Pinnacle rocks menace ships and coast charts
The department of commerce explains pinnacle rocks are a serious navigation hazard along the U S coast especially New England. The wire drag method now maps them more reliably than old sounding lines, with costs per square mile varying by region from about 125 to 600 dollars.
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Washington
New York
Woolworth Tower
Department of Commerce
Pinnacle Rocks
Department
Pinnacle
United States
New England
Peary
Greenland
Peary Mig
Florida
Key West
Suffrage Leader Mrs Norman De R Whitehouse Speech
Mrs Norman De R Whitehouse, a leader in New York's suffrage campaign, remains confident in ultimate victory despite the recent election defeat. She voiced unwavering faith in the cause and its future success.
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Norman de R. Whitehouse
New York
Girl Tames Wild Horses in Delaware Field
In a Swarthmore area field near Philadelphia a slender woman, Betty Brown, works as a world lone horsebreaker. She trains ill tempered horses for saddle or harness, often reclaiming mistreated mares, and relies on kindness and firmness over harsh methods. The piece portrays her bold, calm approach and the risks involved in horsebreaking.
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Philadelphia
Swarthmore College
Betty Brown
Miss Brown
New York
Has a Family of Twins in Sabinal Texas
Sabinal resident T A Patterson claims Texas twins supremacy. Patterson is father of three sets of twins among seven children, none over six years old. The oldest are Al Higson Burton and Bertie, aged six, followed by twin girls Sarah Etelle and Hattie Alice at four, then Burdette and service, four months, and Allie May at three.
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San Antonio
Tex
T. A. Patterson
Sabinal
Texas
Mr. Patterson
al Higson Burton
Bertie
Sarah Etelle
Hattie Alice
Burdette and Service
Allie May
82 500 Miles in One Mile Grand Rapids Steam Boat
Major Watson, a steam pleasure boat on Reed's Lake near Grand Rapids Michigan, has traveled over 82 500 miles in 25 years yet has never been more than one mile from its birthplace. The circular lake tour covers about three miles and runs five months yearly, totaling 82 500 miles.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Reed’s Lake
Pigeon Breeders Share Profits and Practices Across the U S
A USDA compiled survey of 22 large pigeon breeders from 300 to 2200 birds shows they raise squabs mainly from Homer and Carneaux stock. Birds are confined, mated at about 5.7 months, fed diverse grains, with green feed common. Average annual profit per pair ranges from 32 cents to $8.00, averaging $1.52, while squabs sell for about $3.43 per dozen and 13.1 squabs per pair are marketed on average.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Sterile Eggs Emphasized as Best Quality
An article argues that freshness alone does not guarantee quality and that a good egg must be sterile sanitary and fresh. It notes that consumers have long favored farm direct eggs but advocates broader standards from poultry science to ensure safe table eggs.
Deep Litter Use For Flock Housing In Tight Times
Guidance on housing poultry during confinement suggests using a deep litter of straw or leaves. Rye straw is preferred for durability, with corn stalks as a fallback if other materials are unavailable.
Profit In Fattening Poultry This Season
A brief urging readers to test fattening poultry for profit this season, comparing it to farming stock and emphasizing practical experience as convincing evidence.
Laying Pullets Quickened by Clean Dry Litter
Hasten the laying of early pullets by using a clean dry litter. A dry litter powder improves comfort and speeds up the onset of egg production for young hens.
Pleasant Pellets and Workplace Wisdom Laugh Lines
An old style ad and humor snippet celebrate Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for liver and digestion while offering brief jokes about hosting, job retention, thrift, and a cartoonish pretzel designer. The humor contrasts everyday work life with light moralizing.
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Dr. Pierce
Quoted Banter and Odd Advice from The First Step
A fragment shows a dialogue where one speaker asks for lively company and another replies with a quip about investing $5,000 in a roadster. The exchange mentions Higgins lacking friends and a lack of companions at a football game last Saturday with three tickets.
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Higgins
Charity Fundraiser Draws Mixed Reactions
A local figure named Siggers was seen yesterday collecting donations for his pet charity. Critics question his personal contributions, while supporters note he provides the fountain pen for others to sign checks.
Old Songs in Modern Times with Zeppelins and Submarines
A reminiscence questions reviving old tunes amid a world of Zeppelins and submarines. It wonders how songs like Up in a Balloon Boys or Sailing Over the Bounding Main could ever again inspire joyous public singing.
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Carranza
Mexico
Brownsville
Federal Department
Sabinal, Tex
Michigan Lake
Homer
Tutt
Denison
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