Lincoln Sat Sideways in Church Pew in Tall Man Tale
Lincoln reportedly had to sit sideways in church due to height and long legs, sharing a pew with a ragged stranger who sat beside him. The tale, one of several anecdotes from Washingtons New York Avenue Presbyterian marking Lincoln's birthday, also recounts his affection for Rev Gurley and a wartime marriage dispatch to Fanny Gurley.
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Abraham Lincoln
Washington
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Lincoln
Capital City
George M. Docherty
United States
Phineas D. Gurley
Gurley
Presbyterian Church
Willie
Tad
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Practical Tests Needed To Insure Correct Vision
The American Optometric Association argues 20/20 vision is fallacious for school needs. Many students pass the test yet struggle academically due to unaddressed visual skills. Officials urge comprehensive school vision tests beyond the 20/20 standard and cite Herman Snellen’s arbitrary origin as misleading without broader assessments.
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American Optometric Association
Herman Snellan
Nocation
Balanced nutrient strategy boosts corn yields with soil health
University of Illinois agronomists show that high yields require a mix of nitrogen phosphate and potash plus good soil tilth. Relying on one nutrient underperforms. lime, rotation with legumes, proper drainage, and seed choices are crucial. A stalk population of 14,000 to 16,000 plants per acre is recommended on most loams.
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University of Illinois Agronomists
Summer Storms Harbor Romance And Rescue
A week of rain scenes a hotel porch and a lakeside boat ride test Ken and Gail. After a broken leg and fear of another accident, Ken battles a storm at sea while Gail steadies him with calm reassurance and appears to save him as the waves loom and his vision fades.
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Ken
Gail
Gall
Tomato Plant Yields Crystalline Tomatidine for Hormone Production
Washington reports the U S Department of Agriculture says the common tomato plant contains a new alkaloid named crystalline tomatidine. Extracted from tomatoes, it can serve as a starting material for manufacturing sex hormones like progesterone and testosterone, expanding beyond prior sources such as animal tissues, soybeans, and Mexican yams. Potential also hints at making cartilage drug for arthritis, though conversion challenges exist.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Ronson Offers To Buy Jap Makers Moulds Dies
TOKYO The Ronson Co manufacturer of cigarette lighters has offered Japanese imitators $10,000 to turn over all their moulds and dies and stop using the American firm's models. Negotiations have continued with no end in sight. Alexander Harriss, a Ronson executive, handles talks from Hong Kong amid multiple Japanese manufacturers associations. The offer is stated final regardless of how many groups are involved. Imitation of foreign designs extends to small Japanese articles such as cameras and fountain pens.
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Tokyo
Ronson Co
Children Classified as Natural Born Losers
Fort Madison report notes that Sheaffer Pen Co estimates 10 million of 14.8 million school pens will be lost this year. A new self adjusting inner spring clip aims to reduce losses by adapting to covers belts and pockets, easing parental pen expense.
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Fort Madison
Sheaffer Pen Company
Pen Company
Sheaffer
Discontented Cow May Have Caused Great Chicago Fire
In Toledo a man speculates that Mrs. OLearys cow started the Chicago fire by kicking a lantern. Everett Rakin of Libbey Owens Ford says cow lice and damp barns may trigger accidents. Poor humidity and vermin in farms can raise risks, he notes after extensive travel.
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Toledo
Ohio
Eakin
Efficient Grass Feeding Builds Profitable Herds
Grass fed cattle go to market with a moderate finish but usually reward the stockman with solid returns. Grass is the natural feed, usable as grazed forage, hay, or silage, offering year round supply. Cattle convert forage best when range is managed efficiently, selecting the best grasses with a long grazing period. A cow holds 120 to 180 quarts in four stomachs and eats 100 pounds of green grass daily plus 10 to 15 gallons of water.
New Type Gate Eliminates Sheep Crowd Problem
A new 18 foot long gate solves the issue of opening when flocks crowd into a corner. The top pole height balances and the gate pivots near the center at both ends. It locks at both bottom ends and releases with a single lever. The gate opens in either direction with no lifting required.
