 5 cubic feet capacity, use 4 to 6
ounces of naphthalene for the same time.
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August
Sat.
5
Foster ill today so got Joe to drive
me to Island Pond. Took our lunch
to eat by Willoughby Lake. When nearly
to East Charleston we met the road
machine and turned out. Ran onto
a faulty culvert which gave way &
dropped us onto a sharp stone in ditch.
Had to be towed to Newport and Fred came
there for us. All very disquieting. Too tired
to go to choir rehearsal tonight.
Sun.
6
Big day at our church as Sir
Wilfred Grenfell came to speak.
Church was full of interested people.
Mother & I went to Jean's afterward
for lunch. She had Ruth Osborne, John
Kendrick, Mother & I, Agnes, Aunt M.
& Joe and John Evans. We had a
lovely time and everyone enjoyed
meeting such a fine person.
DESTROYING INSECTS (III) - The Moth. In upholstered furniture, the daily
use of the vacuum cleaner keeps moths under control. Once in, they may be
killed by loosening the fabric, and blowing in crystals of paradichlorobenzine
by the aid of the vacuum cleaner, which can be operated to do this.
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August
Mon.
7
Tues.
8
To Island Pond via East Burke
today to see Senator Dale. Found
him in a little camp, had
dinner with him & Mrs. Dale
and a very satisfactory talk
about my future work in Washington.
It rained part of the day but
finally cleared up beautifully.
Home by Newport but my car
not ready yet.
DESTROYING INSECTS (IV) - A remarkably effective remedy for roaches is
sodium fluoride, a fine white powder that is sifted thoroughly into all cracks
and crevices through which the roaches pass. They are killed by contact with
the powder, or by swallowing the particles that adhere to their legs.
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August
Wed.
9
Up early and drove to Hyde
Park for a 10: A.M. meeting
with Y.W.C.A. Finance committee
at home of Mrs. Noyes. Have taken
the job of publicity and Finance
for 2 months. Know I shall
not enjoy the begging, but
must not be too fussy. Went
from there to Newport, via Lowell,
with Jean's car to get mine. It was
Thu.
10
at last finished to the tune
of $27.10. Busy day today
getting plans made for Isabel's
shower tomorrow. Cooked
chicken, etc. went to Jean's
for lunch and over to Caspian
for a picnic supper with Ellen
Day at her sister's beach. Very
nice. Then to Common to Dan Dyer's
wedding reception.
DESTROYING INSECTS (V) - Ants are best destroyed by placing in their
path a syrup poisoned with arsenate of soda, obtainable in any drug store,
which they carry back to their nests, killing the inmates. Boiling water poured
into their nests, if found, will kill ants and eggs both.
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August
Fri.
11
Very big day. Rose early, cooked
vigorously all morning. Made
five dozen rolls, a bride's cake,
four dozen little cakes, also
35 individual chicken salads,
and froze raspberry ice for
the party. Was still busy when
first guests came. Party a great
success. 31 here and all went
smoothly. Adjourned to church
Sat.
12
for evening with boys bringing
kitchen shower for Isabel & Leslie.
Very tired and glad to turn in.
Tired today but able to
join Jean at brook where she had
a picnic "Mother & daughter" for
Frances Paterson & the girls and
Mrs. J. Marckres & Ruth & Rozene.
Later rehearsed at library. Went well.
DESTROYING INSECTS (VI) - For pantries infested with beetles or flour
moths, clean out with very hot suds, then place large shallow dish of carbon
tetrachloride, 2 pounds for every 100 cubic feet, in upper portion. Stop up
door cracks immediately and let stand over night. Have temperature at
least 65 degrees.
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August
Sun.
13
Nice day. Went down to church
early to arrange flowers and
almost stayed too long. Rained
this morning but cleared later.
Good sermon by Mr. Schulge. To Jean's
for lunch. Eleanor W. there and
also Mr. & Mrs. Peterson, the Schulge's
and Helen and Will. Had a
very nice time. Drove to Common
to call on Mrs. Merrick & had tea. To C. E.
this evening.
Mon.
14
Lovely day. Busy with movies
and, dress rehearsal for "As
You Like It" which we had on
the side lawn. I was very tired
but enjoyed it. Jean served a
good supper out on the west
lawn and after that we all
went to the church to rehearse
the music. Could not go to Greensboro
to Sir Wilfred's lecture - sorry.
ROTTENSTONE AND SWEET OIL, mixed to the consistency of a thick cream, is
excellent for cleaning pewter. Afterward, wash with hot soapsuds and dry.
Pewter may be kept bright by washing occasionally in hot soapsuds, rinsed,
and dried thoroughly.
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August
Tues.
15
Took play to Morrisville and
found a very appreciative
audience but a very dirty
hall which Eleanor & I cleaned
before the others arrived. Play went
better than ever. Started home &
car gave out so had to be
towed balance of way by John
& Grey West who came along in
Ford. Jean met us at garage &
Wed.
16
brought us home. Mother was
good sport and said nothing to
all the discomfort. We were cold &
tired but otherwise all right. The
car, I fear, has something very
wrong with it, probably due
to the accident of last week.
SUMMER DRINKS (I) - Ginger Cream. 1/2 pint cream, 1 teaspoonful vanilla,
1 tablespoonful powdered sugar, dry ginger ale. Combine first three ingredi-
ents and pour an equal amount in three tall glasses. Add ice and fill with
ginger ale.
