The Harbor Siege Love Duel Ends In Truce
A military courtship tale pits Commander Gay against Captain Henderson over Miss Mapleson. A sabotaged note and a sabotaged dinner climax with a cow’s fall from the island fort culminating in a peaceful surrender and a sly confession from Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mapleson
Gay
Captain Henderson
Walrus
Henderson
House of Mapleson
Navy
W Shakespeare
Commander Gay
Henderton
Birds with Remarkable Vision and Hunting Speed
Describes extraordinary bird eyesight with examples of a sparrow spotting crumbs at 50 yards and a gnat hawker catching prey 100 yards ahead. States hawks observe movement from 300 feet and that eagles and vultures possess superb telescopic sight as part of their hunting heritage.
Vengeance Bell Dialogue Quips at Reception
A Sydney Bulletin quip notes a tense reception scene where Nell admits dislike for Mrs. Smith and remarks on her bold fashion clash. The exchange centers on social friction and conspicuous attire during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vengeance Bell
Mrs. Smith
Modern cities shed old ideas and Main Streets fade
A reflection on reproduced woodcuts of 19th and early 20th century street scenes shows how former villages lose distinct identities as they merge into larger urban centers. Centralization grows, with new centers forming by commuters, yet old Main Streets and local rivalries fade away.
Co operation Key To Community Growth Says Advertising Leader
Philip L. Thompson, president of the Association of National Advertisers, urged harmony between labor, employers, merchants and utilities. He said cities offering fair franchises and rates attract factory sites, and mutual interest between utilities and the community unlocks development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip L. Thompson
Association of National Advertisers
Thompson
Chambers of
Ecommerce
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Granges
Dry Rot Threat to National Buildings Urged
Dry rot in timber endangers country buildings with widespread losses from demolition and rebuilding. Precautions against fungi can prevent damage. experts in England call for urgent discussion and action by architects and property owners to preserve the nation’s structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Royal Institute of British Architecture
British Science School
The Truth About Boosters and Town Critique
A Frankfort Morning Times column argues honest civic patriotism includes criticizing a town. It says praising only hides faults, and pointing out defects is necessary to improve. A balanced booster stance is praised, yet a good knocker can push progress.
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Frankfort
Gasoline tax receipts rise as roads fund most revenue
The USDA Bureau of Public Roads reports first half 1925 gasoline taxes across states totaled 60,108,734 dollars with 53,814,240 dollars directed to road work. At year start 18 states had no tax. by mid year only Illinois Massachusetts New Jersey and New York remained untaxed. Tax per gallon varied from 1 to 5 cents across states with changes noted in July 1925.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
Illinois
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Aeesearrtees
Oklahoma Ee
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Highway Material Tests At Wisconsin College Lab
At the University of Wisconsin a temporary wooden barracks behind the Engineering building serves as a highway testing laboratory for the state highway commission. Materials are tested for straight compression and cross binding strength, with some tests on roads under construction to ensure proper mixture. Roadbed samples are evaluated at intervals and preserved for long term testing after periods of days, weeks, or years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
University of Wisconsin
University
Commission
Good Road Experiments and Park Roads Funding
Illinois conducts experiments on grass mixtures for state road shoulders with experimental strips. National park road funding totals seven and a half million dollars over three years. Steven Mather outlines park development to Los Angeles car dealers. South region road costs rise to forty million. North Carolina builds a premier hard surfaced highway from Wilson to Jacksonville, 165 miles, set to become the east coast’s longest asphalt road.
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Illinois State Highway Department
Steven Mather
United States
Motor Car Dealers’ Association of
Los Angeles
Mather
A. B. Demarary
The
Automobile Men
South
North Carolina
Wilson
Jacksonville
Rocky Moundaing
Individuality in Houses and Row Design
The article argues that while uniform row housing may cut initial costs, distinct exteriors could command higher prices when a cohesive architectural composition is pursued. It also notes that proper planting of trees and shrubs would greatly enhance value and create a restful atmosphere.
Beef Heifers in the Beef Herd Study
The U S Department of Agriculture and state experiment stations plan joint trials on feeding heifers for beef to aid ranchers in profitable disposal of heifer calves. Heavy heifers face discounts due to fat and trim needs, while lightweight heifers sometimes command premiums. studies will compare all heifer classes with steers.
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United States Department
United States Department of Agriculture
Sheep husbandry best suited to small scale farms
Kansas State College extension advisor C. G. Elling says small scale sheep farming fits well with a permanent, productive plan. A farm flock of 30 to 60 ewes provides solid income in many areas, with grade western ewes recommended for beginners and rapid improvement possible through good rams. Watch for scab, grub, ticks and parasites in early winter.
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C. G. Elling
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kansas
Elling
Black Teeth in Little Pigs Not Harmful
The article explains young pigs often have black tusks that shed like baby teeth. They rarely cause harm beyond scratching littermates or mother tears, with rare issues during udder clearance. Cutting off teeth is advised only in severe cases, while black teeth reflect unthriftiness rather than causing poor performance.
Value of Registered Sires in Small Calf Herds
A discussion favors using registered sires for beef calves under one year old, noting their greater value in quality and feeding ability. For herds under ten cows, cooperation with a neighbor to share one high quality bull can cut maintenance costs, making registered versus grade bulls more affordable.
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Short Story Pub. Co
Mapleson
Nell
Sydney Bulletin
China
Wrigley’s
Missouri
Cole
J. W Cole Co
Rockford
Iil
BAKER
Henry C. Sherman
Caceleceys
Unieversity
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Port
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