Goldangest Funeral To Be Second Burial For Jim Gerhart
Burlington Colorado reports 46 piece Cleveland band plans second funeral for 15 year old Jim Gerhart a retired farmer who spent about 15000 on last year’s event. He aims to deplete his 75000 fortune and warns against cheap displays. June 8 chosen due to Bonneville Dam dedication. Armory unavailable under repair. Rev S H Mahaffey of Konorado Kansas to preach again with $100 fee and promised 8000 inheritance.
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Burlington
Colo
Cleveland
Jim Gerhart
Jim
Ming
Bonneville
S. H. Mahaffey
Konorado
Kans
Jim Saya
Stairway to the Stars in Jet and Rocket Propulsion
The piece traces jet and rocket propulsion from early theory to modern trials. It notes Goddard's pioneering ideas, Nazi V-2 impact on Britain, and Frank Whittle's first jet powered flight in May 1941, highlighting rapid postwar speed records.
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New York
Robert H. Goddard
Goddard
Britain
Frank Whittle
Handling Children Special Problem for Dentists Only
The Journal of the American Dental Association advises parents stay out of the operating room during dental treatment of children. Dr. Frank L. Lamons and Dr. Mary Lynn Morgan from Emory and Atlanta argue parents should be informed about mouth conditions and treatment yet departure can improve behavior. They suggest if a child is impudent or defiant, the dentist and child should settle behavior issues directly.
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Chicago
Journal
American Dental Association
Frank L. Lamons
Emory University School of Dentistry
Mary Lynn Morgan
Atlanta
He Loved His Wife Failed To Help Robbery Victim
In Minneapolis a restaurant proprietor Mrs Zatha Olsen was robbed at gunpoint. A customer entered, the robber directed Olsen to serve him, and the customer left after she signaled to another man. Clyde Brooks, who said he was a married man, claimed he did nothing to help.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Zatha Olsen
Mrs. Olsen
Clyde Brooks
Brooks
Battle of Baboons Thwarts Progress Near Airport Site
Near Victoria Falls in Africa, baboons hindered Livingstone airport progress after 430 acres were cleared. Birds and rainforest wildlife join the challenge as guards install a $12,000 electrified fence. Airport manager E. G. F. Salmon reports ongoing battles with wildlife disrupting runways.
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Victoria Falla
Africa
E. G. F. Salmon
Salmon
Rhodesia
Livingstone
Taft and McCarthy Collaboration Revealed in Dime Drive
In Washington mutual efforts by Senators Taft and McCarthy surfaced during a March of Dimes fund drive. A porch light solicitation at Taft's Georgetown home yielded $5 from a collector, who then received $4 from McCarthy when Taft introduced him as the dinner guest.
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Washington
Taft
Rep
Ohio
McCarthy
Wis
Old Georgetown
Young Combat Veteran Returns to Korean War Unit
A 21 year old Sergeant Fred G. Smith of Sayre Pennsylvania, veteran of nearly 10 months in Korea, requested to rejoin the Second Infantry Division at Fort Meade Maryland. He earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service and led men as a squad leader in the Ninth Infantry Regiment. He was granted an 18 day leave before reporting to West Coast for Far East shipment.
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Washington
Korea
Fred G. Smith
Sayre
Ford Meade
Fort Meade
Smith
Second
Rex H. Smith
Spring Street
Army
West Coast
Far East Command
DA's Good Memory Excuses Ex Co-Worker From Jury
New York prosecutors recount a juror excused from a trial of two men for receiving stolen property after DA Leo Slutsky recognized him. Slutsky asked if he remembered a Brookly n trolley line conductor from 27 years ago and revealed he was the former conductor. The juror, recalling the past, was dismissed.
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New York
N.Y
Leo Slutsky
Slutsky
Brooklyn
Sluts
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