The Humorous Riff on Politics and Streetside Woes
A humorous column rails at the Democrats and Republicans over election forecasts and party unity. It recalls a rainy night in Osceola with Horton McKeag stuck in a street hole, while locals speculate on party fates and a sugar scandal looms before an election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton McKeag
State Street
Ike Merrick
Horton
Steen
Mr Jitney
Etter
Bussioestenny Minnett
Sundrying Foodstuffs by Sun or Heat Across Regions
Specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture describe sundrying as the least expensive method where rainless, sunny seasons prevail. Ideal in interior California, the Southwest, and much of the Northwest, it suits early fruits and vegetables but risks loss during wet periods. Insects and dust can be reduced with mosquito netted trays or a glass-covered solar dryer, while artificial heat offers weather independence but risks overheating without careful control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Southwest
Northwestern States
Great Plains
United States Department of Agriculture
Dry farming and soil moisture management overview
A note explains dry farming as farming on land with limited rainfall and no irrigation. It describes building fertility and moisture through deep cultivation, crop rotation, and green crops plowing into the soil to retain moisture.
Early Indian Currency Mint Supplying National Currency
Marragansett Indians of Rhode Island operated a mint in early days that supplied currency used across a large part of the United States, reflecting regional minting activity and its broader circulation among colonial and early American economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode
United States
Unclear fragment prompts enigmatic phrasing
Fragmentary text shows unclear prose mixing phrases about ground and rank with possible names and terms, yielding no coherent event or identifiable subjects to summarize into a factual news item.
Homemade cook stove drier could rival market units
The article argues home built sunless driers for food preservation are feasible. By using an existing cook stove or range, families can create an evaporator at low cost with certifiable tools. Properly built devices are said to match commercial small driers in efficiency, offering a cheaper option for households.
Metropolitan Sandwiches for Sunday Night Lunch
A simple American cheese sandwich recipe suited for Sunday night. Combine 4 pounds cheese with 3 hard cooked eggs, butter, vinegar, salt, pepper and mustard. Mash yolks, mix with butter and seasonings, grate cheese, mix with chopped whites, fold in vinegar, and spread between buttered bread slices.
Hints for Housewives on Wardrobe Planning and Household Tips
Practical guidance advises buying clothes as part of a planned wardrobe rather than impulsive bars of gain. It notes child and rodent safety for matches and suggests hinge upgrades for upstairs window screens to save steps. The text mentions Bree Ya for coffee service and PiSne with silver insets to pair with hot cups or tea glasses.
Montreal chemists unveil lighter magnesium alloy rivaling steel
A magnesium alloy developed by Montreal chemists is claimed to be two thirds the weight of aluminum and as strong as steel. It is touted for pistons and connecting rods in aircraft and automotive engines, though this claim awaits closer verification.
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Montreal
Bootleggers Face Price Pressure Says Uncle Bill
Uncle Bill Bottletop predicts bootleggers will drop whisky prices below sixty dollars a quart to attract customers. He argues drinkers won’t pay high rates in good sense, so early sales must be cheaper to lure buyers.
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Uncle Bill Bottletop
The Beautiful Rich
A dialogue scene hints at a wealthy uncle’s fortune and a girl’s self perception, suggesting a fortune of a million dollars recently left to her and a candid remark about appearances. The snippet implies social and familial dynamics around wealth.
Canning Fruits in Own Juices Without Sugar
Home canners ask if fruits can be preserved without sugar amid scarcity and rising prices. U S department guidance notes apples berries plums and cherries can be canned in their own juice with no sweetener using three methods: pack raw fruit and process, cook fruit then use its juice as syrup, or cook to desired consistency and seal jars. Proper heat processing and careful handling reduce spoilage and ensure safer preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Jelly Making Tips and Sugar Saving Advice
Practical guide on jelly quality including color, clarity, and set. Steps cover fruit preparation, juice extraction, and cooking times. Methods to cut sugar use by one quarter, and substitutions to retain flavor and texture.
Filipinos Demand Independence Strongly Backed by Jones Law Faith
A Filipino observer argues the 10.5 million population desires independence, credits the Jones law for trust in America, and urges swift U S action to grant sovereignty. He contrasts American public sentiment with investors' motives and praises education and reforms under U S supervision. The piece emphasizes mutual loyalty, the need to fulfill the agreement, and the lasting American legacy in the Far East.
