Charms of Cornwall
A National Geographic account extols Cornwall England as a land of moors coves and granite villages. It details its history from tin and copper mining to smugglers caves and parish churches and notes the Cornish as a distinct race with language and rugged, hospitable character.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Cornwall
England
Fyn
Maragion
Bitter Zion
Holy Wells
St Joel
Roseland
Slaughter Bridge
Lizard
Cornwal
George Fox
John Wesley
Jan Ridd
Doones
John Kidd
Lorna Doone
Clovelly
Devon
Britain
Tamar
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf Stream
English Channel
Cornish Riviera
Mediterranean
Diodorus
Julius Caesar
Lands End
Lends End
Celtie Pen-van-Les
Longships
Paiteau
China
Fengland
Arelord
Tradtion
What Christmas Seals Funds Support Across Iowa Schools
Eight page pamphlet The Service of the Seals explains where Christmas seal money goes. Local funds support school health needs from first aid kits and eye charts to nutrition classes and nursing inspections, plus health campaigns and clinics across Iowa.
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Board of Control of State
Anamosa
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Christmas Seal Sale Promotes Health Work Across Iowa
Des Moines announces twenty five million Christmas Seals for Iowa’s 1928 campaign, spanning Thanksgiving to Christmas. Proceeds fund local child health work and state tuberculosis prevention, including clinics, dental inspection, and health education, with the emblem praised as the movement’s most beautiful design.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Rock Rapids
Keokuk
Onawa
Algona
Council Bluffs
Mason City
State Tuberculosis Association
National Tuberculosis Movement
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Haynes predicts big Iowa road bond approval
Des Moines reports from the Iowa Good Roads Association headquar ters quote Col Glenn C. Haynes executive secretary predicting a two to one Iowa voter majority for the State Road Bond Issue at the November 6 general election. He argues the proposal benefits state welfare and progress and offers opponents no substantial reason to vote no.
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Des Moines
Iowa Good Roads Association
Glenn C. Haynes
Iowa
Haynes
Boss’s Remark Sparks Jibe Over Queen and Stenog Load
A friend of the boss quips about ditching the queen to hire a homely stenographer remarking the new hire does six times as much work and the clerks are busier than before.
Has No Rep Yet Movie Star Sally Swinkle
A brief exchange features two speakers discussing the fame of Sally Swinkle and a question about a possible divorce, highlighting gossip about a film celebrity.
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Sally Swinkle
Linas
A Dirty Man describes sausage skin texture and hog content
A Dirty Man compares sausage skin to a smooth surface yet questions the exact amount of hog inside. The remark uses tactile imagery to question content versus appearance.
Quandary for a Clerk Over Sayings and Golf Stroke
A humorous note describes two clerks and Billings facing a dilemma. One wonders whether to reveal his kid’s cute sayings to the office crowd or share news of a new golf stroke he has found. The piece captures light office gossip and personal specifics without sensational detail.
She Speaks Up As a Man Bowed to a Friend
A Louisvile Courier Journal item depicts a grandstand moment where a man credits a colonel as an excellent judge of horseflesh. His wife counters firmly, saying the colonel will not be invited to dine, highlighting sharp social banter.
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Lissen
Louisville Courier-Journal
Green fly remedy inquiry at gardening shop
An amused exchange centers on buying gardening gear. A salesman suggests a syringe for green fly as an easy fix, while an amateur gardener asks where to obtain the green fly control item.
Obesity slang debate quoted in Boston Transcript
The Boston Transcript notes a humorous exchange on finding a brief synonym for fat. A speaker asks for a shorter term while another suggests adipose tissue, prompting a tongue in cheek remark.
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Boston Transcript
Unclear snippet on golf and swearing conversation
Fragmentary dialogue shows a character asked about golf and replying that learning to swear required no effort. The text lacks context, setting, or identifiable names or events.
Obscure Contributor Earns Prize Yet Misses Honors Due
A verse fragment praises an obscure contributor for a prize and admiration but notes no chance to realize the honors that are due him. The poem hints at recognition slipping away and a silent salute to merit unfulfilled.
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Tanneo
To Teach Him a Lesson About Hats
A humorous exchange features a stranger and an old gentleman squabbling over hat etiquette. The stranger sits on the gentleman’s hat, sparking a playful dispute about wearing soft hats versus hard brimmed abominations.
Driving lesson leads to car crash humor
A lighthearted quip recounts a beginner’s drive mishap as one partner jokes about teaching their spouse. The driver said to release the clutch while the other let go the steering wheel, sparking a minor crash anecdote.
Such Gallantry in a Quip About Mothers-in-law
A witty exchange centers on marriage, with a sharp line about becoming a mother-in-law. The dialogue features a playful retort tying affection to familial ties and social expectations. The tone mirrors a period newspaper style of witty social repartee.
The Parting Shot by Mr Bore and Companion
A brief humorous exchange contrasts Mr Bore claiming feats, and Companion retorting about the futility of getting the last word with an echo.
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Bore
McLean county system boosts pig health and thrift
The Wisconsin Agriculturist promotes the McLean county method for raising pigs under sanitary conditions to prevent roundworm and diseases. Steps include thorough cleaning of farrowing quarters, lye and hot water treatment, washing sows, and using movable or central hog houses to keep pigs clean and thriving.
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McLean County
Wisconsin Agriculturist
McLean
Handling Lambs During Docking
For docking, separate mothers and place lambs in a small pen to limit movement. Keep lambs calm and avoid chasing or exciting them to minimize bleeding. Dock quickly and return lambs to their mothers, minimizing disturbance for several hours unless further handling is needed to control bleeding.
Feeding Young Steers to Sell for Slaughter
Feeders used to fatten aged steers may struggle with calves or yearlings. Calves need full grain feeding to reach market fatness, while limited grain slows fattening though growth may continue. Finishing calves typically takes ten to eight months of feeding.
Live Stock Hints on Feeding and Hog Mange
The Nebraska state veterinarian warns disease in hogs should raise cholera concern. Proper feeding boosts lamb growth, with creep feeding excluding ewes to maximize feed benefits. Breeding sows in good condition increase twin chances. Hog mange, caused by a mite, irritates skin and can lead to death in piglets.
California Fig Syrup Promises Gentle Help for Children
A mother from San Antonio extols California Fig Syrup as a wholesome food that strengthens weak children and regulates lazy bowels. She cites her own child Dorothy, bottle-born and delicate, who improved after using the syrup. Makers urge buyers to choose the genuine California label.
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California
J. G. Moore
Cliff Ave
San Antonio
Texas
Dorothy
Swiss Bomb Hailstorm Trials Reported by Mechanics
Swiss scientists attempted to disperse a hailstorm by dropping high explosive rockets into clouds. Popular Mechanics notes mixed opinions on the experiment’s value and its potential to protect crops.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
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Cornish
Billings
Nebraska
Radio JZ Tub
Cunningham
U. S&. Dept. of Agriculture
Miradelphia
Miss
Sypris
Mrs. Steele
Lydia E. Pinkham
Maga
G. E. Steeve
Pratt
W. Va
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