State Police Begin Their Work Colonels Vision On Law's Reach
Maryland's new state police force, led by Colonel E Austin Baughman, aims to extend and strengthen the arm of the law across the state. The corps, described as swift riders and skilled fighters, is designed to deter professional criminals who speed through counties in high powered cars. The governor and government officials back the move as a tightening of security and protection for citizens, with Baughman stressing accountability and the force's close ties to state leadership.
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Maryland
House of Delegates
Carroll County
E. Austin Baughman
Colonel Baughman
Baughman
Times
Howard County
Howard Coum
Maryland State Police Debate and Unions Clash
A public exchange centers on the Maryland State police force. Governor Ritchie defends the force’s role against labor unions fearing a crackdown. Colonel Baughman argues the force will respect law and maintain fairness while aiming to become a nationwide model for disciplined mounted police.
Saving and Spending With Common Sense
The piece argues saving should be a rule for all income but warns against extremes. It favors Ruskin's view that economy means prudent administration of a household, balancing saving and spending by both spouses to preserve earning power and ensure proper living.
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Ruskin
Minneapolis Journal
Tell Time With Your Hands Clock Method
Hold thumbs touching and extend forefingers. Sun casts finger shadows on thumbs to indicate twelve o'clock and six p.m. The shadow tells time more accurately after learning approximate hour marks. Seasonal changes affect positions as days lengthen or shorten.
Auctioneer Advice From a Tired Teacher in Indiana
A Hoosier traveling man overhears two teachers arguing about leaving teaching to do something else. One teacher complains of the hard life, and asks what else she could do as well as teaching. The man suggests auctioneering, shouting the remark through the wall in a humorous late night exchange reported by the Indianapolis News.
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Indianapolis News
Duties of Queen Ant in the Nest
The queen ant lays eggs gathered by workers who transport them to underground nurseries for care. If she escapes, workers pursue and drag her back by force, while she is three to four times larger than workers. The first brood sees her busy cleaning, provisioning, and feeding brood, then later workers assume these tasks.
Death in a Letter The Dahlstrom Door Contact
An unusual communication to a New York life Insurance company from Dahlstrom Metallic Door of Chicago arrived November 10, 1920. The letter claimed to address insurance advantages with a stark line: If your turn may come suddenly. The reply, written by an unknown person, says It did. He's dead. Returning letter and postcard. Can't forward. Keeping blotter. Can use this.
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New York
Dahlstrom Metallic Door Company
Chicago
Dehlistrom
A Seedy Stranger Prods A Lady On Washing And Privacy
Mrs Curfew rejects a stranger who pushes for family details and government inquiries. The exchange touches on census like questions, assessor scrutiny, and a warning about improvised washing powders. The narrator defends homemade soap and derides store powders as unsafe. Mr Curfew’s ire over shirt whiteness is noted as a domestic issue.
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State Board of Health
Tin
Jack
Europe
Dairy Hints Shows Record Butter Imports for Seven Months
The United States imported 22,855,090 pounds of foreign butter in the first seven months, surpassing any previous period. Analysts credit foreign exchange premiums, low voyage rates, and shifted trade routes via England, Australia, and Argentina, while American butter exports fall.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Bureau of Markets
England
Denmark
Australia
Argentina
Ireland
Butter Exports Rise in 1920 Seven Months
The report notes 27 271 pounds of American butter shipped abroad in the first seven months of 1920 versus 22 080 204 pounds in the same period of 1910. It adds imports from Denmark are being curtailed as Danish stock is priced above wholesale American butter and is hard to move.
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Denmark
Correctness of Separator Inroads on Dairyman Receipts
Defecta warns that separator accuracy erodes butterfat receipts. A Minnesota herd of 85 cows yielded 1200 pounds fat in June while 864 pounds were lost in 30 days, per TL V Wilson of USDA University Farm. The farmer bought a new separator next day, underscoring testing importance.
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Minnesota
TL. V. Wilson
United States Department of Agriculture
University Farm
Punctuality Emphasized In Dairyman's Daily Routine
The article stresses punctuality and regularity for dairymen because milk yield and quality depend on consistent work. It notes feeding grain first, milking during feeding, and feeding hay after milking to reduce dust and mold that could spoil ink.
World’s Nitrate Supply Estimated at 2,102,000 Tons
The world's visible supply of nitrates is estimated at 2,102,000 tons according to the latest data. This figure reflects stockpiles and known reserves held for industrial use and fertilizer production.
Flower comparison in marriage joke from Mabel tale
A humorous exchange imagines Mabel praising her suitors then downsizing a husband after a baby arrives. The speaker recalls she chose the “pink of perfection” at first, but the child’s arrival reveals he is only a plain poppy.
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Mabel
Poor Sire Warns Of Dairy Herd Harm And Profit
Prof. W J Mzzer of University of TMinois warns that a poor sire can ruin a dairy herd. He notes that even a few poor cows are costly and estimates annual gains from a good sire at about one thousand pounds per daughter, underscoring the value of quality breeding.
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Prof
W. J. Mzzer
University of Tminois
Fox Varieties Across Asia and India Described
Dr. R. W. Stifeldt notes large yellowish red foxes in parts of Asia and the Bengal fox in India. The Bengal fox feeds on grapes and legends about the ox and the grape may trace to it. References mention small African fennec foxes also eating grapes. foxes are elegant, with keen hearing.
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Asia
India
R. W. Stifeldt
American Forestry Magazine
Washington
Africa
Hudson River Tunnel Ground Breaking for Ve- Menlur Bore
Ground has been broken for the ve Menlur tunnel under the Hudson River to connect New York and New Jersey. The double bore will be 113 miles long and require 3% years to build at a cost of $28,669,000. Powerful electric fans will refresh the air 32 times an hour and traffic passages will be 20 feet wide.
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Hudson River
New York
New Jersey
Reason to Be Mad Switchman O'Heollpan Baffles Casey
In a New York tabloid style note, Dugan reports that Switchman O'Heollpan is quiet and seldom speaks. Casey insists the man is not mad, recounting a recent small loan of $3 tied to a dollar watch.
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Dugan
Casey
New York Tral Magazine
Thedford’s Black-Draught Vouched by East Nashville Grocer
East Nashville Tennessee grocer W N Parsons testifies Thedford’s Black-Draught Liver Medicine is the best nyer remedy. He uses it for sour stomach headache liver troubles and indigestion and would not do without it. He praises its liver regulation and bowel cleansing effects and warns against imitations.
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Thedford
Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
W. N. Parsons
Yac
Mr Parsons Deservea
Send for Circular Eglantine Farms notice 2-26-31
Circular request issued by Eglantine Farms in Greensboro Maryland on February 26, 1931. Contains details likely about distribution or catalog offerings. No further context available in readable text.
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Raymond
Tompkins
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Stort
Walt Maso
Federal
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Goldsboh
Hane
the Goldsboro Bank
Goldsboro, Md
Robert Jarrell, JR
Nujol Laboratories
Standard Git Co
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Greensboro
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Owl Works
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Denton
Senny
Henry G. Budd, D. D
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Delaware
Cooper, Wright & Cooper
James J. Ross
WM. Denny
Sec’y-Treas
Kent County Mutual Insurance Co
Dalaware
Posent
L. Irving Jones
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Carter & Deen, Agts
Denton, Md
W. Payne, Agt
Preston, Md
Denton Fire Insurance Agency
Parker & Hignutt
City OF New York Insurance Company OF New York
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W. B. Parker
Equitable Life
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RCALS
Tok & M
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Ridgely
Sloan
Perana
Standard Welding CO
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