Letter to Walt Disney on Fantasia and Bald Mountain
A reader condemns the Fantasia sequence Night on Bald Mountain for fear-inducing scenes. He suggests removing it and restoring balance, joking about morbid theater, and mocks the skeleton imagery as over the top entertainment.
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MR. Disney
Walter Disney
Bald Mountain
Walt
Entertainment
Hades
Pbbli* W Entertainment
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra
Hitler
School inspector riddles and quick-witted reply in class
A school inspector asks a riddle about a road 100 yards long and 20 yards wide. Johnny answers forty four, claiming his brother is twenty two and half daft. The exchange shows his humorous logic and quick thinking in the classroom.
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Johnny
Feels Better Now Message Exchange
A casual snippet shows a man noting relief after his girlfriend calls to cancel a planned meeting. The speaker expresses that the change eases his mind and reduces anticipated social burden.
Worth a Discount Aberdonian Doctor Visit Bill Tale
An Aberdonian recounts paying a medical bill after seven home visits. The doctor says the amount is correct, noting seven visits, while the patient recalls only arriving at the front gate on the last visit and questions the charges.
Farm Topics Soy Beans As Feed No More Than Ten Percent
Soy beans offer high feed value but should comprise no more than 10 percent of any grain ration. Excess causes digestive issues and reduced intake, and can lead to soft butter in dairy cows or soft pork in hogs. Keep beans whole if possible, crush only medium fine if ground, and replace weekly.
Chickens Need Warmed Water in Winter Months
Poultry expert C F Parrish from North Carolina State College urges farmers to provide heated water fountains for flocks during cold weather. He notes water intake rises when water is warm, aiding egg production, and advises sealing drafts in laying houses to prevent heat loss. Winter is a key period for profitable egg output.
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C. F. Parrish
N. C. State College
Parrish
Agricultural News Highlights From the U S Reports
The U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics forecasts soybean production at 81 5 million bushels, below 1939. Oregon State tests show charred fence posts fail sooner than untreated, while salt-treated green posts last near indefinitely. U S cotton use may hit 8 million bales next year despite exports under 2 million. Canada wheat likely exceeds domestic needs by 275 million bushels. Cod liver oil limits for cows are set at four tablespoons daily. A winter cover crop boosts returns by conserving soil and moisture. English farmers urged to harvest acorns and beechnuts to extend feed supplies and free imports.
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U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Oregon State College
Rug frame patterns with burlap transfer design
This item presents a hot iron transfer to stamp a 24 by 34 inch design onto burlap. It includes general instructions for making several inexpensive rug frames and directs readers to send orders to a specified address.
Shadows of Mind Reflections on Life Through Time
A contemplative line compares mental shadows to those of the body from dawn to dusk. It frames memory and experience as shifting across life stages with recurring imagery of light and darkness.
Hard and Soft Living Poverty Quote
A reflective line notes poverty's harshness yet contrasts two winds that shape men: the north wind bending to Vikings and the south wind luring with dreams. It presents a philosophical meditation on adversity and temptation.
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