Investigating the Woodpecker in California and Its Range
The woodpecker species spread across California foothills and into Oregon, feeding mainly on insects and fruit tree bark. It damages buildings and utility poles, stores nuts for winter, and poses orchard risks, while three-toed woodpeckers help control forest pests. sapsuckers threaten many tree species and ornamentals, warranting conservation of beneficial types and protection against harm.
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al Sete
Ms Twis
Getty
Atran Tevas
Colorado
New York
Michias
Minnesota
United States
Electric light for farm homes
Farmers should consider on farm electric plants for lights and power. A typical 10 ampere system costs under 500 dollars and powers seven to eight rooms plus outbuildings. Wiring costs range 40 to 100 dollars with upkeep slight, and installation by a good electrician is advised.
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L. T. Perrill
Kansas
State Farmers’ Institute
Perrill
Fragmented Excerpt Reveals Diverse Old World Notes
The text sketches varied topics from land measures and cotton to railroads and livestock. It mentions Texas land, the Thames, New Zealand sheep, dust hazards, a large sponge find, juniper for pencils, Belgrade’s shifting rulers, and a Norwegian expedition exploring central Asia.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Belgrade
Austria
Central Asia
Mechanical tumbler washer aids soda fountains
A new mechanical tumbler washer for soda counters cleans both inside and outside of tumblers. It uses a rose-jet inside the receptacle and outer-wall perforations for exterior rinsing, improving the cleanliness of fountainware between uses.
Wisdom of Experience Echoes in a Banter
A witty exchange reflects on expectations in marriage as one quips that men can do what others have done while a younger partner notes wives often expect more. The humor hinges on shared social norms and gender roles.
Conjecture on Train Seating and Travel Demand
A fragmented discussion speculates about total seats available on a train and the impact of heavy travel demand. The text hints at questions about capacity, timing, and how many seats may be needed, but the exact figures are unclear.
Irene the Tattooed Woman Fades From Cancer in Philadelphia
Irene, once the world’s most famous tattooed performer, lies dying in a Philadelphia hospital from advanced stomach cancer. At fifty seven she recounts a career across Europe and the United States, her wealth squandered, and a possibly deserting husband, while nurses hear her fading voice recount circus memories.
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Irene
Philadelphia
Europe
United States
Washington
Philadelphia Ledger
Milliner Miss Clyne's New Kind of Smuggling
New York correspondent reports Miss France Clyne arraigned on $1 000 bail for smuggling. On exam she claims concealment of five hats and a set of gray fox furs to keep rivals from seeing novelties. Customs inspectors say her account aligns with a common but nonpecuniary millinery practice.
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France
New York
Cincinnati Times
United States
Europe
Miss Clyne
Cupid on Trial and the Church of the Social Revolution
The article reports a couple and their pastor from the Church of the Social Revolution choosing a nontraditional marriage vow. They bind their union only as long as love lasts, rejecting standard church state rituals. The piece notes liberal divorce laws remain the norm in most states.
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Cupid
New York Times
Church of the
Social Revolution
Pie talk at charity bazaar sparks hospital crowd
A playful dialogue between a wife and husband centers on making pies for a charity bazaar to raise funds for a free hospital that is reportedly overcrowded. The exchange questions whether donations should continue given the hospital’s crowded state.
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Free Hospital
A Shortage of Eclipses This Year
This year has seen few eclipses with only annular solar events in the Pacific and no total obscurations by the moon or sun. The familiar pattern of four eclipses a year has not occurred, leaving observers brief on dramatic celestial events.
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Pacific Ocean
Product From Sewage
German technical papers revive the idea of reclaiming fats and other useful products from sewage. Dr. H Bechhold of Frankfurt estimates German city sewage contains at least ten grams of grease per person per day, with a total value over 14 million dollars annually.
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H. Bechhold
Frankfort
Ocean gold from salt water teased in bonanza talk
In a chatty column between Howells and Growells they debate extracting gold from sea water. Howells doubts success while Growells claims salt water holds wealth, joking that women’s tears have yielded millions from the opposite sex.
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Howells
Growells
Helped by a Burglar A Fortune Through a Mail Letter Trap
A retired burglar recalls breaking into a country house and mailing three letters by leaving a note. A year and a half later a thousand dollar bill arrives and reveals the letters redirected a relative’s will, yielding two hundred thousand dollars to the culprits and five thousand to the burglar’s benefactors. The tale ends with a Alabama judge and a colored witness joking about oaths.
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Jimmy
White
Ss. S
At an Adirondack Camp This Summer
A brief Life magazine caption recalls a speaker in a plain business suit describing a summer spent at an Adirondack camp. The remark frames a contrast between formal attire and rustic retreat, capturing a moment of casual summer leisure.
Keeping Eyes Young After the Movies
An advertising line promotes Murine eye drops to refresh tired eyes and maintain a youthful appearance after cinema visits. It urges readers to avoid revealing age by using the product. The copy emphasizes eye care as a simple method to look younger and feel more alert.
Engaged girl sees but one man in life’s frame
A quip notes a girl who, once engaged, sees only one man, while a man’s sight remains sharp as long as he lives, reflecting a lighthearted gendered truism.
Cooks Struggle with Navy Bean in Kitchen Test
The cooks attempt to work with navy beans but show limited success as they experiment with various methods and flavors.
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