Aunt Emmy Explains Estate Administration Lessons
Helen discusses Mrs. Strong's hurt feelings over not being named executrix and heir, while Aunt Emmy explains the duties of administering a large estate. She notes probate, executor fitness, bonding, asset valuation, debt claims, taxes, and legacies, stressing why a trust company can offer stability.
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Helen
Aunt Emmy
Mrs. Strong
Emmy
Mr. Strong
Thorugh
Strong
Mrs Strong
Omething
Anne B. Aymes
New Methods Fight Barberry to Halt Rust Spread
The Department of Agriculture endorses chemical control using salt and kerosene to kill the common barberry, offering advantages over digging. The method is less laborious cheaper and more certain, especially on stony ground, and Department Circular 356 explains how to use it.
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Department of Agriculture
Department
Dairy Cow’s Yearly Output Reflects National Milk Demand
Blue Valley Creamery Institute analyzes how a single average U S dairy cow sustains a year's supply of milk butter cheese condensed and evaporated milk and ice cream. The 4260 pounds of milk annual yield translates to 500 gallons and 53 gallons for twelve weeks of work equal to 17 pounds of butter 8.9 pounds of cheese 13% pounds of condensed milk and 2.58 gallons of ice cream. Per capita dairy consumption rises as appreciation for this staple food grows.
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Blue Valley Creamery Institute
United States
Early Georgia Settler Chooses Prime Marble Site
In 1835 Sam Tate settled eight miles from any white neighbor in Pickens County Georgia. He claimed lands left by the Cherokees in 1838 and discovered a single marble vein of vast value. The Tate family has mined since fifty years, exposing only about three acres. Their marble has aided landmarks like the Cabrerian Art gallery the Rhode Island capitol and the New York Stock Exchange.
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Pickens County
Georgia
Sam Tate
Indian Territory
United States
Tate
Cabrerian Art Gallery
Pan- American Building
Washington
Rhode Island State Capitol
New York Stock Exchange
Federal Reserve Banks
Cleveland
Atlanta
Field Museum
Chicago
Civic Virtue
New York City
Ww’. O. Saunders
Collier’s
Panama Hat Grading Tells Quality by Straw Rings and Color
The New Haven Register notes that counting straw rings in a panama hat crown indicates grade. Higher quality hats use long fibers and natural color from dwarf palm leaves, with three months or more to finish. Handwoven work avoids bleaching, and humidity or dew helps prevent strand breakage.
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Panama
New Haven Register
Ecuador
Bankers Propose Scholarship Fund for Agriculture Students
The Alabama Bankers Association committee urges a scholarship fund to educate youths in agriculture and home economics. They estimate a 25 cent per thousand capital contribution from each state bank could raise five to six thousand dollars yearly. Oklahoma bankers suggest appointing a county agent with an agricultural degree and promoting state agricultural opportunities through county associations.
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Agricultural Committee
The
Alabama Bankers Association
Oklahoma Bankers Association
County
Bankers Association
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