Road models to showcase at Panama Pacific Exposition
A nationwide survey notes the Office of Public Roads plans an exhibit of road models at the Panama Pacific Exposition. The display will include replicas of ancient and modern roads with miniature, electrically operated road machinery. The exhibit aims to spur highway improvements nationwide and offers free expert advice on road problems.
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Ment of Agriculture
Logan Waller Page
Office of Public Roads
Alaska
Department
United States
Parks of National Capital to Add Large Acreage
District surveyor Hasen proposes adding substantial acreage to the endowment park system in Washington. The plan envisions expanding parks in the national capital area to improve public spaces and provide more outdoor recreation areas for residents.
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National Capital
Loudeed
Uloer
Perowment
Wasto MO. Hasen
Local Pride A Cure For Mail Order Complaint
Local pride is presented as a remedy for mail order complaints, highlighting how systematic town advertising boosts loyalty and civic enthusiasm. The piece argues that strong local pride helps keep money in the community, benefiting merchants and residents alike.
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Howe
Het
United States
Ladies Cricket in 18th Century Draws Huge Crowds
The London artillery ground match of 1747 between Maids of Chariton and Maids of Singleton drew the greatest number of spectators seen at a public diversion, with finish delayed after the crowd broke in. A 1768 Upham Wiltshire contest saw eleven married women face eleven single women for a prize and ale.
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Maids of Chariton
Maids of
Singleton
Artillery Ground
London
Upham
Wilts
Ion Don Chronicle
Life span of horses in bond age and wild variety
The average horse in bond age lives about twenty five years while wild horses reach roughly thirty eight years.
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Jersey
Leon Rt. Taylor
New Jersey
Taylor
James F
Practical Talks on Farm Subjects for Winter Poultry
Iowa Homestead outlines feeding pivots for hens in winter focusing on vegetable rations. Cabbage tops the list as a healthful green, with storage tips and feeding methods for turnips beets potatoes onions parsnips and clover hay.
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Iowa Homestead
Fencing Tip Warns Against Low Wire Barbs For Hog Pens
An Iowa Homestead note advises against placing a smooth low wire under woven hog fencing. A single barbed bottom wire prevents hogs from crawling underneath, especially in wet weather, and is cheaper and more durable than lowering the wire.
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Iowa
Homestead
Israel Defeat at Ai Reveals Hidden Sin and Mercy
This lesson recounts Israel’s surprising defeat at Ai after Jericho, Joshua’s distress, and the ensuing revelation of communal sin. After discovery by a ceremonial purification and divinely guided inquiry, Achan’s disobedience is exposed and punished, restoring Israel’s divine favor and leadership under Joshua.
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Jericho
Joshus
Jehovah
Moses
Joshua
God
Red Sea
Kadesh
Te Roel
Munes
Palestine
Avives
Transplanting in Winter for Fruit and Shade Trees
Guidance on fall and winter transplanting after leaf fall. Best if trees stop growing before transplanting, avoid very cold weather or severe freezes, southwest regions may transplant from November to late spring, moisture favors earlier planting before Christmas. Pecan tap rooted trees require careful handling and deep holes. Trees should be wrapped or healed-in on receipt if not set immediately. Farw and Ranch.
Treatment of Lump Jaw in Cattle from Veterinary Guide
The article explains two treatments for lump jaw in cattle. Surgical removal by a veterinarian followed by cauterization, with possible scraping if bone is involved, and a medicinal method using iodide of potash given orally. Dosing is several times daily, adjusted as symptoms lessen, with continuation after improvement.
Tragic Alpine Tangle on Mont Blanc Rope Rescue
In a snow squall on Mont Blanc a party led by guide Koenig sees Withers Swift Baker and others struck by a crevasse. Becker and Koenig manage a cautious rescue while Baker shares a shocked tale and a rope end is found frayed after a fatal near miss.
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Chemevals
Mont Blanc
Joseph Withers
Philadelphia
Edward Swift
New England University
Noswell Baker
Baker
Kowalg
Haker
Withers
Swift
Sehu
Hio
Kuw Nig
Carl Becker
Koenig
Maker
Ohio
Loue
Ome
Ajax
Gulf
Pope Baker
Heseum
Paris
Uwiher
Cha- Haha
Becker
Landlor
Ker
Witters
Annl Baker
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M. Taylor Pyne
Princeton Bottle Commission
United States Engineering Corps
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William of
Germany
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Eenate
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American Press Association
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