Trivia about words and political truths across history
A collection of etymologies and opinions on language and politics. It notes that a woman can be elected to the US presidency and traces phrases to German French and Dutch roots. It mentions Wes Khaki Hindustan dust color and the origin of the saying the customer is always right.
Mohair and Wool Incentive Payments Reported in 1970
The local ASCS office reports 1970 Mohair and Wool incentive payments totaling 1,274,817.00 with mohair averaging 95 cents per pound and wool 81 cents. Wool incentives totaled 229,010.00 plus 37,693.00 on unshorn lambs. mohair incentives were 402,434.00. Promotion deductions totaled 23,577.56. A mail referendum runs April 19 to 30, 1971 for Mohair producers to decide on continuing the Promotion Fund for 1971–1973. eligible voters include Angora goat owners.
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Kimble County
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Wool and
Ballot Requests Available by Mail or In Person
The notice states that eligible voters who do not receive a mail ballot may obtain one by calling 446-2722 or visiting the ASCS Office. Questions about eligibility should be directed to the local ASCS Office.
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Notable historical vignettes from Harper pages
A collage of tidbits: Goodyear founder cash troubles and posthumous royalties, Vietnam casualty tribute with Mill quote, brain weight facts, a Lloyds insurance quip about Aeschylus, calendar trivia from Review of the News and a few miscellaneous antiquated trivia lines including ancient chronology and sphinx head symbolism.
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Aeschylus
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W’ Review OF the News
Passenger status on buses hinges on readiness to ride
A court case holds a girl injured boarding a bus is a passenger, entitled to extra care, even before fully aboard. It notes a passenger loses status once discharged, while a man knocked down after the door closed is not entitled to damages if not yet a passenger.
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