Brandy origins and iron age notes in a mixed column
A jumble of excerpts covers tree planting tips, a country lad’s education, the origin of brandy from brandywine to brand, a District of Columbia court matter on contracts, William Penn Snyder’s $40 million estate, iron production and the war’s impact, cancer campaigns, Florida sea monster lore, and rising living costs with a long winter forecast.
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Willam Penn Snyder
Shenango Valley
Great Lakes
Lake Superior
Time to Plan Is Now for Small City Development
A city planner notes that small towns can change railapproaches crossings water fronts and open spaces to boost commerce and recreation. He cites building a coherent street plan a park system and grouped public buildings as essential, attainable with relative ease and low cost.
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Chicago
Nolen
Collier’s Weekly
Homes Reflect Community
The article argues that America's future history hinges on home life. It claims homes must be attractive, comfortable, convenient, and wholesome to sustain a virile family life, mirroring progress outside the house and shaping the community and nation.
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America
Realty Course Popular Across the Nation
Real-estate courses are growing in popularity in most regions with major cities hosting programs. Attendance includes prospective salesmen investors and potential homeowners seeking instruction and guidance.
Scientist Links Skill to Descendants Growth
A scientist suggests human talent may rise through generations. The idea implies Babe’s grandson could become a formidable netball player in the future.
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Babe Oe
Days of Grace in Courts Through English, German Origins
The essay explains esseign day in Henry II era when courts began after writ summons. It notes a three day grace for defendants to appear, with court sessions starting on the fourth day and continuing to the fourth after the last return. It adds the U S adoption of the grace period from English law.
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Henry II
Blackstone
Tacitus
United States
Relative Importance of School Management Explained
An older child explains school logistics to younger pupils. Joe asks if he can go home when his teacher is sick. Mike says substitute teachers fill in, and if the principal is sick the janitor would take his place, since the principal mostly sits in the office.
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Joe
Mike
Philadelphia Ledger
Sahara Reclamation Possible At 400 Million Comment
A French professor suggests Sahara reclamation could be made fertile for 400 million dollars if world finances its wars first. He notes this is a distant possibility awaiting global priorities and funding.
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Sahara
Public sale to wind up Taylor County Fair Association assets
The Taylor County Fair Association plans a public sale at the Butler city hall to wind up its affairs. On January 1, 1924, the highest bidder will receive about 150 acres of land in the South portion of Butler, part of land No. 243 in the 13th District, as described in Book M pages 307-8. W. E. Steed, attorney, and C. H. Neisler, chairman, announce the sale and dissolution following costly liabilities settling.
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Taylor County Association
Butler
Associa
Assoon
Taylor County Fair
Amos Byrn Aid J Association
Superior Court
Sheriff Sale in Taylor County Georgia 1923 Property Auction
The sheriff will sell at the courthouse steps in Taylor County on the first January 1924 legal hours the real estate of W. P. Hesters to satisfy a superior court judgment in favor of the Bank of Mauk. The property includes a five room dwelling in Mauk and five lots numbered 1 through 5. This dated December 4 1923 by J. R. Beeland Sheriff.
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RGIA
Taylor County
Said
Mauk
W. P. Hesters
Y Taylor County
Bank of Mauk
J. R. Beeland
Sheriff Sale in Georgia Taylor County January 1924
The sheriff will sell at public auction in Butler Georgia on the first Tuesday in January 1924 within legal hours the home comfort range model 1918 made by the Wrought Iron Range Co. in possession of R A Hesters and Mrs R A Hesters to satisfy a writ issued from the Taylor County Superior Court in favor of the Wrought Iron Range Co. J R Beeland Sheriff.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Butler
Wrought Iron Range Co
R. A. Hesters
Fifa
BR. A. Hesters
Superior Court
J. R. Beeland
First Meeting of Creditors for Lonnie B Booth Bankrupt
In the Northern District of Georgia Western Division the creditors of Lonnie B Booth of Butler Georgia are advised that he has been adjudicated bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held in Columbus Georgia on December 21, 1993 at 10:00 a.m. Attendees may prove claims appoint a trustee examine the debtor and transact other business.
