Army as Civilian Pioneer Spotlighted in Weeks Speech
Secretary Weeks lauds the Army as a peace time agency, citing its roles in building railways harbors and roads and in public health. The piece highlights Army surgeons engineers and other corps contributions from Panama to Porto Rico and Washington monuments to radio and industry.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
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Massachusetts
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War College
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Library of Congress
Lincoln Memorial
District of Columbia
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Hawaii
Cuba
Hoover
Europe
Regular Army
Paris
Poland
Armenia
Selection of breeding stock in turkey raising
The passage emphasizes choosing strong vigorous breeding stock to avoid unhatched eggs weak poults and scrubby turkeys. It recommends a deep wide body broad back round breast clean healthy head thick shanks straight toes and warns that inbreeding reduces vigor. It advises yearly introduction of unrelated blood and avoiding crossbreeding to maintain purebreds and to buy early for acclimation ahead of mating season.
Weddings In Norway Strain Finances Yet Abundant Feasts Rule
A Norwegian housewife plans months of wedding preparation for a daughter's marriage with wide guest lists. The feast must include cheese, sweet soups, puddings, fish and game in large quantities and ample brandy. Often multiple marriages occur at once to concentrate celebrations. Bridal gowns and much of the attire are owned or hired through the church.
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Detroit News
Raphael's Supreme Madonna Seized in Italian Art Heist
A damaged report notes Raphael's Madonna di San Sisto subtitle and hints at an art theft or seizure involving the renowned Renaissance painting. Authorities are referenced with European museums or collectors connected to the incident.
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Raphael
Raphael Altarpiece in Dresden Chronicle
The Saint Sixtus altarpiece at Piacenza, painted by Raphael between 1517 and 1520, is his best known work and widely regarded as his supreme effort. It was moved to Dresden likely during Frederick Augustus I’s reign, who ruled Saxony from 1787 to 1854 and greatly enhanced the city.
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Sixtus
Piacenza
Italy
Dresden
Frederick Augustus I
Saxony
Geese Thrive on Pasture and Feeding Practices
Geese are best raised on grass and pasture with grazing most of the year. goslings need starter mash of two thirds shorts to one third cornmeal, then shift to equal parts with beef scrap and grit. A fattening ration uses one part shorts to two parts cornmeal plus 5 percent beef scrap, fed in the morning with corn at night.
Slight Importance of Grit in Poultry Feeding
Poultry raisers begin to slight grit, causing poor digestion and impaired health. Keep regular poultry grit before fowls in boxes or hoppers at all times. A load of gravel near the chickens' home would improve health and increase egg yield.
Poultry Care Tips From Old Journal
Advice on keeping poultry healthy and productive includes dry ventilated houses, removing disease causes, and economical housekeeping. Notes on ages cocks and ganders, capons, and feeding practices such as corn silage and semi solid buttermilk aim to boost eggs and hatchability.
Tanlac Restores Energy for 71-Year-Old Mrs. Jennings at Clearwater
Mrs. Emma Jennings, 71, credits Tanlac with reversing grippe effects and weakness. She says the medicine strengthened her limbs and stamina, letting her handle all housework again. Tanlac is advertised as available from all good druggists with over 35 million bottles sold.
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Tantac
Emma Jennings
Clearwater Cal
Tanlac
Taniac
Reflector Grade Signal at Crossing
A description of a novel railroad grade crossing signal that reflects sunlight during the day and automobile headlights at night through red glass, improving visibility for drivers and pedestrians. The device combines daytime and nighttime signaling using a single reflective red glass element.
Calumet Baking Powder Credits Ads for Growth
Warren Wright president of Calumet Baking Powder Company attributes strong sales to heavy newspaper advertising. He claims Calumet sales are twice those of any other brand and says the newspaper is the most direct way to reach housewives who trust newspaper standards for product information.
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Warren Wright
Calumet Baking Powder Company
Calumet
Mr. Wright
Woman Says He Will Have Final Word In Dispute
A dialogue snippet shows a woman asserting she will get the last word and a man replying that conceding saves time, highlighting domestic banter about control and efficiency.
Diamond Dyes promise simple home dyeing for fabrics
An advertisement touts a Diamond Dyes package that lets any woman dye or tint fabrics at home. It claims no streaks or fading and instructs buyers to specify wool or silk or linen cotton mixtures, promising perfect results even for first timers.
Not for your heirs says health over wealth
A brief dialogue features Mr. Howell asserting health is better than wealth and Mrs. Powell replying that it is not for prospective heirs. The exchange underscores concerns about inheritance and well being in a domestic or social setting.
Happy Day Laundress Sings on Snowy Line
A laundress hums a cheerful tune while hanging white wash on the line. She attributes the happy mood to Red Cross Ball Blue advertisement in use. A grim note follows as the phrase about Satanic majesty hints at ongoing demands or consequences.
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Red Cross Ball
Wish for a flannel umbrella joke
A eighth grade boy walking with his mother longs for a flannel umbrella to keep its ribs warm as they wait under shelter from a sudden shower. This light anecdote from the Indianapolis News highlights a child’s humorous remark about an umbrella.
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Indianapolis News
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted Nationwide
The advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a premier kidney liver and bladder medicine. It claims rapid mild healing effects and urges readers to test with a ten cent sample from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
The Boycott and Captain Boycott Origins
The word boycott means to combine to refuse work or association or to ban sale. It was adopted as a method of intimidation by the Irish Land League in 1880, making Captain Boycott one of its first victims.
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Irish Land League
Captain Boycott
Hall's Catarrh Medicine advertisement claim
The notice describes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a local treatment plus internal tonic. It claims Catarrh worsens when run down and that the product improves general health. Sold by druggists for over 40 years by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Discovered. Leonore Questions Cause of Divorces
Elizabeth replies that marriages are the cause. The Cornell Widow notes a sharp public observation on marriage strains reflected in social chatter.
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Leonore
Elizabeth
Cornell
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