Maryland boys sell pine cones on eastern shore
Dorchester county 4-H members lead a pine cone collection scheme sending 145 bushels to the state forestry service for seed extraction at College Park. Seeds will grow loblolly pines for future sale to farmers to beautify highways and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Maryland
J. P. Brown
Dorchester County
W. R. McKnight
State Forestry Nursery
College Park
University of Maryland
State Department
Hooper’s Island
Crapo
F. B. Trenk
Dorchester
Hog Cholera Decimates Virginia Hogs In Northampton County
In Cape Charles Virginia about 2000 hogs valued at 50000 have died in Northampton County and many more are sick with cholera. Farmers fear empty pork houses this winter as the meat supply becomes scarce. Veterinarians vaccinate remaining hogs, hoping to curb the outbreak and protect next year’s pork supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Charles
Northampton County
Northampton
French Farmers Face Crisis from 30 Percent Price Drop
Paris reports a severe agricultural crisis as farm prices fall 30 to 35 percent since May. Deputy M. Pierre de Monicault warns of farmers selling farms and migrating to towns amid declining costs and credit barriers. He blames high production costs and lack of farm credit for the downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Pierre de Monicault
Chamber of Deputies
France
M. de Marcault
Letter From Sea Bottom Found by London Writer
A letter from the bottom of the Mediterranean, in the possession of Wilkins in London, was deciphered after more than ten years. Sent to his mother, the letter had been recovered from a torpedoed transport and forwarded after Mrs. Wilkins read it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calif
Wilkins
London
Salonika
Millions Go By Air to Wall Street Daily
New York reports daily air mail moves capital totaling about 25 million dollars to Wall Street banks. Banks employ air transfers to clear checks earlier, saving vast interest, with some firms saving thousands monthly. Transcontinental routes and Federal Reserve pouches accelerate deliveries, while outgoing air mail remains rare for New York banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall ST
New York
Wall Street
Ilinois Merchants Trust Company of
Chicago
New York City
Trust Company
Kansas City Clearing House Association
San Francisco
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
St. Louis
Reserve Bank
General Post
Trai
New Brunswick
N. J
Federal Reserve ‘Bank
Financial District
City Hall
Governor's Wife Finds Mansion Not Like Home
In Jackson Mississippi Mrs Dennis Murphree the first lady says the governor's mansion lacks a home atmosphere and she looks forward to returning to her own house with chickens a kitchen garden and space to arrange things She notes the Murphree children Mary Frances Lois Emma Jane and Thomas Martin among the reasons she yearns for home and a simpler life after January when the term ends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Dennis Murphree
Mississippi
Murphree
Capitol
Mystery Nebula Solved Oxygen Minus Two
Harvard professor Harlow Shapley reports the nebula mystery solved after sixty years. He identifies nebulae as oxygen minus two electrons, explaining the long baffling phenomenon observed by scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harlow Shapley
Harvard
Virginia's Forest Acreage Ranked Across States
Virginia's forest area totals 12,000,000 acres, ranking mid pack among states. Oregon leads with 28,275,000 forest acres. 1925 saw Virginia cut 709,180 feet of lumber, while Washington led with 7,027,325 feet. Rhode Island had the smallest forest area and timber output among states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Wilson Gee
J. J. Carson
University of Virginia
Oregon
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Minnesota
Washington
Louisiana
Mississippi
California
Nevada
Texas
Idaho
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Utah
Kansas
Delaware
New Jersey
Timbber
United States
Hope for Humans Seen in Cures of Rat Cancer
London reports strong interest in a Lancet description by Br. Thomas Lumsden on rat cancer cures under the British empire cancer campaign. His method uses focal femalin injections to destroy cancer cell vitality while preserving antigens, producing an anti cancer serum that may prevent recurrence. He claims 96 percent rat cure since October and notes potential for stronger substances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thomas Lumsden
Doctor Lumsden
Athough
Idle French Barges Block French Canal Traffic
Twenty barges unused for years clog French canals provoking legal stalemate. A wealthy lawyer blocks removal, keeping ten boats tied at Havre and Conflans Saint Honorine. Authorities face costly action if barges sink or must be removed at public expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Perther
France
Fiowen
Conflans-Saint- Honorine
Cat in the Van Pierre Excerpt on Early Dakota Expedition
A fragment notes a cat among the first of civilization to reach the Dakotas during Manuel Lisa's north western voyage about a century ago. It highlights the cat as one of the expedition's notable members in old records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
Dakotas
Manuel Lisa
Northwest
War records filing nears completion in Washington
