Drift From The Farms Evident In Youth On Farms
A study based on Kansas conventions and Michigan data shows the average age of active farmers rising past 50 with few under 36. U S census figures from 1910 to 1929 indicate growing age and declining young ownership, while tenant farmers aged 55 plus rose. Observers say young men increasingly abandon farming, reducing attendance at farmer conventions.
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United Gates
Careda
Canada
American Agricultural Review
Kansas
Michigan
Ihs
Unites Ftates
United States
Method for disaster rescue in Japan described as drastic
The piece argues for harsh methods to restore drowning victims, noting a suggested kick to the back and a nerve center strike as a drastic, last resort. It explains anatomical points like the eleventh cervical vertebra and the use of the second knuckle for stimulation.
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Hifesaver
Japan
Youngest Of Greatest Mountains
Johns Hopkins geologist Joseph Lingewald reports fossils in red beds along the inner Andes indicate the range is at least 10 million years younger than thought. Fossils at 14 000 feet support that the Andes may be the youngest large mountains.
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Gays
Andes
Joseph T. Lingewald
Johns Hopkins University
Amazon River
Peru
Lingewald
Okanagan Apple Crop Estimated At 2.3 Million Boxes
The Okanagan Valley expects about 2,300,000 boxes of apples this year with growers earning around four million dollars at a dollar and a half per box. Minor yields from small fruits and vegetables could bring in roughly two million dollars more.
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Okanagan Valley
Insects Endure Winter by Lowering Body Temperature
Experiments in Moscow show insects survive freezing weather by lowering their body temperature through reduced activity. When they go dormant their bodily heat drops, protecting them from harsh winter conditions.
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Moscow
Windmill from Holland bought by New York lawyer
A windmill at Blarham Holland, one of the oldest in the country, is reported to have been purchased by a New York lawyer and will be moved to the purchaser's Rhine estate.
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Holland
Blarham
New York
Rhine
Kept Promise Made To Queen Alexandra
A Watertown Times note quotes a London dispatch that George reads one Bible chapter daily. It recalls a promise to Queen Alexandra made in 1881 and estimates reading the entire Bible in years, praising the monarch’s daily habit and likening it to leaders such as Roosevelt and Lincoln keeping a Bible at hand.
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London
George W
Watertown Times
Queen Alexandra
George
Alexandra
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Wilson
Why the Letter IT Is Dotted in Historical Usage
A historical note explains the origin of the dot over i and the development of the letter j. It traces how early i and the comma merged visually, how printing fixed the i dot to prevent misreads, and how the j emerged from ornamental tails on initial i sounds, leaving capitals undotted.
British Soldier Praised For High Education And Endurance
Major-General J. H. MacBrien praised a younger, better educated British army as shown in September manoeuvres. He cited improved soldier type due to Boy Scout, Church Brigade and cadet programs. He noted extraordinary marching power with one unit covering 40 miles in 30 hours.
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J. H. MacBrien
Toronto
Canadian Military Institute
MacBrien
Tommy Atkins
Boy Scout
Church Brigade
Mary Martin Wins Roundthe World Trip Essay Honor
Berkeley student Mary Martin wins two round the world tickets on the Empress of Scotland for the best essay Why I Want to Travel. She recounts work from age fourteen, poverty in San Francisco, college studies, and a wish to teach languages abroad to inspire students.
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Mary Martin
San Francisco Chronicle
Scotland
New York
Berkeley
California
Market Street
Mbrary
The Sun and Stars Distances From Earth
A reflection on the vast cosmic distances between Earth and the sun and distant stars. The writer explains light speed and the eight minute journey from sun to Earth, then notes how nearby stars require years for their light to reach us, remarking that such wonders have become commonplace.
Archbishop Vassilios Calls English Hard to Learn Slang
Most Rev. Metropolitan Vassilios of Lowell says American English is slang and easier to learn than British English. In Ottawa interview he notes rapid progress learning English and criticizes American pronunciation as slang.
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Hellenic Church
Vassilios
Lowell
Mass
Independent
Orthodox Hellenic Church of
Evelyn and Beatrice Age Gap in Romance Dialogue
In the scene Evelyn notes Beatrice's awkward age as Peggy replies that she is too old for love with a young man and not young enough to attract an old millionaire.
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Evelyn
Beatrice
Peggy
Fodder Corn Acres Sown in Western Canada Rise
Report notes about 3580 acres sown to fodder corn in the prairie provinces with an estimated yield near 171000 tons in a year referenced. The passage contrasts figures from 1825 and 1974 indicating growth in fodder corn cultivation.
