Is There a Helt Sermon at Negro Church
A newly appointed pastor delivers a sermon to a packed audience using humorous biblical allegory. He speaks of the world being round, two axles at the poles, and oil to keep the axles greased, warning that those who steal the Lord’s oil will cause the axles to overheat and hell to follow.
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Timber Loss by Insects Deface Standing Timber
Government investigators publish an elaborate report on insect driven timber loss. Primary damages arise from wormholes and powder post defects in partly seasoned wood, with decay spreading to adjacent logs.
Peculiar Sneeze Sparks Odd Exchange at Firm
False Alarm Mr Linkins reacts to an odd sneeze described as a series of strange facial cues and impatient proxies. The senior partner comments the sneeze never meets expectations as observers watch the scene unfold.
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Symbolic themes of good and evil in world cultures
Text notes how good and evil are celebrated in various cultures. It mentions deb powers of distant islands like Bermuda and New Zealand, their absence in polar regions, and abundance in eastern tropics. It cites Chinese Fu and Bu sounds and links to blessing, plus Malay myth figures Asuang as a god of evil.
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Pruning Guidelines for Apple and Pear Orchards
Winter or early spring pruning is advised for orchards at Ilnaen New York. Apple trees should shed old wood and remove large interfering branches while light pruning on small branches aids fruit spurs and size. Pears need light pruning early to prevent blight and encourage early, profitable yields, with later years allowing heavier pruning on varieties like Anjou and Keifer to improve size and crop stability.
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Anjou
Pruning Raspberries: Columbian Variety Guidelines
Raspberries should be topped when new shoots reach about 18 inches to encourage branching. Do not wait for 8 feet as it risks unnecessary pruning. In spring shorten laterals on fruiting canes to 8 to 12 inches. New canes root easily and can be planted by placing tips in soft soil or dirt.
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New Yorker
It Is Seldom Advisable to Grow Three Fruits
The article argues that commercial fruit growers relying on long distance shipment should limit to one or two kinds of fruit due to specialized equipment and techniques. It notes a trend toward specialization, with growers choosing fruit best suited to local conditions to meet discerning market demands.
Horticultural Tips From New Jersey College Extension
Prune by removing all dead or diseased wood and always buy one year old plants from a reliable nursery. Fertilize raspberries with poultry manure or well rotted barnyard manure. Crown borers threaten peach and cherry orchards, while Prenger strawberry and varieties Glen Mary Stevens and Dunlap are noted. Currants and gooseberries should be pruned before April first.
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New Jersey State College of Agriculture
New Brungwick
Why Speaker Winding Burns Out A Radio Engineering Note
A technical note explains that overload in loud speaker windings causes burnout. It traces failure to excessive plate current and inadequate protection in the audio section, urging proper current and valve operation to prevent damage to loudspeaker coils.
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Precautionary Rules for Operating B Eliminators in Radio Sets
The article warns radio owners to properly start and stop sets with B eliminators to prevent open circuit voltage damaging transformers. It stresses plugging in the filament light before enabl ing the B eliminator and, for shutdown, switching off the eliminator before unplugging the filament circuit. Ignoring this can invite transformer trouble or luck-based risk.
Speaker Placement to Reduce Howling in Radio Sets
A study notes howling from a microphonic tube occurs when the tube is near the loudspeaker. Placing the speaker 10 to 25 feet from the set and using sound dampening helps. Loose cabinet assembly and vibrations can spread through the cabinet to the tube, so securing or opening the cabinet may alleviate the issue.
Wave Trap Design and Broadcast Frequency Width
This text explains the width of fle bang for radio broadcast stations in Wave-trap design. It notes a typical width near 10,000 cycles but warns that practical failures in maintaining wavelength can reduce frequency separation between stations. The purpose of a wave trap is to push a band of frequencies into the receiver with a definite limit on band width.
No Expulsions In the School of Expeimee
A brief notice from Wayne News Sentinel notes that students who miss the first year may reapply for matriculation. The petition fee is sometimes a little high.
Jaywalking Causes Five Percent of Auto Accidents
A historical note states five percent of national car accidents result from pedestrians colliding with moving vehicles. It compares pedestrian mishaps to people walking into the sides of trains and automobiles.
The Eye Filler and Nuggets of Wisdom
A brief jokey note on the eye being filled by a cinder and a nugget of wisdom urging mercy when in doubt. The lines suggest a whimsical, aphoristic pair reflecting visual novelty and tempered judgment.
Seaweed for Food: Japan Leads Cultivation for Humans
Seaweed is cultivated primarily in Japan for human consumption making the country the sole major producer for edible sea vegetables. Experts note limited commercial interest elsewhere though some nations grow seaweed for cosmetic or feed use.
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True Enough Car Comfort Beyond Wash Day Attitude
A casual reflection on enjoying a car more when cleanliness becomes secondary. It suggests contentment with the vehicle’s state whether washed or not. No specific people or places are named.
Pittsburgh Woman Reports Relief From Goitre With Sorbol Quadruple
Mary G. White of Pittsburgh writes in the Pittsburgh Gazette Times that she suffered difficult breathing and a smothering sensation due to goitre. She says Sorbol Quadruple relieved her symptoms and invites others to learn her full experience. Sorbol Quadruple is made by the Sorbol Company of Mechanicsburg, Ohio and sold at drug stores, including L N Moyars Drug Store locally.
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Perfume Varieties Revealed In A Thorough Investigation
A detailed probe uncovers about 2,500 varieties of perfumes. The study examines scents, classifications, and market diversity, highlighting extensive fragrance options across brands and forms.
Bread loaf from Egypt on display at Haskell Museum
A 340 year old unleavened bread loaf baked in Egypt is shown at the University of Chicago Haskell museum. The artifact resembles matzo and highlights ancient baking practices.
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Free French Rhematism Prescription Offers Global Mail
Paul Case of Dept K-309 Brockton declares a French prescription for rheumatism with neuritis, says it cost him nothing, and offers to mail the remedy to anyone who sends their address via postcard or today. He claims thousands have benefited from the treatment.
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Lancaster County Ledger: Controller Report 1927 Summary
Lancaster County Controller Ralph W. Eby submits the 1927 receipts and expenditures for the county from January 3, 1927, to January 2, 1928. The report details cash balances, levies, commissions, salaries, and various expenditures across offices, with a final balance and an affirmation of accuracy. It includes figures for the County Home and Insane Hospital, sinking fund, county bonds, and numerous line items such as jail, court, and public works.
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