Ohio Bookmobiles Bring Libraries to Rural Hearts
Ohio relies on WPA aided bookmobile service as 14 libraries operate mobile branches in schools private homes and stores. The system born in Hagerstown Maryland in 1904 reaches 2 6 million residents without nearby libraries and draws eager crowds including children. A Springfield Ward public library bookmobile arrives at rural fairs with 3 000 volumes under WPA sponsorship aiding rural communities.
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Washington County
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Clack County
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Elixir of Youth Aged Man Claims Longevity Secret
Paris Edouard Brenty, inventor of early radio gear, seeks the secret of eternal youth before death. He claims excellent health at ninety four and vows to live past one hundred, offering a mysterious powder and wine as components but revealing few details.
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Vusions
Eternel
Brenly
Boy Genius Rating Questioned After Test at University
A six year old boy named Mario underwent a test at the University of Dien and was labeled as a stove genius or superior by examiners. The evaluators cited performance on picture naming and problem solving tasks, while Mario expressed a wish to become a mechanic.
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Mario
Rail Linemen Create Their Own Lingo in Nebraska Field
Lincoln Neb richroad linemen have forged a unique jargon over years. D V Sneop notes in American Speech that terms like Give her Nebraska mean digging around a zeppelin, rail road signals warn to wait and clear. Mosley cow refers to the knife and fork tool, while the main squeeze covers a heavy wrench. The call Gaylight prompts teammates to move aside.
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Snapp
Middle West
No Mice Owls Move South Amid Food Shortage
A white tailed owl is driven south into Ontario Tessons due to a mice shortage. Scientists report 342 owls dine on a fire each four years.
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