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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
2
The article describes how Houth bushmen of Africa used poisoned arrows as a feared weapon. Skilled poison makers heat and dip reed darts, using caterpillars snakes and roots to craft toxins. The hunt scene includes a ritual dance and a swift fatal strike before the hunter resumes normal activity.
An auction listing includes historic items such as A Sermon Preached at White-Chapel and Publicated for the Benefit of the Colony Planted for Virginia. The text notes the Christian purpose and colonial aims, with references to Virginia’s imagined wealth and England’s pride, alongside commentary on colonization.
United States Department of Agriculture notes that infertile eggs are more valuable and cheaper to produce since roosters are not needed. Emphasizes culling weak, deformed chicks, feeding bone meal to layers, and ongoing mite and lice control to raise healthy birds for meat, eggs, or breeding. Encourage contacting county or state extension agents for guidance.
A dated recipe collection offers hearty luncheon ideas using canned tongue and spinach, tuna and rice, corn fritters, peaches with marshmallows, corned beef hash, and fruit desserts. Directions cover heating, plating, and simple garnishes, with variations for components and sauces.
A historical report details a small poultry venture in Madison County Tennessee. It tracks profits from 1914 to 1918, listing flock values and sales of White Wyandotte birds, with total revenue of 429 dollars and costs of production at 199 dollars, noting waste products and nonmonetary feed value.
United States Department of Agriculture notes farmers wives can profit from poultry tasks, highlighting a monthly yield of 1.14 for each hour spent. The report discusses how women manage poultry stock and the economic value of household farming duties within rural communities.
A lyrical reflection on courtesy as a wholesome, gracious force that travels with a person. The prose compares kindness to Hebe like air, flowers, and a passport granting trust across places and encounters.
A recipe fragment presents methods for Golden Parfait Cocoa Parfait and Velvet Sherbet with ingredients like orange rind, cream, sugar, pineapple, and cocoa. It describes mixing, heating syrup, folding into yolks, and freezing in molds, plus serving ideas and flavor tweaks.
Brant, fleeing a rainstorm, seeks shelter in a vacant house. A girl with a revolver confronts him, matching the portrait of his dream woman, then subdues him and reveals a hideout with sketches and tools. He rescues her and contemplates using the encounter to thwart the gang of poachers suspected of a larger crime.
A town schoolteacher visiting a couple overhears a domestic quarrel about a forgotten anniversary. She defends her brother-in-law, arguing gratitude for the welding incident and the chance to celebrate without expectations. The scene underscores small town tensions and family dynamics.
Fragmentary text presents a dialogue where a man questions suffragettes about effort. A lone flower is praised as worth more than a wagon load of effort. The piece reflects a didactic, moral tone on labor and experience, with unclear context and missing segments.
The annual Canadian Bureau of Statistics report shows farm land values including improvements averaged 40 dollars an acre in 1918, down from 44 in 1917 and 41 in 1916, with 40 in 1910 and 88 in 1914. The article weaves in quips about dirigible routes and prosperity, reflecting broader economic commentary.
A short ad style notice promotes a remedy described as safe and gentle, claiming it provides sure relief for nervous tension. The fragment mentions Haarlem and capsules, suggesting a health product with soothing promises.
A Muncie family discusses remodeling and receives calls from several successful architects. A visiting architect impresses the younger children who say he looks prosperous. Later the elder sister reviews his plans on the veranda as a high school boy jokes about seeking prosperity himself.
The quote notes that generosity is excessive and questions the meaning of giving too much. It highlights a man who prioritizes control over others’ needs by funding a subscription flat while neglecting his wife’s clothing and comfort.
A curious tale from Londom Anawerk recounts Mr. Corpulent Newrich offering to fund his daughter's dramatic society performance with a twist. He insisted on partial payment only if he received the Joy diminished, yet his lack of speech prevented any clear deal. The plan collapsed until a silent cue finally triggered a single startled shout.
Fragmentary note hints at a family dilemma about duties and loyalties. Mentions Bridget Tarn and a two-member family unit. Context unclear. principal action or outcome not specified in readable text.
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