Death of Edwin T Meredien and his farming influence
The Rock Valley Bee notes the passing of Edwin T Meredien and his extensive impact via Successful Farming and related publications. It describes his role as a creative force behind the magazine, with anecdotes from Rev. James T Nichols about readers in Alaska who valued his monthly guidance.
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Edwin T. Meredien
Sev| Eral
Nevertheles Meredith
James T. Nichols
Interrior
Alaska
Mexican Laborers Misrouted and Rehoused in County
A group of Mexican laborers shipped to Meridian Cherokee County by the American Sugar Beet company faced trouble as the railway lacked beet crops in the area. Language barriers delayed aid until an interpreter from a nearby farm assisted, and the men were finally offered employment.
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Meridan
Cherokee
Bogaard's Tailorshop Opens Dry Cleaning Service
Twenty four hour service announced for dry cleaning and pressing. Rooms engaged above Central Garage. Ready to handle day cleaning and pressing tasks for customers. Located at Bogaard's Tailorshop.
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Bogaard
Second-hand President: Millard Fillmore and His Joke Coach
Washington learned Millard Fillmore had a keen sense of humor after he became president in 1850. To fit the dignity of office he bought an unusual coach and joked that he was riding in a second-hand carriage, earning the nickname “second-hand President” after Edward Moran’s quip.
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Washington
Millard Fillmore
Zachary Taylor
Fillmore
Cosch
White House
Edward Moran
Moran
United States
Wilmore
Brooklyn Eagle
Good Friday beliefs around the world and customs
The article outlines how Good Friday is named and observed in different countries, noting pagan connections to Freya in the name, and various beliefs. It cites superstitions such as saving fire insurance, bread left naked for protection, three loaves guarding against rats, and an infant born on Good Friday curing fevers, plus cautions like not washing clothes in the West Country.
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England
Freya
France
Germany
Italy
London
We Are All Bores From E W Howes Monthly
An observation that people bore each other across ages and circles. The essay notes that popularity pleases a few yet remains unknown to many, and both young and old find the other tiresome. It urges restraint and self awareness to avoid being a pest in any setting.
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E. W. Howe
An Old Map And The Pineapple Geography Gap
A family dinner tale centers on a misunderstanding about pineapple origins. A young member questions the father about sources, the Atlantic ocean confusion prompts a heated exchange, and an old geography is found revealing Hawaii lies in the Pacific. The family learns they need a new map.
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Atlantic” Ocean
Hawaiian
Pacific Ocean
Enterprising Bird Orates From A Poultry Run
A rooster pushes a humorous Russia of commentary after rolling an ostrich egg into a chicken run. He gestures to the audience and vows to show what can be done by birds with loyalty for the country and community.
Phrase Long in Use Full as a Tick Origin and meaning
Pathinder Magazine explains the phrase Full as a tick refers to ticks, arachnids that attach to hosts to suck blood and drop off when full. It clarifies the expression does not reference a bed tick and notes Pall as a tick is an old English phrase with uncertain origin and circumstances.
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Pathinder Magazine
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