President life spans and gasoline tax trends point to aging leaders and rising road costs
A fragmented item notes various figures including presidents long lifespans and the strain of office, then shifts to gasoline use and tax levels. It cites John Adams and McKinney, lists ages at death, discusses the hardening of presidencies, motorist gasoline consumption roughly 571 gallons yearly, state tax rates from two to six cents, and Massachusetts usage at 400 gallons and $8. It reports county gasoline tax receipts at 449,731,000 dollars and remarks on public acceptance of the tax due to its direct benefits.
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New Mexico
Massachusetts
Cork Bottles and Bars Ruling Sparks Legal Debate
A garbled court note discusses proposed changes to the first amendment and potential congressional action on alcohol regulations. The fragment hints at a Cork bottle end bar decision affecting those pursuing it, with implications for reform.
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Congress
Pectin and Short Boil Methods for Strawberry Jam and Jellies
A guide on jam making notes the old long boil method requiring at least thirty minutes, with significant juice loss, and promotes a short boil using liquid pectin for quicker, clearer jelly. It emphasizes accurate measurements, using a wooden spoon, a six to eight quart kettle, skimming, and proper canning steps to prevent spoilage and ensure shelf stability. The article highlights improved flavor and color when using fully ripe strawberries and warns against overboiling and improper sealing.
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Jelly Central
War and progress marked by killing art, barbarism masked
A terse reflection argues that wars, often framed as virtue contests, reveal human values and economic motives. It laments progress that mostly advances killing, tracing a pattern of barbarism beneath civilized rhetoric.
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