City of Carlsbad to Get Water From Local Irrigation Project
The town of Carlsbad New Mexico will receive its water supply from the Carlsbad irrigation project. A five year contract approved by the secretary of the Interior fixes the price at 1.25 per acre foot for water supplied to the town. This arrangement yields an eight percent net annual income on the construction investment.
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Good Horses Scarce and High in Price
The article notes a shortage of good horses and high prices while acknowledging plenty of plug horses remain available. It comments that poor stallions are still used, reflecting supply concerns and market conditions for equines.
Odd Cures for Seasickness From Ancient and Modern Thinkers
The article notes sea sickness remedies used by Levantine mariners such as daily iron rust intake scraped from anchors and a cow pouch containing roasted salt and thyme flowers applied to the abdomen. It cites ancient Greek knowledge of thymian salt and claims some modern validation, favoring a belt over salt and faith over belt.
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Levant
The High Handshake Folklore Revealed
In a playful exchange a woman teases a man about the so called high action handshake. She recalls her cousin the marchioness of Granby explaining its origin from a boil under King Edward’s arm. The tale adds a humorous note to a dated fad. Electrical supplies at Obels.
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Philippines
Marchioness of Granby
Edward
Homewood News: Local Happenings and Upcoming Events
Louis Slassberg returns from Minnesota with no stated partner. Dave plans repainting and roof upgrades on Lvs Louse. shingles aged over 25 years. George W Scupham may add M D to his name and attend Ann Arbor college. Harvest Dance by Homewood Gun Club at Gottschalk's Pavilion on October 10. Biplane visit stirred town last Sept 29 as Judge Howe missed notifying residents. Water works plans paused for bids. W K Gore subdivision addition approved after alley dispute. Young Circle A defeated Hazel Crest 21-05 on Brutlag Colt's diamond last Saturday.
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Lvs Louse
Eorge W. Scupham
Ann Arbor
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Gottschalk’s
Judge Howe
Robert White
James Cowing
Hawthorne
W. K. Gore
Fred Gold
Mr. Gold
Hazel Crest’s
Brutlag Colt
South Holland Notes Recoveries And Local Happenings
N N Paarlberg has recovered and returns to normal activity. Nellie and Maggie Blink back from a Michigan visit. Benjamin DeYoung returns from Washington after two years. Construction on new church barns nears completion signaling an updated barn. Ennis Vanderaa ships 2300 bushels of set onions this week. Choral Club meets first time this season with DeYoung urging youth membership. Mrs. Johanna Gouwens shows progress toward recovery. Multiple farms and parcels for sale in Oakglen and Laning Ill listed by Joan C. Ton.
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South Holland Choral Club
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Oakglen
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Grouch Germ Found Spreading Through Neighborhoods
Scientists report discovery of the grouch germ, raging in areas near phonographs and lively porch parties that go on late. The bug travels with bill collectors, door to door salespeople, and subscription canvassers, spreading peevishness in hot weather and prompting avoidance tips.
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Kansas City
True Road to Happiness
Unselfish love as the main spring of actions leads to happiness. The text emphasizes placing satisfaction in helping others, including family and friends, to attain worldly happiness.
Thornton Tops Bloom Township In Scrappy Grid Clash
In a game full of spectacular runs and sharp passes Thornton defeated Bloom by a decisive score. Every Thornton player contributed, while Beeler Trowbridge and Elliott starred for Bloom. Officials preserved order as both sides showed sportsmanship despite the refereeing flare.
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Thornton Township Boys
Bloom Township
Thornton
Beeler
Trowbridge
Elliott
Bloom
Critic Dismisses Painter as Gardener Debunks Eve Exhibition
When Adam and Eve pictures went on display, Mr. McNab the gardener dismissed the painter. He quips that the temptation came from a modern apple variety unknown until about twenty years ago.
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Adam and Eve
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