Record Wheat Crop Hits New National Peak in June Report
The June agricultural report shows a wheat crop of 1,286,000,000 bushels with total feed grains at 3,021,000,000 bushels the largest on record. The U S share of world wheat rises to about one third, and the crop value ranges around 2.4 to 2.7 billion dollars depending on price.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Chicago
Europe
Ohio River
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Oregon
Texas
Washington
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Northwest
South Dakota
North Dakota
Minnesota
Babe Ruth Sets Longest Home Run Record at Philadelphia Park
On Memorial Day at Philadelphia's Athlees ground Ruth pitched in the morning and played left field in the afternoon. He hit two prodigious drives, one clearing the left field wall and rooftops, the other sailing over rooftops on a tied score, surpassing Burns' previous mark at Shibe Park. The shots end debate on the longest hit ever at the park.
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Athlees
Philadelphia
Babe” Ruth
Stuth
Ruth
Scott Pery
Shibe Park
George Burns
Muth
Burns
Sandwich Recipes From A Mother's Cook Book
A collection of luncheon ideas including sardine tuna and seafood fillings, honey and nut spreads, date and nut sandwiches, cheese and jelly layers, with preparation tips like buttering bread and toast, and notes on serving with coffee or milk.
The Best Remedy for Trouble Is Hard Work
A maxim states there is no remedy for trouble equal to hard work. The quote highlights perseverance as the key to overcoming hardship and achieving outcomes through effort.
Army Officers Pay Scales Revealed Up To Ten Thousand
United States army officers are paid by rank with monthly and annual figures. Second lieutenant starts at 141 607 dollars per month, others rise to first lieutenant 166 67, captain 200, major 250, lieutenant colonel 291 67, and colonel 333 33 with longevity boosts up to 40 percent. General officers earn 6000 to 10000 dollars yearly with no continuous-service increase. Foreign service adds 10 percent.
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United States Army
Leutenant
The World's Tea Consumption
The world consumes about 800000000 pounds of tea annually, excluding countries where tea is grown. The figure highlights global demand and cross-border trade patterns in the beverage.
Pigeons to Patrol Forests in Oregon Ranger Patrols
Homing pigeons will supplement forest fire alarms in two Oregon forests. Rangers will be equipped as breeding stock is obtained, eggs hatch, and older birds released to return home while younger birds are trained for field duties.
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Popular Mechanics
Oregon
Words of Wise Men Good Will and Good Manners
A reflective aphorism notes that true goodwill comes from many actions and is spoiled by a single lapse. Moral motive blends noble aims with self interest, so we must avoid overestimating our deeds while sparing others from blame for theirs.
Hope's Lamp in Words by E. C. Jones
A reflective verse piece by E. C. Jones extols hope amid thorn and trial. The speaker lauds steadfast virtue, clever flattery, and faithful friendship while acknowledging doubt and danger. The poem closes with a resolve to keep hope bright as a guiding lamp at night.
Great Men and the Scope of Greatness
A compact reflection on greatness by Samuel Smiles noting that few people attain true greatness due to life’s limited range and opportunity. The quote frames exceptional individuals as rare in a broad human spectrum.
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Samuel
When Buying Chairs Always Figure on Getting Service
A Los Angeles Times observation notes chairs are often shown as ornaments or filler with little use or comfort. It suggests buyers should prioritize service and strength, as flimsy chairs may fail under a heavy load and raise concerns about insurance coverage.
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Los Angeles Times
Hill
1920 Spring Suits Seen Priced From Fifty to Seventy Five
Ordinary men s suits for next spring may cost wearers from 50 to 75 dollars as the public shows readiness to pay. Ludwig Stein president of the National Clothing Manufacturers Association testified before the Midwest.
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Ludwig Stein
National Clothing Manufacturers Association
Midwest
Venice First Produced Silvered Plate Glass
The article notes that silvered plate glass with bev ered edges and engraved figures originated in Venice. Early mirrors remained small, five feet at most, and large locking glasses were assembled from multiple plates with joints between them into the late seventeenth century.
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Venice
Summer Smiles Jokes From True to Light Humor
A collage of brief humorous exchanges and quips including a actor Yorick Hamm remark about a wife’s support, a juror question on perjury, a dentist drawing and filling gag, and jokes about smoking between meals. The pieces read like light week’s-end humor in a small town paper.
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Yorick Hamm
Reconstruction conference notes scarce cloth amid labor shortage
Mr. Stein warned cloth would remain scarce due to labor shortage at the Reconstruction conference of retail clothiers held in Kansas City. He said men’s styles are gradually reverting to plain models as the trend.
