Rich profits in beets on farms
A U S Beet Sugar Association bulletin cites about 100000 farmers grow sugar beets in 19 states with 800000 acres and 102 factories. In 1927 farmers received over 55000000 dollars. $280000000 capital invested. 1070000 tons produced. Beets support farm income, soil health, and related industries. tariff protection is urged to shield domestic sugar from cheap foreign competition.
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Chicago
United States
U. S. Beet Sugar Association
Checkerboard Sandwiches for an Elegant Bridge Luncheon
Dainty three layer and roll style sandwiches create mosaic patterns with white and whole wheat bread. Recipes include three deckers cubed for presentation and Cheese Parsley Rolls with cream cheese filling, plus Layer Loaf sandwiches with layered fillings and decorative frosting.
Henpecked Hubby Among North American Birds
Smithsonian series describes shore birds with the phalarope as a prime example of a henpecked mate. The dull male tolerates the brighter female’s urges to mate and hatch, while she forages and leaves egg care to him. An observed pair shows the male worn from constant prompting.
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Smithsonian, Institution
North America
Smithsonian
North American
Arthur GC. Bent
Taunton
Mass
Mr. Bent
Washington Star
Modern Sweden Not Believer in Souls
A Manchester Guardian Living Age excerpt condemns the idea of a Swedish soul as a myth. The piece mocks Sweden’s aloof stance after decades of war and economic shrewdness, claiming Swedes are merely practical, well fed, humane northerners who reject spiritual pursuits.
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Sweden
Europe
Manchester Guardian
Rat Slaughter and Ratting Feats in Early Nineteenth Century London
An old scrapbook recounts Billy the ratter who killed 100 rats in five and a half minutes in his ninth match, suggesting a total score of 900 if the pace held. Audiences reportedly enjoyed the squeals of the rats much as boxing crowds relish a hard hit.
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London
Madrid
Billy
Kansas City
Indian place names reflect geography and history, study says
Indian names may describe physical traits of places or notable events in tribal history and are often paired with an external enemy name given by outsiders. Examples include Saskatchewan river meaning swift flowing and Battle river meaning place of numerous battles, while Ottawa river was used for a river frequented by the Ottawa.
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Saskatchewan River
Battle River
Ottawa River
Explaining Creole in the New International Encyclopedia
The encyclopedia describes Creole as the term used in the southern United States and Latin America for pure-blooded descendants of original French Spanish or Portuguese stock. It notes English writers sometimes misapply it to mestizo or mulatto peoples but asserts it excludes mixed race or non Latin stock and European born individuals, and is not used for Canadian French.
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New International
United States
Latin America
Evolution of Great Britain and United Kingdom Title
The text explains that "Great Britain" originally referred to England, Wales, and Scotland. It notes the union's formal name after James I and that since 1801 the full title has been the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It outlines historical naming changes and their constitutional context.
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Britain
England
Wales
Scotland
Great Britain
England and Wales
Ireland
Beet sugar and margarine trace to Napoleon Wars
The American Research Foundation notes that beet sugar and margarine, now staples in U S kitchens, trace their origins to Napoleon I. Beet sugar began in France during the 1811 land drive and expanded to the United States by 1838, while margarine emerged from Napoleon’s siege of Paris with Hippolyte Mege-Mourtes’ fat blending method. The U S industry now exceeds 900,000 tons of sugar yearly and margarine production tops $60 million annually with large farm inputs.
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Napoleon I
Bulletin
Andrew Margraff
England
Tropics
France
Napoleon
United States
Northampton
Mass
Paris
Napoleon HT
Hippolyte Mege-Mourtes
Germany
Denmark
Belgium
America
Old Fashioned Shortcake Recipe Returns To Dinner Tables
Shortcake like ma made returns to favor with whipped cream. The recipe lists two cupfuls of flour four teaspoonfuls baking powder half teaspoon salt six tablespoons margarine or butter three quarters cup milk two tablespoons sugar and method to bake at 450 Fahrenheit for about twelve minutes.
Bones of Cardinal Wolsey Revealed at Leicester Abbey Transformation
Leicester abbey grounds, once a farm, will become gardens and recreation space. Excavations may uncover remains of Cardinal Wolsey whose tomb was long unknown. The sarcophagus once held by Wolsey was later used to cover Nelson’s body in 1806. England expected every man to do his duty, yet Wolsey’s ambition led to his downfall.
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Leicester Abbey
Wisey
Pierre van Pyassen
Wolsey
Weicester
Henry Viet
Nelson
Trafalgar
England
Didn't Have Nerve to Cook the Little Pig
A Cleveland housewife planned a memorable dinner with a roast suckling pig. Seeing the pig, her son cried and she felt the same pity, deciding she could not cook it. She served roast beef instead.
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Cleveland
Chinese Telegraphy Code Uses 9800 Ciphers for Phones
The article explains how Chinese telegraphy translates Chinese characters into a numeric code for Morse transmission. A 49 page pamphlet lists 9,800 signs with numbers. each page has 10 series of 20 characters. On receipt, operators map numbers back to characters to recover legible Chinese text.
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China
Boldest of Birds and a Scarecrow Home Invasion
The robin and the wren are described as bold familiar birds that repurpose human objects. A pair bold enough to convert a scarecrow into a residence perhaps knew the old coat was not meant to deter them or simple misread the figure it was meant to resemble.
Two Ears One Mouth Quip Cited in Conversation
A remark notes a speaker’s proportionate use of listening over talking, highlighting the idea that listening twice as much as speaking yields better dialogue. The line emphasizes balance between hearing and speaking in discussions.
The Man Is the Master described at Duke of York House
Samuel Pepys reports attending a new play The Man Is the Master at the Duke of York's house. The house was packed before one o'clock and the king sat nearby preventing Pepys from turning his back. Most found the play poor aside from an unusual ballet sung by Harris. Pepys notes his wife wore a fine flower tabby suite.
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Harris
Samuel Pepys
Should Have Been Tanned In A Divorce Suit
A Farm and Fireside humorous line suggests a resourceful husband could not resist a smiling rival, noting he stayed in sunshine with her smile until sunburnt. The quip frames a recent divorce case with light, ironic tone.
We Like What We Like
A compact remark notes that audiences respond to artistic perfection rather than high or low brow drama, reflecting a magazine critique stance. The quote emphasizes universal standards of excellence over classification by taste.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed for Elderly Sleep
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a quick relief for coughing that tires the elderly. It claims relief from tickling and nervous hacking without chloroform or opiates and features a testimonial from Mrs. Jas Short of Fort Worth, Texas. The ad notes availability by George M. Gosman, successor to Potts the druggist.
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Foley
Jas
A. Short Worth
Texas
George M. Gosman
Potts
Adv
Stop-Lights in Liza Eyes Spark Old-Time Echo
A humorous aside notes misreading love lights as stop lights in Liza’s eyes, capturing a folksy exchange with sharp humor and dialect flavor. The line plays on mistaken affection and practical caution in a rural voice.
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Liza
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Lewis & Walker
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Butte, Mont
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Butte
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