The Great Mihok Ruby Brings Fortune To Omaha Family
John Mihok, a Omaha furniture polisher, years of toil, and a lucky keepsake stone become a massive prize. After decades of saving, a Chicago gem expert confirms the ruby’s extraordinary value at about 200000 dollars, securing a safer future and education for Mihok and his five children.
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Ife
South Twentieth Street
Omaha
Neb
Na‘ional Bank
John Mihok
Nagy Koros
Hungary
Mihok
America
Cate
John
Sterrage
Trieste
New York
Emi
Elis Island
Scranton
Cleveland
Ohio
United States
Joseph P. Frenzer
South Fifteenth Street
Mr. Frenzer
Mr. Pfrenzer
Chicago
Join
William F Rigge
Creighton University
Tugge
Edmund McCarthy
McCarthy
Mr. McCarthy
Sawyer
Client
Gustaf Gillman
Lapidary
Webster Avenue
Mr. Gillmann
Tie
Mthak
Gillmann
United States National Bank
India
Collar Ironing Machine Advances Linen Care
A curved self heating grooved plate used to smooth collar edges has been improved by a machine that guides the iron with a camlike track and ball bearing roller. The device rotates the iron, irons the edge, then releases it away from the collar, reducing manual skill requirements.
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Popular Mechanics
Reminders of Early Days in New York City
A New York Times Magazine piece notes a modest archaeological effort around New York uncovering a prehistoric cave and fireplace likely predating Columbus. A small committee from the New York Historical Society pursues relics and recreation, aiming to place buried ancient remains within the city’s broader historical collections.
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City
New York
New York Times
New York Historical Society
Europe
Rodent Invasions Prompt Agricultural Control Efforts
The U S Department of Agriculture reports two major rodent threats. The mountain beaver damages small fruits and market produce in the humid Northwest coast, with new control measures demonstrated in Oregon and Washington. The cotton rat devastates Florida sugar cane, threatening the industry. the Biological Survey claims a promising poisoning method will curb losses and aid growers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Biological Survey
Oregon
Washington
Providence
Anid Gulf States
Florida
Bureau of Biological Survey
Marked Reductions in Vegetable Losses Reported
United States Department of Agriculture findings show decay in potatoes cantaloupes lettuce tomatoes spinach onions from faulty handling and refrigeration. Improvements in digging grading cooling and ventilated crates cut losses and better harvest practices reduced strawberry decay and enhanced transit quality for Southern vegetables.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Bureau
Right Care of Dairy Cow During Severe Winter Weather
The high producing dairy cow is a delicate balanced machine and cannot sustain normal production if exposed to severe cold. Prevent cold weather discomforts as possible and provide protection. Dairy men tend to care for cows more carefully than general farmers producing milk for family use.
Good fertility wasted by burning straw and stubble
Farmers are urged to stop burning straw stacks and stubble as it wastes fertility. A straw spreader makes spreading straw economical, reducing the need to burn and preserving soil nutrients.
Blister Beetle in Winter Linked to Grasshopper Eggs
The old fashioned blister beetle spends winter as a whitish grub inside grasshopper egg pods. Any action destroying grasshopper eggs will also reduce blister beetle numbers.
Making Farm Improvements in Iowa Reach High Note
John Glass of Iowa State College reports widespread farm upgrades across Iowa. He notes about 80 new hog houses per county last year, nearly 3,000 state wide, and growing poultry houses. Many farms seek water systems and sewage disposal, and several install electric lines and light plants. Des Moines county shows main roads served by farmers’ electric lines.
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Iowa
John 8. Glass
Agricultural Engineering Department
Iowa State College
Des Moines
Skimmilk Too Valuable as Hog Feed Says University Expert
J O Hanson of the university dairy division argues skimmilk should not be fed to hogs. He notes skimmilk already sells as milk powder casein and cottage cheese. An analysis shows cottage cheese and lean beef share equal value, implying skimmilk holds value well beyond hog feed.
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J. O. Hanson
University Farm
Mr. Elanson
Eatonic
Uses for Apple Wood Across Trades and Fuel
Apple wood from old trees finds demand for tool handles furniture and other small articles though long logs are scarce. It serves well as fireplace fuel and commands a small premium in urban areas where Gre places are fashionable.
A Kansas Woman Praises Dr Pierce’s Medicines Help
Mrs George Jacobs of Kansas City Kansas writes she was run down nervous and weak with smothering dizzy spells and back pain. After using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery she gained strength and renewed health and highly recommends the medicines.
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Kans
Pierce
Naddia
Dr. Pierce
George Jacobs
Route 3
Mother of four praises Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
Mrs W W Rowley of Bushong Kansas testifies to the benefits of Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription during pregnancy and motherhood. She stresses relief from pain and advocates its use for other expectant women while inviting readers to request a trial package by sending 10 cents to the Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York.
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W. W. Rowley
Kidney flush remedy promoted as Jad Salts cure
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a harmless, inexpensive kidney flush. It claims four ounces in water before breakfast clears sluggish kidneys, ends bladder irritation, and prevents serious complications, with a local druggist endorsing its use.
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