Island of Gold: Early Visits to New Guinea
The article recounts early Portuguese and Spanish contacts with New Guinea from 1411 to 1528, noting gold traces on the northern coast and the origin of the island’s name. It describes later division among powers, Australia’s mandate, and the current Dutch and colonial holdings split on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Antonio Abreu
Francisco Serram
Jorge de Meneses
Ternate
Alvaro de Saavedra
Cortez
Mexico
Spain
Adventure Magazine
Isin del Oro
Merdlitate
Guinea
England
Germany
Evelland
Australia
League of Nations
Payan
British New Guinea
Damascus and Nearby Cities in Desert Trade Route
The piece portrays Damascus as a beautiful desert city linked by trains from Beirut and Constantinople era routes. It highlights Aleppo, Hira, and other centers as grazing, mining, and bazaar hubs with ancient wares, Persian textiles, Chinese silks, and caravan trade enriching regional markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Rand
Peirut
Constantius
Tinos
Tern
Tamia
Sieppo
Jipms
Hira
Aleppo
Persia
China
Roof garden church opens atop Astin 000 Methodist
A roof garden is installed atop the new Astin Methodist Episcopal church to provide summer outdoor worship. The four foot parapet will overlook the state capitol grounds to the east. Special electric lighting will illuminate the garden and movable seats will be installed for the choir and congregation.
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Reef & Root
Astin
Tex
Austin
Stewards
State Capitol
Judged by Effect. A Funny Boy and Political Quips
A playful exchange shows a boy indulging his aunt and admitting he may still be learning. A senator to the crowd cautions that over convincing voters could hinder changing course if circumstances require a new line of argument. The humor centers on timing and political persuasion.
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Sorghum
New Guinea's Wonder Woman of an Island Queen
The article portrays M Mlizebeth Mat hony as a remarkable multi role figure described as a trader engineer builder farmer stock breeder shipowner and line owner. She is said to be the widowed queen of an island near New Inea called dest where she has resided for 83 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Australasia
M Mlizebeth Mathony
Dest
New Inea
Fragmented War Era Fragments From A Vet's Note
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a farmer and an officer discussing a battle or war scene. The text references a good war, a first-rate effort, and a rural setting with uncertain dialogue about a valley and a farmer's response.
New Breeds of Poultry Questioned by U S Department of Agriculture
The U S Department of Agriculture warns against claims of two so called new poultry breeds the Turken and Kiwi. It notes crosses between turkey and chicken or guinea and chicken yield sterile male offspring and lack verifiable evidence. The department says the Turken likely stems from Transylvania naked neck stock and urges caution to protect public interests.
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United Siaisa Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Sean
Caim
Turas
Turkey
Transylvania
West
India
When pullets begin laying by breed and care
The article notes Leghorn pullets typically start laying at A to BM months, Wyandottes and Rhode Island Reds at 6 to 6% months, and Plymouth Rocks around 7 months. It emphasizes growth care and proper feeding as key factors shaping laying readiness.
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Wyandottes
Rhode Island
Plymouth Rocks
Timely Poultry Hints for January to April Shipments
Guidance on poultry shipping and handling notes demand from January 1 to April 7 with details on shrinkage per bird, box sizes for 24 or a dozen fowls, and the need to exhaust heat from carcasses before packing. It states young fowls in the same box as old stock fetch prevailing prices for the latter.
Ada Blackjack Elevates Eskimo Gumption in Arctic Tale
In a commentary on the Wrangel Island expedition, Ada Blackjack is praised for fortitude, courage, and resourcefulness. The piece lauds her as a striking example of merit amid harsh odds, contrasting her endurance with male bravado and noting her small stature yet strong spirit.
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Wrangel Island
Ada Blackjack
Madison Cooper
Ada Black
Ada
Silent Farewell as Orientals Watch Liner Depart
A New York Sun and Globe fragment depicts a quiet moment as a large liner leaves port. Six oriental figures watch from the crowd with almond eyes and a restrained smile while the rest of the port crowds erupt in farewell.
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Almood
Orient
New York Sun and Globe
Cold Shrinks Everything Explains Water Ice Anomaly
The article explains how most things shrink with increased density as they cool, but water behaves uniquely. It becomes heavier as it cools to 39F, then expands and lightens as it approaches freezing. Ice floats because it is lighter than liquid water, protecting aquatic life and preventing rivers from freezing solid, allowing melting in summer.
Queen Victoria and the telegrams of Sir F Bertie
A lesser known Strachey anecdote about Queen Victoria recounts Sir F Bertie, foreign affairs undersecretary, visiting the queen and signaling arrivals by telegram. Victoria reportedly told him not to sign his telegrams with Bertie as it made her expect her son and caused disappointment.
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Queen Victoria
Strachey
F. Bertie
Bertie
Victoria
Pasting Him And The Curate At The Parish Aid
A fragment notes a young curate visiting aid women in a parish setting. An elderly experienced woman questions his seriousness and offers guidance. She asks him to read a little, give her a shilling, and then “you gues” as part of a cryptic exchange amid the scene.
Potato Brown Rot Is Cause of Big Losses
United States Department of Agriculture summarizes potato brown rot in Circular 281 by Meijer and Link. The disease affects potatoes and other plants, spreads from insects, damages tubers after harvest, and is reduced by early harvesting and careful storage below 55 degrees. Copies available from the Department of Agriculture in Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
E. C. Meijer
G. B. K. Link
United States Department of Agricultire
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Destruction of American foul brood advised by Indiana beekeepers
Beekeepers propose methods to combat foul brood in favorable conditions. C O Yost urges killing bees after dark with sulphur or gasoline. Plans include sealing entrances, moving hives to bee tight enclosures, scorching fixtures, or treating under a light screened tent. Other option involves treating a sick colony miles away before returning it.
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C. O. Yost
Indiana Bee Keepers’ Association
Fresh Corn Stover as Cow Feed Palatability and Use
Fresh corn stover scores as a palatable dry carbonaceous feed but weathered stover loses palatability and nutrients. Ensilage preserves palatability and consumption, while limiting stover intake is advised due to its low protein content.
Mirthfulness and facial lines in humorists described
A 1923 Western Newspaper Union piece details how mirthfulness shapes facial features such as the forehead, eyes, and mouth. It links laughter to humor appreciation, mischief, and public appeal, noting strong association with comedians and entertainers.
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Wis
Fontanelle
Western Newspaper Union
Territory of Quintana Roo Invaded by American Caterpillar Tractor
An 18000 square mile region south of New Orleans and near the Yucatan coast, largely unexplored with 800 miles of coastline, is described as the Territory of Quintana Roo. Santa Cruz de Bravo is its capital, with Payo Obispe, Cozumel and Becalar as major settlements. The piece notes minimal population, scarce transport, and potential for diverse crops and resources as the caterpillar tractor first initiates development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Massachusetts
Quintana Roo
Yucatan
Mexico
Santa Cruz de Bravo
Mexican Gulf Coast
Payo Obispe
Cozumel
Becalar
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Loy
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Don ‘Sung
Sprecher & Ganss, Inc
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