Birthplace of Sawmill Still Remains in Dispute
The article surveys early American sawmill origins arguing over where the first mill was built. York Maine cites 1623 as the year in Agamentico. Portsmouth and Berwick Maine also claim early dates. Historians note windmill powered setups in what is now New York and early pit saws in use in England before American mills.
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New England
Homer
York
Fernando Gorzes
New York
Portsmouth
N. H
Salmon Falls
Berwick
New World
America
England
Europe
New Protein From Fish Aims to Slow Hens Production
A 1934 German process to make a fish based protein powder as a substitute for egg white for food and technical uses was described. Fresh cod, dried cod and dried shrimp yielded 14, 50 and 75 percent protein respectively with 83.9 percent protein in the final product and a slight fish taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Cherbourg Leads as Main French Port for Arrivals
French Port Cherbourg now the principal entry for travelers to France while Havre remains blocked by Liberte. Sunken hulks and damaged docks force liners to anchor outside port limits and discharge by tender. A wrecked station and bombed facilities complicate entry, but French railways have devised a fast debarkation plan starting days before arrival.
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Cherbourg
France
Liberte
Havre
New Vinyl Yarn Promises Broad Textile Uses
A new artificial vinyl yarn offers limitless textile applications with semi commercial production soon. The yarn resists boiling water shrinking, dyes easily in dark shades, and shows high strength plus chemical and water resistance. It remains unaffected by bacteria or insects, and feels silk like yet warm to the touch, suggesting uses in swimwear, foundation garments, rainwear and dress fabrics.
Oklahoma Hot Springs Platt National Park Springs Record
Oklahoma's Hot Springs Platt National Park in southern Oklahoma features 32 major springs and several minor ones. Eighteen are sulphur, six fresh water, four iron, and three bromide. The history of their healing use is unclear, though tradition says they were known by Indians.
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Oklahoma
Platt National Park
Two New Tynes 211 Flooring Meeting With Acceptance
Two flooring types win approval from home builders. One is a 12 inch wide three ply cross laminated hardwood from cull logs, top layer saved, labor saving and cost competitive. The second is a powder form mix with saw dust asbestos and binders laid over concrete, then hardened and finished or scored to resemble tile or oak.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Dyes blamed, not color, for heat absorption in fabrics
The Philadelphia Textile Institute says heat reflection and absorption depend on the dyestuff rather than color. The study refutes Franklin's snow patch conclusions, noting infrared radiation dominates about 52 percent of solar energy. It argues fabrics can be heated by choosing dyestuffs with specific radiation spectra to alter temperature under light.
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Philadelphia Textile Institute
Benjamin Franklin
Richard
The
Textile Institute
Franklin
Institute
Great Composer Still Lives in Baden near Zurich
One of the greatest composers, Richard Strauss, lives a peaceful retirement in Baden near Zurich. The article describes Verena Hof inn, part of the Gasthof zum Ochsen, with centuries old ambience, in contrast to modern, one way traffic rules and the village’s timeless charm.
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Baden
Zurich
Switzerland
Richard Strauss
Verena Hof
Gasthof Zum Ochsen
Thirst and Uses of Camels in the Old World
Thirst comes after five days without water for two camels of the Old World. Both distinct species are now extinct in the wild and have long tempers. Camels served many roles beyond burden bearing and were even used for delicacies in imperial banquets. Camel bone buttons are made in Palestine, with hides, hair, and milk also utilized in products.
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Heliogabalus
Palestine
Priscol Shows Promise For Circulation Disorders
Duke University scientists report Priscol as an oral tablet for circulation disorders. The drug improves blood flow by relaxing arteries, warms hands and feet, and blocks adrenaline induced blood pressure rise, enabling the heart to pump more efficiently.
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Duke University Scians
Raynaud
Social News From Hillsboro and Nearby
Mrs R Ellis Clark hosted a luncheon for Miss Charlaine Eaton whose wedding to Norman W Harrington is set for Oct 25. Various couples and individuals from Hillsboro and beyond were noted guests at homes and events including visits to Reading Baltimore Philadelphia Washington and Annapolis landmarks and a Wesley Service Guild outing to Washington and a banquet at Sounding M E Church.
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Greensboro
Lawrence Thornton
Raymond Poole
Preston
John Sumner
New York
Harry Kemp
Charles Jarrell
Hugh Brown
Wm. F. Dickinson
Oscar Clark
Sadie Weathers
Seaford and
Laurel
Joseph M. Eaton
Charlanne ‘Eaton
Philadelphia
H. M. Taylor
Ridley Park
R. W. Beaven
Sarah C.‘Greeson
Charles Buckner
Baltimore
S. B. Greeson
Wesley Service Guild
Washington
White House
Capitol Building
Washington Monument
Pan- American Union
Jefferson Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Soundig M. E. Church
John Eveland
Shamokin
Deaths J P Holsinger Dies in Denton
John Paul Holsinger 90 a retired farmer canner and merchant died at his Denton home after midnight Sunday funeral held Wednesday at the Church of the Brethren Denton with burial in Denton Cemetery He was a Pa native and long time business and church leader with six children fifteen grandchildren and twenty nine great grandchildren reported along with local notices of friends and relatives visiting or attending other services
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John Paul Holsinger
Church of the Brethren
Denton
Wayne E. Wheeler
Holsinger
Leah Replogle
Pennsylvania
Christian L. and
Elizabeth Paul Holsinger
Bedford County
Huntingdon College
Juniata College
Huntingdon, Pa
Caroline County
Tuckahoe Neck
Ridgely
Boonesboro
Downes
Pottstown
Chester
Mr. Holsinger
Trappe Social News Highlights Visitors and Local Events
Mrs Richard Seymour of Trappe visits at daughter Mrs Reese Deane with bridge club gatherings and Halloween decorations. Mr and Mrs E J Harris and sons Joe and Smith visit Annapolis. W T McAllister and Dick McAllister journey to Baltimore for a football game. Local relatives in hospital and returning students from University of Maryland are noted.
