The Dairy Cow's Global Journey Through History
A compact history of dairy cattle origins and popular breeds in America. It covers Jerseys Holsteins Guernseys Ayrshires and Brown Swiss, noting origins in Jersey Holland Guernsey Scotland and Switzerland, breed traits, milk and butterfat yields, and the predominance of grade cattle in U S dairy production. It emphasizes careful selection based on breed traits and local conditions.
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Europe
Asia
America
Jerseys
Jersey Island
English Channel
France
England
Holland
Guernseys
Jersey
Scotland
Ayrshire
Switzerland
United States
Cured Small Boys of Finickiness at Meals
A New York Sun report recounts how a Brown family tackled picky eating by serving only their listed meals for weeks. The boys initially protested but gradually accepted the dishes, now enjoying some items they once detested and avoiding protests about meals.
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Brown
Bobby
Billy
Mr. Brown
New York Sun
Africa's Sausage Tree Described as Odd and Sacred
The sausage tree of East Africa yields two foot fruit that looks edible but is a tough interior. Nubian tribes revere the tree, holding moonlit festivals and placing carved poles before chiefs. Natives roast the fruit and apply slices to rheumatic areas as a traditional remedy.
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Africa
East Africa
Entulpa
Nubia
Washington Star
Canada as a self governing dominion within the British empire
The text argues Canada is not independent like the United States but is a self governing dominion in the British empire. It cites the 1936 Imperial Conference definition: autonomous communities within the empire, equal in status, not subordinate, united by allegiance to the crown and freely associated as members of the British commonwealth.
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Canada
United States
British Commonwealth of Nations
Willam Webb Ellis and the carrying origin of Rugby
A Rugby memorial tablet credits schoolboy William Webb Ellis with first carrying the ball in a 1823 autumn draw. The act, done in defiance of then rules, sparked the carrying game and led to many clubs across England over the next four decades.
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Rugby
Willam Webb Ellis
England
Standardizing Grain Measures Across States
The Department of Agriculture established uniform standards for grain measurement due to varying bushel and peck sizes across states. Variations in space required a weight-based system, resulting in all states adopting tables converting pounds to bushels for different grains, ensuring accurate, consistent totals.
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Department of Agriculture
Student Question Sparks Lesson On Evolution
An eight year old in a university classroom is asked about revolution versus evolution. The boy answers that revolution means war and evolution relates to monkeys, prompting a brief classroom moment observed by a professor in the education department at the state university.
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Jean
Education Department
The
State University
Los Angeles
Thoes
Undefined Quote on Sympathy and Understanding
An excerpt from Women's Home Companion reflects on generosity as more than gifts, emphasizing imaginative sympathy and personal response to another’s needs. It suggests true presents convey understanding and a bit of the giver’s self through thoughtful choice.
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Fle
Candidate for Sheriff Names Democratic Ticket in Primary
The writer declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff in the upcoming primary. He notes no prior public office experience and pledges to serve all county residents with efficient, low-cost administration if nominated and elected, respectfully seeking voters' support.
Tarbutton declares candidacy for Caroline County sheriff
Democratic voter notice from Gurney H. Tarbutton announcing a sheriff candidacy in Caroline County. He notes twenty five years of party service, no prior public office, and seeks Democratic primary support. Dated May 24.
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Caroline County
Gurney H. Tarbutton
Noble versus Nobile Estate Sale Order in Caroline Circuit
In equity the Caroline county circuit court orders sale of property in No. 2885 Chy. The sale is to be conducted by Edward M. Noble and T. Pliny Fisher as trustees and reported in the proceedings. The order is dated May 1930.
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Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
Joseph Hubbard
Alversona
Charles B. Harrison
Edward M. Noble and
T. Pliny Fisher
Wesley E. Thawley
J. Owen Knotts
Valuation sale of Stack Farm in Caroline County Maryland
Public sale of about 150 acres cleared land and 110 acres wood land in Caroline County near Andersontown Concorn road to Delaware line. Property includes two story house, barn, outbuildings. wheat crop reserved. sale price reports $5000 with terms of cash and installments. title at purchaser expense. plot viewable at undersigned office.