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August
Thu.
17
Lowly day. Mrs. H. gone to Bellows
Falls so I was busy with
housework all forenoon. Swept
my room, cleaned bathroom, got
dinner and then so tired I had to go
to bed. Up at six to get dressed to
go to Jean's for large buffet supper
party for Elizabeth & Guthrie Speers. Very
nice time which everyone enjoyed.
Fri.
18
First day I've been home for
all three meals for a week.
Not feeling well, Cleaned my brown
dress & yellow chiffon jacket in
gasoline & weeded in garden. Mrs.
Hanson went to Fair with V.T.
& Aunt Kate's maids. Eleanor
went back tonight. Cooler.
SUMMER DRINKS (II) - Pineapple Iced Tea. Fill ice-tea glasses half full of
ice. Put 1/2 slice canned pineapple into each glass. Pour hot freshly made
tea over the ice, and serve at once. This is a new flavor for an old favorite.
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August
Tues.
29
Wed.
30
Library Tea -
West boys & Aunt Mary
for lunch.
Evening at home.
GARDENING THE YEAR 'ROUND (I) - January. Keep heavy weights of
snow off your evergreens. Make a scale diagram of your garden space and
make your plans for planting. Send for seed catalogues and take an inventory
of your garden tools and accessories. Build new cold frames if needed.
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August
Thu.
31
Newport to hear Bishop
Hughes.
September
Fri.
1
Montpelier for lunch
with Mr. & Mrs. Harvey.
& Dorothy.
To Barre to see Mabel
Mayforth anent Y.W.C.A.
To Waterbury to see
Harry Whitehill; also
get group of young women.
GARDENING THE YEAR 'ROUND (II) - February. Study the soil conditions
you will have to contend with and plan the proper fertilization - the most basic
part of gardening. Delphiniums sown indoors during February will usually
come into flower int he middle of July.
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September
Mon.
4
Tues.
5
Went to Burlington &
Shelburne where I spoke at
the opening of Catherine's
school - then back to Y.W.C.A.
office for conference with Miss
Maddok.
Stopped at Stowe to arrange
Y.W.C.A tea - saw Ruth Pike
nothing definite accomplished
GARDENING THE YEAR 'ROUND (IV) - April. Cultivate all beds thoroughly
as soon as ground is workable, and apply a good top dressing of fertilizer.
Do the same for the shrubbery. If the soil is warm, gladiolus bulbs may be
planted in the latter part of the month. Keep beds well weeded now to
keep them down.
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September
Fri.
8
Barre - 3:00 P.M.
Mabel Mayforth.
Waterbury : 12:30. radio.
Sat.
9
Camp Hochelaga
1:30 P.M. S. Y.
with Miss Patterson &
Miss Maddock, etc to
talk over girl's work at
U.V.M.
Cancelled
Isabel's wedding in evening.
very lovely, great success.
GARDENING THE YEAR 'ROUND (VI) - June. Examine lilacs for cyster
scale. Destroy by spraying with a whale-oil soap solution. Cut faded blooms
before seed pods form. Give roses a weekly application of liquid manure
during June for blooms of best quality. Sow seeds of foxgloves and canter-
bury bells this month.
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September
Sun.
10
Ill in bed with
very bad cold.
Mon.
11
Still indoors with
a cold & sore throat
GARDENING THE YEAR 'ROUND (VII) - July. Prune climbing roses. Lift
and divide Narcissus and Iris bulbs the latter part of the month. Sow seeds
of English daisies, forget-me-nots, pansies and wall flowers. Plant gladiolus
bulbs now for Autumn flowering. Weeds kept down now will give little trouble
for the rest of the summer.
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September
Tues.
12
Went to Greenboro,
saw Mr. Barrington &
Mr. Vogan - line out to
see Mrs. Mildred Willey.
Wed.
13
Webb's here for lunch.
Concert rehearsal in
evening. More cold.
GARDENING THE YEAR 'ROUND (VIII) - August. Plant Oriental poppies
and Candidum lilies. If phlox is mildewed, dust with flowers of sulphur. Stake
dahlias and other tall growing things to make their stems straight and strong.
Disbud dahlias and chrysanthemums if you desire flowers of large size.
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September
Thu.
14
Fri.
15
Craftsbury Community Fair
Beautiful day - fine crowd,
best fair ever.
Fine Y.W.C.A float
in parade.
GARDENING THE YEAR 'ROUND (IX) - September. Plant peonies, and nar-
cissus and crocus bulbs. Transplant delphinium to establish them well before
cold weather. This is a good time to sow grass seed or move sod. Prepare
for frost by covering your favorites - First frost is usually followed by delightful
weather in which you may continue to enjoy them.
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September
Sat.
16
Meeting at Burlington
with Miss Maddock, Miss
Gary & Miss Farr to consult
with Miss Patterson.
cancelled
Went instead to Montpelier
and Plainfield
Sun.
17
Home all day. Went to
church, to Mr. Dutton's for
dinner and in P.M.
out to call on Alice
Rowell.
Had lovely glads to take
to church and for Aunt
Kate.
GARDENING THE YEAR 'ROUND (X) - October. Many perennials may
be planted, such as Arabis, Bleeding Heart, Phlox divaricata, Primroses, Hya-
cinths and Snowdrops. Lift and store dahlia tubers and gladiolus bulbs.
Best time for planting shrubs. Make the cold frames ready for the winter.
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September
Mon.
