Skunk intrusion spurs farm party chaos and heroics
A farm gathering turns chaotic when a skunk, Egypt, disrupts the party. Panic and screams follow as guests flee and a rifle is nearly fired. Sandy and the narrator’s family manage the scene with humor and dignity, prompting a humorous farm magazine column idea.
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Bidex
Joe
Wiens
Somié
Mrs. Clinton
Egypt
Skunk
Polecat
Sandy
Farm
To Know Carrots Eat Them Young Garden Tips
Readers are urged to plant carrots early in the garden even for skeptical families. Sow a light row with carrots and radishes to mark a bed, thin after emergence, and harvest radishes promptly to prevent crowding as carrots grow to lead-pencil thickness. The piece notes the U.S. Army Signal Corps was established March 3, 1863 with 102 officers and 1,350 enlisted men.
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United States Army Signal Corps
Army
States
Pelican Name Traced to Greek Pelekus Axe Shape
The pelican derives its name from Greek roots, with a huge beak likened to the axe shaped pelekus. Experts note the long bill and distinctive pouch define the bird’s identity in classical references.
Whittier Opposes General Sales Tax in Mass.
Lt. Gov. Sumner G. Whittier at a Stow Civic Club supper reaffirmed his opposition to a general sales tax in Massachusetts. He called the proposal one of the last major revenue sources and said he is personally completely and flatly opposed to imposing any general sales tax in the Commonwealth. He noted resistance among voters and cited statements by both Democratic and Republican statewide candidates.
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Stow
Sumner G. Whittier
Massachusetts
Stow Civic Club
Civic Club
Whittier
Commonwealth
Bath time toys spark simple play for youngsters
The piece notes children enjoy a few bath toys at a time and soapsuds as a source of playful designs. It imagines parents searching for a child among bath items, using humor to reflect daily routines.
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Junior
Remember by the Old Timers
Readers share recalls from M D Merry and Edna P Mecum about pioneer life and family memories. One account recounts a Yellowstone buffalo herd stampede and winter migrations toward Indian Territory and Sas katchewan, while another reflects on growing up and losing spots by a mother’s side across years. Contributions to The Old Timer column are requested.
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M. D. Merry
Hudson
Wilcousin
Red McDonald
Yellowstone
Pinnacle
Indian Territory
Texas
Saskatchewan
Edna P. Mecum
Portland
Oregon
Indiana
Upside Down Ham Loaf And Cereal Milk Promotion
Feature blends a cereal and milk health pitch with a recipe for Upside Down Ham Loaf using ham pork parsley wheat flakes pineapple syrup and milk. Includes baking directions Yield 8 to 10 servings and promote milk usage to reduce surplus.
May Milestones in U S History
May events recap referencing Admiral Dewey defeating Spain at Manila Bay in 1898, Robert Peary born in 185? in Cresson Pennsylvania, 1869 first coast to coast railroad completion, Charles Lindbergh landing in Paris after a non stop flight in 1927, Savannah steamship making first transatlantic steam voyage in 1819, and a promotion to buy U S Savings Bonds.
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George Dewey
Anil
Gridley
Robert E. Peary
North Bole
Cresson
Coast Railroad
Charles A. Lindbergh Lander
Paris
Atlantic
Savannah
Acton Junior High to Stage Freshies Operetta Tonight
Acton Junior High School boys in grades seven and eight present the operetta Freshies by Carrington in Blanchard Hall tonight and Friday at 8 00 p m directed by John M Priske music education head in the Acton schools The cast includes Charles Philip Goldthwaite Jack Thomas Edgar Frank Richard Rankin Joe Gregor Prentice Harry Robert Soar and others with an athletic scene featuring Charles Kimball Donald Kilerce and more The college pianist Philip Soudthwaite will perform The Spinning Song by Mendelssohn between acts
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Acton
Carrington
Blanchard Hall
John M. Priske
Wanta Pie
Charles
Philip Goldthwaite
Jack
Thomas Edgar
Frank
Richard Rankin
Joe
Gregor Prentice
Harry
Robert Soar
Clarence
Howard Clausen
Sherlock Holmes
Robert Derling
Janette
Richard Ray
Fatima
Robert Vitauskis
Fred
Bruce Vinal
the Shiek
Robert Harris
Jim
Paul Kienow
John Downey
John Bartlett
James Davis
Paul Kieno
Frederick Knippel
John Mulvaney
Robert Nylander
Thomas Pearson
John Brazee
Charles Kimball
Donald Kilerce
Jay McGarigle
David Flint
Bernard Caouette
Richard Hammond
Stephen French
Donald Sweetser
David Allen
Chester Schofield
Curtis Laffin
Philip ~Soudthwaite
Mendelssohn
Swank Sighting on Grand Street Memphis
Memphis resident Willie Swank lives on Grand street, as reported in a concise local note from Memphis, Tennessee.
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Memphis, Tenn
U.P
Willie Swank
Grand Street
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South Amer
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Peace Press Service
Frankfort
Kentucky
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Boston Post Road
Aily Sun & Holidays
Hingham Middleboad
Boston
Saugus
Farm River Rd
Berlin
Tel
Vas
Serocki
Heer St. E. Holliston, Mass
TEL. Holl
Bernard E.megin
Concord High School
Concord
Waly
Maynard
Edison
Electric
Boston Edison
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