Resigning Clerk Clings to Dream of Promotion
On his fiftieth birthday I W Clawance Dick, a longtime chief clerk at Meechan & Vernon, prepares a resignation letter as Wyckham wins the manager post at the Philadelphia branch, triggering Dick's fear of being sidelined and humiliation. Gayle Dick, Wyckham, and Meechan are key figures in office intrigue.
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Philadelphia
Jewelry as Public Wealth in Egyptian Society
Alfred Pearce Dennis notes in National Geographic Magazine that in Cairo jewelry is the ultimate display of wealth and power due to Islamic banking limits and lack of industry. He observes elites, such as wealthy heirs, openly flaunting fortunes in necklaces bracelets and rich textiles, while the poor imitate.
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Johan Bey Han Heires
Alfred Pearce Dennis
National Geographic Magazine
Repudiated Theory Sparks Senator Sorghum Exchange
A Washington Star excerpt shows Senator Sorghum denying a theory that a chimpanzee could be an ancestor of a politician. He states, No creature that couldn't talk could possibly have been the ancestor of a politician to tyrate.
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Senator Sorghum
Ty Wlate
Washington Star
Costs of Hatching and Rearing Chickens Examined by Kansas Agr College
A poultry class led by Prof. L. F. Payne of Kansas State Agricultural College studied the cost of hatching eggs and rearing pullets. Details show 100 chicks cost 10.27 for hatching, 84.08 for brooders and care, with feed totaling 21.65 for six months, yielding a total cost of 61.08 per pullet at maturity.
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L. F. Payne
Kaneas State
Feather Eating A Common Poultry Habit Remedy
Feather eating is caused by idleness and diet gaps in a crowded coop. Reforms include range time to reduce contact and distract birds, feeding raw ground bone daily, balanced laying mash, green feed, and scattering scratch grain in straw litter to keep hens busy. If few birds show the habit, observe to identify and isolate them.
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Suall
Clean Poultry Quarters Necessary for Success
Thorough cleaning of the poultry house every few days is essential to prevent disease. Infections lice and mites arise from unclean, unsanitary conditions. Cleanliness requires boiling water for cleaning and painting the interior with disinfectant paint to both improve appearance and ensure sanitation.
Sour Milk Preference in Chick Rations Cited
The article notes that sour or spoiled milk should be avoided in chick feed as it can cause digestive issues. It mentions difficulties keeping milk sweet near warm stoves leading to plans to provide only sour milk or buttermilk. The sour milk lactic acid is said to slow bowel trouble and support chick health.
Green Ducks For Market And Egg Production
Green ducks provide two income streams: sale of ducks at about ten weeks and eggs for hatching or commercial uses. Prucklings grow quickly to full size in ten to twelve weeks with intensive feeding. Separate market ducks from breeders to optimize profitability.
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Mall Farm
Remedy for Leg Weakness in Chicks
Leg weakness is not a disease but a condition from faulty feeding and lack of sunlight. Feeding cod liver oil at about 4 percent of the total ration and exposing growing chicks to direct sunlight usually prevents the trouble. Start feeding at two or three days old.
Balancing Cattle Rations With Protein Adds Gains
Feeders in the corn belt shift from corn heavy rations to balanced diets using protein supplements like cottonseed meal. Properly balancing the ration depends on pasture quality and whether cattle graze or are fed in lots. Choice of supplement hinges on pasture, animals, and available feed to maximize growth.
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Orn Belt
Bering
Corn Based Swine Rations Highlight Best Diets
The article states corn as the basis of all top swine rations across ages. It outlines specific mixes for pregnant sows including corn oats and tankage, corn with skim milk, and corn with tankage, plus feeding schedules and post farrowing adjustments.
Fitting a Horse Collar Value and Placement
A horse collar should sit on the upper shoulder bone and cartilage rather than the joint. The collar must span the correct area to avoid strain. If worn too low it increases shoulder pressure and can cause sores on the lower shoulder point.
Live Stock Hints Highlight Feeding and Shelter Practices
Cattle crave dry feed and straw or hay in pasture use. Ewes three years old topped the 1480 Kamboulilet sheep sheared by the federal Department of Agriculture. Hog nutrition shown not to improve gains. portable shelters in hog yards advised with permanent homes. Forages rich in limestone yield better herd results. intelligent lamb care from birth boosts market value.
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Federal
Department of Agriculture
Asppine
Niagara Falls Illuminated for Railwaymen in 19th Century
The falls of Niagara were illuminated at least as early as 1884 by Albert Bierstadt for English railway workers, using flashing powder on rocks beneath the American Falls. Since May 24, 1926, Niagara has been lit in colors for four hours each night with lighting arrangements by General Electric.
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Falls
Niagara
Albert Bierstadt
American Falls
General Electric Company
Tenant Cannot Seek Redress For Building Cutoff From Adjacent Property
A tenant cannot claim relief from the house owner over an adjoining parcel’s building rejection that cuts off air and light from the premises unless the lease includes an emergency provision. The outcome stands even if the adjoining owner is the landlord.
Mexico City Founded By Aztecs In 1325 BC
The article notes Mexico City as the oldest city in the New World, dating to about 1325 B C when the Aztecs, seeking a favorable omen, saw an eagle devouring a snake atop an eagle in their vision. The omen signified the founding of their city.
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New World
Mexico City
St. Augustine
Reading a Fragment from Sir John Herschel
A fragmentary quotation frames a request for steadfastness and cheer in life. The text pairs a vow to be a shield against misfortune with a note on public opinion and the value of reading as solace.
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Sir John Herschel
Fragmentary quote on nature and action in human genius
A partial quotation argues that gelttove as a principle of action permeates the sensitive family of genius, noting its universal distribution among humans. The source fragment cites Dlernell and reflects a philosophical view on innate drive and creative power.
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Dlernell
Phosphorus Rich Foods List for Diet Guidance
Foods with high phosphorus include buttermilk, codfish, celery, spinach, lettuce, cauliflower, cottage cheese and asparagus. The list highlights common items to monitor in dietary plans.
Satan color quote sparks racial tension in Atlanta
Fragmentary quote from Brother Williams discusses Satan not being black or painted, suggesting black suffering prompts saints to rush white robes to the steam laundry. The text reflects historical racial rhetoric in Atlanta.
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Brother Williams
Atlanta Constitution
Anticipatory Alibis Prompt Debate On Excuses
A provocative query questions if preplanned excuses reveal cowardice or prudent caution. The author suggests examining how anticipating defenses shapes personal accountability and integrity.
Left-Handedness Prevalence in Humans
The article notes that left-handedness occurs in about 9 percent of humans and discusses its distribution across populations. It emphasizes that a notable minority shows left-hand dominance in daily tasks.
Arch angels listed by Kabalists and their powers
Kabalists name the arch angels Michael Gabriel Haniel Raphael Caniel Zadkiel and Zaph kiel and assign them may Might Grace Splendor Saving Power Zeal Justice and Mystery of God respectively.
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God
Uncle Eben on a man missing days and trust in responsibility
Uncle Eben quips that a man who loafs 15 of 20 days in a month cannot claim trust in his own effort to solve financial troubles. The remark appears in a Washington Star excerpt reflecting on work ethic and responsibility.
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Eben
Washington Star
Evolution Man Is a Living Waterfall
A quotation notes evolution as a living force, comparing man to a waterfall that preserves identity while continually changing and shedding particles.
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Draper
Conscience Questions Safety and Politics in Brief Verse
A compact quotation fragment ponders cowardice and vanity through questions of safety expediency politics and popularity. It contrasts vanity with conscience asking whether actions are right and proper according to moral standards.
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