Record of a Manta hunting voyage off Sanibel Island
From Capt. John McCann’s Florida coast crew, a five man open boat chase ends when a female Manta about 24 feet wide and 12,000 pounds is harpooned after a two hour fight. The team, including Capt. Charlie Willis and Luther Dixon, battles two mantas near Blind Pass, with the male mate nearly capsizing the boat. The crew keeps calm, using a spade lance after losing a second harpoon, and finally tow the carcass to Blind Pass.
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North Carolina
Charlie Willis
John McCann
Punta Gorda
Fla
Florida
McCann
Captive Inlet
Gulf of Mexico
Captive Island
Sanibel Island
Blind Pass
Winder
Charlie
Jack
Luther Dixon
Luther
Manta
Interesting Facts From Early 20th Century Innovations
A collection of brief notes covers innovations and observations. Topics include ice used to slow building, a fire hose with replaceable inner tube for repair, new Hong Kong offices by American express firms, rising parcel post trade, a pencil mounted multiplying machine patent, France’s leak proof flexible gas tube, bluish light from fracturing sugar, a French blade fan to slow trucks, Norway censorship of motion pictures, and pocket portable inflatable rubber cooling swimming apparatus.
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Texas
American Express
Hong Kong
United States
France
Family supper table defines stork joke in playful quarrel
At the supper table Dorothy, four, asks what a stork is and Gordon, seven, answers with a blunt joke calling it a pest, reflecting a light family moment in the Christian Herald excerpt.
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Dorothy
Momma
Gordon
Christian Herald
Egg Spin Test Distinguishes Boiled From Unboiled Eggs
A simple method shows boiled eggs spin rapidly when spun, while raw eggs wobble and barely complete a spin due to their liquid interior. This property helps distinguish boiled eggs from uncooked ones without shell removal.
Vermont rivals Maine in deer hunting totals in 1915
The paper notes Vermont now rivals Maine as a deer hunting state with about 6,000 deer killed in 1915, compared with an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 in Maine. Hubert provides no statement on which state leads in guiding sniping.
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Bacon
Vermont
Maine
Hubert
The More the Merrier Musketry Instructor
A London Opinion quip where a musketry instructor urges a recruit to watch the sights while the recruit asks which others he should look at. The banter emphasizes the recruiting debate with a sharp wartime tone.
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London
No Time to Lose in Fast Damage Suit
A lawyer presses for rapid handling of a damage suit citing a six week old child needing funds for college expenses. The client agrees, stressing urgency to secure money quickly.
Kindergarten Note Sparks Child Safety Concern
Gretchen left Hans at kindergarten with instructions to keep him there until she calls. She warned the teacher that if Hans goes home alone he is at risk of being run over, highlighting a concern for his safety.
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Hans
Gretchen
Best in Neckwear For A Harmonious Look This Summer
The article guides choosing collar and face harmony for summer outfits, highlighting fur trends, cape cinches, and various neckwear styles. It notes eras from Henry II to Victoria inspire collars, suggests summer fabrics like georgette and chiffon, and offers two sketch ideas for collars with black satin organdie and a georgette rose collar. It emphasizes personal complexion testing and affordable accessories through leftover trims.
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Henry II
Byron
Oliver Cromwell
Victoria
Daintiness Tips for the Traveling Woman
A historical guide describes travel daintiness as an art. It lists items for a woman's toilette including pure or diluted alcohol, benzoin, gentle skin brushing, cold cream, toilet water, and smelling salts to counter train sickness. It emphasizes preparation before journeys.
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Milady
Bright Silver and Tulle Frock Captivates Ballroom with Silver Ribbon
A fashion writer describes an enc canting dance frock of white tulle and silver ribbons. The garment uses three tulle skirts, silver ribbons at the knee, a silver girdle, and rosette trims. A silver tissue foundation slips beneath to gleam through the skirts.
How to Press a Plaited Skirt Step by Step
To press a plaited skirt lay it on the ironing board fold the plaits evenly and pin them to the front blanket at the bottom. Hold the waistband firmly with the left hand and iron from bottom toward the top. Mold the plait tightly as you iron it.
