Peony Fields Bloom Across Missouri in Record Acreage
In Sarcoxie Missouri workers dispose of the world’s largest peony field spanning over 100 acres. The colorful blossoms attract visitors from Missouri and neighboring states as crops mature with 3,500 to 5,000 plants per acre yielding 20,000 to 25,000 flowers. A history traced to 1880 cites C. C. Wiles and his father in early catalogs.
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Oklahoma
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Kansas
C. C. Wiles
Dog Receives Hero Collar For Guarding Kids
In Spokane the Humane Society honors Bingo the dog for guarding seven year old Bobby and five year old Patty Mitcham after they wandered from their lakeside home on Lake Coeur d'Alene. The collar was specially ordered and presented to the dog for its protective actions during the night.
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Spokane Humane Society
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Lake Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
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Bobby
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Week long fair proposed for Athens County in 1883 history
The History of Hocking Valley notes suggestions for a week long Athens County fair. It highlights strong agricultural production and stock raising, urges expanding the agricultural society and extending exhibitions to showcase all county products.
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Hocking Valley
Manchester
Appetite Man's Enemy Declares Dr Heiser
Cleveland speaker Dr. Victor Heiser told the American Association of Industrial Physicians and Surgeons that an American’s appetite is his worst enemy. He warned hunger pangs signal a need from the system, urging balanced intake and noting health depends on what you eat.
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Victor Heiser
American Association of Industrial Physicians and Surgeons
Dr. Heiser
Pee-Wee Power Charms Avon Lake With Shotgun Skill
Five year old Albert Power known as Pee-Wee impresses neighbors in Avon Lake Ohio with expert use of a .410 shotgun. He crouches between two stacked tires as he shoots at tin cans on a vacant lot showing remarkable accuracy despite his small size. Lions reach maturity at seven.
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