18
Tues.
19
Johnson.
Went to Morrisville, Hyde
Park. Johnson.
Saw Ruth Mould & Mrs. Holcomb,
got promise of a tea there in
October.
Saw Mrs. Noyes.
GARDENING THE YEAR 'ROUND (XI) - November. Do not put on winter
mulch until ground is frozen. Autumn planting of roses is strongly recom-
mended. Clean garden tools carefully with kerosene, and coated with a light
grease before putting away.
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Frightful day - northeast wind and heavy
rain storm.
September
Wed.
20
Spent day on letters, plans,
writing on outline of talks,
etc.
Thu.
21
Greenboro 2:30 for
meeting of Women's Guild
of Federated Church.
$11.00 received.
GARDENING THE YEAR 'ROUND (XII) - December. Plant lily-of-the-valley
for Christmas bloom. Plan to have a living Christmas tree, and enjoy the
fun of making your own wreaths and decorations for the holiday season.
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September
Fri.
22
Burlington - 303 Pearl St.
Miss Maddock's apartment.
11:00 A.M.
Study at Library afterward.
Sat.
23
Burlington - all day.
WE ARE APPALLED at the yearly toll highways accidents take in the United
States each year. Yet Great Britain today has three time as many fatal acci-
dents per thousand vehicles, as we have.
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September
Sun.
24
Conservation Camp -
East Burke. 7:30. P.M.
Mon.
25
Work on address to be
given at Montpelier and
Middlebury.
THE MOST VALUABLE BUILDING in the world today is the Louvre in Paris,
which houses one of the richest art collections. Not counting its contents, the
building itself is valued at $1,950,000,000.
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September
Tues.
26
Northeastern District
meeting, at Montpelier.
10 A.M. -
Afternoon programs.
$10 received for talk &
expenses.
Wed.
27
Northeastern Dist meeting
of Vt. Fed. of Women's Clubs -
Enosburg Falls.
$10 for talk & expenses.
THE WORLD'S LARGEST STAMP COLLECTION belongs to the family of Baron
P. von Ferrary in Paris. It was started in 1865, and contains more than 500,000
specimens. The cost has reached almost two million dollars.
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September
Thu.
28
Women's Club s-District
Meeting Hardwick
Changed to Montpelier
Sept. 26th.
Fri.
29
St. Johnsbury, evening
for Merchant of Venice.
SCHOOLS OF THE PAST (I) - Schools were first started by law in this
country in 1647, by edict of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Towns approp-
riated a small sum of money from the town treasury to pay the teachers,
which was supplemented by a tuition fee paid the teachers by the pupils
themselves.
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September
Sat.
30
7:30 Choir rehearsal,
Agnes White's
October
Sun.
1
SCHOOLS OF THE PAST (II) - Dedham, Mass. had a "free school" before
the colonial law was passed, which was supported wholly out of the tax funds.
The schoolmaster was paid $66.80 per year for his services.
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October
Mon.
2
Morrisville - Women's
Club. 6:30 supper
Congregational church,
meeting later.
44 miles = $2.64
Tues.
3
Vermont Conference of
Social Work.
Middlebury.
Drove to Burlington & there
met Miss Maddock & went
along with her.
72 miles = $4.32
Mrs. Blackmer will be leader
of Y.W.C.A. drive in Middlebury.
SCHOOLS OF THE PAST (III) - The New Haven and Connecticut colonies
established schools almost at once, the parents paying a tuition fee of about
67 cents per quarter, or $2.68 a year, for each child. Later the New Haven
Colonial court ordered schools opened in each town that lacked one, the
town to pay one-third the cost of operation.
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October
Wed.
4
Vermont Conf. of Social
Work.
2:00 P.M. meeting of Vermont
Commission.
Middlebury Inn.
Thu.
5
Middlebury - Society of
Colonial Dames.
Tea 4 - 5.
Address 7:30.
Home = 107 miles = $6.42
SCHOOLS OF THE PAST (IV) - In 1645, the rules of the Dorchester school
required hours of from 7 in the morning until 5 in the evening for seven
months a year, and from 8 to 4 in the winter months. There was a midday
intermission from 11 to 1 except Mondays, when examinations were held.
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October
Fri.
6
St. Johnsbury 3:30
home of Miss Brooks.
Y.W.C.A.
66 miles $3.96
Very successful meeting
Miss Mary Fitch, Chairman
Miss Brooks & Mrs. Farmer
assistants.
Sat.
7
Church Clean-Up. -
Mrs. Hanson went to Bellows
Falls so after my work at
home was done Foster & I went
to church & worked hard all
day. Choir rehearsal at end.
SCHOOLS OF THE PAST (V) - The women who taught the "dame schools",
which were usually held in their homes, received $1.67 a year. These women
were usually indentured servants, bound to servitude for a certain number of
years to "work out" their passage money to America and their maintenance.
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October
Sun.
8
Mon.
9
Bennington - Child Conference.
SCHOOLS OF THE PAST (VI) - Public schools were not developed in the
South in this period. The children were either sent back to England for
schooling, or a family or group of families would engage a home tutor for them.
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October
Tues.
10
Fletcher Farm
3:00 P.M.
Senator Dale's funeral,
2:30 P.M Island Pond.
Wed.
11
Council Meeting, Hotel
Vermont, 11:00 A.M.
Luncheon 12:30.
144 miles - (This not charged to Y.W.C.A.)
