End of the Line in Nogales Aboard the Train
John Todd travels to Nogales seeking a new life then plans a bold hold up in a border town. He confronts the danger, a pistol shot ends his desperate bid, and a sympathetic woman cradles him as he dies. The tale closes with the crowd’s disbelief at the self described “sick old bum” who met his fate.
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Nogales
John Todd
Arizona
Mexican Railroad
Mexico
Sonora
United States
Todd
Money Exchange
Mealtime Menaces and Lunchroom Personalities
Nancy Pepper humorously catalogs lunchroom types from readers notes. Descriptions include The Thinker The Critic The Sob Sister The Whisperers and the inevitable bell signaling the end of the meal.
Better Care and Feeding Boost Hog Profits
Joseph O'Bryan of Huntville Kansas, a noted hog breeder, reports his sow and litter care program since 1947 has increased profits. With 100 litters last spring he matched previous output from 150, aided by enhanced sanitation, targeted rations, early creep feeding, and regular cleaning. He notes stronger birth pigs, faster cheaper gains, and lower mortality.
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Joseph O’bryan
Huntville
Kas
O’bryan
Police Force of Soil: Organic Matter Battles Plant Bacteria
An Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station associate pathologist says soil holds about 50 million bacteria per ounce, with organic matter boosting beneficial microbes and reducing harmful disease-causing bacteria. A good soil management plan increases organic matter to improve crop health.
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R. C. Thomas
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Stinking Smut Remains Major Wheat Disease
Plant scientists stress stinking smut as a major wheat disease requiring vigilance. They advise resistant varieties and seed treatment with a reliable fungicide. Growers should avoid planting when soil temperatures favor soilborne smut development.
Biblical Reading Fragments Note Readings
Fragmentary reference list mentioning Leviticus chapters 11 to 18 Deuteronomy Matthew 22 and Psalms 19 appears as a reading note. No narrative details or events are provided to summarize beyond the listed scriptures.
Living soul of Old Testament law and Jesus view
The article contrasts the letter and spirit of biblical laws, arguing the living soul is not in the text but in compassion for the poor and fair treatment. It cites Leviticus and Deuteronomy to show social duty, then notes Jesus affirmed love of God and neighbor as the core law. The piece ends by stating love makes law good, and harmful laws fail.
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Red Cross
Bureau of Displaced Persons
Jesus
God
The
International Council of Nelidecs
Bivedsion Ag
Wwe Srotectan
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Charles S. Park
Grace Nell Crowell
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Hampshire
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