Sire of Chesapeake Bay Duck Retriever Origin Tale
A Philadelphia writer recounts a legend of a wrecked pirate ship off Maryland's eastern shore where a strange brown dog was found aboard. Crossing with a hunting hound, the dog sired puppies that shared its wavy coat and long body, shaping the Chesapeake Bay retriever known for duck retrieving near water.
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Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake ‘Bay
Maryland
Philadelphia
Wong
Chesapeake Bays
Bermuda Pirates Loot Rumors Spark Wealth Hunters
Bermuda residents recount centuries of pirate raids from Bermuda against Spanish treasure ships from Mexico and Peru. Many ships carried gold furniture jewels and silver. locals claim discoveries continue today and buried chests are plausible. Washingtons longest letter urged Allegheny transport links prompting James River company creation and western settlement. Birthday cake traditions link candle blows to marriage or staying single. various customs foretell fortunes.
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Bermuda
Mexico
Peru
Bermuda Islands
Washington
Barrison
Virginia
Allegheny Mountains
Harison
James River Company
Chesapeake &Ohio Lines
Oldest Stone Arch Railroad Bridge Near Baltimore
The ancient stone arch railway bridge over the Patapsco on the Baltimore and Ohio line between Baltimore and Washington, completed a century ago, has seen continuous use. It aided Civil War defense as Washington’s sole rail link, bearing troops and supplies under heavy guard. Engineers say it can remain in service for centuries more.
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R. R
Patapsco
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore
Washington
Largest Shark On Record Catches Off Knight's Key Florida
The report describes the largest shark ever caught a whale shark over 26,000 pounds and 88 feet long with 18 feet girth harpooned off Knight's Key Florida on June 1 3912 by Captain Charles Thompson. It notes a massive mako second on record at 2170 pounds measured 13 feet 6 inches with 8 feet 9 inches girth, caught off Cape Province South Africa in June 1828 by W. It Selkirk.
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Knight's Key
Fla
Charles Thompson
Cape Province
South Africa
W. It
Selkirk
Inconsistency in housing and trade law debates
The piece notes inconsistent politics over federal better housing plans and the Robinson Patman Bill. It argues standardized mass production could cut home costs from about 3000 to 1200 dollars, while mass production for goods may raise prices or negate reductions, urging more consistent policy before new laws.
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Robinson Patman
Inland waters rules and wildlife limits update
The notice sets an 8 per day silver bass limit per person and requires rental boats to be inspected and tagged. It covers cottage owners who rent boats and boat liveries on all waters under state or incidental jurisdiction. Vehicle speed on state park drives is limited to 15 mph. It notes pheasant mating patterns and rental boat passenger limits based on tagging.
Inland waters fishing rules issued for season openings
The notice outlines fishing seasons with opening on a given date and a November 80th closing for most species, trout ending September 1. Firecrackers are banned in state parks. Emphasizes not wasting minnows and that Conservation Commission penalties mirror statute violations.
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The
Conservation Commission
Farm Facts From Broadcast and Pasture Notes
A compact farming roundup notes hay quality to sustain cow milk, advise soaking irrigation and weekly watering, and reports WOT Iowa State College broadcasting license renewal after a two year fight. It mentions a Missouri rival and stresses shade for chicks, minerals for pigs, summer mash for hens, early rye pasture, and favorable weather for corn germination in lows.
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WOT
Iowa State College
Missouri
Lakota News Ledyard Farm Bureau Meeting at Holcomb Home
The Ledyard Township Farm Bureau plans a general meeting at J. J. Holcomb home on Friday evening June 12. The group will take charge of preparing and serving lunch. Mrs Idd Abbas hosted a birthday gathering Tuesday afternoon with visiting and a light luncheon. The Ladies Acorn Club met last Thursday at Mrs James Warburton’s home for a garden talk.
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Ledyard Township Farm Bureau
J. J. Holcomb
Idd Abbas
Ladies Acorn Club
James Warburton
R. Yp. Willams
Emm Gutinecht
Jerry Hoefland
Margaret
Tom Schroder
Londal
Ameariesth Legion Auxiliary
Doris Aken
Jilia Ball
Edith Schroeder
Sereatary
Vern Williams
Eleanor Hedland
Sargeant At-Arms
Elizabeth Johnson
Sargeant-At-Atns
Bertha Underdahl
Leona Bruer
Doris Ukena
Julia Ball
Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
George Heetland
Harvey Johnson
Wade Ball
Algona
Harvey
Tina Johnson
Spencer
J. E Wortman
Lina Tolunson
Ames
Wedding Attendance and Local Visits Display Small-Town Ties
The record notes Algie Johnson, brother Harrer, attending a wedding. Ttarald Johnson stayed Saturday night through Monday at Wade Balls’ home. Mr and Mrs Albert Ogre traveled from Algona Sunday to visit daughter Dr and Mrs BR Williams. Misses Margaret and Lola Schroeder entertained the 444 Club at their home Saturday before.
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Algie Johnson
Harrer
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