Aerial Goat Hunt Over San Clemente Island
A seaplane crew led by Steve Holloway from Avalon hunts wild goats on San Clemente Island. They fly at 2500 feet to spot herds, shoot from the wings and nose, retrieve carcasses, and land blues near Choke Berry Cove before sharing the spoils with Holloway.
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Little Bay
San Clemente
Los Angeles
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Johnston
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Holloway
Steve Holloway
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Cove
France
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Shortage of Hickory Nuts Driven by Auto Demand
Nut supply collapses as auto industry uses hickory wood for wheels and bodies. Five New York nut shops report no shellbark hickory nuts available, once staple and prized for toothsome flavor. A blight and decay have also reduced meat quality, though black walnut remains common and popular.
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New York
Prowling on the Street Mandy Johnson Draws Attention
On Lynchburg's principal colored street two men pause to describe a buxom woman marching with pride. Sam asks who she is and Reverent Morris identifies her as Miss Mandy Johnson visiting from Roanoke and notes her striking presentation.
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Lynchburg
Jim
Sam
Mandy ‘Johnson
Roanoke
Morris
Tim
Scientific Leader Eratosthenes Measures Earth
Eratosthenes, head of the Alexandria Library, first measured the Earth's circumference in 245 B.C. This achievement marked a milestone in ancient science, demonstrating a method to estimate global size using geometry and solar angles.
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Eratosthenes
Alexandria Mbrary
B. O
Not Cure for Tuberculosis Among Fowl in Poultry Flocks
Article notes tuberculosis is common in corn belt poultry with slow disease progression. Thinned birds, lameness, and eventual death are key signs. diagnosis requires postmortem checks. No cure exists. emphasis on sanitation, disposal of carcasses, and preventing spread.
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Corn Belt
J. J. Warren
Iowa
Hopper for feeding fowls
A simple poultry feeder design uses a cut down empty grocery box to create a hopper that prevents birds from standing on top or wasting feed. The sloping guard and bottom help minimize spillage and direct mash into the birds' reach.
Picking Out Best Pullets
Describes criteria for selecting laying pullets including vigor, well grown stature, long back, rounded breast, deep body from back to keel bone, keel length, and soft pliable skin over the keel and abdomen.
Corn Silage Boosts Small Egg Production
Corn silage in small amounts helps increase egg production while dried beet pulp is less effective, according to observed effects.
Poultry Care Tips From Old Farm Guide
Reading notes on improving laying hens with practical guidance. Topics include water cleanliness with a slatted cover, scratching litter from straw, and profits from flock selection. Emphasis on breed importance, behind the breed caretaking, and avoiding drafts for healthier layers.
The Real Trouble
A cartoon caption highlights car safety with the punchline that tight nuts on wheels prevent accidents, while the opponent argues tight nuts at the wheel cause crashes. Cartoon from Cincinnati Enquirer notes automotive maintenance as the root issue.
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Cincinnat! Enquirer
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing for All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple for any woman to use on wool silk linen cotton or blends. It claims no streaking fading or running and guarantees perfect home dyeing with clear material type guidance.
France Sees 1.8 Million More Women Than Men
A demographic shift in France shows 1,800,000 more women than men. The data highlights enduring gender imbalances across age groups and regions, influencing social and economic dynamics.
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France
Unclear Quote on Bachelors and Widows
Fragmentary line notes that bachelors are hard to understand while widows are easy, reflecting a social stereotype without context or event details.
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