Trees and People Lessons from Thinning Workload
A father compares thinning peaches to workload limits, arguing that overextension damages results. The tale encourages focusing on one strong, well managed task and resisting the urge to take on too many ventures or acres.
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Yars
War Insurance Rates Restored for Pacific Shipping Trade
War risk insurance is again quoted by Pacific shipping insurers. The war clause returns to policies though inactive since the Great War ended. Rates apply to cargo from Hong Kong northward with the scale rising toward Harbin as hostilities affect freight, starting near one tenth of one percent at Hong Kong and climbing to about one percent for Harbin.
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Orient
Pacific
Hong Kong
Harbin
Japan Sees Improvement in Basic Economic Conditions
Reports indicate improving basic economic conditions in Japan with signs of growth and stabilization across key indicators. Analysts say consumer demand and business sentiment are firming as markets show gradual progress.
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Japan
Crerar Heads Winnipeg Welfare Committee
Hon T A Crerar former Dominion minister of agriculture and railways leads a new Winnipeg social agencies group, the Greater Winnipeg Welfare Committee, with about 100 organizations to aid the unemployed and boost morale through employment, recreation, and entertainment programs. Also noted: 100000 workers in Barcelona textile mills and a saying about wives and money.
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T. A. Crerar
Winnipeg
Dominion
Greater
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Relief Claim
Mr C M Stroeder of Hanover Ontario reports severe breathlessness and fatigue. After using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills he says he is totally relieved of his trouble and can work and walk without needing to sit down.
Milburn Receipts Price Through Direct Demand
A notice states direct request and receipt of price by The T. Milburn. The short item records a financial inquiry linked to Milburn and a price acknowledgment.
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T. Milburn
Illinois Woman Sues Over Porch Song Insults
Mrs Elfreda Dohring of Evanston swore out a warrant against neighbor Mrs Pearl C Dorband after two years of alleged insults sung from a back porch sometimes in popular tunes or as original compositions. Police Magistrate Harry H Porter logged the complaint.
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Illnois
Elfreda Dohring
Evanston
Illinois
Harry H. Porter
Pearl C. Dorband
Redyeing Skirt For Fresher Lengths With Diamond Dyes
In a fashion hint a reader describes lowering a short skirt hem and redyeing the whole dress after bleaching. She swears by Diamond Dyes for bright even colors that endure wear and washing, claiming savings and newly refreshed garments.
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G.C
Lewis
Quebec
Multilingual Bridgeists aboard ship with Polish interpreter
Four passengers from Germany England Portugal and France play bridge on an ocean voyage. Language barriers vanish as a single interpreter fluent in all four tongues guides calls trilingually. The interpreter is a Polish national by birth but German by adoption.
Palm Prints As Detectives In Court Of Law
Palm prints used for the first time in a court when a prisoner pled guilty at the Old Bailey to house breaking and shop breaking. Detective-Inspector Cherrill notes Scotland Yard studied the issue and affirms palms can be as infallible as fingerprints. Ad suggests Miller's Worm Powders to treat worm-related stomach conditions in children.
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Old Bailey
Cherrill
Scotland Yard
A Glass of Cold Milk Promotes School Day Nutrition
A government note from Ottawa urges daily milk intake for schoolchildren. It argues the four o'clock glass of milk helps restore energy after school and supports healthful, easily prepared nourishment as part of the school-day program.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Editor withholds obituaries over unpaid subscriptions in Missouri
A Missouri editor refuses to publish obituaries for residents who did not subscribe to his newspaper, saying those who do not support the paper are dead to news and have no news value. The policy targets living readers who never subscribed, affecting notices of their eventual passing.
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Missouri
Modern ship timekeeping and the Pulsynetic system
The article details advances in nautical timekeeping from Harrison to wireless and electric clocks. It explains marine chronometers, time signals from observatories, and the Pulsynetic master clock system used on Cunard liners like the A ships and Aquitania to automatically adjust all ship clocks as meridians shift, helping passengers avoid being late for meals and events.
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John Harrison
J. G. Bisset
R.D
R.N.R
Cunard
Testing Waters Of Ganges
The belief in the Ganges water’s life giving properties gains scientific support as experiments show bacteria in the water can attack and kill disease germs. Calcutta’s School of Tropical Medicine studies these microbes hoping to obtain cultures to aid disease fighting efforts. For dairy use, Douglas' Egyptian Liniment is promoted as a quick remedy for caked bags in cows and garget, saving time and expense.
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Ganges
School of Tropical Medicine
Calcutta
Manitoba Adopts Western Canadian Coal for Winter Heating
Hon. W. J. Clubb announces Saskatchewan and Alberta coal contracts to heat provincial buildings this winter. The policy also supports cordwood use where feasible to provide employment for settlers in Manitoba bush areas.
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Manitoba
Canada
W. J. Clubb
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Debatable Euthanasia Bill Drafted by Leicester Medical Officer
The Leicester Medical Officer of Health drafts a bill to legalize voluntary euthanasia for incurably suffering patients after extensive review. Though unlikely to pass or be introduced soon, the proposal invites broad, serious debate on legal medical and religious issues.
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Medical Officer of Health
Leicester
Millard
London Spectator
London
England
Requisite on the Farm Brings Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Farmers and stock-raisers urged to keep Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for family remedies and as a powerful horse and cattle medicine. It is touted as a superior substitute for sweet oil in treating colic in horses and cattle.
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Thomas
Passenger and Conductor Dialogue On Bus Boarding
A brief exchange shows a conductor urging quick boarding as a timid passenger complains about inconveniences. The passenger defends his bag of eggs, highlighting a contrast between urgency and personal concern during the rush.
Air Mail Carriers Move Half Million Letters Daily
The United States handles approximately 500000 letters by air each day. Officials note the efficiency of the system and the role of air transport in fast nationwide mail delivery.
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United States
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