Causes of Dust Explosions and Smut Spores in Separators
Professor researchers explain dust explosions from smut spores and other combustibles. Moisture conditions, diffusion in separators, and sparks from cylinders combine to risk inhalation. dampening grain with water or steam can reduce danger while preserving threshing efficiency. The article notes practical remedies and warns about steam overuse and engine differences.
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Macadam
Weber
Cassels
Peck
Peckham
Tobin
Oyster Shells Turn From Waste To Boon For Growers
The Boston Herald notes a shift from discarded shells to a valuable resource for oyster farms. Ten years ago shells lay in massive piles and were dumped on roads or burned for lime. Now shells fetch high prices as beds rely on the smooth surface for embryos. Experts focus on artificial beds and natural spawn fights crabs and starfish.
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Boston Herald
Insects to Lac Shellac China India Exports and History
The article describes lac as the resinous exudation of scale insects (coccidae) on certain trees in India, producing a $9,000,000 annual export. It explains the insect lifecycle, colony behavior, and how dead females form domes over eggs, creating thick twig coatings. It notes the dye use faded with coal tar colors and that resin forms shellac. It also briefly covers Chilean condors, their size, and a traditional hunting method using an oxskin disguise and a verde smerck club.
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Coccidae
India
Argonaut
Wellington and trousers sparkled at Almack’s
The London Tatler recalls a 1814 chart of fashion when the Duke of Wellington was refused entry to Almack's for wearing trousers instead of breeches and silk stockings. In 1815 trousers were admitted and Wellington later won at Waterloo.
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England
Duke of Wellington
Wellington
Almack’s
Waterloo
London Tatler
Quarrel-Timid Growcher Earns Quiet Credit
A Spokane Spokesman-Review remark notes Growcher’s cheerlessness yet credits him for not quarrelling. The excitable man scoffs, saying he is so ill natured that no one will even quarrel with him.
Japanese Gardeners Shape Trees Into Animal Forms
Japanese artist gardeners in Japan receive high salaries as they twist and direct young trees and vines to grow into the shapes of animals, showcasing skilled horticultural artistry.
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Japan
Kitchen etiquette jolts in humorous exchange
In a witty exchange from the Boston Transcript Mrs Exe asks how a cook handles instruction in the kitchen Mrs Wye replies she does not mind the guidance.
Webster's Last Words Start With Z Says Ledger
In a Philadelphia Ledger item a pupil recalls Webster's final utterance era remark that all his last words began with the letter Z. The quip captures a humorous memory of the famed lexicographer.
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Webster
Philadelphia Ledger
Temperance Talk by Rev. Dr. Geo Hull at Local Church
Church services at 10:00 a.m. Bible school. 11:00 a.m. What Shall We Preach. 8:00 p.m. Temperance program. Rev. Snowden welcomes. The Rev. Dr. Geo Hull of Spokane will speak on temperance. Public urged to attend.
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Bible School
Temperance
Rev
Snowden
Religious Services and Meetings Next Sabbath
Congregational church holds regular services Sunday with preaching in Dryden at 3 o'clock in Mr Sherman’s hall. Union temperance meeting to be held at the M E church in the evening. All are invited. Rev Davis, Pastor.
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Congregational Church
Dryden
Mr. Sherman
Lutheran Sunday Services and Sunday School Schedule
Lutheran Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 with English preaching at 10 45 led by Rev F E Sterns pastor.
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F. E. Sterns
Fine Moorpark apricots on display in Leavenworth window
Charles W. Ellinger brought a three dozen Moorpark apricots to the office. The fruit, from three year old trees, is exhibited at the Leavenworth Mercantile Co. and said to be unmatched in size and quality. Separately the Industrial Welfare Commission of Washing plans conferences with employers and women workers in hotels restaurants and offices. secretary Headlee reports tabulations from twenty firms on hours wages and conditions, not yet released.
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Charles W. Ellinger
Moorpark
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
Industrial Welfare Commission of Washing
Francis K. Headlee
Merchants Association to discuss home town papers use
Northwest Merchants Association in Seattle plans a business session August 12 to 22 focusing on advertising through local papers. Seattle Sales Managers' Association will run the program and present experts with campaigns in state press. Eastern Washington wheat prices and the Austria-Servia war comment are noted by O D Fisher of Fisher Flouring Mills Co.
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Northwest Merchants Association
Seattle
Seattle Sales Managers’ Association
Washington
Ricatalang
Austria
Servia
O. D. Fisher
Fisher Flouring Mills Co
Wheat price rise noted in war forecast by Seattle interview
In an interview, Mr. Fisher predicts Washington will raise 38 million bushels of wheat as war starts. He states Liverpool will regulate Washington wheat prices and export demand already shifts to that port. Vessel activity to ship Washington wheat to Liverpool rises. The Leavenworth Cas cade O. E. S. praises Peshastin members for hospitality and support toward a new Masonic temple, thanking those who provided cars and assistance last Friday.
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Seattle
Fisher
Washington
Liverpool
Leavenworth
Cascade Chapter
Masonic Temple
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East Sprague Ave
Iowa
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Detroit
United States of America
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Oxford
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Echo
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