Superstitions and Divination Across Cultures in 1928
A compilation of beliefs about lucky days and sign readings from various cultures. It notes Friday as unlucky for Spaniards, Monday and Friday as poor days for Finns, and green on Friday as lucky. It covers dice verses, poem openings, cedonismantia, and Bible and key divination practices.
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Columbus
America
George Washington
Plymouth Rock
Smyrna
Apollo
Therson
Western Newspaper Union
Use of Sharkskin in Industry and Food
Sharkskin is chiefly used as a leather substitute for shoes pockets and bags. Sharks meat is edible and the liver oil sold for tanning and soap making. Shark fins are a delicacy for the Chinese and used to make gluten soup.
Proper Time to Fatten Poultry
USDA guidance outlines fattening schedules for surplus rock hens and early hatched pullets. Tips cover mash composition, milk use, feeding rates, and duration from seven to ten days, with price gains and risk of unprofitable marketing in some regions.
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M. A. Jull
Poultry Husbandman
United States
Department of Agriculture
Culling Practice For Hens To Improve Flock Quality
The process should run from egg selection to disposition of the bird with pullets removed for thrift and health. For laying hens the best time to cull is after the laying season July to November with monthly checks from July onward to remove poorer birds. Multiple culls reduce production costs by allowing more exact selection of superior birds.
Poultry Care Tips From Farm Bulletin
Practical advice on starting pullets laying with wet mash, ground yellow corn with milk and forage, and space requirements. Comments on eradicating lice with sodium fluoride, red mites in warm weather, and ventilation for better hen performance. Notes on egg losses from fertilized eggs and reliance on general farms for output. Milk substitutes and dried buttermilk as chick feed choices.
Water request ends in a high dive quip
A famed speaker arrives at a large meeting in a ruffled mood and asks for water on his table. He clarifies the request with a sharp joke about ending his speech with a high dive, leaving the chairman to absorb the quip.
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London
Self-Supporting Man Declares Lifelong Independence
An excerpt captures a dialogue with a Black speaker named Rastus asserting lifelong self-reliance and independence in earnings, against expectations of marriage. The tone reflects regional dialect and social dynamics of the period.
A Girl’s Resolve Echoes Beyond Perceived Sin
A reflective line on gender and perception, noting that virtue and identity endure beyond society’s glaring gaze. The verse hints at inner truth resisting external judgment, urging steadfast selfhood despite scrutiny.
Quip Sparks About Flap Per Neck Comment
Mrs Grouch decries a flap per on a passing ear while her husband warns of future implications. The dialogue hints at social etiquette and family dynamics in a terse street conversation.
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Mrs. Grouch
It's a Great Age in a Hardware Store
A passerby in a casual exchange visits a hardware store to find a remedy for indigestion after a meal from a drugstore lunch. The moment reflects everyday life and small personal worries in a public setting.
Opera Box Party Complaints Echo Over Voice
A dialogue recalls a box party at the Grand Opera where one guest praises attending but another notes the hostess sang poorly, reflecting mixed impressions of the recent performance.
Her Infinite Variety Locks Across the Watch
A terse dialogue references multiple hair tones, all claimed to be from the same girl, suggesting a cipher or clue in a fragmentary scene. The lines imply intrigue and a single source for diverse strands, hinting at a mystery centered on identity.
Had a muzzle on pup in a biting incident
A dog owner reported placing a muzzle on a puppy after a bite occurred during a domestic dispute. Authorities documented the incident and advised proper handling to prevent repeat aggression.
The Easiest Way to Keep in Style
MAE MARTIN promotes home tinting with Diamond Dyes to refresh dresses blouses and stockings. The ad claims quick fade resistant color and no spotting or running, offering a free 664 page Color Craft booklet from Mac Martin at Diamond Dyes Burlington Vermont.
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Mac Martin
Diamond Dyes
Burlington
Vermont
Reliability as a Habit and Social Capital
A concise aphorism on reliability highlighting that steady care in every duty builds trust and reduces failure. It frames reliability as deliberate habit and a practical method to earn confidence from others.
Tail Feathers of Glacier National Park Sage Remains Respected
One Indian who works many duties at Glacier National Park is revered among his people. A widower nearing a century old, he is seen as a council sage while chopping his own firewood. Tail Feathers valued memory of a single cherished love in life.
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Glacier National Park Reservation
Council
Biblical ferryboat referenced after Absalom’s death
Following Absalom’s death King David retreated then returned home as a ferryboat was sent to bring the king’s household across the water. The note cites First Samuel chapter 19 as the source.
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Absalom
David
Corn Converted to Starch Surpasses Seventy Million Bushels
More than 70,000,000 bushels of corn in the United States were processed into starch during the past year. The statistic highlights the scale of the corn starch industry and its contribution to food and industrial supply chains.
Girl’s weight loss remedy praised by Scobey resident
Mrs Emm Grrtus of Scobey Montana reports two years of clerking left her weak and weight down. After six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she says she feels stronger and healthier and urges others with similar trouble to write for guidance.
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Scobey
Mont
Lydia E. Pinkham
Emm
Grrtus
Box 476
Scobey, Montana
Endurance Tours Leave Towns Behind Busy Tour Circuit
A fragment notes travelers on a caravan or tour moving through towns. The text hints at endurance and surprise that people still live as groups or individuals travel, suggesting a journey through a flivver era setting.
The Orator Speaks of Concession and Marriage
A sharp exchange from a crowd shows the quotable line about giving in when wrong versus the ironic jab about giving in when right being tied to marriage. The moment captures a public debate with witty counterpoint.
Road Commissioner's Breakdowns Halted Auto Tourist Fix
A roadside farmer recalls a breakdown at the hands of the roads commissioner several weeks ago. The incident delayed repairs and sparked questions about maintenance responsibilities.
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Commissioner of Roads
Last Request Doctor About Nine Patients
Dusky patient asks for his hat as he speaks with the doctor about a dire operation. The line conveys a grim bedside moment with implied medical risk and patient concern.
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Yassah
College Bred Quotations Highlight Reunion Confusion
Fragmentary quotes show a college reunion moment with two individuals speaking about recognition. The exchange hints at identity changes and familiarity, suggesting a light, introspective scene from campus life.
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