Arnold Camed Cheap and Big Bend Named in Texas
Old Pennsylvania records show the state paid five pounds and five shillings to seize Benedict Arnold’s Philadelphia estate. John Cendinnin, who acted for the state, filed the sole expense. The article notes Big Bend National Park is named for the U shaped bend of the Rio Grande in Texas.
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Harrisburg
U. P
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Benedict Arnold
John Cendinnin
Arnold
Big Bend National Park
Texas
Rio Grande
Nu Maid Margarine Ad Promotes Modern Table Style
Bright California and Kentucky readers respond with 5 dollars to sayings about Nu Maid margarine. The copy touts a modern table package and sweet churned flavor, urging readers to buy Miss Nu Maid for a wholesome, fashionable cooking margarine experience.
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California
Miss Nu-Maid
Fall sowing guides for flowers and vegetables for next year
A practical guide advises sowing hardy perennials annuals and vegetables this fall to yield blooms and harvests next spring. It covers seed beds, mulching, cold frames, and recommended species like irises, phlox, delphiniums, alyssum, snapdragons, larkspur, and lettuce. It also explains spacing, soil depth, and fall planting of rhubarb onions and asparagus alike.
Save Costly Garden Tools by Checking Winter Rust
A practical guide urges fall cleaning and winter storage to prevent rust and extend tool life. Clean outside metal, dry, then coat with grease or oil, oil bearings, and replace worn handles. Sprayers, dusters, and racks are advised to prevent future grime and ensure organized storage.
Know Your Colors for Do It Yourself Painting
A past magazine cartoon notes that precise color choice is crucial for interior painting. It advises selecting a sample first, testing on a wall under daylight and artificial light, and using a painter to adjust hues for character and brilliance. It also gives tips on cleaning concrete floors and removing pencil marks with simple tools.
Johnson County Texans Cut Taxes to 50-Year Lows
Cleburne Texas reports Johnson County residents enjoy the lowest tax rates in half a century. While many areas raise levies, local officials reduced rates again over the past two years, easing the tax burden for homeowners and businesses.
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Cleburne
Tex
Johnson County
How To Know And Enjoy New York Mentor Guide 1950 51
Carl Maas praises the How To Know And Enjoy New York Mentor Guide revised 1950 51 as a lively compact tour of the city. It maps Manhattan and boroughs, lists places to eat night life theatre shopping sports museums and a pocket street guide with tips for visitors and locals.
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New York
Carl Maas
New American Library
Manhattan
New Yorker
Mr. Maas
Wall Street
Greenwich Village
United Nations
Central Park
Museum of Tomb
B Gardens
House
Legion
Bill Leonard
Avenue
York
Guard Seeks 2000 Recruits Through State
The Massachusetts National Guard plans to enlist up to 2000 new members across state units. Recruits must be in good standing, and those under 18 require parental notarized consent. Local armories provide details as Guard officials emphasize remaining at home while training.
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National Guard
Massachusetts National Guard
Air Guard
William H. Harrison, Jr
Hospital Teaches Fathers Baby Care in Chicago Trial
A Chicago hospital program trains fathers in baby care as part of prenatal classes. In operation for 55 years, it emphasizes education to reduce maternal mortality and prepares parents for newborn care before discharge.
Inflation hits Owosso council amid price rise talk
U P Charles Moore told Owosso city council that prices across the board are rising and traffic violations may increase. The report notes concerns about cost of living and local enforcement adjustments.
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Owosso
Mich
U. P
Charles Moore
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Anahist
America
Warfarin
Ras Roy
Scott
Peter Pain
Muse
Thos. Leeming & Co., Inc
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Gay Iriginal Baume Analgesique
Tengel Wovelty Co
Arosa St
Fitchburg
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Ydia E. Pinkham
White Mountain
Goodell Company
Antrim
New Hampshire
Betty Cress
Appalachia Va
C. R. Anderson
Louisville, Ky
East
Pearl Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Canterbury Bells
Dean
Doan
U. S
Tee
Allan A. Kennedy & Son, Inc
Tel
Concord
GUARD
Don Friend Lex
OLD Blinds
Bigham & Sons. Inc
South ST
Waltham Tel
Waltham
Hospital
Unity of Chicago
Chicago
Lawt Appliance Sales & Ser
Walden St
East Main ST
Milford, Mass
Corbett Concrete Pipe
Milford
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