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Philippines
United States
America
Uncle Sam
Congress
Socom
Philippine Islands
Filipimo
Om the Wise
Great Britain
Islands
Philippine Republic
Christian Democracy
Far East
Cleaning a Basin with Salt and Turpentine
To clean a basin or bathtub put a little coarse salt into the dampened tub and then rub it over Vighily with a cloth dipped in turpentine.
Pilotless aeroplane tested in France over 112 miles
A telemechanic driven pilotless aeroplane completed a trial in France after two years of experiments. It traveled a prescribed course of about 112 miles before landing at a designated point under the supervision of aviation officials.
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France
Mount Mayon Declared One of World's Most Beautiful Volcanoes
The Philippine volcano Mount Mayon in Albay province is praised for its near perfect cone and scenic base. Standing 7043 feet high, it has a celebrated road circling its base and a history of eruptions, including a deadly 1314 event and a reawakening in 1900 that sent lava to the sea eight miles from the crater.
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Mayon
Albay
Philippine Islands
Vorld
Mayen Han
Wartime signs repurposed for peacetime transport work
The French ministry of transport plans to reuse battlefield signposts as large guide posts and notices to aid peacetime roads. The piece cites signs from the Somme and Albert with inscriptions preserved, noting the practical value and historical resonance of these relics amid postwar reconstruction.
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Ministry of Transport
Somme
Zailleheke Lake
Prive
Albert
Cathedral
London
Chronele
Local Clerk Reports Leather Theft Cost Rising
In a brief note the manager notes a theft of leather goods and cites growing prices as a factor. The article emphasizes concern over rising costs and potential impact on inventory.
Hold Out For Life If I Live A Few Scutes More
Christiants Tyrihans contemplates long life and endurance urging belief that surviving a few more scutes could secure a full life. The remark reflects a stoic mindset on mortality and perseverance.
Inadequate Sweetness Clouding Canning Methods
Fragmentary note discusses substitutes for sugar in canning. Mentions adversity and poor substitutes, suggesting challenges in preserving fruits without sufficient sweetness. No clear names, dates, or places.
Notice of Probate for Matilda C. Mace Estate
County Court of ruin Nebraska records a petition to appoint David H. Mace as Administrator of the Matilda C. Mace estate. Hearing scheduled for November 6, 1920 at 10 oclock AM. Dated October 9, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruin County
Nebraska
Matilda C. Mace
David H. Mace
Notice to Non-Resident Defendants in Polk County Case
Plaintiffs Clara C Peterson Gust E B Peterson Jonas P Johnson and Emma A Johnson file in District Court Polk County Nebraska to confirm and partition shares in Lot 4 Block 8 Buckleys First Add Stromsburg with owners Peters ons and Johnsons holding various undivided interests and request sale if partition injures value. Defendants named include Johann August Larson Johanna Johnson Sophia J Karlson Karl Victor Nilson Anna Bagran Hulda Anderson Oscar Nilson Augusta Erickson Hankell Nilson and spouses. answer due by November 15, 1920.
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Johann August Larson
Larson
Johanna Johnson
John O. Johnson
Sophia J. Karlson
J. Karlson
Karl Victor Nilson
Nilson
Anna Bagran
Bagran
Hulda Anderson
District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Buckley
Vilage
Stromsburg
Clara C. Peterson
Jonas P. Johnson
Johann August Carson
Oscar Nilson
Augusta Erickson
Hankell Nilson
Sai Real Estate
Asich
Sandall & Wray
Gust E. Peterson
Emma A. Johnson
Notice to Creditors In Estate of Anton Swan
In Polk County Nebraska creditors of the estate of Anton Swan must file claims by February 19 1921 and debts are payable by November 19 1921. County Court will meet November 13 1920 January 19 1921 and February 19 1921 at 9 a m to hear allow or adjust claims. Dated October 15 1930. (SEAL) F H Ball County Judge.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Anton Swan
State of
Said County
F. H. Ball
Notice to Creditors in Polk County Nebraska
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska the estate of Florence E Detweller Deceased specifies time limits for presenting and filing claims. Court sessions to receive examine and adjust all claims set for November 26 1920 January 26 1921 and February 26 1921 at 19 A M. Dated October 22 1990.
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Florence E. Detweller
Nebraska
Gaid County
Flo, Ball
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