Ring Lardner lampoons a husbands union strike
In a humorous piece, Ring Lardner proposes an Amalgamated Married Men of America to force fair treatment for husbands. He outlines demands from a 20 hour day to better pocket money, collective shopping, and the right to silence at home, delivered as a satirical letter to the editor.
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O. K
Santa
Iola
America
The Human Heart Varies In Weight From Eight To Twelve Ounces
A note on human anatomy states there is no fixed heart weight. Typical ranges span eight to twelve ounces, with variation among individuals. The statement contrasts with oversimplified claims of a standard heart weight.
Absolute pitch gift defined as exact tone without instrument
The text describes absolute pitch as the rare ability to pitch a musical tone exactly without an instrument for reference, contrasted with relative pitch where one estimates pitch after hearing a tone from an instrument.
Few Date Varieties Prove Valuable in U S Plantings
Over 1000 date types are known to Arabs yet only 10 to 15 are commercially valuable in the United States. In practice only four or five varieties are planted on a large scale, with more than half of U S date palms tracing back to North Africa.
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United States
North Africa
Historic Maryland land sale in Caroline county parcels listed
The notice describes two parcels in Caroline county near Denton with improvements including a six room bungalow and barn. Parcel 1 runs along county roads with described call lines and conveys to Orlando J. Redden. Parcel 2 lies on the south side of the Denton to Three Bridges road, conveying from Orlando J. Redden and from Fred J. Wright, with substantial save and except deeds. Sale terms require half the price at sale, balance after ratification with interest and title at purchaser expense. Assignee Wesley E. Thawley notes.
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Sarah E. Redden
Orlando J. Redden
Harvey L. Cooper
Wesley E. Thawley
Caroline County
State of Maryland
Denton
Maryland
Denton-Anthony’s Mill Road
Pritchett
Henry Twin
Eno Ziegler
Enos
George Neal Morris
Redden
Zeigler and Redden Land
Zeigler Land
John W. Funk
Liber J. K. S
Three Bridges
Liber C. W. H
Fred J. Wright
Sara E. Redden
Linwood Eaton
Sarah B. Redden
Calvert C. Merriken
Taxpayer Tax Collection Dates Noted Across Towns
Notice to Taxpayers will sit for collecting taxes on specific Saturdays and Thursdays at Covey Williams Store Pederalsburg Caroline County Bank Henderson Stubbs Store Covey Store Ridgely Bank Scott Store and at American Corner. Office closes at noon on these dates.
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Pederalsburg
Covey & Williams
Greensboro
Caroline County Bank
Henderson
Stubbs
American Corner
Scott’s
Schoolgirl Frock Pattern with Distinctive Patch Pocket
Describes a simple stylish school frock for ages 10 to 17 featuring a pointed waist pocket motif. Advises washable fabrics such as Nainsook piqué repette and cotton print, with contrasting collar and cuffs. Offers long gathered or short sleeves and notes warmer options in flannel jersey or tweet with white crépe de Chine cuffs. Pattern No. 4531, designed for girls 10 to 17, 40 cents.
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