County official explains cross district high school exams
County Superintendent Arthur P. Mylin announced on May 4 that students in districts without a high school may take examinations to earn credits for entry into high or vocational schools in other districts. Exams will be held in Mount Joy Manheim Marietta Millersville Lititz Terre Hill Ephrata Strasburg Christiana Lampeter and Quarryville.
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Arthur P. Mylin
Mylin
Mount Joy
Manheim
Marietta
Millersville
Lititz
Terre Hill
Ephrata
Strasburg
Christiana
Lampeter
Quarryville
Captive Rearing of Wild Minks Described
Wild minks can be raised in captivity with minimal difficulty. About half fail to breed the first year but typically breed in the second year. Minks are kept in pens roughly five by six by six feet for a pair.
Nature Faking and The Fox That Liked Grapes
A quip on Mr Aesop and the tale of the fox liking grapes from the Kansas City Star. The piece reflects on humor and irony in old fables and media.
Dairy cattle counts by Lancaster Chester Bradford counties
State agricultural department reports Lancaster County with 37 920 milk cows and heifers valued at 4 285 000 dollars. Chester has 39 500 cattle worth about 4 711 210 dollars, Bradford slightly below. Value trend up due to better breeding. note on historical curiosity about a 1808 goal in New York and Pennsylvania origins.
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Lancaster County
Chester
Bradford Counties
State Agricultural Department
Lancaster
Chester County
Bradford County
New York State
Pennsylvania
Silk worms spin varied threads with ecoloreg lacter feed
A report notes silk worms fed ecoloreg lacter produce diverse thread lines. Researchers observe changes in silk quality and color as the worms adapt to the new diet. Further studies planned to assess stability and commercial viability.
First Recorded Strike in Ancient Rome Secession
The article recalls the earliest strike by plebeians against patricians in ancient Rome. It notes the plebeian secession as a pivotal act in social and political conflict shaping Rome’s republic.
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Rome
Effect of Inspiration Asa on Sound and Verse
A brief fragment explores influence of inspiration on poetic voice described as a dash of spontaneity. It suggests a focus on sound over structured form and hints at artistic impulse driving quick, informal creation.
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Ag Dasinboff
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Union County
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John A. Haas
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