Pie as History Maker and Menu Mainstay
A brief look at pies in history shows their dramatic reach from nursery tales to royal feasts. Legends like Jack Horner link pies to deeds and plums, while 16th century cooks baked live birds and other oddities inside pies. Today pie remains a staple, embedding phrases like pie-eyed and wild pie terminology in modern speech.
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Marie A Antoinette
Simon
Jack Horner
London
Henry VII
Somersetshire
Abbey of Mills
Caroline County tomato growers win ten ton yields in 1950
Four Caroline County tomato growers earned certificates for producing ten or more tons per acre. William Engerman of Denton led with 16.85 tons per acre on 18.70 acres aided by fertilizer and nine insecticide sprays. J Boone Jarrell of Ridgely surpassed 16 tons on 1 acre with green manure and multiple sprays. Russell Waldis of Federalsburg and John T Milby of Goldsboro also posted ten ton plus yields. Pastures and TB vaccine notes follow with farming advice and public health context.
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Caroline County
William Engerman
Denton
J. Boone Jarrell
Ridgely
Jarrell
Russell Waldis
Federalsbur Is
John T. Milby
Goldsboro
Robert Isoch
Crerman
Ixoch
Albert Calmette
Camille Guerin
Calmette-Guerin
Chrysler
Pohutukawa Trees Sent From New Zealand to Malta Honor Brave Malta
A thousand pohutukawa trees arrive in Malta on a diplomatic mission to honor Malta's wartime gallantry in World War II. The trees, sent by New Zealand, mark the tenth anniversary of the Axis siege begun June 11, 1940, and celebrate Malta's resilience as Roosevelt praised the island. The display echoes past uses of trees as symbols of international goodwill.
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Muata
New Zealand
Malta
Mediterranean
Roosevelt
Fading in Showcases Affects Dye Color Retention
Manufacturers rely on fast dyes but use others that fade easily to expand color variety. Fading stems from similar energy range as light on the eye. well lit displays keep items prominent but cause gradual fading. Rotating items away from lamps or daylight reduces fading over time.
Cause of Ice Caves Forming In Caves
Ice caves are ordinary caves with ice present year round. Rainwater seeps in and freezes, especially in limestone regions. Poor summer air circulation preserves ice in the cave’s lowest inner areas where cool air settles and sunlight cannot reach.
Dimensions of 2B-36 The B-36 Bomber
The B 36 bomber measures 230 ft wingspan and 168 ft length making it larger than the Wright brothers 1905 flight. Placed on a football field its wingtips nearly touch the 10 yard lines and its tail extends about 15 ft beyond the sideline with a 47 ft high tail towering above stadiums.
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Wright Brothers
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Willard Jones Death
The Worth and Walters families express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness sympathy ecards and floral offerings during the bereavement from the death of Mrs Willard Jones their daughter and sister
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Turnel
Willard Jones
Sarah Worth
Jedith Walters
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