Weather Bureau services aid shipping and farming
The Weather Bureau of the U S Department of Agriculture offers extensive forecasts and warnings for shipping, agriculture, stockmen, and forest fire prevention. It provides day to day and weekly forecasts, storm and flood warnings, stock and cattle region services, frost and alfalfa alerts, and highway weather data to protect property and lives.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Caribbean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Great Lakes
Hawaiian Islands
Gulf
Cattle Region Service
Fire Weather Service
Foresters
Washington
Highway Weather Service
Washington, D. C
Eats Eggs Taken From Snake Has Weird Dreams
Winchester Virginia March E W Knee prominent churchman and Marlboro merchant was said to see snakes in sleep after eating an egg from a snake that swallowed a hen egg. Mrs Knee touched a six foot black snake while gathering eggs and a hen laid an egg from its mouth. Knee boiled and ate the egg then dreamt of terrors all night per neighbors.
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Winchester
E. W. Knee
Marlboro
Cohens Lead in New York War Service Counts
The World War record bureau of the state bonus commission identifies the Cohens as the most represented surname among New York service members, with about 2600 in the uniform during the war. The Smiths lead the state with roughly 6000, while Millers 2400, Sullivans 2000, and Joneses 1800 also served.
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New York
War Record Bureau
State Bonus Commission
Metropolis
Smiths
Bonus Commission
United States
New York Home Building Campaign Tops 100 Million
New York City's home building campaign has surpassed 100 million dollars since the tax exemption ordinance took effect. Since February 25, plans have been filed and construction begun for 20 607 dwellings valued at 87 148 000 dollars, compared with 6 004 farmfires last year.
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New York
New York City
Harry Curran
Borough of
Manhattan
Frogland Tales From Peter Gnome and Frog Pond
Peter Gnome visits Mother Nature and chats with Mr. Bull Frog about frog history. The Bull Frog explains life cycles from tadpoles to frogs, mentions the Wool Frogs, Green Frog, Spring Peepers, and American Toads, and brags of pond leadership before a fly catches his attention as Peter departs.
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Peter Gnome
Mother Nature
Mr. Bull Frog
Pickerel
Spsa
Pond
Mr. Green Frog
Great Wrog Glee Club
Toada
Printing Plant Upgrade Spurs Boston Interest
The Bostonian praises a new printing plant installed at a Boston GA location and lauds newspaper leaders for community-building efforts. Citizen Worth White notes patriotism should align with productive earnings as a civic duty.
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Boston
Swamp Root Promise Sparked by Patient Testimonials
A vintage ad extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claiming cures for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It cites sworn statements from users and a druggist endorsement. Sample bottles offered by parcel post with ten cent request. Endorses nationwide sale through drug stores.
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Parcela Post
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Record of Pleasant Hours in the Book of Night Life
The Chicago Journal notes the rise of the Book of Night Life a large keepsake recording a couple’s evenings out. The volume collects theatrical programs and ticket stubs with the couple’s opinions such as snappy but limited plot and conceited leading men. It is said to be highly engaging to visitors.
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Chicago Journal
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Naval
San Diego
Naval Air Station
Gordon McDonald
Taft
Willan Howned Tate
Cohens
Savoy
Mr, Bull Frog
Wrigleys
Duthwaite
Birmingham Age-Herald
Bellans
Belfor
Lans
Holland
Wilhelmina
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