Bookshops as silent clubs of discovery and memory
George Matthew Adams reflects on the immortalizing power of bookshops led by Boswell and Johnson meeting in Covent Garden on May 16 1763. He recalls personal memories of Morris Bookshop in Chicago and the enduring treasure of second hand volumes found in quiet, contemplative escapes.
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Tom Davies
Covent Garden
London
James Boswell
Samuel Johnson
Boswell
Morris
Chicago
George Ade
Eugene Field
McCutcheons
William Allen White
White
George Matthew Adams
Interpreters Plays Along in Korea Radio Chat
An allied UN interpreter on a North Korean radio circuit answered a Communist line company. The Koreans requested 150 replacements and food with artillery support. The interpreter said food would arrive in five days and avoided revealing sensitive details before the circuit was broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
United Nations
Australia Seeks Two Liberty Ships for Coal Trade
Victorian Premier John G McDonald proposed purchasing at least two Liberty ships from the United States to shuttle coal from India to Victoria. He noted India has abundant coal but transport by ship is the bottleneck, and 1000,000 tons a year could be moved if ships are available.
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Sydney
John G. McDonald
United States
India
Victoria
McDonald
Australia
Ina
Special Session of the County Board June 5 1951
The Mower County Board met in a special session at the Austin courthouse at 9 a.m. with all members present. They approved minutes, considered drainage and funding requests, set a $5,600 grant for University of Minnesota extension work, and authorized multiple licenses, road contracts, and public notices. Proceeded with numerous resolutions, fund allocations, and juror lists.
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County of
Mower
Minnesota
Austin
Carl Stemson
Lansing
Messrs. Liebenstein and Kuhn
Mower County
Schlichting and Shaw
General Revenue Fund
An of Thertment of Agriculture
University of Minnesota
Board of County Commissioners of
H.O. Austinson
C. M. Hubbard County
Morse and
Shaw
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioner of Highways
State of Minnesota
Towit
S. W
Board of County Commissioners of Mower
Minnesota Department of Highways Agency
Board of County Commissionera
H. O. Austinson
Decker and
Schlichting
Charlies W. Wilcox
Lola
Williams Virtus J. Hanson
Jacob
Schmits
Leon L. Peterson
Gene F. Enright
Verna E. Luther
Donald M. Holden
Freda Solt
Henry G. Dahl
Minnesota Tax Commission
Schlichting and
Sam Swenson
Oscar Johnson
Nordeen Lewison
B. W. Stephens
William Ochse
Ray Lash
Oscar Wollenberg
County of Mower
County Board Adopts Maintenance Bids and Ditches Budget
At the June 5 1951 meeting of Mower County Board of Supervisors the agenda included approving various ditch expenses and labor allocations. Osmundson Bros bid 6 603 00 and related bids were tabulated and accepted for maintenance and resurfacing jobs. Weed mowing bids by Nathan Stanton were approved for districts 1 2 3 4 7 8 and 12 with other bids rejected. Salaries for county employees were set effective June 1 1951. The meeting adjourned sine die.
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Mower
Minnesota
Austin
H. O. Austinson
Milo D. Morse
Henry Schuchting
Robert Shaw
Leonard R. Decker
C. M. Hubbard
Osmundson Bros
Thompson & Lewison
Mower County
Mower County Excavati
Morse and Shaw
Weed
Nathan Stanton
R. D. Byers
Schlichting and Decker
County of Mower
Kuchting and Decker
Shaw and Decker
E. Carlson
Sre Leach Co
Gilligan
R. J. Lunde
Marilyn Sampson
Ruth Hanson
Eileen Doherty
Frank Dunsmore
Albert R. Peterson
Dwayne Anderson
A. W. Malcomeon
Yg, Menneee Oak Ae Scifi
Doctor Explains Human Growth Patterns and Influences
The article outlines how human growth occurs before birth and in early years, noting average patterns, genetic and environmental factors, and the role of the pituitary gland. It cites a giant reported at nine feet and nearly 400 pounds, plus a 1941–1950 rise in per person food consumption by 3 percent despite population growing 14 percent.
Blind Bicyclist Guided Around by Hearing
A 20 year old Indian youth in Gore Bay Ontario who is blind since three rides a bicycle at up to 15 mph. He relies on an internal map of the town and keen hearing to avoid cars. He avoids summer streets due to heavy tourist traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore Bay
Ont
Danny Megwan
Danny
U.S. Potato Yields Rise Sharply 1919 to 1950
The average U.S. potato yield increased from 110 bushels per acre in 1919 to 238 bushels per acre by 1950. This marks a substantial productivity gain driven by agricultural advances and farming practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
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Donald A. Watts
Austin Country Club
Red Rock
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Bchichting and
Morse
H. C. Austinson
H. O. Aubtinson
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Waltham
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W. A Oriee
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Nna Ceeneeehs Wikin's
Eleanor Murphy
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Pri- Robbins Furniture Co
R. L. Hayes
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Lucy's Cafe
Miller-Bryant-Pierce
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Leon Joyce
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John Mengelt
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Ea Ceaoas
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Racine Oil Co
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