Last Kershaw of Eden Valley feud era collapsed life
Rancoeford Kershaw, last male Kershaw, dies suddenly while riding with daughter Larry. Robin Kershaw settled northeastern California after Mexico War, named Eden Valley for cattle. His wife named Forlorn Valley below. Texan Joel Hensley settles lower valley, fences and water disputes spark feud. By 1917 Rance, Owen, Lorry remain. Nate Tichenor aids Lorry as her father dies. Silas Babson schemes to control Eden Valley irrigation and hydro power.
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Rancoeford Kershaw
Kershaw
Larry
Robin Kershaw
California
Eden Valley
Joel Hensley
Hensley
Rance Kershaw
Owen
Lorry
Nate Tichenor
Silas Babson
Babson’s schemes threaten land war over Bar H and dam site
Babson presses Rance Kershaw for debt control while eyeing four thousand acres held by Lorraine Kershaw. Nate Tichenor’s dam site draws power-company interest, triggering a legal and land feud. Babson teams with lawyers to form Forlorn Valley Irrigation district to block the deal and bend the plot toward his gain.
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Rance Kershaw
Babson
Bar H Ranch
Kershaw
San Francisco
Tichenor
Silas
Nate Tichenor
Church
Eden Valley
Ello
Hoe
Silas Babson
Public Service Corporation
Henry Rookby
Mr. Babson
Larry Kershaw
Larry Kerahaw
E Power Company
Savings Bank of
Circle
Ranceford Kershaw
Bank of Valley Center
Forlorn Valley Irrigation District
Power Company
Tichenor Drives Valley Center News With Death Notice Threat
Nate Tichenor helps Larry Kershaw bury her father, arranges nurse help, and pressures Valley Center editor Joe Brainerd to print notices while hinting at future competition. He warns deputy sheriff William Rooney of possible trouble as the saga continues.
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Nate Tichenor
Valley Center
Rube Tenney
Tichenor
Donaldson
Larry
Tll
Larry Kershaw
Lizzie Bachman
San Francisco
Valley Center Register
Nathan Tichenor
Eden Valley
Joe Brainerd
Mr. Tichenor
Ranceford Kershaw
Mr. Brainerd
Nate
Kershaw
Brainerd
Hance Kershaw
William Rooney
Bil
Introducing Guests and Etiquette Lessons from Mrs. Post
In accord with Good Taste Today, Emily Post advises on introductions for children and adults. Use proper forms with names, or a note to meet a neighbor, and greet buyers with context. in parties, older guests are named first unless formal introductions are used.
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Mrs. Post
Mra Post
Five Deer Increase to 162 in Six Years at Michigan Museum
The Michigan Museum of Zoology reports a six year increase from three deer released on a reserve near Pinckney to a total of 162. The count, Spainish? shows 88 does, 43 bucks, and 38 fawns, with some possible counting errors due to late tally. Researchers from the university and state department participated in the door-to-door census.
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Michigan Zoology Museum
Pinckney
Michigan Museum of Zoology
Michigan
University of Michigan Museum
University Museum
Michigan Co. Department
Detroit
Social Etiquette In Names And Hosting A Reception
Dear readers discuss proper forms of address among modern youths and older generations, then outline invitation wording for a tea hosted by a professional caterer with a guest list from a new society circle. Finally guidance for a niece opening a reception for a distinguished guest.
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Park Place
Definitional excerpt on broccoli and cabbage origins
The passage defines broccoli as a diminutive form of brocco meaning splinter and states broccoli is a hardy variety of cauliflower, which is a type of cabbage. It explains that the head consists of the con- as part of the broader vegetable family taxonomy.
Germans Build Artificial Atlantic Island Base for Planes
German engineers anchor a steamer in mid ocean to create a fuel and crew stopover spanning the Atlantic. The vessel will support 12 to 14 hour flights between Germany and Brazil, forming a halfway base amid the narrowed Atlantic route.
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Amazon
Western
Pacific
South Atlantic
Globe
Germany
Brazil
North Africa
South America
Atlantic
Professor Jests On Repeating a Joke
In a light moment the professor jokes about retelling a familiar joke, asking if the audience has heard it before and prompting playful responses from students. The exchange highlights classroom humor and the professor’s persona.
Mineral Water Claim Promises Rheumatic Relief Across Americas
An advertisement touts pure natural mineral water as beneficial for rheumatic aches and pains. It highlights ancient origins, domestic availability, and a cost of 1.50 for several weeks of treatment, urging readers to try Crary Water Co in Texas.
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Europe
Crary Water Co
Mineral
Texas
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Peter B. Kyne
Chapter
Renee Kershaw
Sas Babson
Miss Kershaw
Kershawa
Hensleys
France
Circle K
Forest Reserve
Emily Post
Blue Book OF
Miss
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