Peter Rabbit Meets Yank Yank in the Old Orchard
Peter Rabbit discovers Yank Yank the Nuthatch wintering in the Old Orchard. Yank Yank walks head first down a tree and explains his wintering home is a secret stump hole with a leaf and feather nest built by him and Mrs Yank Yank. He notes six chicks born this summer.
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The Bank Bench Origins in Italian Cities
A historical note explains the bank benches where money changers in Venice and Florence displayed small coin piles. Riots around these benches led to broken benches, giving rise to the term bankrupt.
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There Is Hope Ahead Poem
Poetic hopeful verse notes that despite storms and sorrow a brighter day will come. It speaks of sun after rain and a star shining in darkness as signs of resilience and faith in future peace. The piece ends with a claim that patience can conquer grief and sin.
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WNU
Through A Woman's Eyes on Solitude for Modern Life
A column by Jean Newton argues for the value of solitude for personal growth. It critiques the modern urge to avoid being alone, noting that quiet moments aid reflection, rest the mind, and reveal new inner resources, suggesting women try solitary walks to discover renewed strength.
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Bell Syndicate
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Canape Recommendations for Cold Weather Snack
A compact guide suggests canape ideas for wintry meals including caviar on toast rounds with pepper and lettuce, buttered toast with caviar and chopped hard egg, and artichoke hearts on toast with anchovy paste. Garnish options include lemon parsley pickles and paprika.
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Western Newspaper Union
Question Box by Ed Wynn Quiz from The Perfect Fool
Readers write queries to Ed Wynn with jokes about dead brothers rights Nero and gender roles. The column humorously answers each letter with punny lines and light social commentary.
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Forgotten Sires in Dairy Herds Draw Attention
W. W. Yapp argues that the majority of future milk and dairy product output will come from young 'forgotten sires' not yet proven. He urges focus on bull conformation, dam and sire performance, and broader family records to identify promising breeders beyond proven sires.
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Ensiling Corn Stover Boosts Feed Value For Winter Ration
Hoard's Dairyman notes dry matter losses in corn stover range from 24 percent, while ensiling limits losses to about 10 percent. Properly shocked bright stover can be valuable in rations. Recommend shredding or grinding, molasses water spray for palatability, and adding 1 to 2 percent mineral supplement in grain mix to balance protein. Corn stover shows 2.1 percent digestible crude protein and 46.1 percent total digestible nutrients.
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Congress Allocates Funds to Combat Chinch Bugs in Corn Belt
In a recent session Congress approved a million dollar appropriation to curb chinch bug damage in the corn belt. Creosoted barriers extending 30 000 miles were built to halt the first crawling generation, but the flying second generation escapes this method. Experts estimate the program saved at least four million dollars in corn value.
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Farm Charter Spain Regulates Wheat Trade and Policies
Spain passes laws to regulate wheat trade. Germany fixes maximum grain prices just above 1933 levels. Colorado farms conserve Russian thistles as emergency livestock feed. Agronomists urge spring pasture growth with fall trimming and nitrogen fertilization. Corn silage can substitute hay in dairy rations. Post drought years show gains in corn production, acreage, and yields.
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POT HOLDER SET IN THREE PIECES
Grandmother Clark presents a three piece pot holder set including two holders and a container. Ready stamped and stenciled in colors, with outlines possible, directions for assembly, and a request for 15 cents plus a stamped return envelope to Home Craft Co. Dept A St Louis Mo.
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London’s Early Telephone Directory and Growth
London issued its first directory in April 1880 with 446 subscribers across three exchanges A T and C. By today about 400000 subscribers span 232 exchanges. Banks feared fraud while stockholders led adoption. major railways and government offices were largely absent from early listings.
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