Weird confession in Vera Schneider murder case Pontiac strangulation
Anson Best, 21, of Flint, confessed to strangling 20 year old Vera Schneider, a Pontiac telephone operator, after she allegedly urged him to kill her. Police say the version shows signs of force and a struggle with the body found on a porch. officials dispute Best account and deem it a botched attack.
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Pontiac
Mich
Vera Schneider
Anson Best
Flijnt
Gillespie
Best
Miss Schneider
Saginaw Street
Auburn Street
Three Kentucky youths drink adulterated mule feed brew
In Cynthiana Kentucky three young men brewed and drank a horse and mule feed mixed with water. They passed four days in a stupor and recovered with no memory of the events.
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Cynthiana
Brown Cleared of Sunday Land Clearing Charge
William Brown, charged with clearing land on Sunday in Huntington West Virginia, was found not guilty after testifying. The case centered on the state's Blue Law provisions and Brown disputed the charge.
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Beaton
Huntington
W. Va
William Brown
Brown
Efficiency of Illinois farms gives insights on plows and labor
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin analyzes the standard day’s work on central Illinois farms. It compares horse and tractor power, two row versus one row cultivators, corn binders, hay equipment, and labor times across spring and fall field tasks.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Office of Farm Management
Ilinois
Haineis
Washington, D. C
Middle Western States
Wearable Girdles and Beaded Gowns On Display
A window display showcases modern women's undergarments including a silk girdle with a realistic Egyptian bead plaque. The ensemble features a black chemise with georgette pleats and a silver band, plus black bloomers. designed for travel and wearing beneath evening gowns.
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Abell
A.ailver
Metallic Cresades and Brocodes Headline
Fragmentary text mentions metallic Cresades and Motelite brocodes used for long something. No clear persons, places, dates, or events identifiable.
Well-Fed Cows Prove More Profitable in Dairy Herds
Records from cow testing show the well fed dairy cow yields higher profits. C. H. Eckles of the University Farm notes that owners may improve returns by culling poorer performers and concentrating feed on the rest. He explains a cow uses half her ration to maintain body weight, with only the remainder available for milk production.
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C. H. Eckles
University Farm
Doctor Eckles
Best Feeds for Dairy Cows in Roughage and Concentrate
Oklahoma State College guidance outlines two feed classes for dairy cows roughages and concentrates. Rough feeds include silage alfalfa cane and prairie hay with limited protein. protein-rich grains and cottonseed meal or oilmeal provide the energy. A rule of thumb suggests feeding all roughage first then grain proportionate to milk output. Jersey cows receive one third and Holstein about one quarter of milk days in grain.
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A. C. Baer
Department of Dairying of
Oklahoma A
M. College
Stillwater
Jersey
Low Grade Cows Don’t Pay In Farm Management Tests
U S Department of Agriculture reports on South farm efficiency tests across 289 dairy farms show scrub stock with income per cow at 50 or less yields labor income 45 percent below average, while 28 farms with receipts per cow above 120 see labor income 75 percent above average. The stock quality is a key efficiency factor. full details appear in a new department circular.
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United States Department of Agriculture
South
Furnish Comfort for Cows in Milk Production
Article urges gentle handling and proper care for dairy cows to maintain milk flow. It stresses comfortable bedding, humane handling, appropriate feeding, and calm surroundings to prevent nervous strain and reduced production.
Cuticura Talcum Powder Ad and Rouen Bell Accident
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum Powder as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio. Separately, the giant 20 ton Jeanne d Arc bell bound for Rouen cathedral fell from a foundry cart in Annecy after axle failure, blocking traffic for hours and requiring five days to lift it.
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Jeanne d’Arc
Rouen
Annecy
France
Eye Ailments and Ceremonial Delays Highlight Headlines
The clipping notes eye ailments cured by a Roman Eye Baleam remedy. It laments lengthy introductions by masters of ceremonies for speakers. A seasonal fanfare claims every baseball team is a winner this year.
Fly Paper Holder Invented In New Jersey
A New Jersey man created a frame system to keep fly paper taut and stationary in varying window gaps. The device uses grooves at both ends and a sliding wood strip to hold the sheet, with additional grooves for length variations. It also doubles as an embroidery frame or cloth stretcher.
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New Jersey
Popular Science Monthly
The 800 Pound Rock On Champion Farm
On James Champion’s old farm in Wilmere California the large round stone once used by Champion family boys in youth still rests in the yard. Eighties era residents recall the rock’s growth from a small stone to its current 800 pounds since their babyhood, with Mercer county elders attesting to its long presence.
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James Champion
John Champion
Champion
Mercer County
Wilmere
Cal
Enterprise
Price inquiry and evasive answer cited by seller
A cautious trader asks the shoe value but the haughty salesman refuses to state intrinsic worth. The buyer is told that ALDS can reveal the price. A proverb about a woman aging after marriage is followed by a reflection on dreams and achievement.
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