THE MOTION PICTURES that are produced today are originally "shot" in much
greater length that you see them on the screen. At least 90% of each picture
is cut to make it the proper length for exhibition.
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October
Thu.
12
Teachers' Convention
12, 13, & 14th
Island Pond
Woman's Club -
Fri.
13
IN THE "DROPPING WELL" near Knaresborough, England, is water impregnated
with lime, which completely petrifies in a short time almost anything that is
placed in it, such as dead birds, flowers, gloves, etc.
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October
Mon.
16
Hyde Park, Morrisville,
Westfield South Troy
& Newport meetings
arranged today
Tues.
17
League of Women Voters.
afternoon Woodstock.
Mrs. Mary Canfield.
THERE IS a great deal of difference in the length of the necks of a man and
a giraffe. But the length of both is made up by the same number of verte-
brae or bones - each has just seven.
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November
Wed.
18
Enosburg Falls -
Mother's & Daughter's
banquet. - evening.
Very successful
Thu.
19
Orleans, at house of
congregational minister.
Montpelier - Tea at Mrs.
Young's - 4:00 P.M.
Mrs. Clair Templeton. Finance
Mrs. Geo. B. Young Contact &
Publicity.
CARING FOR YOUR DOG (I) - Diet. A dog should not be fed "just any-
thing." His health, like yours, depends on what he eats. Table scraps occa-
sionally are all right, but there are many foods a dog does not easily digest,
and which, if fed too frequently, will shorten his life.
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October
Fri.
20
Chairmen
47 miles
= $2.82
Orleans Home of
Mrs. Wallace
Ruth Marie Rogers
Mrs. Bray
Achievement Night
Greensboro.
Sat.
21
246 miles
$14.76
Fletcher Farm
2:30
Lunch at 1:00.
Mrs. Proctor, Ludlow - chairman
Home 8:30 and to choir
rehearsal at Lois Gebbies'.
CARING FOR YOUR DOG (II) - Diet. Never give a dog liver. It utterly
lacks nutritive value and is highly indigestible. Other poor foods are: potatoes,
macaroni, rice, pork, veal, ham, bacon, corned beef, carrots, raw fish or cooked
eggs. Never give a dog chicken or other small bones, for they may lodge
in his throat.
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October
Sun.
22
Home today. Went to
church. Wrote Y.W.C.A.
letters all evening.
Had lunch at Jean's,
Called on Horace Graham
and Mrs. Rawson.
Rained hard tonight.
Mon.
23
Home today. Letters written
to Ruth Rogers. Mrs. Buttrick,
Mrs. Ralph Howes, Consuelo
Northrop, Mrs. Young.
Mrs. Blackmer.
CARING FOR YOUR DOG (III) - Diet. Cake, sweets or ice cream should
never be fed. A diet of dog biscuits exclusively will bring cataracts of the
eye. Use them as a supplement for other foods. A balanced ration of meat,
vegetables and cereals (including dog biscuits as wheat) will keep your
dog healthy.
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October
Tues.
24
East Hardwick.
Visit Calais, Plainsfield, East
& North Montpelier, Danville,
Cabot, Lyndonville.
East Hardwick D. Perrin.
East Calais - Mrs. Laura Marsh,
Pres.
Danville. Mrs. Anne T. Currier.
Wed.
25
Chicken Pie Supper
at Home.
Westfield - 2:00 P.M.
Mrs. W.A. Burbidge
Cancelled
because
of
bad
snow
storm.
CARING FOR YOUR DOG (IV) - Diet. In illness, the most important thing
to quick recovery is proper food. Foods satisfactory at other times may be
fatal in sickness. Any book on dog care will tell the proper diet for various
ailments.
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October
Thu.
26
Fri.
27
Newport 4:00 P.M.
Home of Mrs. Ellen Prouty.
Changed by request of Mrs. French &
Mrs. Prouty because of the fire.
No. Troy - 7:30.
CARING FOR YOUR DOG (V) - Diseases. The dog is susceptible to more
ailments than worms and distemper, as is commonly supposed. As a rule,
the more highly bred, the greater the susceptibility. The veterinarian is a
valuable aid, but preventative care is better. Diet, cleanliness, exercise, and
a clean kennel are fundamentals too important to overlook.
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October
Sat.
28
Sent wire
to John
Busy morning, once I was
up. Went to Hardwick &
Woodbury, East Hardwick
in the P.M. Cold.
Worked on my speech for
Rutland on Tuesday. Shall
speak on the peril to
Education in economic
depression.
Sun.
29
Cold day. Went to church
& to Junior C.E. also to
Senior C.E. in evening.
To Jean's for lunch.
CARING FOR YOUR DOG (IV) - If dosing a dog with castor oil or mineral
oil, don't elevate his head too high, for the fluid will go into his lungs instead
of the stomach, causing pneumonia and death. Pull out his cheek to give
medicine - it is not necessary to open the jaws.
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October
Mon.
30
Went to Barton, and
Lyndonville - organized
group in each place.
Tues.
31
145
266
miles
Education & Rural Life Committee
of Rutland Woman's Club.
Indoor Picnic 1:00-2:30
Program 2:45
Mrs. Bryant - 5 or 10. min.
"Women in Politics"
Mine - same length - on any
subject.
Rutland by noon.
