Double Trouble at the Lawn Party
Georgie Blake plans a quiet summer afternoon with Miss Mabel Porter but must babysit his cousins Bertie and Bertha. The twins trigger chaos by tearing Judge Blunt’s yard, provoking a dog chase that ends with Georgie exposing his underpants before Seymour Hoyt defends him, praising the brave deed.
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Georgie
Mabel Porter
Mabel
Cora
Foley
Bertie
Bertha
Georgie Blake
Ferdy Hoyt
Ferdy
Elston
Judge Blunt
Ripper
First Baptist Church
Judge Blint
Seymour Hoyt
Mr. Hoyt
Seymour
Old Seymour
Georgia
Cattle Driving Declines but Sheep Drive On
A Phoenix based UP writer notes cattle driving has waned while sheep drives expand. About 300000 wool sheep trek from southern Arizona pastures to northern ranges along government sanctioned routes, with round trips up to 400 miles. Herding demands alertness as predators like mountain lions, wild dogs, and coyotes threaten nightly losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
United Press
Salt River Valley
Arizona
City and Country Advantages
City and Country Advantages discuss how large cities concentrate wealth and labor but tempt easy living. Smaller communities offer a wholesome atmosphere, less cut-throat competition, and a friendlier, more neighborly spirit that fosters natural living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ufe
Longest North American Tunnel Reaches Connaught on CP Line
Canadian Pacific trains reach the Connaught tunnel before Glacier station in British Columbia. The five mile passage through Mount Macdonald is notably straight, with portals in clear view from each end.
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N. America
Glacier, B. C
Canadian Pacific Railway
Connaught Tunnel
North America
Mt. Macdonald
Portal
Divergence Between Man and Ape Estimated at 26 Million Years
The article notes that most scientists accept common ancestry for humans and apes. Doctor Hrdlicka of the Smithsonian Institution says the divergence likely occurred as long as 26,000,000 years ago.
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Hrdlicka
Smithsonian Institution
Let Our Motto Be Good Health by Dr. Lloyd Arnold
Dr. Lloyd Arnold of the University of Illinois College of Medicine recalls the fear of summer illnesses fifty years ago and credits water purification pasteurization and public health measures with reducing diarrheal and typhoid deaths. He notes milk as a safe transport medium and highlights the role of chronic carriers and new X ray treatments for public health.
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Lloyd Arnold
University of Illinois, College of Medicine
Illinois
Department of Public Health
University of Illinois
Log Cabin Crocheted Rug Design from Grandmother Clark
This article presents a Log Cabin crocheted rug inspired by the Log Cabin quilt. It measures 28 by 42 inches, uses about 4 pounds of rag rug material, and guides assembling four-triangle inner squares with black slip stitches and single crochet. It notes color options, material variations, and refers to Home Craft Company catalog No 24 for full directions.
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Home Craft Company
Department C
Enclosed SASE Sought for Information Request
A notice requests a stamped self addressed envelope for a reply to an information inquiry. It references a location at the intersection near St. Louis Avenue in St. Louis Missouri and urges prompt correspondence.
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St. Louis Avenue
St. Louis
Scotia as land of romance and memories praised
The Boston Globe extols Scotland as a homeland of historic sites and myths. It names Dunscore near Greirson of Lag, Stennis stones with Norse ties, Forres castle linked to Macbeth, and Dulee Cor abbey tied to Lady Devogilla. It celebrates moors for grouse and foursomes, and asserts Scotland as Britain's vacation playground.
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Scotia
Dunscore
Greirson
Lag
Willie
Stennis
Forres
Elgin
Inverness
Macbeth
Dulee Cor Abbey
Dumfries
Devogilla
Balliol
Scotland
Boston Globe
Wise Words on Moving From Good Times to Better Days
A reflective line cites George M. Cohan on leaving old eras behind to pursue future progress. The quote emphasizes action over nostalgia and points toward forward momentum and improvement.
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George M. Cohan
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Double Trouble
Elsa S. Grant
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Wnqu Service
Eorgie Blake
Western Newspaper Union
Clark
Land
Simoniz IS
Life Insurance
Stony
Simoniz
Wizzy Spears
Joe
Dizzy Dean
Dean
Dizzy
Suet
Battle Creek
Mich
U.S.A
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