1926 National Dairy Exposition in Indianapolis focuses on value of careful breeding
Indiana dairy farmers will learn via exhibits at the 1926 National Dairy Exposition in Indianapolis from October 10 to 17. Highlights include 300 grade cows from testing associations, purebred sires, and young dairy animals from Mississippi, with insights on feeding and breeding to boost profits, directed by G Christie of Purdue University.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Mississippi
United States Department of Agriculture
Gs Christie
Purdue University
A Prescription for Youthful Spirit and Dignity
The text advocates a regimen of clean living, a clear conscience, steady work, simple diet, regular personal habits, and a kind spirit. Following this daily prescription may yield not youth itself but a more satisfying and beautiful inner state.
Home cooking for working women in a new order
An article discusses meal planning for employed women including dinner options and milk supplies. It promotes evaporated milk as a pantry staple and provides a recipe idea using ham, peppers, potatoes, and evaporated milk with cheese to create a prepared home dish.
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Breonkroot
Sack Word Ties To Global Roots In Curious Tale
A note from Dr. C. G. Williamson in Curious Survivals traces the word sack to a Coptic sok canvas used for bags. He claims sok echoes across languages from Irish soc to Italian sacco and Spanish saco with similar forms. A slang use links sack to dismissal by Turkish practice of throwing workers into a sack into the Bosporus.
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C. G. Williamson
Aack
Large and Small Sums Swell Conscience Fund
A Pathfinder Magazine report notes the US Treasury Conscience Fund grows as citizens and foreigners send money to atone for government frauds. Contributions range from one cent to 80000 dollars, averaging over 6000 annually, often with offers of remorse.
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United States Treasury Department
Washington
Uncle Sam
Weilers
Pathfinder Magazine
Old Chapel Uncovered at St David’s in Pembrokeshire
The last chapel of St. Patrick was unearthed at St. David’s Pembrokeshire England. It lies ten feet from the highest tide, once buried under wind blown sand with turf growth. Walls measured sixteen by eight feet at the upper end and fifteen by three feet at the lower. An altar near four by three feet stood at the east end. St David sent St Patrick to Ireland, chapel about a half mile from St David’s head near Erin.
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St. David's
Pembrokeshire
England
Alde Walla
David
St. Patrick
Ireland
St. David's Head
Isle of Erin
Beekeeping Scholar Describes Scout Bees Communication
An eminent German professor explains that bees send scouts to locate food. Scouts return to the hive and dance to attract peers who smell the perfume collected and follow to the food. He adds bees cannot distinguish scarlet and mostly fail to recognize colors except one hue.
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Hie Aleo
Name Changes of Russia and Peking Through History
The Russian capital and Peking have undergone numerous name changes. Peking traced back to Chi in the twelfth century, then Yen, Yu-Chou, Nan-Ching, Yen-Ching, and finally Khat-balgh in the thirteenth century. The current name Peking emerged earlier, with Shun-tea-fu cited as an official title variant.
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Peking
Chi
Couple confronts over alleged affair amid business talk
A suspicious wife questions her husband about where he has been and accuses him of an affair after he says he has been discussing business with Tom Baker. She mentions powder sprinkled around, suggesting impropriety.
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Tom Baker
Poisonous Flower and Dangerous Lobelia Varieties
A 19th century note warns about the poisonous Lobelia inflata and related lobelia species used in medicine. It cites laryngitis and spasmodic asthma indications from Nature Magazine, mentions fatalities and murder trials linked to this drug, and references Lobelia carvinyls with a questionable Holsengqus label.
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Nature
Jacksonburg Items Delayed From Last Week
Local notes report visits and gatherings across Jacksonburg and nearby towns. Families including Kingrey Simpkins Ammerman Ellison Kiser Poindexter Conway and Beeson share meals, weddings, and Sunday calls. Ie Crawford and Lutz families host guests. I.O.O.F. plans lodge work in Dublin.
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Birs
Herman Kingrey
Albert Simpkins
Harrisburg
Mya
Carl Ammerman
Pershing
Santford Ellison
Richmond
Frank Worl
Vern DeHays
Hugh Allen
Sarah DeHays
Earl Thomas
Thomas
Shirley Neff
John Harris
Mary Ackerman
Frank Rhinehart
Hageratown
Harry Kiser
Glen Beeson
Camtridge City
Orville Burg
Frank Lutz
Clarence Lutz
Wichita Kansas
James Lutz
Cambridge City
Ayres
Jessie Cornet
Spencer Gethers
Mounds Park
Anderson
Frank Scott
Mary
Victor
Hagerstown
John Scott
Earl Martin
Clifford Scates Apent
Will Wright
Williamsburg
Edward Kinsinger
Goddard
Myers
Losantville
Hugh Fagan
Fanny
John Breese
Chas
George Breese
New Westville
Nicio
Benny Clark
Connorsville
Herman Clark
William Clark
Dublin Items Chronicle Weekend Visits and Travels
Local notes report many visits and trips with residents traveling to Florida and Michigan. Families from Dublin share weekends with relatives in Richmond Knightstown and New Castle, while others plan winter stays in Florida.