Spent night with Marion
CARING FOR YOUR DOG (VII) - Air and sunlight, with the natural licking
of the dog's tongue, are the best cures for wounds. Never use a mercurial
ointment - a deadly poison - as it is certain to be licked off. Gasoline or a
powerful insecticide used to kill fleas may kill the dog, by absorption.
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November
Wed.
1
Brandon - Miss Farr's
tea.
Appointment with Mrs. Hindley
Mrs. Warner at Vergennes.
Left Rutland early. Stopped
at Pittsford, Brandon, Bristol and
Vergennes to arrange meetings
Home very late.
174
miles
home.
Thu.
2
Drove to Barton & Lyndonville
to see Mr. Gilpin & Mr. Simpson.
CARING FOR YOUR DOG (VIII) - The appearance of a dog's eye, or his
actions, can tell you a story of ill-being that he is unable to express. Watch
for signs of suffering that you may be able to relieve him before his trouble
becomes acute. His gratitude will more than repay you.
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November
Fri.
3
Miss Maddock at C.A.
& Greensboro..
C.E. party in evening
at Greensboro.
Sat.
4
THE SMALLEST BOOK in existence is the Meigs edition of the Rubaiyat of Omar
Khayyam. It is less than a third of an inch square, one-eighth of an inch
thick, and has 48 pages. The contents consist of an introduction and 100
verses of the old tentmaker's philosophy.
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November
Sun.
5
Thank Offering meeting.
Very cold Sunday 18° above.
Fine Service at church. John did not
come but wired he would come
tomorrow. Had visit from Mr. Plumley
this P.M. Still cold tonight. Have been
busy with Y.W.C.A. letters, sewing,
mending etc. all P.M.
Mon.
6
Rutland, A.A.U.W.
Tea at Mrs. Fenton's 4:00
Drove home after meeting
A.A.U.W, at 94 Grove St.
evening.
8 gal. gas
= $1.66
Dinner &
coffee .75
John came this A.M. via
Waterbury.
A RECENT DEVELOPMENT in photography is a plate so sensitive to long light
waves that it will make distinct pictures of mountains and cities hundreds of
miles away. The haze above the earth prevents the human eye from such vision.
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November
Tues.
7
$50 or $30
Fair Haven ?
Bristol: 3:00
Lodging
for H. = $1.00
Breakfast
= .35
dinner = .50
Dorothy Laurence.
Mrs. R. B. Smith.
Community chest.
$25 received - Nov. 29th
Wed.
8
Fair Haven.
Lodging
1.00
breakfast
.35
Mrs. Ralph Leonard.
EXACT MEASUREMENTS in following recipes, and carefully maintaining the
specified temperatures in cooking them, is the secret of consistently good results.
The old rule-of-thumb methods had a great deal of instinct and luck attending
them.
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November
Thu.
9
Saw for Aunt Kates'
birth day.
Couldn't get home for the
party.
Tea at Mrs. Blackmer's -
Middlebury
fine meeting - Florence to
do follow-up work.
Dinner for
7. = .40
Lodging
breakfast &
car = $1.25
Fri.
10
Spent night with Florence
at Dr. Katherine McSweeney's
Heavy fall of snow this
morning. Spent hour at Y.W.
office, did errands, then left
for home. Cold & slippery.
Got home to find Mother
in bed with a cold.
IN ROME, the Eternal City, and its suburbs, there are more than 500 miles of
catacombs, the underground burial places of the ancients. These wind around,
sometimes seven levels deep, and contain about six million tombs.
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November
Sat.
11
Barton - Mrs. Webster's
Mrs. Jane Willis
for Club
Mrs. Adams
Lyndon
or
Danville
Fine group - good meeting
Mrs. H. went to Bellows Falls
Sun.
12
this morning.
Sunday colder -
DRAPERY FASHIONS (I) - Simplicity of treatment is the fashion in window
draperies. The character of the room should determine the type of material,
and the amount of sun to which it is exposed is to be carefully considered,
for cotton and artificial silk are the only fabrics that take sunfast dyes.
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November
Mon.
13
Tues.
14
Jericho - P.M. Woman's Club
Essex Center Evening -
Lunch with Marjory Hayden,
Riverside - 12:30
Dinner at Mrs. Stygles,
Jericho -
Night with Mabel Morse, if we
stay over.
DRAPER FASHIONS (II) - Damasks and velours should be lined; velours also
interlined. Printed linens hang better when lined, but all the other fabrics
may be hung with less formal treatment. Interlining any drapery goes a long
way toward reducing drafts and keeping out cold air.
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November
Wed.
15
Johnson - Ruth Moved,
Studio Tea.
64
64 miles
$3.84
Thu.
16
Jericho Manchester Depot.
Principal's House - 4:00 P.M.
Mrs. Ralph Howes, hostess,
Lunch wi
$12.36
Left home after early lunch.
arrived manchester 4:30.
stopped Burlington for supplies.
On to Bennington - whole
distance = 206 miles
very
cold
day.
DRAPERY FASHIONS (III) - Excellent effects may be obtained by finishing the
overhangings with applied hems of contrasting material and color, or by a
contrast of the hangings with the tieback and valances.
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Supper for F. at Manchester .40
Room at Bennington Breakfast = .35 1.00
Garage Dinner .50 .50
WOODWARD & LOTHROP 1933 DIARY
November
Fri.
17
Bennington. Tea at
Mrs. John Holden's; 3:30.
gas = 9 gals.
= $1.84
206
miles
= $12.36
Dinner for
Foster = .50
supper = .15
Sat.
