Prospects Bright for Bumper Wheat Crop
Chicago reports a government crop forecast showing a total grain harvest of 854 million bushels including wheat oats rye and barley. The June report notes higher winter wheat yields, drought and weather losses in the Pacific coast Oklahoma and Nebraska, but gains in Kansas and soft wheat regions east of the Mississippi. Spring wheat looks good while oats are set for a large crop despite a low condition reading.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
Olahoma
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Mississippi River
Promising Grain Crop Trends Reported With Higher Yields
Acreage stands at 41,822,000 with a drop of 3,004,000 from last year while the crop totals 244,000,000 bushels above last year. A year ago the promise was 11,405,000,000 bushels. Barley acreage rose 310,000 with a larger crop and rye yields are among the best in recent years, reflecting favorable conditions.
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Minnesota
Dakotas
Montana
Washington
Sentences Faced by Women in Strike Case in Somerset
In Somerset Pennsylvania Judge John A Berkley ordered ten women and thirty two men to appear for sentence Tuesday morning on contempt of court for violating an injunction restraining interference with men at work in Consolidation Coal mines. Defendants were released on bail with twelve hours to obtain bondsmen. Six women arrived with babies. The injunction was issued April 18 after demonstrations at the Bell mine on June 1 and the following day led officials to seek court protection.
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Somerset
John A. Berkley
Consolidation Coal Company
Bell Mine
Berkey
Origin of Man of Straw in Law Court Wares
The term man of straw traces to a class of court testifiers ready to give evidence for payoff. They bore wisps of straw in their shoes to mark their trade, signaling a hired witness.
Ice Comparatively Hot Compared With Liquid Air
A note explains that ice is tremendously hot when compared with liquid air, contrasting the two states of matter and their relative temperatures. It emphasizes the surprising framing of solid water as warmer than liquefied air in this context.
Knights of Pythias Memorial Services to Deliver Address
Memorial services for Metropolitan Lodge Knights of Pythias will be held at First M E church Sunday at 2 30 pm Judge Hillary Q Houghton of Vincennes will give the address He is a noted speaker All lodge members and the public are invited The ceremony includes music prayers readings of the deceased and a flower service Afterward the procession goes to Fairview cemetery in cars with flowers from the church Everybody welcome
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Metropolitan Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Hillary Q. Houghton
Vincennes
Robbins
U. B.church
Pythian Sisters
Flower Service
H. Q. Haughton
Fairview Cemetery
Children’s Day Program Planned by First M. E. Church
A fine children’s day program is set for next Sunday evening at the First M. E. church. The complete program includes orchestra music, a school processional, prayers, welcomes by Mary Shaw, solos by Rose Mary Humphreys and Lorate Bohley, a drill by ten girls, a pageant The Gateway to College by juniors and intermediates, a duet by Mildred and Martha Ritter, and an offering with a closing chorus.
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M. FE
Mary Shaw
Rose Mary Humphreys
Lorate Bohley
Lorate Bbohley
Colege
Mildred
Martha Ritter
Masonic Lodge Hosts Fine Entertainment for Visitors
A Masonic lodge event drew many guests as the Terre Haute Grottos from several towns performed music, comedy, and monologues. Joel White supervised a kingly banquet afterward, praised by attendees.
Greater Linton Club Down 10 Brass Takes Step on Er
A fragmented scene shows a Greater Linton Club member urging action as characters discuss beauty, a chilly morning, and a brave letter that reveals a searched-for purpose. Professor Atkinson, Miss Cummings, and Mr. Howells are involved in a tense exchange.
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Greater Linton Club
DOWN
Brass Taeks
Mr. Howells
Professor Atkinson
Miss Cummings
Local health notes on recent operations and recoveries
Verla May has been sent home after a City hospital operation and is getting along nicely. Alvin Green, who previously fractured a leg, is improving. Mrs. Charles Earle, after an operation, is also improving.
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Verla May
Alvin Green
Charles Earle
Odd English Currency from Civil War Tokens
During the English Civil War Charles I minted much of the plate given by Cavaliers to pay troops. Lacking proper machinery, coins were struck roughly in varied shapes and metals from gold to pewter. Towns issued their own money as tokens, often oval or oblong and made of base metals.
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England
Charles I
Bloodroot Among Earliest Spring Flowers Noted
The American Forestry Magazine notes bloodroot as an early bloom after leaf fall. Named for the reddish juice from stems and roots, once used by Aboriginal tribes as war paint.
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American Forestry Magazine
Odd Musical Instruments Across Cultures
The Swiss produce music with an ox horn while Polynesians use a large sea shell. Across regions, reeds, grain stems, hollow bones, and flat wooden pieces on cords create sounds that satisfy humanity’s musical longing.
Pearl The Only Gem Needing No Artificial Treatment
A concise note explains that among all gems the pearl stands apart as the only gem that does not require artificial treatment to reveal its beauty. The statement emphasizes natural luster and uniqueness of pearls in gemology.
New Books at Public Library Catalog
Public library adds new titles across fiction and non fiction including Keyne Pride of Palomar Spears Dancers in the Dark Roberts In the Morning of Time Terhune Black Gold Mulford Tex Norris Brass Ferber The Girls Mother Goose Book Potter Peter Rabbit Richards Blue Bonnet of the Seven Stars Cady Caleb Cottontail Gates Rich Little Poor Boy Tarbell Boy Scouts Life of Lincoln Walsh Kiddie Ear Picture Book Perkins Italian Twins Wilson Everyday Manners Schultz War Trail Fort
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Keyne
Pride of
Palomar
Spears
Roberts
Terhune
Mulford
Tex
Norris
Brass
Ferber
Potter
Richards
Cady
Caleb Cottontail
Gates
Tarbell
Boy Scouts
Life of Lincoln
Walsh
Perkins
Wilson
Cementation method for sinking mine shafts described
The article explains sinking shafts by drilling a circular pattern around the site, injecting cement and water under pressure to form a water tight wall as the shaft is sunk. Cementation prevents water ingress and stabilizes the shaft excavation.
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Indianapolis News
45 Cents That Helped Everett Hale Start Saving
A brief note recalls Everett Hale opening a bank account with 45 cents, a small sum that represented a surprising boost to his early savings mindset. The anecdote highlights how a modest amount could become a foundation for prudent financial habits.
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Everett Hale
Elephant's Sharp Sense of Smell Noted
An elephant is said to possess a delicate sense of smell capable of scenting a human at a distance of about 1000 yards, illustrating the astonishing olfactory ability of the animal.
Varied Heartstrings and the Tuning of Hearts
A reflective note on how each person's heartstrings respond to music with diverse tones and emotions. It hints at unique inner melodies shaping mood and connection.
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Tillie Erfers
Mary Miles Minter
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Tilly
Larry Lemon
Larry
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Knights OF Pythias Memorial Services
M. E
Houghton
Ened
Masonic Lodge
Terre Haute Grottos
James T. Roach
Slater Bartlow, Jr
Linton- Stockton
Sue Umuuevel
Cam
Howells
Atkinson
Joel White
Jed
Bloomfield
Worthington
Lyons
Jsonville
Sandborn
Sonic Lodge
Public
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Children’s Books
Ladies and Children’s
J. W. Wolford & Sons
Dodge
Baby Overland
Chevrolet
Alexander
Vincennes Street
Wolford Hardware Co
City Transfer CO
Dixon & Hannum Bros
E. V. Bull
D. D.S
Lowell
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