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Denton
Caroline County
Maryland
George T. Melvin
Marshall S. Mutchler
Marshal S. Mutchler
Charles W. Hobbs
Andersontown-Concorn Road
Delaware Line
William Stevens
Special Auditor's Order Nisi in Caroline County Equity
In the Circuit Court for Caroline county I Equity No 2829 Chy the Special Auditor's Report is to be ratified and confirmed unless good cause shown within three weeks from May 24 1930. A copy of this order must be published in a Caroline county newspaper once weekly for two consecutive weeks before June 2 1930. T Clayton Horsey Clerk True copy-Teat
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T.alan Goldsborough
Caroline County
Circuit Court
InEquity
Chy
Wesley E. Thawley
T. Clayton Horsey
Equity
Clayton Horsey
Wanted Men to Sell and Collect at Easton Md
Job ad seeking men with an automobile to sell and collect for Singer Sewing Machine Co. Full salary during training and good pay for the right person. Must be willing to work and provide good references. Apply at once at 5 Dover St Easton Md.
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Singer Sewing Mach
Dover St
Easton, Md
Automobile Influences Modern Home Designs
Detroit builder Josep Holtzman argues that present home designs reflect the era’s transportation. He compares modern houses to the coach and six and says aviation will not alter architecture but may improve it, noting the airplane’s grace and form. The outlook ties future design to the evolving American lifestyle and mobility.
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Josep Holtzman
Detroit
Orange Crop Ranks Eleventh In U S Farm Value
Oranges are the second most valuable fruit in the United States after apples with all fruit values, and the orange crop contributes a sizable share to the nation's agricultural economy.
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Orannges
United States
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Inc. Publishers
L. D. LeGear
V. S. le. Louis
National Dairy and Poultry Authority
L. D. le Gear
U. S
St. Louis
Dr. D. LeGear
Alewspaperk
Nisi
T. Alan Goldsborough
Ve. H Magrethe Jacoba
T. Ceeen Horsey
True Copy
Teerk
T. ‘Clayton Horsey
Purnell Gadow
A. Macklin
Lincoln, del
William T. Beauchamp
Msi
William W. Noble
Edward M. Nobile
Josephine Bernard
Mitchell
Cawke
Hughey
Gootee Stevens
Matthew Lawless
Yglayton Horsey
Fred R. Owens
Denton, Md
Special Auditor’s Order
Fred R. Owena
George H. Wilson
Anna P. Wilson
W. E. Andrew Auctioneer
Williston, Md
South Second Street
Phares G. Crouse
Walton Owens
Bridgeville
Del
Whiteleysburg
Jonathan Longfellow
George F. Stafford
Glasgow Street
Cambridge
Anaa Anntle
Wares
Mappy Ee
H. C. Wright
Denton, Mil
J. Lb
Everngam
R. T. K. Garey
Big Leaf
Up River
Cedarville
Co. BE. Brown
Starford
F. OD
Price’s Corner
Guernsey
T. B
Jacob Boczon
K.P
Caroline
Debri. Health, Accident and Life Insurance
Home Friendly Ins. CO
Tf Easton
Jersey Bull
WM. Bullock
WM. Pepper Constable
Maryland Trust Building
Baltimore, Md
fSikton
Farm Bureau
Joseph 1. Blough
Es. Wrigley
R.C Jackson
Greensboro
Long & Short, Inc
Federalsburg
Laurel
Dodge Brothers Corporation
Dodge Brothers
F.co.b. Factory
Trustees
Doris Bowdle
Mie
Wooters
F. S. Royster Guano Co
Denton Bridge
W. G. Wooters
Market Street
the Gunby Company
Easton
Austin R. Murphy
T. W. Bradley
Yonge Brothecus
Satley New Way
P’santer
B. Blough
Thompsons
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