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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1927
Page
3
Washington article outlines that game bird propagation requires licenses and permits at both state and federal levels. It stresses land area, soil fertility, crop rotation, sanitation, and local insect supply as essential to a viable operation, with detailed farm management and bird care considerations.
Omaha Nebraska report on a talk by O B Gookins of Ottawa Kansas to the American Association of Decal Chemists. He says the rice weevil is increasing while the native grain weevil declines and notes distinguishing features including flight. He recommends granary fumigation as a cheap, effective method to control the rice weevil and eliminate its damage.
Brussels approves a value increase for Albert and the King. Paper trends are set to triple from about 8,800,000 to 16,? and a new total near 590,009 is cited amid expansions. The report notes rising costs and planned growth.
Pathfinder Magazine reports Dr. Nirmal Das of India claims Hindu flute music can hypnotize cobras and render them harmless. He describes the process with a three chambered flute and continuous playing to avoid breaks, enabling fangs to be removed after hypnotic exposure.
A lawyer explains the term briefs comes from covering subject matter in as brief a space as possible. The piece notes older briefs used verbose phrases and how modern briefs have shortened language while keeping essential points. An old English scrivener story shows a lengthy brief displayed on a placard as punishment, highlighting past excesses.
The article discusses ear accuracy in musicians and describes experiments with tuning forks. It notes many players cannot distinguish pitches even with small frequency gaps such as 1000 vs 1005 cycles per second, highlighting limits of auditory discernment. It cites Middle C at 261 vibrations per second and the note D at 293, showing larger gaps than the minor 1000 versus 1005.
A prepared solution of equal parts sulphate of iron and water creates a weathered pine look when applied with a sponge. It will raise wood grain and require sanding after drying. An alternative uses lampblack with raw umber, turpentine, oil, and a drier to control tone.
The origin of coal goes back thousands of years to prehistoric times when vast plant growth covered the earth. Submersion and pressure from earthquakes or glacial ice transformed these plants into coal, a condensed form of carbon.
The text notes flint is much harder than steel and can leave a metallic deposit on stones. It mentions brittleness and brittle flakes, with an objection referencing chipped or altered flakes.
Theophilus Mercer dies after a life of wealth and extravagance. His son Harry, broke and alone, wanders from Central America to Alaska to rebuild a fortune while Mary Southland awaits his return. Eight years pass as Harry, presumed financially rehabilitated, confronts news of Mary’s marriage to Gus Hemingway and a reunion with Aggie in Sitka.
Obituary notes Robert Stratton born January 12 1840 near Palestine Crawford County Illinois. He served as Private in Company D 9th Infantry from 1862 to 1865, married Margaret Jane in 1866, had four children, joined Christian church in 1882, widow Margaret died 1914, son Ira died 1921, died July 2 1927 aged 87 years 5 months 20 days. Survived by two daughters Mrs M P Wilkin and Mrs S G Drake, son Otto, 18 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, sister and brother. Funeral at West Harmony church near Belleair. Interment at West Harmony cemetery by American Legion Oblong post.
Some mayflies emerge as winged insects one evening and end their careers before sunup the next morning, a brief aquatic to airborne life cycle example.
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