Why Explosives Differ in Results Produced
The Bureau of Mines explains that both black powder and dynamite explode in all directions from the center. Explosive gases escape into the surrounding air at different rates, with dynamite producing gases faster and creating rock-breaking pressure, while black powder gases vent slowly and fail to crack rock.
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Elk Teeth Ornaments Draw Government Protest
Officials protest the wearing of elk teeth as ornaments as the US Biological Survey warns the practice harms dwindling elk herds. The bulletin notes the trade has cost the lives of many animals and threatens near total extinction if continued.
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United States Biological Survey
Remembering Buck McKee in Sacramento vaudeville days
A Beverly Hills reminiscence recalls Buck McKee, his partner Teddy the trick pony, and their vaudeville tours from 1905 to 1908. The account notes Berlin and London stages, Roseville riding, and the couple Mandy and Buck continuing horse training. The writer reflects on old days, marriage in 1908, and the joy of vaudeville.
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Forested Columbus Builds Up After Early 19th Century
Forest covered capital city Columbus Ohio grew from 1812 with many lots selling for 2000 dollars despite thick primeval underbrush. Locals noted the area could have been a clean part of town if not for uncouth feral pigs roaming the new neighborhoods.
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Gas Found During Well Dig Near Findlay Burns 50 Years
During excavation near Findlay Ohio gas was discovered and carried by a wooden pipe to the owner's fireplace where it burned for more than five decades.
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Findlay
Ohio
Sharing God's Gifts Through Stewardship Principles
Lesson text on Deuteronomy 8 11 18 and Corinthians notes the dangers of forgetting God in prosperity and pride as wealth grows. It covers tithe obedience, talents used for God, systematic giving, and true benevolence guided by grace. Emphasizes cheerful, voluntary giving and resurrection-based generosity.
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Troubled Soul Seeks Guidance as Voice Declares Glory
A gospel verse from John 12 27 29 depicts Jesus praying to the Father asking for salvation and strength. A divine voice from heaven proclaims glorification of the name while onlookers debate whether thunder or an angel spoke.
Learning Docility as a Path to Knowledge
A reflection on docility as willingness to learn from Nature, Scripture, and any source. Emphasizes readiness to endure the drudgery of study and value insights from people and even objects that offer useful lessons.
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Doctor Scudder
A Conqueror For a Man to Conquer Himself
A reflective quote by Plate on self mastery and inner fear. It contrasts noble victory over self with the basest defeat of yielding to inner weakness. The remark frames inner struggle as universal and integral to character.
Rats Now Farmers' Enemy in Farm Pests
G C Oderkirk of the U S Biological Survey warns rats are the top farm pest as they kill baby chicks and damage food and property. He notes raids of 25 to 50 chicks and up to 500 in one night, and recommends red squill bait, calcium cyanide fumigant, and coordinated community campaigns to cut losses.
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Manganese Acts as Poison and Plant Tonic
A USDA official notes manganese can harm or help plants depending on level. Manganese sulphate at eight parts per million boosts growth up to 215 percent, while higher levels cause toxicity. Adequate nutrition also requires nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and possibly boron, copper, zinc, and other elements.
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Office of Experimental Stations
United States Department of Agriculture
Black Rot Canker in Apples and Tree Limbs
The Rural New Yorker notes common black rot canker in apples and on limbs. It appears as black fruit decay in fall and leaf spots in spring and summer, with rough limb growth year round if not cut out. The parasite Physalospora cydoniae links fruit and leaf symptoms in a single disease.
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How Milk Is Used in United States Production
A Col lier's Weekly correspondent reports the annual U S milk output of about twelve billion gallons with 46 percent drunk as beverage, 36 percent turned into butter, 4 percent into condensed and evaporated milk, 4 percent into cheese, 4 percent into ice cream, 3 percent fed to calves, and 3 percent wasted.
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Collier’s Weekly
Agricultural Notes on livestock feed and farm practices
Agricultural notes discuss plans to save summer timothy and clover for calves, the U S horse population reaching a 40 year low, horse comfort tips, lamb care, plant lice found in a chickadee, light colors preventing spoilage, cow feeding before milking, and the benefit of a balanced ration with protein iron and phosphorus for working brood mares.
Flower Silk Gowns Highlight Feminine Fashion Revival
Cherie Nicholas Asheon notes a trend toward all silk gowns with real flowers and floral trimming. The piece describes three couture evening creations from New York society women shop owners, featuring lilac crepe, gray taffeta, white chiffon, and decorative florals, signaling a return to exquisitely feminine dress.
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Silk Net Jacket by Cherie Nicholas
Exquisite silk print evening gown in white with green florals. Silk net butcher boy jacket in matching green features pleated front back and sleeves. Worn by Gladys Swarthout noted as one of America’s ten best dressed women.
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America
Regency treatment for spring coats in second spring collections
Draped bows and butterfly revers define the Regency look in Vionnet influenced spring coats and wraps. Front poufs lend Regency charm to modern frocks, adaptable to taffeta or fur, with high butterfly collars featured across the shoulders and various revers and jabot interpretations.
Knit suit styles spark DIY fashion urge
Knit fashions offer a DIY appeal with a three piece look featuring a British styled short jacket, skirt, and sweater blouse. The jacket boasts high notched lapels and a single button closure while diagonal ribbing enhances the ensemble’s diagonal woolen effect and tweed knit coats shine with superb design.
Pastel Colored Kids Footwear Debuts In Sandals
Pastel colored kids headline a new line of beach sandals designed for afternoons. High cut-out san dals feature pale powder blue dusty pink soft green and yellow with white eggshell linen bindings and bright kidskin strips in orange blue or red to match outfits.
Taffeta Takes Prominent Place in Fashion Parade
Crisp taffeta highlights the spring fashion parade with rustling bags gloves and dresses. Navy and white taffeta gloves feature soft silk palms and gauntlet cuffs, pairing well with a dressy navy suit as a smart accessory.
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Styles From Designers Workshop For Evening Wear
Grecian and Hindu styles are endorsed for evening. A sipper straw sailor with veil tied at back adds chic. Printed rubber swimsuits appear in fashion notes. Frogs and field flowers brighten dark suits. taf feta fabrics feature full skirts with snug basques. Fresh white lingerie collars and cuffs add a feminine touch to severe dress.
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Paris
Conventional Crocheted Rug Adopts Modern Design
A crocheted rug named Conventional uses black borders on green and lavender background. It measures about 21 by 36 inches and weighs roughly three pounds. The rug book No. 25 contains full instructions for this and 25 other patterns. send 15 cents to Home Craft Company for postpaid delivery.
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End Seen for Peanut Industry
A Detroit News excerpt notes Chicago zoo animals suffer tummy-ache from peanuts and that the so called restraint of animals is overestimated. The piece argues the mood to limit peanuts ends when kids can buy enough to sicken a whole zoo.
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