Youth in Rural Areas Studied by Cornell Professor
A New York bulletin by Prof. Bruce L. Melvin of Cornell University analyzes rural population in Tompkins and Schuyler counties. Youth is found in open country areas while age clusters appear in villages, with industrial influence reshaping classifications around cities. Ithaca township shows 60 percent non farming residents per square mile, Cayuta around 13 per square mile.
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Tompking
Schuyler
New York
Bruce L. Melvin
Cornell University
Melvin
Ithaca Township
Ithaca City
Cayuta
Schuster County
Alaska Adopts Official Flag With Polaris and Ursa Major
The Alaskan flag features a blue field edged with a gold border and bears Polaris above Ursa Major with its two pointers in the upper right. The blue symbolizes the evening sky, sea, lakes, and wildflowers, while gold denotes wealth in Alaska’s hills and streams. The star stands for explorers and pioneers, reflecting hope for Alaska’s future as a state.
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Alaska
Earthquake Triggers Unusual Irrigation At Brawley Beet Field
A tremor at Brawley California irrigated a 16 bioacre field owned by S. A. Gerrard company. Five inch geysers spouted over the area, inundating the field before fading. Small sand piles formed and a nearby beet field was buried by new sand.
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Brawley
Calif
S. A. Gerrard Company
Bookkeeper Fracas Prompts Quick Back-and-Forth Exchange
A brief exchange centers on a bookkeeping question about tenure. The worker asks how long the person has been involved, while the response distinguishes between current and prior involvement. The snippet captures a tense workplace moment in a single line dialogue.
Not in your church a heated family debate over Hiram
Biriam and family debate Hiram Buckworth's place in the church amid an annuity dispute. Ginger, Miriam, and Eddy discuss finances, possible staff changes, and remaining faith. A plan to sustain the church through a pro rata salary shortfall is considered. The scene ends with Ginger fearing further personal compromises.
Parsonage Secrets and family ties in a late night scene
Miriam tends to her father Wesley Tolliver, a Methodist parson, as night scenes unfold. He reflects on family, faith, and the pressures of public piety while daughters gossip and close bonds hold the household together. The next morning Miriam finds him hopeful and energized by a renewed plan.
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Father
Rollen
Helen
Ginger
Marjory
Sethodist
Wesley Tolliver
Siiriam
Othen
Father Confides Faith as Family Reassembles
In a rural scene Eddy Jackson assists as Tenn and Ginger greet their father at the door after a long night. He speaks of dedicating his life to the Lords work and accepting the possibility of future service elsewhere, while insisting he will persevere for now and rely on prayer and care. The moment ends with a promise to continue the story.
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Eddy
Miriam
Tonish
Afliam
Bere
Eddy Jackson
Fidy Jackson
Ginger
Margie
Jenky
Father
Nol
T*hienrco
Ellen
Tee KTFCHEN Cabinet Recipes From 1938 Western Newspaper Union
A quirky kitchen column offers seasonal recipes and a mountain themed verse. It presents Veggie Cocktail, Chicken Terrapin, Cheese Filled Biscuits, and Date Pie with step by step instructions and ingredients for home cooks.
Pay Dirt Chapel Plan Amid Farming District
In a quiet car ride to the Tollivers' home Eddy Jackson concedes a flawed deal but asserts resolve. Miriam, grieving yet steadfast, clings to her father as Eddy hints at starting a personal venture if the plan proceeds, envisioning a new live chapel within their farming community.
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Eddy Jackson
Fed Thrush
Miriam
White House
Eddy
Souvenirs From Garden of Eden for Tourists
A Washington Star writer notes visitors to Qurna at the Tigris and Euphrates junction are shown a decayed “Tree of Knowledge” and a newly planted substitute. Local children act as eager guides, pulling tourists toward the tree and offering chips as souvenirs.
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Qurna
Tigria
Euphrates
Washington Star
Alt
Pigs as Currency in New Hebrides
A traveler returning to England from the Pacific relates that pigs are used as a standard currency on the New Hebrides. Pigs are eaten widely and are key in ceremonies. lenders of pigs charge interest, and repayment must show growth from the loan period.
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England
Pacific
New Hebrides
Appealing Dishes From Fruit Rich Menus
A vintage recipe collection outlines dessert and salad ideas using abundant fruits. Entries include Blushing Apple Tapioca Pudding with apples and tapioca, Burned Sugar Cake and a basic Frosting, Lemon Gelatin Salad with carrot celery and pineapple juice, and Tapioca Cream with milk yolk and egg whites.
League of Nations Council members named and resignations
The League of Nations Council lists five permanent members France Germany Great Britain Italy and Japan with nine non permanent members including Cuba Finland Canada Spain Venezuela Persia Peru Poland and Jugoslavia. Spain accepted to remain as a member while Brazil refused resigning effective June 1923 and Argentina withdrew planning to return. Costa Rica is deliberating.
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League of Nations’ Council
Council of the
League of Nations
France
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
Cuba
Finland
Canada
Spain
Venezuela
Persia
Peru
Poland
Jugoslavia
Brazil
League
Argentina
Costa Rica
Motor Car Procession Coined as Motorcade
A brief note explains that the term motorcade is a coined word meaning a procession of motor cars and reflects how language adapts to describe such events.
Wealth by Writing Promises for Generous Relationships
A fragment suggests easy money through writing, contingent on generous relations. It hints at a transactional vibe where relationships fuel income with no clear safeguards or ethics described. The note reads as advisory but lacks concrete steps or outcomes.
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Sciatica
Desler
K-R-O Co
Springfield
Bad Koesen
Saaleek
Walter Rathneau
Prisious
W. Nm.u
Chicago
Biriam
Hiram
Aliriam
Methodist Episcopal Church
Horace
Aly x
Esdldy Jackson
Hiram Buckworth
Mr. Tolliver
Peter
Ginger Ella
Ethel Hueston
Irwin Myers
Hobbs Merrill Ca
WNU
Western Newspaper Union
Chapter
Garden of Eden
Sera
Raleigh
N. B.C
Sir
Walter Sea S Mee
Asdoes
Daise
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