Bombs Burst as Couple Heads to Tierra Libre
Jeff Curtis and his wife Lee race toward Tierra Libre to take a chief engineer post in a new fruit company. A note from Zora Mitchell warns them off, but Jeff plans to proceed after a call from Jerry McInnis reveals Zora’s husband was killed. They dock at Cabeza de Negro, Jeff focused on the assignment.
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Jeff Curtis
Lee
Tierra Libre
Jeff
Zora Mitchell
Tropics
Jerry McInnis
Mitchell
Cabeza de Negro
Zora
Buddy
Chuck
Curt
Jerry
Cabeza
Marta
McInnis
Associated Fruit Growers
McIinnis
Rio Negro
Shipside
Compania Agricola Tropical
the Negro
Mcpenis
Associated
Soledad
Pal
Montoya
Cable
Mitch
You
Tempujo
Cristobal
Canal Zone
Panama
Tekla
MeInnis
San Alejo
Lee Curt
Arecas
A Coastal Meet Points Toward Hidden Threats
Curt and Lee return with the children to Cabeza de Negro where Curt reconnects with Jerry McInnis. Rumors of enemies, a murdered chief engineer, and a mysterious letter draw suspicion toward Tierra Libre and Montoya as Curt weighs danger to his family.
Vaccination of Calves Helps Check Bang's Disease
Dairy farmers push calfhood vaccination to curb Bang’s disease amid the war and push for higher milk output. Dr. George E. Taylor of Rutgers notes outcomes vary by herd, citing test-and-slaughter limits and regional prevalence as factors in choosing vaccination.
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George E. Taylor
Rutgers University
Taylor
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Brucellosis Control Suggests Cleaning and Watchfulness
Dr. Taylor advises a community with lower disease prevalence to remove reacting animals, thoroughly clean facilities, and monitor for reappearance. He notes many farmers combine calfhood vaccination with test and slaughter methods to control Bang's disease and urges discussions with livestock officials and veterinarians.
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Bang
Taylor
Hops in Industry and History Across America
The article surveys hops uses from brewing flavor and preservation to potential industrial uses. It notes lupulin medicine potential, research into recovering compounds, and possible plastics from hop fibers. It traces hops from New Netherlands 1625 to Virginia by 1630.
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New Netherlands
Virginia
Livestock Health Urged for Producers and Public
A report urges more research on livestock health and sending findings to producers through newspapers and farm press. It notes U S livestock losses due to disease exceed 268 million dollars annually and stresses dissemination of conservation practices to safeguard livestock and poultry resources.
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United States
Cadman Victory Question from Ask Me Anything
A set of trivia asks about a Cadman victory and various historical and scientific facts including mugwumps in politics, people who cry easily, east of the Mississippi states, ancient Babylonia's modern name, the speed of light versus sound, the meaning of abattoir, peanut growth, rib bones, and the year revolvers first served in US troops.
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Mississippi River
Babylonia
United States
Answers to a Historical Quiz Clues Set
The list provides ten items with brief phrases or answers: a costly acquisition, Republicans who balked at Blaine in 1884, Lacrymore, twenty six, Iraq, a million times, a slaughter house, below ground, the ribs, and the year 1837.
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Blaine
Lacrymore
Iraq
Quotations on life and behavior from a reflective voice
A compact reflection on ambition, eloquence, aging, and dog life. The speaker contrasts grand plans with small actions and questions a dog's life in a catless neighborhood. The tone is aphoristic and observational.
The Quotable Fragments and a Drug Ad
A collage of old sayings about creation and virtue contrasts with aな 25 cent Adv for ACQUIN TABLETS. The ad touts relief for headaches and minor pains, urging readers to buy at good drug stores.
Two Soldiersuxe Heroes Tie In World War I Feats
On October 8 1918 Sergt Alvin York killed 20 and captured 132 Germans in the Argonne. Private Joseph Oklahombi a Choctaw Indian captured 171 Germans at a battle near Saint Etienne France.
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Sergt
Alvin York
Battle of the Argonne
Joseph Oklahombi
Saint-Etienne
France
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