Washington Bicentennial echoes shape memorial volumes
The United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission outlines plans to publish Memorial Volumes and a comprehensive Washington writings series. Volunteers gathered thousands of historical pictures and material to honor Washington, with future volumes to aid 2032 public commemorations.
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Grasshopper Menace Re Calls Campaign of 1924
College Station Texas June 14 The grasshopper invasion menacing Texas recalls the early summer of 1924 when a giant demonstration campaign covering half the state was organized by county agents With that year 21 215 farmers controlled crops on a million and a half acres as total savings of more than seven million dollars Grasshoppers are said to come in seven year cycles Indications from last year s scattered infestations did not point to a wholesale invasion this season but early spring appearances have changed matters The situation is already the worst since 1924 and may worsen if dry weather continues
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Unstuffing the Stuffed Shirts and the Kreuger Myth
In a Stephenville Tribune editorial tone the piece argues that financiers once hailed as geniuses often proved swindlers. It cites Swedish match king Ivar Kreuger’s downfall as evidence that reputation and promises can mask fraud. It warns ordinary workers against trusting high flyers.
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Psychologists Compare Happiness of Women and Men
The Stephenville Empire Tribune notes psychologists claim the average woman is happy 68 percent of the time while the average man is 64 percent. The article jokes the difference implies men spend about four percent more effort trying to please women. The piece also questions whether married or single men were considered.
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Seven Greatest Mistakes of Man
A recent writer lists seven common human flaws that hinder progress. They include crushing others to rise, worrying about unchangeable things, claiming impossibility, clinging to trivial preferences, neglecting reading, forcing others to share beliefs, and failing to save money.
Texas farms push 4 H pantry plan across counties
Texas extension agents report near universal control of worms and coccidiosis in poultry. The 4 H pantry demonstration program shows families producing up to 87 percent of their food on farm. In Collin and other counties thousands of women and youths participate, teaching canning, gardening, and budgeting to hundreds more families.
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How Do You Lose The Right Way In Sports
A Houston Chronicle letter questions handling defeat in games urging players and parents to keep composure. It contrasts temper loss with poised losers and notes youths may lash out when they dispute points, suggesting self control matters more than raw strength.
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That So Called Weaker Sex in Movie Tastes
The piece notes studies suggesting women dominate preferences for biographical educational and scientific themes in films while men seek simpler plots. It mentions two men who argued about women’s wit and cites university psychologists observing female audience trends in cinema.
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