The Tourme and Tourmaline Attract Paper Like Amber
The crystal tourmaline attracts small bits of paper and straw due to electrostatic charge. When exposed to sun light of low temperature it loses charge but regains it when heated. If initially negative it becomes positive upon reheating. Several stones show similar effects, but tourmaline remains most interesting.
Much loss preventable in warm weather egg production
USDA specialists warn that selling fertile eggs for market during warm weather costs farmers 15 million dollars yearly. The rooster fertilizes eggs which then produce a blood ring spoiling eggs for food and sale.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Water for Hens: Fresh Supply Key to Health
Specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture advise constant access to clean fresh pure water for hens. They note water should be renewed at least once daily to ensure ongoing hydration and well being of poultry.
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United States Department of Agriculture
First Papier Mache Invention and Early History
German snuff-box maker Martin of Nuremberg is credited with 1740s papier mache origins. Frenchman Lefevre taught him the method. Baskerville in Birmingham popularized the process in 1745, launching a major industry. Germans held a long monopoly until about 25 years ago, then England and America pursued mass production, generating millions.
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Pay Tribute To Their Dead In Minnesota Funerals
In a pine shaded Cloquet cemetery the body of John De Foe the first Minnesota Indian soldier to die in the war was laid to rest Carl Andersen post of the American Legion paid homage at his funeral Across Minnesota Legionnaires honor dead buddies whose bodies come from overseas Vernon Bailey is remembered by Winnebago post with fifty Legionnaires Ralph Gracie honored in Bemidji post funeral service with his name town bearing his memory remains sacred and dear
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Minn
John de Foe
Carl Andersen
American Legion
Minnesota
Winnebago Post
Vernon Bailey
Ralph Gracie
Bemidji Post
Hone Town
Curious Ghosts of Napoleon Death at St Helena Visions Reported
Two old ghost tales connect to Napoleon’s death at St Helena a hundred years ago. One describes Napoleon’s vision of his wife Josephine who could not embrace him and urged a reunion. The second recounts a lookalike visitor to Napoleon’s mother, claiming the ruler is now free and happy, seen by several observers and thought to be the wraith of Napoleon.
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Beauty Comes Before Art in Home Beautification
An Eastern journal essay argues that most people lack interest in art without a prime motive. Eye appeal arouses desire for better things, prompting learning to beautify homes. Interior decorators gain demand when they connect artistry to practical value and financial worth.
Old Quaker meeting house among oldest in United States
The Faston Maryland Quaker meeting house is one of the nation’s oldest frame buildings. Built around 1683, it has required few repairs beyond occasional shingles and weatherboarding updates. Its timberwork remains largely the same as in William Penn’s era.
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Faston
United States
Willam C. Poole
American Forestry Magazine
William Penn
Philadelphia
Why two nickels as a tip puzzling office workers
Two young men who frequent a downtown office lunching explain why one always leaves two nickels with his tip. He says leaving two nickels conveys that he could have given a single nickel or a dime, signaling generosity and boosting the waitress’s respect through a psychological effect.
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New York Sun
Skimmed Milk Advocated For Newborn Chicks
USDA specialists say skimmed milk is highly desirable for chicks in the first week. To ensure all chicks receive it, dip each chick's beak in milk before feeding other foods. Continue giving milk as long as advised.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Assigned estate of Wayne K Zartman and wife notice
Wayne K Zartman and wife of Elizabeth Township Lancaster County Pa assigned their estate to Henry R Gibele as assignee for creditors. Creditors must file proof or payments sent to the assignee within six months from this notice or be barred from the estate funds. Attorneys MW G Schaeffer represent assignee. May 2 4t
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Wayne K. Zartman
Elizabeth Township
Lancaster County
Wayne E d Hartman
Executor's Notice for Estate in Lititz Pennsylvania
Letters testamentary issued to J. W. G. Hershey of Lititz, Pa. Executors asks all debtors to pay promptly and all claimants to present demands for settlement. attorney BF Kready to handle matters.
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Lititz, Pa
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Spruce ST
Lititz
Ind
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