Sierra History Of A Grand Tuolumne Trek To Lyell
An early 20th century travelogue describes a Sierra Nevada expedition starting Tuolumne Meadows traveling to Lyell's Inner Shrine then Thousand Island Lake. The journey includes steep granite walls, glacier views, and sleeping near Tenaya Lake with six days four nights on the itinerary.
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Lyell
Sierra
Vaile' Tuolumne
Tuolumne
Back Berk
Hafferty Park
Parsons Peak
Imran
Rodgers
Thousand Island Lake
Vrassing Semii
Yosemite
Thousand
Tenaya Lake
Jay Leis
Best Graphite From Ceylon and Ancient Navigation Tales
The article notes Ceylon hosts the world’s largest graphite mines with high quality deposits, cites Bavaria as a former source for crucible clay, and mentions Mexico and Chosco as other deposits. It then explains how chronometers in 1735 resolved longitude determination, contrasting with dead reckoning and sun observations used by ancient navigators, and ends with a reflection on time and schedules using sunrises and dead trees.
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Ceylon
Mexico
Chosco
Bavaria
Mark of Art and Wisdom Dinner Recalls Second Thoughts
A Philadelphia Telegraph account describes Sergei Las rend Y Sherman of Witness citing occasional wisdom of second thoughts at a dinner. He recalls a patient who quoted a prescription spoken by a miserly doctor and ends with a cautious remark about a slight alteration.
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Sergei Lasrend Y. Sherman
Aid
Philadelphia Telegraph
Ivory Phonograph Needles Offer Longer Life
The phonograph stylus made of vegetable ivory lasts longer than the aki wooden needle. The ivory point wears through six records and can be reused for six more after turning the bevel. Vegetable ivory comes from the phytem phas palm of Central and South America, forming large clusters of seeds.
Applying a Principle
In a dialogue about perseverance Mrs. Torking notes Charley has long tried the idea on race horses and questions the approach.
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Mrs. Torking
Charley
Effective Turkoman Headgear
The Turkomans gain charm from their striking headgear. When removed, shaved heads and embroidered skuli caps appear ordinary. Yet many elder men retain a majestic bearing not solely due to costume.
Colors of Marines at the Marne Battle
The piece honors the Marines and their gallant attack on the Marne, noting colors of victory added to the corps and their enduring fame through the fighting deed.
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Marne
Irish labor movement and global notes in scraps
A survey of brief items notes Ireland's push to form an Irish labor party. Mentions a Mexican distillery for sotol alcohol, a new confection from northern countries, and Bethesda quarrymen seeking extra sugar. British women in Shanghai donate funds for a national memorial. Howard Stauffer among 67 Chico State Normal graduates. includes garbled ending.
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Ireland
Mexico
Bethesda
England
Shanghai
China
Veterans’ Association
Howard Stauffer
Chico
Cal. State Normal School
American fashion design shifts to domestic control
For years American manufacturers imported Paris currents to shape women's clothing. War accelerated domestic design as American garments rise and Paris influence declines. Resource limits on wool and trims favor simpler, wholly American creations, proving the U S designers can lead without Paris.
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Paris
Ineffectual Camouflage of a Hollywood Star
Earl White, noted film star, quips about camouflage with a tea remark on a girl who may appear nice or not. He recalls meeting an actress who claimed virtue, then describes a taxi ride where she quietly suggests breathing on the window to avoid being seen.
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Earl White
Dad and daughter spar over Mr Lawfried in family clash
The dialogue shows a father insulting Mr Lawfried while the daughter departs with praise for him. The Old Man mocks the daughter’s belief that the man seeks money or status, revealing a playful domestic dispute over affection and trust.
Meeting Sister by Catherine Parsons
Lieutenant Campbell frames a social encounter with Fred Campbell's sister in law Dorothy Ely. Tom Kenny, invited to meet the pair, discovers the sister isn't Fred's wife but Eleanor's twin plan to spark a romance. In a twist, Dorothy reveals she engineered the misdirection and accepts Tom's proposal to become more than a friend through skating and companionship.