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District Court of the United States
Georgia
Lonnie B. Booth
Butler, Ga
Columbus Ga
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors Barrow Brothers Barrow
Notice for Barrow Brothers and E. E. and L. T. Barrow bankrupts in the Northern District of Georgia Western Division. Creditors of Reynolds Georgia are invited to the first meeting at Wm. de L. Worsley Referee in Bankruptcy Columbus Georgia on December 17 1923 at 10 o clock in the forenoon to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupts.
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District Court of the United States
Northern District of
Georgia
Barrow Brothers
E. E
L. T. Barrow
Reynolds
Wm. de L. Worsley
N Bankruptcy
Columbus, Ga
Discharge of Administrator for Tobe Lockett Estate
Georgia Taylor County Oliver Lockett as administrator petitions to be discharged from duties after fully administering Tobe Lockett estate. Citations are issued to all relatives and creditors to show cause why discharge should not be granted, with letters of dismission planned for the first Monday in January 1924. Witness dated December 4, 1923.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Oliver Lockett
Tobe Lockett
Appraisers set to award year's support for widow Arrington
Appraisers appointed to set apart and assign a year's support to Mrs. Hattie Arrington widow of T. B. Arrington deceased filed their award. Unless good cause is shown, the award will be made the court’s judgment at the January 1924 term of the Court of Ordinary. Dated December 4, 1923.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Hattie Arrington
T. BE. Arrington
Court of Ordinary
Sale of Talbot Engine in Taylor County Court House
In Taylor County Georgia the Talbot Engine twenty horsepower now on the Lockett place and in possession of R E Davis will be sold at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in January 1924 to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy a fi fa from the Taylor Superior Court in favor of C H Neisler. Sheriff J R Beeland notes the levy and sale date December 4 1923.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Court House
Said County
Talbot
Lockett Place
R. E. Davis
Fifa
Superior Court
C. H. Neisler
J. R. Beeland
Butler City Council Tightens Fireworks Rules in 1923 Town Ordinance
At a called meeting on November 12 1923 Butler City Council restricted shooting fireworks within a defined boundary from Benns rail crossing to near the Methodist Church and prohibited fire crackers over three inches. Violators face fines from 1 to 5 dollars and 1 to 5 days in jail. Mayor J J Windham and Clerk J T Adams signed the ordinance.
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Butler
Butler City
C. E. Benns
N. T. Fowler
Main Street
J. J. Windham
J. T. Adams
Church Bazaar for Methodists Seeks Donations for Dec 7
The Church Bazaar committee appeals for donations to pay off debts. Fancy work, Christmas presents, meat, potatoes, syrup, and pecans are welcomed. Members and friends should have items ready by the morning of December 7 for pickup. A Tree of Life.
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Methodist Church
Strange grebe on Lake Titicaca loses wing use
A grebe living on Lake Titicaca shows wing atrophy from disuse. The large bird has wings roughly swallow size and can barely lift itself from the water.
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Lake Titicaca
Mirage Phenomenon Astonishes Mankind Across Ages
The mirage, caused by refraction changes in air due to temperature and pressure differences, creates astonishing optical tricks. Distorted views show ships upside down, lakes in deserts, cities in the sky, and animals grazing in imagined landscapes as observers marvel at these elusive illusions.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Explaining hail and snow in plain terms
A reader explains why hail forms differently from snow by describing how water vapor cools and condenses in upper air. Hail forms when rising air vents freeze droplets into ice balls, while snow results from vapor turning into ice crystals below freezing that clump into flakes. Nearby, a shopper praises wooden shoe trees for keeping shoes in good shape and saving a purchase.
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Mno
Earth
How Silhouettes Came Into Vogue
Silhouettes were popular before photography and have seen revivals in recent years. Named after Etienne de Silhouette, the French minister of finance in 1759, his extreme parsimony inspired the caricature and the phrase for a cheap fashion style.
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Etienne de Silhouette
Aspirin Sold in Small Quantities by Bayer Trademark
Advertisements note Bayer as the manufacturer of Aspirin, the trade name Monoacetic acid ester of Salicylic acid. Unbroken packages include proper directions. Handy boxes contain twelve tablets and cost a few cents. Drug gists offer bottles of 24 and 100 Aspirin.
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Bayer
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Uals
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
France
Belgium
Florida
Ragia
W. E. Steed
C. H. Neisler Irman
Tay- County Fair Association
Sheriff’s Sale
Sheriff Sale
Credito
Council Proceedings
Sd, Pa
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