Cedar Rapids Man Claims He Survived Light Brigade Charge
A Cedar Rapids resident known as Poin Toim Cutting claims to be the last survivor of the 1854 Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava. The 80 year old recounts the Crimean War battle, describing Lord Raglan's orders and the silent Russian batteries as he assures he remains alive to prove the dispatch wrong.
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Light Brigade Battle Fragment in Poetic Pastiche
A fragmentary excerpt recounts a cavalry charge with the line forward the light brigade, the Russian guns opening fire, and the British line advancing into a valley. It mentions Alfred Tennyson and a scene of sudden destruction amid a chaotic engagement.
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Insect Control For Vining Crops On Cucumbers And Melons
Advice on defending cucumbers and squashes from pests. Use arsenical poison and powders, plant on well drained, rich soil, and provide warmth. Hill-and-manure method with sub irrigation aids growth, space hills three feet apart in six foot rows, and thin to two or three plants per hill if pests attack. Early-picked fruit requires careful care to prevent poor fruiting.
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Eucumbura
Season Is Prosperous For Growers Of Fruit
Reports from orchard districts of Colorado and Utah indicate growers will enjoy a prosperous season with good crops of apples, pears, peaches and plums. The campaign to fight worms prune fertility and keep trees healthy has resulted in cleaner orchards than in several years.
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Local Notes and Events Highlight Area News
Mr. Jackson leads a church play with youth at Wastfield. W C Hanper, a prominent farmer, harvests a large cherry crop. Robert Kyle attends a ball game in Cleveland. Mrs. Ira Reed recovers from a scalded arm. Mrs. Bert Shumway and family visit Mt Jackson friends. Helen Kyle spends summer with her parents after New Castle High School studies. Silas Read starts as salesman at Army and Navy store. Thy McGinnig quarry resumes after weeks idle. Children's Day observed at several local churches. Miss June Kyle hosts a strawberry cake and ice cream fest with classmates. Drilling equipment moved into nearby leased oil and gas territory.
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New Castle Business College
They Stick Together in Political Satire
A Louisville Courier Journal item mocks a senator who criticizes colleagues, noting that nobody trusts a man who betrays his pals and prefers unity among lawmakers.
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Louisville Courier Journal
City council and police weigh winter skating rink plans
Policewoman Rae Muirhead backs a winter skating rink for youths under police jurisdiction with a small fee. Acting Mayor Burns upholds limits on carnival amusements while discussions continue on grounds use for community events. City solicitor James A. Gardner praised for timely legal guidance on council decisions.
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Zemo Medicine Ad Claims Eczema Cure
An OTC advertising blurb promotes Zemo with a 35 cent price for a standard bottle and 1.00 for large size. It asserts quick eczema relief and healing of skin troubles including sores burns wounds and chafing. The copy touts Zemo as a clean dependable antiseptic liquid and urges readers to try it.
Bolt Of Lightning Kills Erie Woman in Pa Lake Area
A lightning bolt struck while fishing near Marion Center Pennsylvania killing Irvin Mears. His sister in law Margaret Chambers of Erie visiting her sister Mrs James Mears died instantly. Mrs Mears' wedding ring melted on her finger and husband was knocked unconscious. The group was in the barn at the time.
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Margaret Chambers
Erie
James Mears
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