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Campbell
Kenny
Fred
Runiye
Main Street
Wenny
Training Gang
Tom Kenny
Tom
Iblainkly
Mrs. Campbell
Sister
Freddie
Hugh
Ton
Hinsel
Toni
Geneva
Evermore
Eleanor Campbell
Miss Ely
Pred
Eleanor
Dorothy Ely
Dorothy
Ten highest US mountains and notable state peaks
The list ranks US summits led by Mt McKinley at 20 300 feet and includes Mt Whitney Mt Rainier Mt Elbert Gannet Peak King's Peak Truchas East Peak Granite Peak San Francisco Peak and other state high points. The text notes Bellefontaine Ohio Logan County 1550 feet as Ohio's high point and Cannes City Randolph County 1210 feet as Indiana's high point and Mt Charles in Jo Daviess County 1241 feet as Illinois' high point.
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United States
Mt. McKinley
Alaska
Mt. Whitney
California
Mt. Rainier
Washington
Mt. Elbert
Colorado
Gannet Peak
Wyoming
King's Peak
Utah
Truchas Peak
New Mexico
East Peak
Nevada
Granite Peak
Montana
San Francisco Peak
Arizona
Olio
Bellefontaine
Logan County
Indiana
Cannes City
Randolph County
Ilinois
Mt. Charles
Joe Daviess County
Garden for Invalid Friends and Frugal Planting Tips
Practical guide suggesting a low cost garden for an invalid friend. Recommends a small fish bowl with glass cover and collecting natural materials from woods for decorative use. Mentions a misquoted list of plants and a jumbled, unclear itemized menu.
One Exception Bridles Gossip Over Mirrors
A brief peculiar exchange notes girls as frivolous and attentive to reflections. Pye observes several women stealing glances at a mirror, hinting at vanity or hidden thoughts in society.
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Pye
Garden Promise Amid Growing Greenery
A fragment describes someone tending a small garden near a red area. The text hints at ongoing growth and personal joy as plants expand and can be held in hands. The scene emphasizes patience and delight in nurturing nature.
Keep Striving Through Adversity and Work
The passage urges perseverance after setbacks. It counsels keeping quiet about distress, staying engaged in work, and bravely pursuing improvement. It notes fortune may not always be recouped, but life offers other worthwhile compensations.
Taking the Game to Heart
Mrs Torkins recalls going to a baseball game with Charley and how he became so excited and worried that only a strong constitution could have kept him from losing his composure. The remark contrasts relaxing at sports with anxiety.
Poultry Shelters for Hens From USDA Guide
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines ideal hen housing with nests roosts and feeding appliances. It covers coop size per bird floor space yard requirements and nest and feeder arrangements for flocks of various sizes.
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United States Department of Agriculture
How to Break Broody Fowl
When hens become broodier and not needed for eggs they should be broken up promptly. Confine the hen to a small coop with a flat bottom and provide ample water. Feeding is optional. Most birds need three to six days, some ten to twelve. Indicators include staying on the nest at night and protective clucking.
Habits of Turkeys Share Males Leave in Fall
Young turkeys stay with the mother hen until October or November when the males typically separate from the females and roam independently.
Hatching Turkey Eggs in Incubators and on Hens
Turkey hens are near to setting and can hatch eggs well when properly managed. Incubators work as effectively for turkey eggs as for chicken eggs, offering an alternative to natural hens for successful hatching.
Profitable Turkey Raising on the Farm
Turkey raising on a farm is a profitable side line for those with ample range. It is described as an ordinary yet potentially rewarding activity, requiring plenty of outdoor space to be successful.
Notable Thanksgiving Turkeys Named Bronze and Variants
The Bronze turkey tops popularity lists followed by the White Holland Bourbon Red Black Narragansett and Slate. This chart highlights well known heritage breeds widely recognized in American poultry.
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Turkey
Holland
Farmers advised on chicken breeding and egg hatching
The guidance states that a male rooster is not required for hens to lay eggs and that eggs from winter layers should be chosen for hatching. It emphasizes hens can lay without a mate and focuses on selection for fertility when hatching is intended.
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Tich Sierra
Te Moers
Wosemite
Thomas
Lion's Cage
PRATT
Herbert L. Pratt
Cape Henlopen
Lewes
Del
U.S
Ward
Mare Ishind Navy Yard
Colors OF Marines
America
Catherine Parsons
McClure Newspaper
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