Historic Trees and the American Forest Week Tribute
Elmo Scott Watson cites Coolidge proclamation designating April 22–29 as American Forest Week and urges Arbor Day observance. The piece highlights famed trees tied to U S history, naming Washington Elm, Treaty Elm, Charter Oak, and a long list including Liberty Tree, Lafayette Tree, and Morse Elm among others.
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Coolidge
United States
American Tree Association
Cowbridge
Mass
George Washington
Delaware River
William Peny
Pennsylvania
Edmond Andres
New Hagland
Eyhole
Connecticut
Fema
Washington
Springfield
Boston
Cambridge
Boston Common
Englani
Lafayette
T Lafayette
Yorktown
Cortwwaellis
Vincennes Ind
St. Louis
Missouri
Boone
Tolm Brown
Barkhawsted
Conn
John Brown
Osawatomie
Harper's Ferry
A . Morse
Washington, D
Samuel F. B. Morse
Pennsylvania Avesue
Fourteenth Street
Birds as allies in pest control urged by survey
A biological survey highlights birds feeding on alfalfa weevils and cotton pests, noting 25 species active in pest reduction. Swallows eat weevils in flight, bluebirds and vitally migratory birds help curb bollworms, and ducks aid in pond mosquito control. Protecting birds is urged to maximize their pest-fighting role.
A Wife's Transformation Story of a Comeback
Mary Culbertson Miller recounts Helen Crane's dramatic six week makeover from social dissipation to renewed vigor. Bob Crane witnesses a revived wife who inspires his pride and plans for a richer life, highlighting disciplined self-improvement and the couple's rejuvenation.
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A Witfe
Mary Culbertson Miller
Rel
Helen
Seb
Bob
Bob Crane
Crark
Elen
Existsrre
Crane
Treasure Search Claims Lost Jesuit Riches in Bolivia
A London based company pursues a rumor of vast Jesuit treasure buried in Bolivia before the expulsion. Legends say ancient miners and a silver crucifix, a wooden box, and a warning thwarted workers and delayed liberation of the wealth.
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London
Bolivia
Ilda Brother
Callao
Peru
Wi Iater
Turkey Lags in Turbulent Slipper Trade to U S
Czechoslovakia this year has sold Uncle Sam nearly twice as many pairs as Turkey. About 101,020 slippers reached American fuel while Turkey shipped 63,014 pairs, highlighting shifting demand in the footwear trade.
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Czechoslovakia
Soli Uncle Sam
Turkey
Racy Drinker Motorist and Happy Individual Phrase
A fragmented mock headline describes a driver and a cheerful character. The passage offers wry lines on friendship and aging, noting how real good times come when an old friend visits after fifty. The tone is humorous and observational about social bonds.
Figs Grow At 3822 Fifth Street Washington DC
A fig tree under Mrs. Margaret Donphne on Fifth Street in Washington grows to about 30 feet tall and bears large sweet fruit. Last year the tree yielded 150 dozen figs and this year is expected to exceed 200 dozen. The tree, started from a branch brought from Italy seven years ago, began producing after six years.
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Capital
Margaret Donphne
Fifth Street
Washington, D
G& Te
Italy
Bullet Clips Power Line Cuts Service in Maine Towns
A stray bullet severed a high tension wire cutting electricity to Winthrop Readfield Wayne Monmouth and East Winthrop for over two hours. The projectile likely came from the state rifle range located some distance away.
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Maine
Winthrop
Readfield
Wayne
Monmouth
East Winthrop
Office Routine Conference With Boosters and Club Talk
A chaotic dialogue records Mr Big Busty ness asking about today's program. Miss Steary mentions a conference with boosters and an address to the Inacheon club as Golf Inter. The exchange hints at routine office matters and scheduling.
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Steary
Big Busty Ness
Goon
Vain Admonition From A Fragmentary Script
Fragmentary OCR notes show a grimace toward work as a “cure” with a child figure named Tim and a speaker reproving him. The garbled text preserves a literary, dialect tone and hints at a cautionary line about labor and distraction.
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York
Tim
Bostom
Oldest English Will Found From 1383 at Somerset House
The will of Lady Albcig West dated 1383 is cited as the earliest English will. The find occurred at Somerset House. A playful aside notes a night watchman asking for a radio set, hinting at modern curiosities surrounding the discovery.
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Albcig West
Somerset House
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University of Georgia
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Methodist Church In
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Webster
Franklin
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Daniel Webster
Dartmouth College
Sioux City
Towa
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Guilford Court House
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Baron
RRO
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Esebange
Bod
Helen Crane
Istopy
Willie Hoppe
Billiard
the American Tobacco Co., Inc
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W.J
Douglas Store
Douglas
Douglas Shoes
Cctory
Honest Actu
W. L. Douglas Shoe CO
Spark Street
Brockton
Mzas
Camlog
Agency
America
Hest Kowiep
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