Cider from Appleseed John’s Apple Country in American Life
The essay argues cider as the authentic American beverage. It traces orchards across the nation, cites Appleseed John’s seed plantings, and notes cider’s simplicity and broad appeal from women and children to a Viking style nectar. It also links hard cider to a William Henry Harrison presidential campaign in Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
France
John
Northwest Territory
Appleseed
America
William Henry
Harrison
John’s
Washington Star
Irish Setter Described as Hypnotic and Honorable Breed
An Irish setter, bred from spaniels and Spanish pointers, is praised for its scenting power, striking color, and stately point. The article highlights its courage, good temper with people, and intelligent, classical head, noting the breed’s dominance in Irish hunting culture.
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Emerald Isle
Breaking a Mirror Superstition Explained Away
The article debunks seven years of bad luck tied to broken mirrors and spilling salt. It notes mirror curses stem from medieval witchcraft fears and ancient insults at table, but labels both beliefs as ridiculous.
Will of Diego Columbus Rewrites Tobacco History
A 1528 will found in Spain challenges the belief that Sir Walter Raleigh introduced smoking to Europe. The document mentions a money loan to Antonio, a Lisbon tobacco merchant, suggesting Raleigh’s tobacco fame may hinge on a comma placement. Scholars call for reevaluation of Raleigh as patron saint of tobacco.
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Raleigh
Diego
Christopher Columbus
Spain
Walter Raleigh
Europe
Tobacco Topics Magazine
Antonio
Lisbon
Antonio Tobasso
Opium Poppies and Poppy Cultivation Facts
The article describes opium obtained from young poppy capsules in China India and Kerala, noting tropical or subtropical climates and low rainfall support cultivation where labor and land are cheap. It asserts opium production is not possible domestically even if legal. It claims all poppy species can yield opium to some degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
India
Kerala
Community Notes From Smicksburg Area
BMICKSBURG residents and nearby towns host and visit relatives over the weekend. CWA work continues with street paving and alley improvements in Smicksburg and vicinity as locals report travel, hospital visits, and church society gatherings.
Shady Hollow Social Notes and Local Visit Highlights
Shady Hollow community members are listed visiting and callers in nearby towns. J. P. Scott is on the sick list. Several families including the Boyers Hendersons and Weavers visit in Kittanning and New Kensington. The South Bend Township Tax League meets January 19, with Fred Butler expected. Blaine Boyer breaks his collarbone at school.
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Tax League
South Bend Township
Fred Butler
Leechburg
Blaine Boyer
L. M. Henderson
I. G. Weaver
Robert Munshower
Austin Say
Yngleside Club
Local social visits and a birthday surprise in Indiana and Pennsylvania
Mr and Mrs W G Troxell Mrs Wm McCrady and Mrs Tillie Boring were business callers in Indiana on Monday. Mrs Clara Ferguson, formerly at the Wm McCurdy home, has returned to Diamondville. W F Bennett postmaster and J F Ondrizek were recent callers in Pittsburgh. A birthday surprise party was held for Mrs Tom Stephens at her home Saturday night. Cathryn Cramer visited her uncle Otis Buster this week. Nellie Strong, recently ill, is back at school.
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W. G. Troxell
Wm. McCrady
Tillie Boring
Indiana
Clara Ferguson
Wm. McCurdy
Diamondvile
W. F. Bennett
J. F. Ondrizek
Pittsburgh
Tom Stephens
Cathryn Cramer
Otis Buster
Nellie Strong
Walter Harman
Roy Blystone
Reid
Glenn Blystone
Rebecca Sink
Frank Downey
Frederick Tuber
John Orr
Annie Spence
Willet
Dan Bethel
Creekside
Indiana Hospital
J. E.park
Elsie
Frederick Stuber
Glenn Jewart
Mae ‘Fisher Jack
Sara McCoy
Atwood
Milo ‘C. ‘Miller
Charlie Brown
Myrtle Nichol
M. Jd. Boyer
Luther ' ‘Peterman
Rachel Peterman
PetertMan
Washington Township
Brice Peterman
James Wallace
Mitss Crawford
Clyde ‘Miller
Melvin Park and Son
Edward
Wilbur Shaffer
Mildred Krider
Loree Speedy
Lena Nardis
George Deladotti
Les Sadosky
Helen Coleman
Post ‘Gazette
R.D. McCall
Jenny Sandles
Albany
Edith
Sandles
J. Y. Clawson
Youngstown
Ohio
Cynthia
Mabel Cribbs
Frank Clark
Margaret Jean Coleman
James Keeley
Cipriany
Gates Hospital
Noisy Caterpillar on Lettuce Causes Trouble
A child asks whether caterpillars are good to eat and the old man doubts it. The youngster reports seeing a caterpillar on lettuce and the worm has since disappeared.
