Harvard Haircut Rules and Tolerances in the Seventeenth Century
The Boston Globe reports on how Harvard enforced modest dress and banned new fashions in the 1600s. Students paid tuition with goods like wheat, malt, firewood, and other barter, while barbers were handled by the college printer and payments included diverse items such as animals, honey, cloth, and provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
de Samuel Iet Marigon
Hervard Coliese
Boston Globe
Essential Oils Distinct From Edible Oils
The article explains essential oils are not edible oils like olive or cottonseed. It describes chemical classes such as esters terpenes and benzene derivatives, noting fruity aromas and varied scents. It cites Dr Thomas M Beck in the Cheage Pribune and discusses synthesis starting materials and odoriferous ingredients derived from multiple sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Beck
Pire
Pioneer Squab Breeders Prods Sub Chat de Predet Scene
A longish note describes squab breeding experiments by Pioneer Squab Breeders crossing multiple varieties to achieve solid color pigeons. It notes squabs weighing about two pounds at maturity and references age ranges around 24 months.
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Khe Paeueh
Winter in Ancient Arctic Darkness and Food Strategies
The text recalls how ancient Arctic peoples endured long polar nights. It notes sustained darkness through the season and suggests they used mist and environmental cues to locate scarce food. It implies adaptations like hibernation avoidance and seasonal rest patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
United States
Prison Rules Vary Across Distant Jurisdictions
The article surveys differing prison practices including initial isolation periods for inmates and farm labor assignments. It notes variations such as mothers allowed to keep infants in some wards and contrasts harsh confinement with more permissive policies. The piece mentions regional implementations and ongoing debates on inmate welfare.
Uniforms for Mail Carriers Clarified by Post Office
The Post Office Department states that uniform requirements for letter carriers are authorized by federal guidelines. Carriers must supply their own uniforms, with color schemes and specifications determined by official standards.
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Post Office
Detre
Gasprops
Ganneh
Wily
Feeding method cuts work for poultry raisers says Frank Priebe
Frank Priebe notes a new feeding method in which hens are fed with three hoppers containing balancer corn and oats. Farmers report less work and similar feed proportions as grinding and mixing, with birds adjusting intake to weather and avoiding moldy corn. He does not promote a specific brand, just interest in testing the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Australia
Middle West
Seizute
Frank Prieve
Iowa safety plan aims to cut auto deaths via county councils
Harl W. Hall, president of the Iowa State Safety Council, urges a statewide program to reduce traffic fatalities to a target of 71 deaths a year. The plan calls for 99,000 state patrol personnel and county safety councils to enforce driving rules, report violations, and foster driver responsibility through a safety pledge. The article notes existing councils in about a quarter of Iowa counties and emphasizes education alongside enforcement.
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le Towa
Harl W. Hall
Towa State Safety Council
Safety Councilor
Eag
Iowa
Lcense
Iir
Fawa State Highway Patrol
Boeing
Eduetion
Uheres
Efe
Iowa State Safety Council
Plover Patriot Notes Local Doings And Pancake Day
Local items report Mrs. Lee Fisher ill this week and various social visits around Plover. Friends and neighbors plan the annual Pan Cake Day at People's Mercantile Store with free pancakes and coffee, plus help from sponsoring companies.
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Lee Fisher
Warren Heathman
People’s Mercantile Store
M. I. Helvig
DeKalb
Hybrid Seed Co
Humboldt
Iowa
A. M. Hofert
Lloyd Fultz
Otto Trebbins
Er. W. Kerns
W. H. Minkler
B. F. Rutgers
Wilbur Albee
Mallard
Fonda
Fargo Hotel
Acre
Clarence Ham
Antlers
Saskatchewan
Canada
Charles Stover
St. Paul
Minn
Marion Ham
George Roush
Raymond Austenberger
Bamersburg Hospital
FE. J. Struthers
Rolfe
Roush and
Ham
Fat Wood
E. Eppelsheimer
Claude Miller
West Bend
Emma Fisher
O. J. Cruickshank
Paul Kerns
Curlew
Rotlin Cruckshank
Sale
Wid
Ro Jones
Pl Snapp
Parl Kerns
W. Martin
H. Justice
Creo Ades
Harl Kilbourn
Mes
Wilken
Vocahontas
Ene
Diep
Mr. Hansen Sr
Havelovns
Clarence Ippelsheimer
Laws
Harold Justice
Asey Heathman
DuBuis
Ee William Goodchild
Tamlies
Maw. Kerns
Karl Kerns
Willian Goodchild
Molly Be Jolly Operetta Set At Plover School
Grade operetta Molly Be Jolly will be presented Monday night November 16 at the Plover school auditorium. The school orchestra and grade chorus will assist. A large audience is expected. Also urged Saturday for trade and dine trips to Plover with free pancakes and coffee at the Mere venue. Traveling salesmen and Mercantile store offer bargains and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Be Jolly
Plover School
Iowa State College Warns on Beetle and Insect Threats
Authorities at Iowa State College warn growers about melon and cucumber pests that chew leaves and cause serious damage. The article stresses controlling insects as the only effective method to protect crops and notes the growing concern among Iowa farmers.