Rose-Colored Lampshades Assert Their Flattering Glow
The article argues rose colored lampshades are most becoming for women, softening skin and reducing wrinkles under evening light. It notes hotels, restaurants and homes use rose shades to enhance decor and the wearer’s appearance, with sunlight diminishing the effect.
Dresses for Fail Show Diverse 18th Style Fashions
The Dry Goods Economist notes great diversity in dress styles. Louis XV gowns tighten the bodice and widen the skirt while Russian blouse dresses and straight cut designs elongate the waist. Draperies and tunics appear in bouffant and brokered hip lines with some princess gowns.
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Dry Goods
Breeding Stock Boom Attracts Oklahoma Oil Men
Oklahoma oil producers increasingly invest profits in purebred beef cattle as South American buyers seek U.S. seed stock. A recent Shorthorn sale saw 48 head average over 1000 dollars, with Argentine Francisco Maissa and oil men competing for top entries. Discriminating buyers seek superior pedigrees while preserving homegrown breeding grounds in the central West.
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Frank D.tombson
Oklahoma
Argentina
United States
British Isles
Shorthorn Association
Oklahomaa Oil
Francisco V. Maissa
Buenos Aires
Ciais
Central West
Best Time to Pick Pigs for Breeding
The best time to select future breeding pigs is when they are still with the sow. Choose offspring from your best sows, mark distinct litters, and pick from the largest litters to capture maternal proficiency. Mark more pigs than needed, ensure sows have at least ten sound teats to indicate strong mothering and potential large litters.
Cholera Outbreak Follows New Corn Feeding Warning
A Missouri College of Agriculture note explains hog cholera stems from infection by a germ, not from corn itself. It warns new corn can raise risk if hogs are poorly fed, urging gradual feed changes and careful introduction of new corn to herds to prevent outbreaks.
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Missouri College of Agriculture
Contented dairy cows key to best pull performance
The belief that a dairy cow must be content for optimal pulling work is widely held among milkers and dairy owners and is gaining acceptance in other circles.
Geese for Business Breed Explains Practical Choice
The article argues selecting a goose breed for farming or business should be straightforward, comparing the ease of choosing geese to that of choosing fowls and emphasizing practical considerations.
Fresh Water for Calves
Fresh water should be given to calves as soon as they learn to drink. The guideline stresses timely access to clean water to support calf growth and health.
Spray for Bean Vines and Rust
A simple rust spray for bean vines and bushes uses saltpeter dissolved in water. Mix one ounce of saltpeter in two gallons of water and apply to affected plants.
Weed Out Unprofitable Cows Pressed by Dairy Records
The Canadian Department of Agriculture bulletin urges dairy farmers to adopt records for judging cows. It argues physical traits are imperfect indicators of profit and promotes easy, reliable selection by tracking milking data to decide which cows to keep and breed.
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Bulley Tin
Canadian Department of Agriculture
Young Horses Need Best Care For Rapid Growth
An article stresses attentive care for young draft colts amid rising demand. It recommends a south-facing shed with open access, dry bedding, and exercise space, plus a roughage diet of clover and alfalfa, oats and bran.
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D. Jd
Staon
Old Machines Cause Heavy Seasonal Losses
Worn-out separators in poor quality machines lead to losses in a single season, often enough to cover the cost of a new, more reputable machine.
Keep Litter Out of Orchard Practices
Community forest guide urges residents to keep yard and orchard free of pruning debris. Emphasizes burning litter and returning ashes to soil to maintain orchard health and soil fertility.
Calf Feeding Pails Must Be Clean and Separate
Each calf should be fed by itself from a clean tin pail, and the pail scoured and scalded after every use, the same as a milk-pail.
Potatoes Require Proper Drainage for Growth
The article emphasizes that good drainage is essential to successful potato growth. It stresses drainage quality as a key farming practice for potato crops.
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Russell J.coles
Tre Lords
Norway
Hossie
College Dale
Kansas Agricultural College
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