Cashier Shots Bank Robber in Glencross Ambush
Sheriff Henry Johnson helps stage a trap after Arnold and Kid Kaiser warn of a noon holdup at Glencross State Bank. Cashier Paul J. Schirber fires from a cubby above the door, fatally wounding Ed De Batin and prompting shotgun fire from the roof as three accomplices flee. Mrs Schirber stays calm and continues duties during the siege.
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Glencross
8. D
Henry Johnson
Arnold
Kid Kaiser
Timber Lake, Brothers
Johnson
Banl
Glenecross
Jed Kaiser
Sheriff Johnson
Iis
Kaiser
Ed Kaiser
de Batin
Anderson
Scranton
West Albany grocer patents home fire extinguishing system
Antonio Valente has patented a fire extinguishing system after seven years of work. The inventor expects about 600000 dollars in royalties. His design uses a network of pipes with externally operated valves to control water flow to any room or building division.
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Albany
N. Y
Antonio Valente
West Albany
Valente
British police chief touts prevention over punishment
Sir Hugh Turnbull, London police commissioner, argues England’s crime record is better because fewer strict laws, punishment not linked to offender status, social disapproval of crime, no prohibition, lenient first-offender policy, and focus on keeping people out of jail. He notes London had no homicides last year versus Detroit’s many, and praises Detroit’s police radio system and its detection efforts. He predicts radio will be used internationally as a police weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
London
Sir Hugh Turnbull
Hugh
England
Spain Shifts Oil Purchases Away From Soviet Union
Madrid reports Spain now buys most petroleum from Romania after leaving the Soviet Union. In port, Soviet ships are met with strict vigilance, only the captain may go ashore, reflecting a cautious stance following changes after Primo de Rivera.
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Madrid
Spain
Primo de Rivera
Romania
Spanish
Woman Centenarian Marks Election Milestone in Caledonia
Caledonia Minnesota resident Mrs. Carl Thim mish celebrated her 100th birthday with a dinner attended by about one hundred friends. She proudly stated she has never missed a vote since women's suffrage and expects to vote for many years more. Thim mish has lived in Caledonia since 1862.
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Caledonia
Minn
Carl Thimmish
Evolution of Polite Speech from Vulgar Roots
A New York snippet traces how once coarse terms like spats mob gin and cab evolved into respectable language. It recounts clipped forms such as canter canterbury gal lop and bus from omnibus cab from cabriolet and hack from hackney coach, noting social acceptance shifts and the playful idea that soon every gentleman may be a gent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canterbury
Golden Book Magazine
Periwig
Perruque
England
Sunday School Claims Attendance Records at Fayetteville Church
The First Baptist Church of Fayetteville reports long serving Sunday school officers. W. H. Powell begins his fifty-first year as recording secretary after 49 elections. John A. Oates has served as superintendent for 35 years. Edward J. Kennedy enters his thirty-eighth year as assistant superintendent.
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Fayetteville
N. C
First Baptist Church of
W. H. Powell
John A. Oates
Edward J. Kennedy
Lice Control in Winter for Cattle
Farmers face winter lice problems as summer dips are risky. Prof H A Hopper of Cornell supports powders or ointments after clipping infested areas. Dipping should be 16 days apart if used. various oils and kerosene blends recommended for hand application, with caution for sun, cold, or rain.
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H. A. Hopper
Cornell University
United States Department
Trench Silo Is Easily Built and Economical
Extension architect Walzer G Ward notes the trench silo as a low cost, practical option for cattle feeders with a bank or slope. It accommodates emergency use and tenant farms lacking a silo, requires minimal materials, and can be lined with concrete if desired. The design uses sloping sides for packing and air-free walls, with straw cover and earth to prevent spoilage. Removal is simple by backing a wagon into the trench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walzer G. Ward
Kansas State Agrcultural College
Pay Careful Attention to Proper Pig Feeding
A farmer should give fall pigs careful feeding and handling. Corn is a preferred high energy feed, with concentrates rich in energy and some protein. Ground barley or rye can replace corn, but require balancing with high protein foods and skim milk or buttermilk to supply protein and minerals.
Fall pig feeding trial at Purdue favors mixed rations
Purdue University tests show corn and soy bean only rations fail for fall pigs kept in a dry lot. Adding protein sources like fish meal tankage or alfalfa meal improves growth when minerals are included. The best ration combines corn tankage alfalfa meal and linseed meal. Studies continue on soybeans feeding value in swine rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Water needs for fattening steers on dry winter rations
Fattening steers on legume hay and corn or barley require ample water. In winter and late fall when fed dry feeds the pasture moisture is gone, so provide water heated enough to prevent ice formation. Heated water helps performance and may reduce hay and grain costs.
Weanling Pigs Value and Market Practices
Weanling pigs in dairy sections constitute a significant business and pricing is often speculative. Public auctions and community competition serve as the yardstick for value, though this gauge can work both for buyers and sellers.
Public argument over race and servants echoes past tensions
The dialogue presents an exchange where Smith asks about colored servants and Jones retorts about not caring for green ones, highlighting racial and color prejudice in a historical social interaction.
Lost romance tested by a wary old maid
An old maid recalls loving and losing. She says, having witnessed the flawed husband she might have gained, that loving and losing was better than loving and winning. Her wry smile underscores detached wisdom from past romance.
Holding on to It Who is the most miserly man you know
Old Smith is asked to name the stingiest man he knows and offers a humorous reflection on thrift and frugality in everyday life. The piece uses a playful prompt to explore money habits as a social trait.
Crowd at Station Delays Trackside Ticket Lines
A crowd gathers at the station with people waiting for tickets as one man keeps his money and goes last to stretch his funds, a scene described with local color in Rome.
Prolonged Visit Echoes in Old Town
A brief dialogue recounts a long visit to an old town. The speaker remarks on the unusually slow pace and the presence of a com stable on every corner, noting the eight mile per hour speed limit.
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Slowboy
Speedix
A. Com
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George Anderson
Melvin Scranton
Schirber
Kaiser Brothers
Timber Lake
Army Ordnance Association
Aberdeen
Wash
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Finney Miss
Featherhead
Western Newspaper Union
MR Klagg
Old Smith
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