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Iowa State College
Plover School Notes and Student Highlights
The second grade lists 100 in spelling with students Anita Abbott Nora Arnold Sophia Baade Jack Du Bois Jerome Forey Dennis Henderson Beverly Majerowilcz Georgine Thompson. The play Molly Be Jolly will be at the Plover school house Monday Nov 6. Geraldine Henderson had perfect grades last week. Teachers attended the state convention in Des Moines. First and Second Monday were Frank Vosrieka’s birthday. Halloween party held. planning for a party and upcoming events noted.
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Tormey Wilson
Dick DuBois
W. FE. Hofert
Leo Hart
Maynard Firkins
Pame Kennett
Emmetsburg
A. L. Firkins
J. 4
Bush
George
Clear Lake
Viola Hess
Dick Bush
Hildreth
Windom
Minn
Legal
Des Moines
J. M. Bush
Wessenheur
Af Curlew
Steinbron
Mallard
Presbyterian Church
Wessenhaur
Allen Heathman
Rolfe
Other
Mitchell Brasher
Cline Guthrie
Rockwell City
Fort Dodge
Lous Goodmanson
J. L. Johnson
PF. EB. Broadwell
F. A. Pringle
F. B Dixon
Raymond Dixon
Opal Christensen
M. Y. B. Club
Alvin Enge
W. H. Buchanan
O C. McNulty
Ruthven
Robert Jolliffe
Lawrence Hilton
la Mar
Harriett Climpson
Carol Hofert
Marilyn Miller
Margaret McKim
Arnold
Ene Enge
Wayne
Clarence Hobbs
Das
Hobbs
Frovee
Sodabrem
Malland
Mie Madera Sons
Pieftuis
Lenebers
Ratseeteen da Pye
Everson
Kiew
Lvereon
Meurer
Ueathiians
Cee Aitrae Tharker
Elie
Saprovings
Rome
Aimerican Legion Ansidiare A
Mae Butler
Qin
Ate Piersa Lesion Auxiliary
Giheore City
Serioui
Vite
Whistler
Gotufy
Grove
Peoples Savings Bank
Nthe Bank
Woman's Club
Ite
Hengetors
Vater
J. Be
VanAlstine
Tie Dent
Hare
Spd
George Shien
Gadoarty
Ants Law
Leslie Pal
Ard
Thei
George 4. Wold
Bom
Anita Abbott
Norine Arnold
Sophia Baade
Jack du Bois
Jerome Forey
Dennis Henderson
Beverly Majerowilcz
Georgine ‘Thompson
Molly Be Jolly
Uvlover
Ofchock
Gries Pek Fisher
Mileen Henderson
Lio- Hene Oknistexy
Dorothy Powersall
Jeune Abbott
Velyn Baaiite
Tuth Buechanen
James Miller
Tene Minktor
Cheryl More Taylor
Flora Ann Seaman
Geraldine Henderson
Clifford Néeob Am
Seventa
Kieuth Tlesera Gael Pdwierd
Ada
Betis Steans
Madera Sharp
Che Po Greer
Frank Vosrieka
Pancake Day at Store Saturday and Hawks Home Friday
Pancake Day planned at the store this Saturday with Beatrice Braner and schoolmate Lucile Christensen. The Pikertown Night meet is at the I. A. Young in Flay on Friday evening November 18. Strath ers serves as assisting hostess. Hawks visit home Friday.
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Beatrice Braner
So Lucile Christensen
I.a Young In
Flay
Strathers
Hawks
Plover Basketball Opens Season with Curlew Showdown
Plover hosts Curlew in a titl e header game Wednesday evening drawing a large crowd. Coach Garlock, a former Plover player, leads the DOYS team as both girls and boys teams begin the season with strong early showings. Final scores: Plover girls 44 Curlew 22. Plover boys 39 Curlew 0.
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Plover
Cason
Curlew
Ward Garlock
Doys' Ithler
Ity
Siley
Plover Methodist Church Notes Rev. I C McNulty
Regular services planned with communion in the morning marking the church anniversary. Revival meetings announced through the 20th with AD invited. A church festival in Ruthven and local names listed among attendees. Hospital visit noted and annual supper by Willing Workers scheduled.
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Plover Methodist Church
C. McNulty
Mmunion
Conmurder Argies
America
Ible
McNulty Accus Pia
Ruthven
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Beteiim
Danny Parisoners
Ciassia
Hiarvest
Madrid
Frank Priebes
Weekly Letter
Poultryraisers
TOWA
The
Walter Rothwell
Pocahontas Ladies’ Aid Society
Chris Thomsen
Elmer and Howard
Spencer
Beatrice Bruner
Ed Christensen
Mekwen VanAlstine
Ames
Cora Hilton
Alma
Nicholas
Felton
B. B. Hubbell
Cecil Twigg
W. S. Hendricks
Twig
J. H. Bucher
Minnetsburg
EK. Miller
L. E. Garlock
Ida Forney
F. B. Dixon
J. M. McKim
Iseminger
Mrs. Fisher
Adolph Parradee
May Butler
Catherine Butler
Vincent
Lows
Plover Presbyterian Church
Nate
Dixon
Meepes Aestesses
Mats
Mark Veur
Valenedia
Satines Bee Dent Vet
Away From
Vou
Peoples’ Mercantile Co
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