Oldest shipbuilder Major Monroe served shipyards at 1038 years
Jacksonville is home to Major Howard Janes Monroe, claimed world’s oldest shipbuilder at 1038 years old, born July 4, 1815 in Richmond, Va. Son of James Monroe, he continued to work in shipyards despite age, survived three wives and eleven children, and credits eating well and rest as longevity keys. Nearby notes recount farmers’ pest woes in Pennsylvania with potato wart, 17 year locusts, starlings, and clover weevil, plus warnings on sugar intake for beekeepers.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Howard Janes Monroe
Major Monroe
Richmond
James Monroe
United States
America
Monroe
Monros
Kays
Pennsylvania
War on the sparrow pests bedevils Mphrata gardeners
Gardeners and reheasers wage a continuous war on sparrows that devour peas at planting and ripen, despite Paris green sprays. Reports describe repeated losses across first and second plantings as birds exploit the crops.
Sugar Shortage Warnings From US Board Urge Early Orders
The United States Sugar Equalization Board warned American distributors to place orders early to avoid shortages as Europe’s demand increases. Reports from Europe indicate higher sugar needs, which could strain U S refineries and delay later orders. Dealers are told that withholding orders offers little chance of price drops.
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Europe
Night Gown Tax Puzzle Baffles Local Tax Collectors
A fragmented note jokes about a nightgown tax and the birth of local tax collectors. It blends playful wording with a mock civic levy, reflecting a quirky historical tax chatter. The piece hints at officials pondering a humorous, imaginary levy on sleepwear.
Fragmentary Tax Talk Reflects Old Currency Debates
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses a night-sown tax on five dollar items and notes difficulty with smaller purchases. It mentions authorities deeming under five dollars as obsolete, describing material styles like Gothic design with square corners and canvas material, hinting at older monetary standards.
Time by Simple Process For Sail Cloth Garment
A short note explains a method where a bundle of sail cloth is shaped by stamping out a hole for the neck and shoulders, yielding a simple garment construction technique.
Captain Idgar J Stein Heads to Paris for Surgery Course
Dr Idgar J Stein of Lancaster, who recently led an American army hospital at Cobleniz Germany, has been sent to the University of Paris for a special course in plastic surgery.
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Idgar J. Stein
Lancaster
Cobleniz
Germany
University of Paris
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President Monroe
W. O. Hershey
Landisville
Charles M. Green
Robin
Providence
Vitieen
British Isles
Hervo
Meteria Medica
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
A. M
M. D
London
Cooper Medical College of
San Francisco
Calif
J. E. Charles’ Drug Store
Maine
Hhervo Mfg. Co., Inc
Camded, N. J
Lititz, Pa
Lititz
Pfantz Bros
Seaman
Leed
Broad St
Mammoth
Borax Bill
Pete
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