Hero of the Australian bush John Romanes credited with daring fence work
The narrator recalls John Romanes as a fearless bush hero who helped build Western Australia’s rabbit proof fence. He describes long patrols from Sep aration Well to the De Grey river, noting Romanes’s courage and the perilous trek amid floods and natives.
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John Romanes
Australia
Western Australia
Starvation Boat Harbor
Great Australian Bight
Condon
Ninety Mile Beach
Tropic North
de Grey
Romanes
Gregory
Queensland
Turnbull
de Gray
Toby
Joose
West Kimberley
Rescued in Desert Outback After Attack by Natives
The narrator recounts an attack near Mount Bruce where a spear struck his wrist and a waddy felled him. Romanes carried him through the night and miles of wasteland to safety at De Grey depot over several days aided by a native ally. Major and Toby were killed or captured after attempting to escape to Turkey Creek.
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Romanes
Mount Bruce
Major
Toby
Myself
Winchester
John
de Grey
Turnbull’s
Turnbull
Geraldton
Turkey Creek
John Romanes
Marriage Customs of Wa-Unga People in Rhodesia
The text describes Wa-Unga marriage as informal with betrothal rarely required and parental ignorance common. It notes historical marriage by capture during canoes raids between lake tribes, with raiders abducting women and livestock. Under European rule marriage by barter may replace capture, with a woman valued at one sheep and nafumo killings carrying compensation of one canoe one sheep and beads.
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Rhodesia
Tight Shoe Cost Balti woman her leg
A Baltimore Maryland woman wearing a newly bought tight shoe developed toe ulcers that progressed to gangrene. Despite hospital treatment the infection worsened, leading doctors to amputate the leg just below the hip at Mercy Hospital.
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Baltimore
Mercy Hospital
Revenge on Crocodile Ends in Fatal Blow
A Matabele youth was seized while bathing in Insizwa river New Zealand. He escaped with bites to the arm and side. The kraal men armed with assegais and axes drove the crocodile from the water after a pool chase. They killed the seven foot two inch reptile with a battle axe and burned the carcass to avert drought superstition.
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Insizwa
New Zealand
Kraal
Hound Tale Tangles In Ozark Courtroom Session
Laz Spencer testifies in a federal court recalling a moonshine case. He tells a rambling joke about a man who traded a big hound for liquor, a tale meant to stall the judge and sway sympathy amid the proceedings.
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Shange
Laz Spencer
Opie Read
Laz
Hkiertats
Summer care of the flock in pasture rotation
J R Strowter advises summer sheep management focusing on abundant grass water and shade. He recommends frequent pasture changes every three weeks to reduce parasite risk, plus salt mixes and worm- control through fibrous rations and cornfield grazing. He covers castration docking and careful lamb feeding, plus regular shearing in May and wool handling for market quality.
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J. R. Strowter
Missouri
Northern States to Start Boys Corn and Potato Clubs
Following Southern success, the Department of Agriculture will expand boys clubs to the north beginning in New Hampshire. W J Spillman leads the effort with a measured acre per boy this summer, supplying growing instructions and support. The program traces to S A Knapp, whose three years saw 65 000 participants. Reports show yields from 25 to over 228 bushels per acre at low cost, highlighting potential value.
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Department of Agriculture
New Hongland
W. J. Spillman
Office of Farm Management
8. A. Knapp
United States
Coloring for concrete work
An American authority recommends colored concrete materials with per barrel quantities of dry mix. Sand must be dry and deeper color must be used to counteract drying bleaching. Colors listed include brown 15 20 lbs brown ocher, black 45 lbs manganese dioxide, blue 19 lbs ultramarine, buff 15 lbs ocher, green 23 lbs greenish blue ultramarine, gray 2 lbs boneblack, red 22 lbs raw iron oxide, bright red 22 lbs Pompeian or bright English red, purple 20 lbs Prince's metallic, violet 20 lbs violet iron oxide, yellow 22 lbs ocher.
Hauling Manure Advise Immediate Carting From Barn
Farmers should cart manure away quickly to prevent indoor odors in hot weather. Spreading manure on stubble fields after a small grain harvest is a common, beneficial practice for soil health and nutrient distribution.
Farm Sanitation for Disease Prevention and Recovery
Sanitary surroundings should be clean, well lighted and dry to prevent disease and aid recovery. Dark damp places harbor germs, so keeping areas sanitary reduces spread and supports healing.
Locust Arrival Sparks Mystic Weather Talk
Locusts expected in the middle west this year trigger superstition. Some say a letter P on the insect’s back signals peace and plenty while a letter W foretells strife in another nation.
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Middle West
How to store rhubarb roots for early shoots
Instructions advise digging rhubarb roots and allowing them to freeze last fall. Pack into a box covered with two to three inches of soil, water lightly, and place in a warm dark spot. Edible shoots will emerge soon, and leaf size is kept small by growing in darkness.
Feed for Pigs Warns of Corn Dangers and Teeth Injury
An old notice warns that excess corn harms litters and sows. It advises checking nursing piglets for sharp teeth if the sow shows restlessness or leaps, and to file any sharp teeth found.
Hair tonic ploy ends with bristle soak gag
A customer pits hair growth claims of Hirsutina and Scalpola against a rebuff from a druggist who touts science and pure ingredients. The punchline has him planning to soak toothbrush bristles in Scalperina to test promised root stimulation.
Impertinent Prescription Signatures Spark Confusion
Mr. Meddergrass denounces a notice from Doc Smudgers, M. D. as impertinent. He admits owing the bill but scoffs at prescriptions bearing the sign Smudgers, M. D. implying Money Due. Mrs. Meddergrass seeks clarification.
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Mr. Meddergrass
Wealth Likely Ahead Says Clairvoyant to Mr Wise
A clairvoyant assurances wealth to Mr Wise claiming inward visions show money around him. Wise counters by suggesting the fee be taken from the imagined riches.
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Mr. Wise
Profitable Poetry and a Thousand Dollar Poem
A speaker notes a poet earned a thousand dollars for a spring poem and remarks it was a clever advertising ploy for a car spring campaign. The exchange features Bobbs and Dobbs discussing luck and the value of poetry in marketing.
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Bobbs
Dobbs
Judicial Gallantry in Court Question to Woman Witness
A judge teases a female witness Miss Passeigh about her age offering three guesses as she answers in the courtroom a light moment reflecting court wit and gender dynamics in a historical setting.
Masked Ball Prize Sparks Committee Laughs
A humorous incident on the committee unfolds when Bobbs sees Nobbs at a masked ball and Dobbs asks What. Bobbs ends up winning for the funniest mask, drawing the committee’s amused attention.
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Bobbs
Nobbs
Dobbs
Philosophic View Balcony Exchange
A humorous dialogue contrasts salary, day off costs, and personal perspectives. One character jokes about not earning a million a year and the other questions why. The exchange playfully weighs work, compensation, and leisure.
For Once Agreed Judge Quotes on Gnaggs Marriage
Dialogues reflect a courtroom moment where a judge notes domestic friction between Mr. and Mrs. Gnaggs. The exchange hints at blame and mutual responsibility as the judge comments and the participants acknowledge the strain in their relationship.
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Bothia
Cho Spring
Agan
Incor
Wilbur D.nesbit
South
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