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Richard Seymour
Trappe
Reese Deane
John Noble
E. J. Harris
Joe and
Smith
Annapolis
J. F. Patchett
W. T. McAllister
Dick McAllister
Seaford
Wm. Bieck
Baltimore
Fulton Noble
Easton Memorial Hospital
Joe Harris
University of Maryland
Gordon McDonald
New Jersey
James Fuchs
Conrad Fuchs
J Hall Poyner Dies of Heart Attack at Federalsburg Home
J Hall Poyner 61 a Federalsburg masonry contractor died suddenly of a heart attack at his Greenridge Road home Sunday. Born in Roper North Carolina, he was the son of the late Thomas K. and wife. Survived by wife Mary E. and children Mrs Karl Kolmorgan Federalsburg Mrs Frank Morris Easton Mrs Harvey Morris Easton James Poyner Blades Del Mrs Garth Tuckett Federalsburg and Mrs Hayden Morgan Lubbock Texas plus six grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 2:30 pm from his home with Rev Franklin B. Bailey officiating. Interment Hill Crest Federalsburg.
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J. Hall Poyner
Federalsburg
Greenridge Road
Roper
N. C
Thomas K. Poyner
Mary E. Poyner
Karl Kolmorgan
Frank Morris
Harvey Morris
Easton
James Poyner
Blades, del
Garth Tuckett
Hayden Morgan
Lubbock
Texas
Franklin B. Bailey
Laurel
Del
Christ Methodist Church
W. H. Johnson
Hill Crest Cemetery
Local Social News Highlights Visits and Family Trips
Henderson residents Mr and Mrs Edwin Dill and son from Rising Sun Del visited her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Melvin. Major and Mrs Elmer Houseal from Houston were weekend guests of Rev and Mrs Alex Houseal. Dover and Wilmington families, including T A Montague George F Clark J O Jones Fanny French and Dora B Melvin, spent Sunday with relatives. Barbara Irvin underwent an appendectomy in Chester Pa. Vincentown NJ guests Rev and Mrs George Thompson and sons. Mrs James Nelson and son also listed among visitors.
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Edwin Dill
Rising Sun
Del
Harry Melvin
Steve Smith
Goldsboro
C.A. Shenton
Wilmington
Mary S. Pippin
Major
Elmer Houseal
Houston
Texas
Alex Hauseal
T. A. Montague
William A. Palmer
Dover
George F. Clark
W. F. Clark
J. Omer Jones
Fanny French
Barbara Irvin
Near Town
Crozier Hospital
Chester
Harold Overfield
Doris Lee
Eleanor Harman
Lewis E. Shelton
Bonnie Lou
Sadlersville
Dora B. Melvin
George Thompson
Harry
George
Vincentown
N. J
James Nelson
4-H Club Receives Flag Award from National Committee
The Denton Little Homemakers 4-H Club earned a silk flag set with American and 4-H flags and inscribed bases. The award honors a club story by Mrs. F. M. Rogers, Leader, published in the October National 4-H News.
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Denton Little Homemakers
National Committee On Boys and Girls Club
F. M. Rogers
National
Card of Thanks from Carrie Bowdle
Mrs Bowdle thanks friends for cards fruit and flowers received during hospital stay at Hahnemann Hospital Philadelphia and says kindness will never be forgotten. Harrington Del.
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Hahnemann Hospital
Philadelphia
Carrie Bowdle
Harrington
Del
Timber Marking Service Expands in Caroline County Woods
Interest grows in the timber marking program run by the Department of State Forests and Parks. State Forester H. Co. Buckingham reports that from the start of the year to now, 834 acres of Caroline woodland have been examined and marked for marking.
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Department of State Forests and Parks
Caroline County
State Forester
H. Co. Buckingham
Caroline Woodland
Timber marking program by Department experts in Maryland
Department foresters mark three tracts totaling 262000 board feet with $3461 value to retain healthy young stands for future crops. Preliminary exams and reports are free. timber marking is free on tracts up to 25 acres. For larger areas a $15 per day charge applies. Applications go to the district forester in Salisbury, Maryland.
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Department of State Forests and Parks
Salisbury
Social Security Rep To Visit Denton Monday
Announcement says a Salisbury Field Office Social Security Administration representative will be in Denton on October 27. Interviews will be held at the Post Office at 11 a m.
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Salisbury
Social Security Admin
Istration
Denton
Tober
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W. E. Stubbs
Chas
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Barbara Fuchs
Betty Layton
Mary Anne Hignutt
Hallowe’en
Mary Anne
Dolly Hignutt
Henderson
Denton-Greensboro Road
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U. S. Army
Will's Sporting Goods Store
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