Facts Worth Knowing From An Era Of Oddities
A compilation of curious claims and trivia including Nile fish diversity, Yankee etymology, Local gardener activities in Ohio, locust gatherings in Bochuit, Germany, British flare tech for night landings, a San Antonio singer’s search era, Naval academy cruise notes, the first Pullman sleeping car history, the phalad sea creature, submarine earthquake cable breaks, baby support belt invention, quiet automobile transmission, musical beach sand, automatic air fire extinguisher tests, and a squid extinguishing spray method.
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Rootstown
Ohio
Bochuit
Germany
British Air Ministry
France
Real-Life Cinderella in Baltimore Size 3 5 Slippers
More than a thousand Baltimore women tried to fit into silver slippers size 3 5 without success. Mrs Simon Grief then stepped in and her feet fit perfectly, ending the competition with a clear triumph.
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Baltimore
Simon Grief
Plant for Your Fish Purposes Sagittaria Natans
The best plant for aquarium purposes is sagittaria. Natans is a moderately sized variety, Nature Magazine notes. Begin an aquarium measuring 1 by 15 by 10 inches with about a dozen well rooted plants in coarse sand or grit one and one half to two inches deep.
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Sagittaria
Nature Magazine
Escaping Good Counsel Youthful Rustiness
A terse line hints at youth ignoring prudent advice as a swift action echoes the desire to outrun cautious counsel. The fragment suggests a theme of impulsive risk taking versus measured guidance.
Bell calls reach remote corners of the earth
The article notes the telephone's spread into isolated regions from Lapland to Mecca and the South Seas, where the bell's summons reaches bold frontier outposts and bustling markets alike.
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Lapland
Mecca
South Sea Islands
No Profit in Revenge Saying Costs Our Souls
A terse quotation from Masainger warns that vengeance harms the avenger, suggesting revenge costs the soul and offers no genuine gain. The line reflects a moral lesson about restraint and moral integrity.
World’s Champion Holstein Cow Sets Butter Production Record
Canary Snowball Gettie of the Western State hospital herd at Fort Steilacoom Washington completed an 80 percent dry ten month test producing 22 162 pounds milk and 959 7 pounds butter from 195 days she displaced former champion Onyx Lilith after a 618 1 pound seven day run on a junior four year old test with strict feeding and care under Thurston County Cow Testing Association supervision.
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Western State Hospital
Fort Steflacoom
Washington
Canary Snowball Gettie
Nys
Onyx
Lilith
Thurston County
Renovating Old Orchards Urged
Extension horticulturist A. E. Schilletter at Clemson College urges starting renovation of old orchards at once to revive bearing potential. If 40 percent of trees can be brought back, renovation pays. otherwise replanting is better. He advises selecting profitable varieties and implementing pruning spraying worming cultivation thinning to boost health and yields.
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A. E. Schilletter
Clemson College
Schilletter
Crreversyr
Early Cabbage Heads Up With Early Planting
Fresh early cabbage from home gardens can be ready in June, two weeks before neighbors, says Prof J W Lloyd of University of Polinois. Plant early, harden off, and harvest before heat and cabbage worms reduce yields. Varieties Jersey Wakefield and Copenhagen Market suit early production.
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J. W. Lloyd
University of Polinois
Jersey Wakefield
Copenhagen Market
Spraying Peach Trees When Temperatures Rise
Orchardists fear peach leaf ears may spray during bright sunny days with temps above freezing. They can apply lime sulphur solution using 15 pounds of dry lime sulphur to make 50 gallons and cover all bark surfaces thoroughly.
Culling Breeding Ewes Boosts Flock Quality Over Years
The best season to sort and dispose of underperforming breeding ewes is fall. Set a definite standard of type to build a profitable flock. Remove ewes with the worst faults and mate the rest to a good ram for several years to steadily improve the flock with minimal annual losses.
Winter Water Fountains Help Hens Through Cold Months
The piece urges poultry breeders to provide warm water for hens in winter. It argues ice water chills hens and reduces intake, harming egg production. It notes insulated winter fountains, warns to prepare before severe weather, and stresses readiness for winter poultry care.
Manure Carrier A Sound Investment for Barns
The manure carrier is a good investment in any barn where expense is tied to manure handling. Efficient equipment and a proper manure pit boost annual production savings, explaining why livestock communities often seem prosperous despite reports of losses.
Ashes Improve Garden Soils In Clayey Ground
Ashes in small quantities benefit gardens, especially clayey soil. Wood ashes help sweeten soil more than coal ashes. Much garden soil is sour and improved by ash. Swampy or poorly drained soils tend to be sour and benefit from amendment.
Easy Weed Control Tip From Agriculture Department
The United States Department of Agriculture advises that the best time to kill weeds is when they are just emerging or before they appear. Keeping the top two inches of soil continuously loosened prevents serious weed problems.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farming Notes On Seeds Pests And Seasoning
Farmlinks advise on soil health hens grit dry mash to prevent bowel trouble. Early weed control targets dandelions by removing entire roots to stop spread into patches. Saving seeds from strong varieties by drying, sealing, and labeling for next spring.
