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Akron Register Tribune in Akron, Iowa

03 Jul 1930

Page 6

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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1930

Page

6

Women Warriors and Women in Military History

A survey of women who served in men’s dress in American wars, from Deborah Sampson to Molly Pitcher and Margaret Corbin. The piece notes Deborah Sampson’s lifesaving deception in the Continental Army, Molly Pitcher’s water carrying and gun service at Monmouth, and Margaret Corbin’s heroism at Fort Washington, with context on later recognition and pension tales.

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Elmo Scott Watson M. R. McLean Kengas National Guard Nebraska Pirot Kansas Minnesota ‘Battery Catop Neal ‘Lake Providence Kansas Kangas Missouri Massachusetts Rock Ridge Lake Massapoag Deborah Benjamin ‘Gannett Sampson Gannett Robert . Bharlett Plympton Mayz Isaac Sampson William *Windford Middleboro Four Corners Uxbridge Worcester Eiphalet Torp West Point George Webb Shepard Westfield Henry Jackson Boston Maasachusetts Tory Raidera Bard Hig Ie Ure Tilas ‘Oelver Deborah Sampson Armas Robert Shurlett Philadelphia Pension Office Hile State House Benjamin Gannett Sharon Earl B. Gannett Congress Molly Pitcher Molly Hana Mary Ludwig Mercer County New Jersey Trenton William Irvine Carlisle Mary John Copper Hays Hays Francis Proctor Independent Artillery Company Mary Hays Pennsylvania Irvine Monmouth Hay Tennant N. J Harhdehand Huebsind Garlisle Freehold George ‘McKelly McCauley Ludwig Bays Carlisle Monument Margaret Corbin John Corbin Fort Washington Waa United States Military ‘Academy West-Point Ign National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution New York State Livermore Sanltary Commission Bridget Devens Michigan Bridget 61St Michigan Cavalry Miss Livermore
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Ostrich Talk on Queerness and Feathers on Farm

A pair of ostriches debate mating and identity, noting they are queer yet cannot fly, while discussing feather use for hats and the ethics of plucking birds. Mrs Ostrich condemns killing mother birds for decorations. Mr Ostrich defends feather harvesting as harmless when properly done.

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Hingelf Mrs. Ostrich Mr. Ostrich Mra. Ostrich
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Riddles From Orthography and Wordplay Section

A string of old style riddles and puns are presented with playful answers. Topics include sounds like rain and reins, a swallow as a bird, a sovereign as weight, and jokes about blind men and policemen. The fragment reads like a humor page with wordplay and nonsensical clues.

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Super Hoosepipe Used by Malay Tin Miners

Extraordinary extraction method described in Malay tin mines uses a sterhosc pipe to blast tin ore. A jet of water at over 200 psi strikes cliff faces, causing rock to crumble like dynamite. Even the strongest man cannot cut the jet with a sword, risking a broken blade or arm.

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Maay
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Hollinger Mine Remarkable Ontario Gold Producer

America's Gold Producer Ontario ranks as the richest in the United States region with the Hollinger mine pegged to 1928 gold output at 146 million dollars. The mine has mined 77 million tons of ore and its subsurface workings would stretch 100 miles from New York to Albany with a 91 mile underground tunnel system.

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America Ontario Hollinger New York Albany
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Tar Seekers Roam Yon Hira Streets Causing Cautions

Patrols sweep Yon Hira California streets as children chew tar to strengthen teeth. Officials report tar chewing myths persist after raids. Tar dug from concrete joints damages roadbeds and threatens water seepage.

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Electric Dog Invented by A Wrench Engineer

A wrench engineer claims to have created an electric dog that jumps and barks fiercely and even bites when a burglar shines a torch on it. The device runs on light activated electric cells that power a small motor, simulating a real dog.

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Sitka Spruce Used Widely in Airplane Manufacture

Sitka spruce on the Pacific coast is valued for its light weight and strength and is used universally in airplane production.

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After Proverb Some People Like to Be Known by Company

A short Charlotte News remark notes that some individuals seek recognition by whom they invite, regardless of whether their guests attend. The comment implies social signaling through hosting choices.

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Charlotte News
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And Quit Worrying Ingomuts Is Generally Due To Exhaustion

The note suggests physical exhaustion as the general cause for worry and advises obtaining or recognizing physical exhaustion as a remedy. The fragment cites no persons, places, or organizations.

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How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat

A vintage advertisement claims Kruschen Salts will melt fat by flushing organs. It promises weight loss within weeks, increased energy, clearer skin, and youthful vigor. The copy urges daily hot water doses and endorsement by leading druggists, with a money back guarantee.

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