The War department reports progress in classifying and filing about 1,000,000 documents added by World War I to the Army adjutant general’s office records. The pile includes individual service files, wartime correspondence, and papers from forces in France, Siberia, and the Army of Occupation in Germany, mostly received in disarray after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
War Department
France
Siberia
Army of Occupation
Germany
Studies Problems of Working Girl
Washington reports on a nationwide study by Miss Mary Winslow, head of special studies for the U S women's bureau, showing protective laws for women workers generally help and should be tailored to state conditions. She notes most employers support reasonable standards and that regulation does not ban women from industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mary Winslow
Women’s Bureau
United States Department of Labor
Miss Winslow
United States
National Women’s Trade Union League
The
League of Women Voters
Young Women’s Christian Association
Consumers’ League
National Council of Catholic Women
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
National Women's Party
Legislatiion
New York School of Social Work
Civil Service
New York City
Department of Public Charities
Council of Nations Defense
Woman In Industry Service
Yy ‘I¢H
Baron and Baroness Renounce Titles for U S Citizenship
Baron Fr D De Wolf and his wife Edith von Magyar of Budapest have sworn allegiance to the United States and cast off their Hungarian noble titles. The baron, a grand nephew of late Senator La Baron B Colt of Rhode Island, served as a lieutenant in World War I and earned five decorations. They moved to Bristol in 1922 and since 1924, after a family will required a name change, now live as Mr and Mrs Fr D De Wolf. They say they sought anonymity from titles and a striving American identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
de Wolf
D. de Wolf
Bristol
Endurance Dance Record Claimed in Mexico City
Senor Asuncion Castro ballet dancer claims a world endurance record on land dancing 110 hours and 45 minutes in Mexico City during a festival celebrating Lindbergh’s flight. He endured fatigue as spectators watched the long session unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Lindbergh
Senor Asuncion Castro
We Wonder We Hear The Latest Styles Are
A playful verse notes fashion and hair trends with humorous observations of washing faces at a fountain each morning and references Old Baldy in a lighthearted local tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Baldy
Shot at Sunrise German-There is one word in the English language that is always pronounced wrong
The item presents a concise wordplay prompt noting a humorous riddle about pronunciation and language. It frames a joke exchange labeled as a “Shot at Sunrise” and uses a quick punchline referencing the word wrong.
Samson and Delilah business exchange in playful banter
Fragmentary dialogue shows Samson teasing Delilah over a transaction. The exchange centers on playful double entendres and a lighthearted business pun. No clear event or setting is provided.
An Unkind Cut at School Sparks Debate on Marriage
William proclaims he will not marry until he finds his direct opposite. Aggie retorts that many intelligent girls at school could fit that role, turning the remark into a lively exchange about romance and brains in the classroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Bill
Aggie
Hardest part of ice skating for a learner
A beginner asks what is hardest about ice skating and gets the blunt answer that the ice itself poses the main challenge. The brief exchange highlights balance and surface as primary obstacles for new skaters.
Flowers for a sick friend price debate
A humorous exchange centers on buying flowers for a sick friend. One offers fifty dollars a dozen, prompting a reaction that playfully questions the illness urgency. The tidbit captures a light, everyday moment in social exchange.
Hidden past sparks in a playful reunion scene
An old flame teases Jack about a past proposal as he begins dating someone new. The confidant adds subtle jabs about past actions, while Jack and his current partner navigate the reveal with light banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Christian Science Churchgoers Attend Decatur Convention
Dayne and Junior Walker joined a Review Carrier convention in Decatur on Saturday. Mrs. Leo Walker and Mrs. Homer Potts were Decatur shoppers last Saturday. Lifes the lesson topic across all Christ Scientist churches on Sunday January 15 with Jude 1 21 urging mercy and eternal life in the King James text. The lesson sermon cites Col 3 4 9 10 and Science and Health pp 242 urging Spirit energy and dismissal of mortal power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayne
Junior Walker
Decatur
Leo Walker
Homer Potts
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Jesus Christ
Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
Piano Bargains From Starck Pianos In St Louis
P. A. Starck Piano Co advertises a beautiful Player Piano with duet bench and a mahogany Upright Piano with duet bench, both Starcks and new, offered near factory price with easy payments. Starck pianos carry a twenty five year guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
P. A. Starck Piano Co
Olive Str
St. Louis, Mo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Imaryland Boys
Kansas City
Saving
Old Dominion
Samson
Delilah
Christian Science Churches
Royce Refining Co
Royce Paint Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Telephone Company
Central Exchange
W. B .Rogier
Leo C. Walker
Mancher
Tare
Mens Union Suits
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!