Deadly New London Texas school blast devastates town
A gas explosion at London Consolidated school near New London Texas kills about 500, leaving hundreds more injured. Gov Allred declares martial law as rescue crews from Dallas and beyond rush to the scene. President Roosevelt pledges federal aid while thousands gather amid chaos and horror.
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London Consolidated School
America
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Here
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Parent-Teacher Association
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Shreveport
Red Cross
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Allred
Dstrict
Texas Rangers
Houston
Austin
Tyler
Texas
Stricken School in Texas: London Consolidated's Grand Campus
Henderson Texas reports on the London Consolidated school wreck, a rural powerhouse of wealth in East Texas oil country. The district spans about thirty square miles with a 16 million dollar assessed value, enrollment of 1500, and a fireproof campus built since 1934 offering academics, stenography, music, manual training and sewing. The blast, likely from natural gas from seven on-site wells, killed hundreds and flattened the community’s pride in a facility that stood between London and New London, near Tyler and Henderson.
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Henderson
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London Consolidated School
United States
East Texas
London
New London
Tyler
Early-hatched poultry flocks yield higher egg output
A C M Ferguson Ohio y Cotate University reports from 29 Ohio poultry farms showing the top 10 by income averaged 168 eggs per bird while the bottom 10 averaged 145. Early hatched flocks mature sooner, start laying earlier, and capitalize on peak egg prices. Considerations include economics of early chick purchase, sexed chicks, indoor brooding, parasite reduction, and space limits in colony houses.
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C. M. Ferguson
Ohio Y Cotate University
WNU Service
Ohio Poultry Farms
Keeping Size in Heavy Laying Fowl Strains Tactics
Poultrymen note heavy laying stocks tend to degenerate in size unless breeders act. A Boston Herald report cites a rule: breed males only from heavy laying females that keep or gain weight in year one, and use males of standard breed weight at maturity. Results appear after two years, then undersized hens can be discarded to improve progeny size.
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Boston Herald
Pullets to Cull for Profit and Efficiency
The piece argues pullets are laying and mature this year, urging poultrymen to cull slow growers who do not repay feed costs. It stresses strict, sentiment-free removal of underperformers while retaining the best birds for future profitability.
Candle Incubator Guidance For Candling Eggs At Home
Instructions describe candling eggs on day seven to remove infertile or dead germs. A home made candler is built from a lamp in a box with a four inch top opening and an eight inch level flame hole. Place the egg with the large end toward the side opening to inspect for clarity and yolk visibility.
Rations for Cold Days for Laying Hens
On cold days warm crumbly mash moistened with skimmilk boosts egg production. Use liquid skimmilk instead of water, keep ground alfalfa before the flock, and feed corn, wheat and oats to complete the ration. Provide cod liver oil indoors and keep grit available at all times. Prairie Farmer.
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Prairie Farmer
The Silence That Ended A Barber Shop Era
A fragment from a column by Lyle Spencer recounts ancient barbering roles and legends. It notes King Archelaus demanded silence during a cut, and traces barbers to surgeons before the French Revolution. It mentions the barber pole symbolizing bound wounds and a past quick-shaving record by Robert Hardie.
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Archelaus
Robert Hardie
England
Ancient Auction Of Wives Described By Historian
The piece recounts ancient Babylonian marriage auctions where girls were sold by a public crier to the highest bidder. It notes that bribery could aid homely brides, funds supported buyers' ventures, and that only the father’s consent was overridden by open market rules. Purchasers were required to marry on the spot and could return a bride if not satisfied.
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Herodotus
Henry II and the origin of the madeleine biscuit
Henry II of France, touring provinces with his court, demanded a new dish. A village baker risked his life to please the king by baking a special cake. The apprentice revealed the dough was baked twice, producing a delicious result that became a national biscuit in France.
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Henry II
France
Henry
William Mary College Hall Designed by Renowned Architect
William Mary College Hall, the main hall of Mary College, was designed by a renowned architect associated with Paul’s Cathedral. The fragmentary text notes the building’s notable architectural lineage and its prominence on campus.
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Mary College
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Embroidery Pattern 5766 For Wall Hanging
A vintage ad describes a wall hanging pattern 5766 for silk cotton or wool embroidery. It offers a single and curling stitch transfer with an 8 color chart, finish directions, and material needs. Send 1 cent in stamps to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. in New York for the pattern.
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Bose
Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept
Fourteenth St
New York
Short Lived Governments in France Have Short Cabinet Terms
Collier's Weekly notes that since France became a republic for the third time, the cabinet has seen about 100 premiers. On average one every eight months, with none serving a full four-year term as each resigns after a bill is voted down by the National Assembly. This pattern signals a persistent lack of confidence in the cabinet.
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Houston
Fort Worth
Shreveport
France
Republic
National Assembly
Collier’s Weekly
Dr Pierce Pellets in May Apple touted for cleansing effects
An aged ad copy notes Dr Pierce s Pleasant Pellets mated May Apple claim to cleanse accumulated body waste. The odd phrasing suggests a patent medicine pitch emphasizing digestive detox and laxative benefits without verifiable medical claims.
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