18
Lyndonville.
Mrs. Watson's house
Mrs. Theo. Watson (Smith College)
Woman's Club - Pres. Miss
Angie Hunter.
Mrs. O. D. Mathewson
Miss Bole - Normal Training.
DRAPERY FASHIONS (IV) - Glass curtains always end at the sill whether
used alone or with side hangings. The latter may end at the window casing,
or continue to within an inch of the floor. They may hang straight, or be
looped back, according to individual taste.
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November
Sun.
19
Mon.
20
Newport 3:30
Mrs. Ed Prouty, 2nd St.
Went in Jean's car: no
expense.
DRAPERY FASHIONS (V) - Valances should not be used in a low-ceilinged
room, as they increase the low effect. Fitted or shaped valances are better
suited to the more formal room. In place of them elsewhere, a cornice of
wood or decorative brass is frequently used to conceal the curtain rod.
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November
Tues.
21
Vergennes, Stevens House
2 - 4:30
Mrs. Warner.
Dairymen's Wives & Daughters
Wed.
22
DRAPERY FASHIONS (VI) - Window shades may be decorative as well as
useful by employing Austrian cloth or puffed shading, cretonne or glazed
chintz. Gathered shades are ornamental, and take the place of both ordinary
shad and glass curtains. Scallops may finish the bottoms, and fringe is
frequently added.
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November
Thu.
23
Johnson, Oread Club.
Evening
Mrs. Royce Pres.
7:45 at Library.
Fri.
24
HUMAN SALIVA, chemists have found, possesses all the individuality of blood.
The dried secretion on the ends of cigarettes may be analyzed to identify
the people who smoked them.
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November
Sat.
25
Sun.
26
Ryegate - & East Ryegate
on Sunday morning
10:00 E Ryegate
12:00 Ryegate.
112
6
6.72
112
miles
EARTHQUAKES still terrorize mankind, which is constantly endeavoring to study
the causes of this phenomenon. A new clinometer, for measuring earth tilt,
has been perfected, which can record changes in levels equal to one thirty-
second of an inch in the distance of a mile.
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November
Mon.
27
Tues.
28
East Hardwick
2:30. Home of Mrs. Hovey
for Y.W.C.A. talk.
$5.00 quota - probably
will be raised.
MORE HEAT is required to raise the temperature of water than any other
substance except hydrogen. It requires ten times the heat to raise a pound
of water one degree as it does a pound of iron.
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December
Tues.
5
Conference with Mrs. Noyes &
Miss Maddock at Hyde Park.
3:00 P.M.
Woman's Club in evening.
nice time at Hyde Park.
Wed.
6
Cabot
2:30 P.M. Club.
very stormy - snowing and
slippery. Nearly slid off road
once but managed to get
back. Good meeting. Marjory
Wells there. Had nice time and
got home safely.
INVESTMENT PRECAUTIONS (II) - Your bank will be glad to give you
accurate information and dependable advice about the matter. They have
the facilities for a quick check on the claims made for the stock, and will
perform the service without charge.
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December
Thu.
7
Fri.
8
Cold day. Worked at church
all afternoon and evening,
trimming booths, planning
etc. Isabel Urie is to have
charge of refreshments for tomorrow.
Worked on pageant between times.
INVESTMENT PRECAUTIONS (III) - Beware of any promise of yield beyond
the usual. Safety of principal should be the first consideration, and an
unusual return sometimes indicates a speculative nature for the investment.
Shrewd investors are satisfied with 5%.
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December
Sat.
9
W. M. S. Fair & Oyster Supper
here. very cold day but lovely
and clear - Worked hard all day
at church, helping with the sale
and into the evening. Had choir
rehearsal at 8:00 in church with
windows covered with frost, 12°
below zero outside and 40° inside.
Proceeds from sale = $65.
Home, tired to tears. Small crowd.
Sun.
10
Very cold still but sunny.
To church - not many there,
good sermon. Worked on
pageant - to Aunt Kate's for
dinner, and stopped at
Mrs. Schulge on way home. Janet
& Lucile came to rehearsal. Their song
at 5:00 and we went to C.E. at seven
so I did not get to writing until after
ten. 11:30 when I went to bed
INVESTMENT PRECAUTIONS (IV) - Quoting famous stock successes is the
favorite argument of wild-cat salesmen. Remember, these are the outstanding
exceptions rather than the rule, and there are a thousand inventions that fail
for every one that succeeds, and a thousand "suckers" for every investor
that made a fortune from a relatively small sum.
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December
Mon.
11
Very cold day. Home all
A.M. helping with work. In P.M.
to school to tell children
about the pageant.
Evening on letters and writing
speech until 2:45 A.M.
Tues.
12
Montpelier - W D E V. station
at 9:45 - Broadcast at
10:00 A.M. for Mr. Plumley -
Very cold day and roads
slippery but we got on all
right. Went to Dora's in Barre and
had dinner while Foster got car
fixed. Came back, saw Flora Drennan
at Montpelier - tried to call on Mr. Page
but he was away. Home to supper.
THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE is the largest printing establishment
in the world. It was 22 acres of floor space, employs 5,000 persons, and has
modern equiptment worth $5,000,000. The value of its output, at cost, is about
$15,000,000 a year.
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December
Wed.
13
Miss Webster called about 3:00
P.M. to ask me to come to
Montpelier to meet Mr. Page &
Mr. Kelso, Field Repre. for C.W.A.