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Canada
Prairie Provinces
Good Hen Quarters Boost Laying and Profit
The piece argues that hens need comfortable housing to maximize laying. It states hens can live and lay in poor conditions but thrive in a good house with proper care, making production more profitable.
Planning Road For Motors Only From Chicago To Milwaukee
A new highway plan proposes a 80 mile route from Chicago to Milwaukee with six lanes and no crossings for pedestrians or rail. Inside lanes for high power autos 60 to 99 mph, middle 30 to 60 mph, outer 15 to 30 mph. Built 1200 feet offshore on filled land, 160 feet wide, 12 feet above lake level. Pedestrian access at tunnels. no pedestrian space on elevated road. Cost about 196000 dollars per mile, offset by time and life savings.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Salt Overuse Experts Warn Health Risks Worldwide
Dr Clement Jeffrey cautions people eat far too much salt and urges reduction. He notes many consume twenty times the advisable amount and suggests starting diet changes carefully, especially with eggs, advising consumers to trust chefs when unsure about freshness.
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Clement Jeffrey
Teacher and Willie Debate Paint Purpose
A classroom exchange has a teacher asking Willie what paint is and Willie replying that it is what people use on old houses to sell them. The playful dialogue captures a moment of simple curiosity and practical explanation.
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Willie
Banished French Family Over Theft by Daughter
A Frenchman named Jacq and his family were banished from Jersey for five years by the Royal Court after his 15 year old daughter Louise Francine pleaded guilty to stealing three checks from under a stone placed by a temporary postman. She forged endorsements and used the checks to buy goods, with the balance collected by various tradesmen. The chief magistrate noted the girl was a minor and legally French, and deemed it unfair to burden the island with a reformatory, so the family was deemed undesirable.
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Jacq
Jersey
Royal Court
Louise Francine
St. Brelade
Curious Skeleton Recovered Near Queen Charlotte Islands
Two fishermen hauled a curious skeleton from a halibut hook off the Queen Charlotte Islands. The skull measures about 12 inches from base to bill, with a six and a half inch wide upper bill and seven inches across the eyes. An Indian observer suggests it may be the remains of an extinct seal.
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Queen Charlottee Islands
U S Canada Extend Aircraft Passage Treaty to 1926
The 1922 reciprocal air passage agreement between the United States and Canada has been extended to April 20, 1926, according to U S Federal officials.
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U.S
Canada
United States
Dialogue Between Paul and Enid Sparks Public Curiosity
The line features Paul asking why he cannot live without Enid while Enid responds with a remark about natural curiosity. The exchange hints at relational tension and intrigue without revealing further context.
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Paul
Enid
Fame of Dahinda Wheat Growers Put Dahinda on World Map
Dahinda Saskatchewan gains fame for two top wheat growers. J. C. Mitchell won the world prize for hard red spring wheat at Chicago three times, and Warren C. Clegg recently won premier honors at the Royal Winter Fair. The Regina Leader recalls a Lancashire bookkeeper who started in Canada, learned farming, and prospered through mixed farming and strict accounting.
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Dame May Sr
Dahinda
Saskatchewan
J. C. Mitchell
Warren C. Clegg
Clegg
Indians Use Bowls Made By Nature
Indians of the southwestern desert use hollowed cactus nests as durable bowls. Woodpecker nests form inside giant cacti, encysted by a woody coat that hardens into a dense, grain free material. When the cactus dies and decays, the fallen nests become everyday domestic bowls prized for their strength.
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United States
Desert
Nine Lives Cats Stir Furriers With Fashion Appeal
The piece notes Nine Lives cats are rising in popularity among furriers. It contrasts the refined pet with the neighborhood prowler, stating the former may be cloaked and named, while the latter ends up in automobile rug production.
Wedding Dress Is Serious Business Says Dirge
A Washington Dirge quips that a woman may wear gowns for many occasions yet avoid dancing riding or sports, but when she chooses a wedding dress she is all in and ready for commitment.
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Washington
Neighborly Dinner Proposal After Butcher Mix Up
Mrs Jones suggests inviting the new neighbors to dinner tonight to return the meat the butcher left at their house. George questions the plan, but she argues it is only fair to share.
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George
Mrs. Jones
Eels Fueled by Leeches and Baited by Rain Worms
Eels primarily feed on leeches and small lobsters, but anglers still catch many with rain worms as bait. The note highlights bait preferences in eel fishing and a common practice among anglers.
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