Lard Use in Early Nineteenth Century Cuisine and Gardens
Early references show lard used primarily for cooking and as a nuisance in plots. The note traces its limited roles during the quarter century of the 1800s, with dietary and garden implications.
Women Appointed Street Commissioners in St. Louis
Mina Nelle Devlin and Miss Olive Druggeman have been named street commissioners in St. Louis amid local civic appointments. Fascinating note on a dog bowl at mute implies unusual reader interest.
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Alaskan Highways Funding Rise Proposed at Commission
The Alaska road commission proposes annual funding of 750000 for highways with 10000 required upfront. Col James G Steere, president, outlines a 700000 annual maintenance after completion. Jurisdiction limits set at 0.02 percent of miles, detailing divisions with miles of wagon roads trails tram and sledding routes.
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Alaska Road Commission
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Virginia's Dance Night Sparks Teasing About Courtship
In a family scene set around a fraternity dance, Virginia's parents clash with expectations as Tom Seybert visits to discuss plans for a town garage. The girl defies old rules by dancing with Tom, who is revealed as her fiancé, ending with the parents accepting the new couple and the line about “the nice old pokles.”
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Monkeys Trade Flourishes in English Ports and Docks
An 19th century account notes a brisk market for monkeys in Liverpool and London docks. Monkeys arrive by sailing ships and are sold to Italian or Jewish dealers for 15 shillings to 25 dollars depending on health. Brokers employ assistants, payments are often instalment, and many animals die before full payment. Remaining monkeys are kept warm and fed, but harsh climates reduce their fortunes.
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Brockton Man Tries Blueberry Garden Experiment
A Brockton man with a Plymouth summer home attempted to grow blueberries. He bought six plants at a cost each, but only two shrubs matured. One plant proved a gooseberry bush and another a maple tree.
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Algerian tobacco crop grows as a major money crop
A Commerce Department report by Commercial Attache L. L. Jones in Paris notes tobacco acreage in Algeria has more than doubled in the last decade. Production also climbs from about 10,806 metric tons to roughly 17,280 metric tons, signaling growing industry importance.
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Oregon in Brief: Fires, Floods, Officials, and County Wins
Oregon state brief reports fire damage in Astoria at Kalova Auto shop causing $9500 loss. A tariff filing on reduced rates for jogs shipped along the Valley Siletz railroad to Newberg and Winona. Water appropriation for Powder river power development. Four Baumgartner brothers return from hunting with seven deer. Circuit judge George G. Bingham dies in Portland at 69. Vehicle registrations total 68,039 nonresidents since January. Record September fruit shipments from Hood River. 829 carloads to date. Nearly 500 voters registered in St Helena, an increase signaling election interest. Jackson County irrigation reaches 66,000 acres. Irrigation bond protests at north wall project. Gasoline consumption averages 424.27 gallons per car in 1924. Pendleton rainfall 1.10 inches in Sept. temps ranged 39 to 93. Three industrial fatalities in week ending Oct 2. Lamm Lumber buys 3000 acres pine near Corral Springs. Gilliam Sherman fair draws crowds despite cold wind. Marl Liles, 12, of Goshen, noted for prime fair winnings and school club honors.
Peanuts Dominate Senegal Exports
In Senegal and surrounding Africa the peanut crop grew from a minor export years ago to over half of regional shipments. The shift highlights peanuts as a major agricultural product driving regional trade and income.
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Senegal
Africa
Germ Cell Description in Early Biology Text
The passage defines a germ cell as a microscopic globular body formed by cytoplasm with a nucleus embedded at the center, noting the cytoplasm surrounding a nucleal structure. It presents a basic cellular model using early terminology for components within the cell.
Accidents Cause Big Loss in Utah Coal Industry
A Utah coal mining sector report details large monetary losses from accidents and contagious diseases. The analysis cites widespread impact across mines, highlighting safety failures and health costs amplifying financial strain on operations and workers. The data imply ongoing risk management needs for miners and employers.
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Wood Waste Sees Vast Annual Production of Waste Wood
A historical note claims about 150 million tons of wood waste are created each year and most of it has no apparent use, highlighting a large scale disposal problem and a need for better utilization.
Sparkling Eyes Follow Good Health
A testimonial from Fred Anderson of 9088 Constipation linked to liver issues is followed by promotion for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The ad urges readers to obtain a trial package or free medical advice from Dr. Pierce’s Invalids Hotel in Buffalo, New York.
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Dr. Pierce
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Ceylon Adopts Irrigation Scheme For 16000 Acres
The Ceylon government has adopted an irrigation project claiming it will convert 16,000 acres of arid sand into productive sugar cane land.
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Ceylon
Only Few Elk Left In Yellowstone Park Region
Twenty five thousand elk remain in the Yellowstone Park region as the sole large game herd in the United States.
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Yellowstone Park
United States
Free booklet promises cures for incurable diseases
An advertisement offers a free booklet from Hygienic Health Co. at 614 Mohawk Building Spokane Washington. It claims remarkable recoveries from so called incurable diseases and asks readers to send their name and address to receive the booklet.
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Mohawk
Spokane
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