Foster was in the woods so I had to
send for him and we started in a snow
storm. Reached M. at 6:00. had dinner
at Tavern and consultation with Page
& Kelso: result Page wired to Wash. DC
for my appointment as Women's director under
C.W.A. Left for home about 9:00 P.M.
Thu.
14
Aunt Kate delighted and much
excited at prospect of a job for me.
Was to go to Lyndonville today but
roads are too icy, so gave it up.
A NATIVE OF KOREA, in getting married, first has to seek a bride with a differ-
ent clan name than his own, from less than 150 clans. Then an astrologer has to
pass on the probable success of the intended union before it may be con-
summated.
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December
Sun.
17
Home today as usual.
Went to church and
was cold
Mon.
18
Busy day and had
choir rehearsal at the
house tonight. Bunny Dutton
came and was a great help.
Nearly everyone there. Jean
came to listen and meanwhile
worked on the pageant. Wrote
a few Christmas cards and
did up Betty's presents.
WHILE THE SUN is so far from the earth that it would take a train running at
60 miles an hour 175 years to reach it, the light it sends us reaches the earth
in 499 seconds.
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December
Tues.
19
Montpelier - 4:30 with
Mrs. Laura F. Knowlton -
Nursing Repre. Red Cross.
Primary
Election
Foster took me down to vote
and then on to Montpelier for
appointment with Red Cross ladies at
Tavern. I spent the night and was
assigned a temporary office in
the Lieut. Governor's room. Big job
Wed.
20
and no one seems to know just
how to do it yet. Had conferences
with Mr. Page and tried to
plan work for next week. Foster
came for me in P.M. and we
went home via Waterbury.
A THRIVING BUSINESS in Japan is that of furnishing fireflies to people who use
them to illuminate their gardens when they give a party. Lanterns, however,
are used to supplement the somewhat feeble light the insects give off.
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December
Thu.
21
Middlebury, Founder's or Forefather's
Day - Snow storm - got to
Burlington about 1:30 and had
to hurry to arrive at Middlebury
at five: Went to Mrs. Blackmers
and with her over to the church
where we heard a fine address
by the President of Drew University.
Then had turkey dinner, very good - and
speeches - and back home to bed. Foster
Fri.
22
also stayed at Blackmer's & early
in the morning we left for Rutland
to see Marion. She is not very enthus-
iastic about this C.W A. program.
Left there and picked up gifts at Mrs.
Blackmer's then called at Gov. Week's
where I stayed for dinner. and we
took Consuelo on with us to Burlington
where I did Jean's errands and so home
to find mother eagerly waiting for me.
ANDREW JACKSON, while President, was impeached in 1868 for usurpation of
the law, corrupt use of veto power, interference at elections and high crimes and
misdemeanors. When tried by the Senate, 19 voted "not guilty" and 35
voted "guilty", but as it takes a two-thirds majority to convict, he was
acquitted.
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December
Sat.
23
Today was cold and I
was tired but we had to
have a full rehearsal at the
church of the pageant and
concert in the P.M. The tree was
there & the girls trimmed it - it was
lovely - back in the evening for the
concert which went off very
well indeed. Had a good crowd.
Pageant fine - feel very pleased.
Sun.
24
Very cold today. I was tired
and went to church wholly
from sense of duty. We sang
Le Cantique de Noel and it was
lovely. Fine sermon. In the evening
we repeated concert and pageant
to a full audience, many coming
from Craftsbury village &
greensboro. Weary tonight.
THE CHINESE were using movable type, which they invented in the 10th Cen-
tury, for 500 years before they were invented in Europe. Lack of communi-
cation and transportation, as well as strong racial prejudice, kept the knowl-
edge from the world for five centuries.
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December
Mon.
25
We woke up to clear, cold day.
with an icy north wind blowing.
We opened our presents which were
very nice - and had a nice
fire in the grate; Mrs. H. went
up to Guy's & we walked down
to Aunt Kate's for dinner. It
was very cold and slippery. good
dinner, Christmas Tree in Day Room
with $25.00 each for us on it. Then
Very
cold
day.
Froze up
during
night - very
icy.
Tues.
26
home to Jean's for her reception. In
spite of cold a good many people
came. Tuesday was frightfully
cold and I was chilled thro when
I got over here to Montpelier.
AS FAR BACK as 1893, trains occasionally made runs for short distances at a
speed that even today seems incredible. In May of that year, the "Empire
State Express" ran 1 mile in 32 seconds, a speed of 112.5 miler per hour.
In 1901, in Florida, a speed of 120 miles per hour was attained.
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December
Wed.
27
Very busy day in office
with much correspondence
and interviews, telephones
etc.
Thu.
28
Meeting at Senate Chamber
& representatives of the various
Women's organizations of the
state. Bitterly cold day but
had good attendance and made
a good start toward organization.
10:30
A.M.
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE over the Hudson River, between New
York City and New Jersey, has the longest single span, 3,500 feet, of any sus-
pension bridge in the world. It was opened October 25th, 1931.
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December
Fri.
29
Fright-
fully cold.
42° below
this A.M.
Had a busy morning at the
office and cleaned up some
of the correspondence. Foster
came for me in the P.M. Inez
tho't I would freeze but I
was not cold in the car. The
roads better, not so slippery.
Found Mother and Mrs. H. all curled
up with the cold - kitchen almost freezing,
water pipes frozen in cellar, etc. We bought
Sat.