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Kansas City
Stein
Laurel Root Pipes Rise as Briar Rival
The French briar pipe faces a formidable rival from Laurel root pipes. Large quantities of Laurel roots have been taken from South American national forests for pipe manufacture under sanction of authorities. The roots resemble the French briar in appearance.
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South America
South African weaver birds form giant cooperative nests
The weaver birds of South Africa unite to build a vast umbrella shaped structure. Pairs nest together and collaboratively construct the shelter using grasses, yielding nests that hold sizable bundles of grass.
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South Africa
Sneezing Lore Through History and Superstitions
The article recalls ancient beliefs on sneezing and omens. It notes sneezing before dressing or near graves was considered unlucky while sneezing to the right was fortunate. It references Louis XV and Versailles with mirrors as context for historic fear and ritual.
Saintly Stierheim Hero Of Leipsic Fair Scene
A World War I knighted look at Stierheim shows him sharing water and munitions, venturing into No Man's Land to help a fallen sergeant, and building a dugout with a log under heavy fire. He washed shirts bound wounds buried the dead and ferried supplies to frightened comrades. He faced danger with calm and refused escape to keep fellow soldiers safe.
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Rattong
Stlerhelm
No Man's Land
Stierheim
Stlerheim
Bravest Soldier Refused to Fire in France
Richard Stierheim, 27, of Company D 815th Infantry, refused to bear arms in France as a conscientious objector. At Camp Dix, his comrades praise him as the division’s best dugout builder and fearless in action while remaining steadfast in his beliefs despite desertion charges and a court martial.
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Pittsburgh
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the World
Sparrows Point
Baltimore
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Stlerhelm
United States
Germany
Stlerheim
Spain
Tthag
Sphagnum Moss as Superior Surgical Dressing
Historical overview of sphagnum moss in wound care from Scotland and Ireland to New Haven. Dr. George E Nichols helped popularize moss dressings in the United States during World War I, detailing collection, processing, and adoption by the American Red Cross and European armies.
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Ireland
New Havon
George E. Nichols
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale University
Nichols
American Red Cross
Europe
Connectticut
North American
Red Cross
Red
England
Canadian Red Cross
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Vancouver Island
Washington
New Jersey
Eagle Spotted During Victory Fly-In
Spectators at the Victory Liberty Loan flying circus in Helena Montana watched as a gigantic eagle swooped above two airmen circling the field. The bird hovered closely around the stunt and then returned to its post in the main range.
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Helena
Mont
Victory
Liberty Loan Flying Circus
Meat Eating Cuts Births Says London Physician
London physician Oldfield argues meat eating reduces vitality and birth rates across nations. He cites experiments linking meat to sterility and notes eggs are less productive when overtaxed. A separate item reports a farm pigeon hatching a chick and attempting to teach it to fly.
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Bulgarht
Roumania
Serbia
Williammson
W. Va
H. T. Williamson
Complete Protection in Jesus Against the Wrath to Come
A religious exhortation argues true protection goes beyond life insurance and savings to spiritual salvation through Jesus Christ. It cites biblical verses to claim only faith in Christ delivers protection from God's wrath, and urges readers to accept Jesus as savior for eternal life.
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God
Jesus
Christ
Jesus Christ
Wrath
Daily Thought on Worship as A Nation's Calamity
A short reflective line echoes Emerson on the grave risk to a nation when worship is lost, framing a moral and philosophical concern rather than a current event or report.
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Emerson
The Old World and Christian Life
The piece reflects on living in an aged yet transformed world. It contrasts long historical milestones with contemporary change, noting persistent sin and the human struggle to do good. The speaker invokes biblical truth about inward temptation.
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Methuselah
Hastings
Marne
Prayer of Thanksgiving for God’s Abundant Blessings
A devotional prayer reflecting on God’s infinite goodness and the limits of human words. The speaker expresses gratitude for divine care and the acceptance of heartfelt desires through Jesus Christ.
Best Medicine for Women Proves Effective for Lydia Pinkham
Portsmouth Ohio letters attest Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound restored health for irregularities pains and weakness Mrs Sara Shaw mother of four and boarder relief urged for other women to seek the remedy. The company offers special advice from Lynn Massachusetts reflecting forty years experience.
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Portamouth
Ohio
Lydia Pinkham
Sara Shaw
R. No. 1
Portsmouth
Haunted Houses and Pets in Old London Wit
The column collects quips about ghosts in real estate and a comical trick to trap rats with linseed bait. A pushy agent jokes a haunted house is well trained, while a note suggests soaking bread in linseed for rat traps and delaying trap release. A pessimistic quip mocks trusting weather forecasts and a boastful man described as always putting on airs.
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London
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