Lakeside at Lake Penewee Quiet Weekend Turmoil
Lalia Dartmouth cherishes Lakeside on Lake Penewee and hosts neighbors for summer visits. A stream of guests from the Meachams Dracons Mattinglys and Ida Sterns overwhelms her with cooking chores and chores, leaving Lalia exhausted and bedridden while friends rally to manage the house.
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Alia Dartmoutis
Ida
Harry
Lakeside
Uarry
Lakeside Cottage
Lindy
Dartmouths
Lalla
Lalia
Meachams
Bor Fens
Mattinglys
Ida Sterns
Mrs. Sterns
Laka
Lake
Libbie
Lae
Latia
Tlot
Alia
Bud Mattingly
Gayly
Lakeside Cottazean
Paneweez
Marty
Ida Stern
Fancy Train Names Across English Railroads
An amusing feature notes English trains with flamboyant names such as the Flying Scotsman Royal Scot Queen of Scots Golden Arrow Fleche dOr Southern Belle and Sir Christopher Wren. It highlights goods trains like Flying Pig Grimsby Fish Southampton Meat and their nocturnal rushes, unseen by the public.
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England
United States
London
Edinburgh
Paris
Channel
Svishton
Christopher Wren
George Y
Stoward
Milingham
Pullmar
Grimsby
Southampton
Australia
Argentine
New York
No Man's Land Territorial Dispute Across States
During World War I the term No Man's Land described the zone between opposing trenches. In U S history a 170 mile by 35 mile area in northern Texas was ceded to the United States in 1850 and joined Oklahoma in 1890, but never formed a government. The same name also refers to a Delaware Pennsylvania district with conflicted state allegiance and some residents ignoring state claims.
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No Man's Land
United States
Texas
Oklihami
No Man’s Land
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Delware
Bridges Over Jordan Near Lake Merom
Two bridges span the Jordan River. One bridge below Lake Merom carries the road from Damascus to Galilee.
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Jordan
Lake Merom
Damascus
Galilee
When the Wheelman Was King in the Park
In a Saturday office scene Artie shows off a new suit and plans a day with a girl while Miller and Hall discuss changes in Artie’s behavior and the lure of a better social life. The men joke about love, work, and future schemes as they continue their routine.
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Artie
Miller
Mr. Tall
Mr. Hall
Mall
Mr. Mall
Miter
Mamima
Mr. Trunk
Garrell
Orchids in Profusion All Over New Guinea
Beatrice Grimshaw writes of Papua orchids abundant in New Guinea bush country. Native oxmen showed how rare roots were stripped from rugged trees and sold to travelers for ten shillings a kerosene tin. Orchids decorate verandas, pergolas, and plantations. many varieties are valued highly, though locals rarely distinguish species.
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New Guinea
Papua
Beatrice Grimshaw
Saturday Evening Post
Breeding Plot Helps Control Stem Rot in Sweet Potatoes
United States Department of Agriculture researchers J. T. Harter and J. L. Weimer advocate a breeding plot to eradicate stem rot and other diseases in sweet potatoes. They suggest setting aside a seed field, rogueing diseased plants all season, and destroying infected crops to improve yields over one to two years.
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United States Department of Agriculture
J. T. Harter
J. L. Weimer
Dairy Thermometer Could Aid Milk Separation
Purdue experiments show milk separated at 90F yields skim milk with 0.026 percent fat, while separation at 60F increases skim fat to 0.99 percent. Warming milk during distant separation can reduce fat loss. A dairy thermometer is a worthwhile investment for dairies.
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Purdue
Cockerels To Be Kept Separate From Young Pullets
Cockerels should be separated from pullets at eight to ten weeks to ensure faster, more even development for next winter’s laying flock. Purdue University expert William Wohlmneser notes that removing cockerels allows pullets more room in the broader house and often lets them stay there until ready for the laying house.
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William Wohlmneser
Purdue University
Late Ducklings Offer Advantages in Market Timing
The article notes that late hatched ducklings gain at higher prices in late fall and early winter markets during Jewish and Christian holidays. It claims favorable growing-season weather aids rapid growth, making late hatchings more profitable than early ones.
Agricultural notes on forage crops and apple varieties
Alfalfa with corn makes a balanced horse ration and cow feeding helps prevent fall milk shortage. Bluegrass is common hog pasture while legume hay boosts lamb milk. Early disking fields controls Hessian fly and boosts wheat yield. Choose spring planting apple varieties for higher quality and profits. quality drives prices and repeat orders.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promotes Quick Digestive Relief
An article urges correcting excess stomach acid with Phillips Milk of Magnesia. It claims one spoonful neutralizes acid, relieves gas and sourness, and leaves the system feeling sweet, suitable for children as well. It notes genuine products are available at drug stores.
Note Wins Heart of Traffic Cop in Montclair
A young Montclair woman, Mrs. Harrison, stalled her car in front of a fire hydrant and, unable to start it, left a humorous note for a policeman. The officer laughed, helped the mechanic start the car, and did not issue a ticket.
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New York Sun
Parking Etiquette Foe Avoids Quick Space
The Fort Wayne News Sentinel quotes a critic who mocks drivers who back into spots to block others rather than pull into a space and exit quickly. The remark condemns such parking behavior as irritating and inconsiderate.
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Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
No Homework Pather-Iere's a G on Your Report Card
A terse note from the Boston Transcript notes a student jab about a grade and a claim of receiving no help in a prior term. The informal remark mentions a split in responsibility between a parent and a teacher.
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Pather
Iere
Pop
Boston Transcript
Less Strenuous Pastime Mentioned in Family Exchange
The fragment records a conversation where a small sister suggests a milder pastime and a small brother proposes playing football to avoid injury, reflecting domestic dialogue and childhood games.
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D. J Walsh
George Ade
Mr. Wall
Miss Maud
Carralls
Mr. Uall
Mame
Ghitain
Phillips Milk of
Magnesia
Bayer
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