30
3 bags more of coal
Very
cold
STANDARDIZATION OF MACHINERY PARTS led the way to great economies
in many lines - but the grocer's paper bag industry is still struggling along with
4,700 varieties. However, this is a considerable drop from the old number of
6,280.
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December
Sun.
31
Very cold today but with
house all open and good
coal fire going we were
comfortable. Had dinner at
home today for a change &
I did not go to church as we
could not walk & I was afraid
to take the car out. In the evening
I went to the New Year Candle
Lighting Service which was very
nice indeed. Jean planned
it but the church was so
cold that we could not
fully enjoy it. We shall pack
tomorrow and get off on
Tuesday morning for
Montpelier. I hope 1934 will
bring us more peace and
certainty than we have had this
year but I'm thankful for my job
1934 READY REFERENCE DIARY - If you haven't as yet obtained your 1934
Ready Reference Diary - do so now! Get diaries for your friends, too. They will
appreciate your thoughtfulness. These books are bound in cloth and fabrikoid.
and as I look back, glad for a
lot of things.
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HOW TO LIVE LONG
The Fifteen Rules of Health
AIR
1 Have Fresh Air where you live and work
2 Wear Light, Loose, Porous Clothes
3 Spend part of your time in the Open Air
4 Have Lots of Fresh Air where you Sleep
5 Breathe Deeply and Slowly through the nose
FOOD
6 Avoid Eating too Much
7 Do not Eat much Meat and Eggs
8 Eat Various Kinds of Food
9 Eat Slowly
HABITS
10 Have your bowels move at least once Each Day
11 Stand, Sit, and Walk Erect
12 Avoid Poisonous Drugs
13 Keep Clean and avoid Catching Diseases
ACTIVITY
14 Work hard, but Play and Rest too
15 Be Cheerful and learn not to Worry
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Mrs. Toni McEnroe
Box 186, Melrose, Mass.
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DIETING
BALANCED DIET: - The amount of food required every twenty-
four hours rarely exceeds 3,500 calories. A balanced meal is com-
posed of 10 to 15 per cent Proteins, 20 to 30 percent Fats and 60
to 65 percent Carbohydrates.
MAINTENANCE DIET: - The number of Calories required de-
pends on the size of the body, the amount of exercise taken, the
weather and personal peculiarities. Men as a rule require more
than women, and the number of Calories required per day for
adults range from 2450 to 3500 or more. To find a fairly accurate
maintenance diet multiply you present weight by 15 to 20. This
number of calories will keep you at your present weight.
TO INCREASE WEIGHT: - First make sure you are well. Choose
balanced diet. Add fats and carbohydrates to diet.
TO DECREASE WEIGHT: - First make sure you are well. Choose
balanced diet. Eat daily 400 to 1200 calories less than maintenance.
With meals drink small cup clear tea, coffee or water. Half hour
before or three hours afterward drink copiously.
The calorie measures energy as heat, being the amount of heat
required to raise one pound of water four degrees Fahrenheit.
1 ounce Proteins yields 113 calories
1 ounce Carbohydrates yields 113 calories
1 ounce Fats yields 255 calories
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Mrs. Louise F. Merrick. 509 E. Reeves St.
Tyler, Texas.
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PERSONAL RECORD
Name Mary Jean Simpson
Address East Craftsbury, Vt.
Birthday July 18, 1888
Telephone Number, Business Na-3120, Br. 926
Telephone Number, Residence Lincoln 5812
(Craftsbury
3-13)
Railroad Commutation Ticket No.
Fire Insurance Policy No. Expires
Life Insurance Policy No. 319082 Company Natl. Life
Life Insurance Policy No. 3,732,244 Company Mutual of N.Y.
Accident Insurance Policy No. Company
Bank Book No. 4017 Bank Caledonia Nat'l
Bank Book No. Bank Danville, Vt.
Automobile No. License No. 84099
Watch No. Maker Tiffany
Weight 140 lbs. on (Date) Dec. 1. 1932
Height 5 ft. 6 in on (Date) " "
Bust Measure 37 Waist Measure
Glove Size 6 3/4 Hat Size
Collar Size Shoe Size 6 1/2 3A or 7 3A.
Cuff Size Hosiery Size 9 1/2
My Will may be found at
My Lawyer is 'Phone
Lawyer's Address
My Doctor is 'Phone
Doctor's Address
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INSURANCE POLICIES OF Mary Jean Simpson. PREMIUMS DUE AND AMOUNT
Date
Issued
Company
Policy
Number
Plan
Amount
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
June 19,
1919.
Nat'l Life
317082
20 yr
End.
$1000
Conn. General
2110
In. Bond
$5000
Craftsbury.
Mrs. Merrick $10.00 Pd.
Mrs. Ross 5.00 "
" " 5.00 "
Haze 5.00 "
Howard 2.00 "
Wylie. 3.00 "
[illegible] 5.00 "
Jean 25.00
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Family Record
Father
Mother
1st
Child
2nd
Child
3rd
Child
4th
Child
5th
Child
Name
Place Birth
Date Birth
Weight Birth
Date Baptism
Vaccination
1st day School
1st Communion
Confirmed
Betrothed
Married
...
...
...
...
...
...
60
.75
Birthdays and Anniversaries to Remember
Name Aunt Kate Date Nov. 9
Jean April
Bunny Jan.
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Founders Day
Bennington
KAΘ
Burlington.
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