Famous Forts in U. S. History
The Indiana river town Vincennes hosted a fort whose fate intertwined with Princois de Vincennes and George Rogers Clark. From 1702 French posts along the Wabash to Fort Sackville and Fort Patrick Henry, Clark’s 1779 siege and the fort’s surrender secured Northwest Territory gains for the United States, ending with a flag of Stars and Stripes after 1816.
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Vincennes
Indiana
Princois ‘Morgan de Vincenne
George Rogers Clark
Inland Empire of America
Wabash River
St. Lawrence
Mississippi
de Vincenne
Detroit
Fort Whyne
Lafayette
Wabash
Ounbache
St. Francis Xavier
Paste Vincents
D'Artuguette
Chickasaws
Fort Sneckville
Clark
Fort Sackville
Fort Patrick Henry
Great Northwest
United States
Red Cross
England
Fort Dearborn and the Early Chicago Massacre
The article recalls two Fort Dearborns in Illinois and the 1812 massacre on Michigan Avenue. It tells how Captain Nathan Heald evacuated the fort under Indian attack, the brutal deaths of soldiers and civilians, and the heroic rescue by Captain William Wells. It notes the 1817 rebuilt fort’s role but emphasizes the first fort’s place in Chicago’s memory as America’s second metropolis.
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Illinois
lFort Chartres
Mississippi
Fort Dearborn
Lake Michigan
Fort Chartres
Mississippi Valley
Fort
Henry Dearborn
Hull
Detroit
Nathan Heald
Fort Wayne
Ind
Heald
Michigan Avenue
Lake Shore
William Wells
Black Partridge
Pro and student exchange wary advice in classroom
A professor concludes that deeper study leaves him with less certainty while a student seeks guidance. The professor suggests avoiding student counsel, noting the irony of knowledge growing with study and the challenge of finding clear answers.
Preacher Climbs to Oratorical Heights in Refuge City
Breathless and painless, the preacher dashed into the city of refuge Toron to Goblin, rising to an oratorical peak as he spoke.
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Toronto
Lightning Pranks and Skin Marks Debunked by Nature Magazine
Nature Magazine states lightning does not photograph images on skin and debunks ramifying pink marks alleged by pseudo-science. The article warns about sensational claims surrounding lightning injuries and clarifies the science behind skin marks and injury.
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Nature Magazine
Polar Bears Trained by Alaska Fur Traders for Sledges
An effort by Alaska fur traders to train polar bears to pull sledges is reported as an unusual animal handling venture. The plan involves training and could impact traditional methods of travel and hunting in Arctic regions.
Earl Yingling Fails to Catch Pop Flies
A baseball incident highlights pitcher Earl Yingling avoiding pop flies and miscalling catches. Cantillon urges quitting or improving judgment as Yingling promises effort to keep infield from collision, but confusion persists during the drill.
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Earl Yingling
Yingling
Joe Cantillon
Yinglitiy
Joe
Jim
Yankees Acquire Torche in Shocking Trade
The New York Yankees pull off a surprising deal sending Joe Bush and two other pitchers to acquire Torche from the St. Louis Browns. Baseball fans react to the blockbuster move as the Yankees reshape their pitching staff.
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Urban Shocker
Str
Torche St. Louis Browns
New York Yankees
Joe Bush
Players to wear six inch numbers this season
At a special meeting of the American Association owners in Hartford, it was unanimously decided that all players will be numbered on their sleeves to match program numbers. The numbers will be six inches high for easy visibility from the stands.
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American Association
Hell
Martford
Bill Heston Among Greatest Grid Players
Bill Heston ranked as one of footballs greatest players in Michigan history. The article notes his sprint speed and relentless running as he carried the ball 38 times for 270 yards in a Michigan Wisconsin game, with Red Grange later matching Michigan’s exploits.
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Bill Heston
Billy Treston
Michigan
Heston
Stlt
Red Grange
Hinoels
Fennelly Sets All Time Total Bases Record
Fennelly, a notable early star, achieved six hits in six at bats with the Atlantic Citys in a May game, including three triples and three doubles for 19 total bases. The feat stands as the record for total bases in any league or period, surpassing peers such as Cobb Alexander and Johnson.
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Prank Fennelly
Ry Cobb
G. Alexander
W. Johnson
Fennelly
Atlantic Citys
Tater
Brooklyn
Sports Happenings From The Era Of Early 20th Century News
The column surveys diverse sports topics from football to golf and boxing. It notes Cattle of Yule as a key back for Coach Yad Jones, Maori rugby popularity in New Zealand, Mallory holding the US tennis title before losing to Helen Wills, and Toronto boasting golf prominence. It reports coaching resignations at Jonesboro and Missouri memorial fund completion, player signings by Joe McCarthy and Boston Americans, and various trainer retirements. It also mentions Dempsey’s radio image, Har vard coaching changes, Yale Notre Dame grid plans, and the temperament of modern football’s speed.
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