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Marsh Martin
Jacksonburg
Leonard Dean
Florida
Ed Hatfield
Greensfork
Earl Gilbert
Betty
Richmond
Ross Roberts
Alice Elliott
Mary Hoover
Knightstown
Charles Bradway
Will Protaman
Bert McBride
Paul Working
Los Angeles
Calif
James
Paul Kuhn
Jennie Smualler
Traverse City
Michigan
Arnold Cook
Muncie
W. L
Robert Griffin
Mary Scott
Leonard Champo
Vivian Mendenhall
Horace Hubbard
Heel
Cambridge City
Delbert Smith
Johnny Scott
Will Copeland
John Copeland
al Francis
New Castle
Friends
Olive Branch Lodge
C. F
Earl Frank
Mary Funk
Liberty
Prank
Bunk
Ed Beeson
Edna Ohmit
Pershing Friends
Reorze Cone
Howard Dial
Aliene
Columbus
Ohio
Monitor
W. H. Wonnell
Niss Una Wonnell
L. L. L. Club
J.C. Smith
Sunday School Boosts Attendance at The Bible Church
Sunday School attendance climbed with 301 present for the Bible church homecoming on October 18. The pastor delivered an inspiring sermon after communion while Miss Elizabeth Morris sang. The Endeavor group planned a hike and camp supper at 6 pm.
Methodist Church Rally Day Plans Crystalize
The Sunday school is preparing for a rally day on October 18 with an orchestra led by Miss Lillian Evans rehearsing for the event. The evening service drew a large congregation and featured solos, choirs, and a sermon on Man's Place in The Community. The W M S met on Maple Street with 16 members and two guests, studying Peasant Pioneers, while other groups prepared for a December bazaar and cottage prayer meetings.
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Christian Church
Ralph
P Elizabeth Morris
Thelman Edwards
Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Thomas Bird
Scott
Tague
Annex
Ralph Tague
Risa Hilda Fetters
Iss Fannie Hunt
Iss Maybelle Howard
Helen Hunt
Rebekahs
G. T. Gwyn
Gwyn
J. W. Marson
Orville Lamott
Orville
Russel Sanford
Garth
Robert Shefer
Vance Butler
Harrison Bachman
Byron Butler
Willis Kuster
Dale Franklin
Meyl Rlvers
Robert Horr
Willard Barnett
Robert Garret
Eugene Evans
Indianapolis
Prospect
Lillian Evans
W. M. Miller
Evana
George Callaway
Edwin Callaway
Fansher
Floyd
Prodigal Son
Anna Katherine Whelan
Lucile Ogborn
William Mater
Ruth Dodson
Lillian Breana
Ito
Stelle
Owens
O'Dell
Maple Street
America
Paul
Chautauqua
N. Y
Dan Brummit
Methodist
W.h.nls
Th Christian Church Society
Social Union
Bruce Peters
Grote
Br. H. Gaar
Lem Crockett
Lewis DeArmond
James Bozoarth
Chas. Funk
Sra
Oria Gra
Missionary Society meeting and church activities noted
An afternoon meeting at a Christian church explored tithing with Mrs E P Jones leading devotions and Elizabeth Kimmel presenting stewardship. Social hour hostesses included Mrs Kimmel and Mrs Leverton. Rally day and new Teachers Training Class enrollment were reported along with various missionary and church committee activities.
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Missionary Society
Christian Church
E. P. Jones
Elizabeth Kimmel
Kimmel
C. A. Leverton
Harry Doty
Lennarty
Christian Church Bible School
Methodist Church
Harry Manlove
Bechanan
Ed. Warren
Vane Beeson
S. i
Hoshour
Park
Ancient Pleasure Spot at Scarborough Closes After 200 Years
Scarborough long a recreation center with mineral springs discovered in 1620 and developed into a fashionable resort. An earthquake disrupted the waters, later found again, and the site thrived in the eighteenth century until its closure after two centuries of service. Sheridan’s famous visitors included Lord Foppington on trips to the springs.
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Scarborough
Great Britain
Sheridan
Lord Fopping
Life on Everest: Highest Plant and Animal Life Recorded
The 1924 Everest expedition noted the highest plant growth as bive vetch at 79 000 feet and animal life to 22 000 feet. A small black spider was observed living on rocky cliffs under stones in windswept, snow-free zones, claimed to be the highest permanent inhabitant on earth.
Soy Bean Excellence in Food Varieties Across Asia
Reports from the C14 world indicate millions in China, Japan, and other parts of Asia rely on soy beans for sustenance. The bean provides qualities akin to meat and can fuel labor, with soy used in bread, mush, and various preparations. In many regions, soy substitutes emphasize bread and cakes, serving as a staple comparable to corn products and even as a cheese substitute when mixed with sour milk.
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China
Japan
Asia
Nationwide Building Shortage Reported Across 628 Cities
A survey of large and mid sized U S cities shows a total building shortage exceeding 4.05 billion dollars. Residential needs total 2.10 billion, commercial 2.15 billion, and public buildings 370 million. Twelve smaller towns report over 24 million each in unmet needs.
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United States
Ughe
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