Three Speeds in Dairy Production
Purina Mills experts at Gray Summit Mo compare dairy cow management to a three speed motor. They outline an 8 week dry period, 4 week calving adjustment, and 40 weeks of peak production to maximize profits and milk yield with proper feeding and mineral balance.
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Purina Mills
Gray Summit
B. Powell
Purina
Ealving
Powell
Community Notes From Washington Township Vicinage
Washington Township residents and relatives are listed visiting relatives and friends across Five Points Atwood Sagamore Creekside Dayton and Tadiana Indiana. Mr and Mrs Alvin Retrigh moved to Tadiana recently Mrs Rachel Peterman died in Indiana leaving a long time local resident. Harmony Grove Lutheran services announced with Sunday school and preaching times.
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Earl
Leroy Park
Reid Blyntone
Mra
Alvin Iretrigh
Tadiana
J. A. Park
Leonard ‘Prugh
Sabbath school and church services announced for Clarkburg area
Clarksburg residents note Sunday worship at 10 for Sunday school and 11 15 for church services. A day in Pittsburgh featured Clark Clawson and several locals visiting and selling Post Gazette subscriptions. Various social visits, hospital updates, and community events are listed with names of residents and locations.
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Clarksburg
Clark Clawson
Harrison City
Dean Clawson
Olivet Social Notes Show Local Visits Across Towns
Mr and Mrs Roscoe McConnell spent Sunday with friends in Kittanning and Rural Valley. Mrs Frank Lambing spent Monday and Friday with Mrs Mabel Ewing. Frank Shearer of Vandergrift called in Olivet on Sunday. Rev Craighead visited a shut in on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Ross Wilson and family spent Sunday with Frank Lambing. Mr and Mrs Cecii Painter visited Mrs Elizabeth Painter Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Moorhead
Moorhead
J.P. Scott
B. J. Boyer and Sons
Floyd
Kenneth
Kittanning
L. M. Henderson
J. G. Weaver
Robert Munshower
L. ER. Deemer
R.D. Fulton and Sons
E. J. Boyer
H.R. Rearick
EB. Deemer
Pele
Spring
L. ‘Be. Deemer
Roscoe McConnell
Valley
Frank Lambing
Mabel Ewing
Frank Shearer
Vandergrift
Olivet
Craighead
Ross Wilson
Cecii Painter
Elizabeth Painter
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Chas
Floor
Albert
Wayne Walker
Rey
J. B. Troutman
Stiteler
Gao
Bollman
B. B. Crawford
CWA
Herbert
Barrett
Stear
Paul Stiteler
Merle Travis
Marshall Haskell
Marion ‘Center
Ivan Bowser
The
Patrons Mutual Association
Chas, Lukehart
J.L. Condron
Clark Zimmerman
H. Condron
Smicksburg
Frank Hamilton
Smyrna
Lola Fulton
Ted Edmunds
Evan Edmunds
Sylvia ‘Crissman
Norma Jean
Christine
Maxine
McCurdy Bush
Trade City
Victor Davis
Navy
Norfolk, Va
Thelma Stear
Phoebe Warren
Shady Hollow
Streongstown
AAA
Syrina Pills
Allen McFarland
McFarland
Ella Fleming
Five Points
Milo ©. Miller
Marjorie
Mae Pisher Jack
Joe Marshall
Edna Hill
Gironga
Frederick Stwber
Charles Brown
Mell Miller
M. J. Boyer
Josiah Fisher
J. E. Blystone
Walter, Harman
Plumville
Matthew Orr
J. Avi Park
Harmony Grove Luthieran Church
John ‘Russell
Dayton
William Gress
Atwood Borough
Sagamore
Bryan Orr
Luther ‘Peterman
Frederick ® Tater
Stork
Eleanor Marshall
A. C. Marshall
Misa
Ethel Harman
Post Olea
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