Plant Trees Week Proclaimed to Boost Forest Use
President Coolidge urges governors to mark American Forest Week April 24–30 by converting idle and poor farm lands to timber. The effort, led by Secretary Jardine and Frank Lowden, aims to promote forest protection, prevent fires, and expand private and state forests nationwide.
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United States Forest Service
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Thebes Slays Tyrants and Frees Greece from Sparta
Thebes plots against Archias and Philippus as seven conspirators led by Pelopidas and Epaminondas infiltrate Thebes disguised as dancers. Archias and Philippus are slain, Leontiades and Hypates fall, sparking a popular uprising that frees Thebes and inspires other Greek cities to resist Sparta.
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Plague Struck Athens during Peloponnesian War
The text recounts how Athens relied on its wall and fleet to resist Sparta until plague arrived from Asia. Pericles died, Crime and immorality followed, and year by year Athens weakened until its power faded, allowing Sparta to gain the upper hand.
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Yews Used in Archery Through Revival of a Lost Sport
The article notes revived archery using yew wood for bows, despite most woods used for fishing rods being suitable. It recalls archery as a social pastime about 40 years ago, then its decline after 1800. Yew wood is regarded as superior for archery bows.
Avocado Growers Protest Alligator Pear Name
California avocado growers oppose the name alligator pear for the fruit noting it misdescribes the modern product. The California Avocado Growers' Exchange issued a protest calling the term reptile tied to old wild varieties, likening it to misnomers such as a Welsh rabbit containing no rabbit.
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California Avocado Growers’ Exchange
Animals That Swim Natural To The Water
A compact note discusses which animals swim naturally with humans earning exclusion for man monkeys and the three toed sloth. It suggests many species have innate swimming ability while a few may require effort or adaptation to water environments.
Animals Drown While Swimming
The passage notes that some animals struggle to swim and drown when immersed. Rabbits mice moles and small cats drown as their fur becomes saturated, preventing buoyancy and movement in water.
Enjoy the Present The Fellow Not Enjoying Life
Fragmentary text addresses a philosophical theme about happiness and life. It references Kew and Sylac dugs with unclear context and a possible misprint. The piece reads as a reflective note rather than a concrete event.
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Kew
Silent nights and mortal nations in a gambler's boast
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a bragging husband who claims victory in a crap game while his wife contrasts his mouth with his pocketbook. The passage closes with a sobering line about silent watches and human mortality.
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Mandy
Jemina
The Opportunist Weather settles after a calm day
The weather has become more settled with a pleasant street encounter noted as the day stays mild and agreeable. A passerby comments on the comfort of the weather during their walk, describing it as nice throughout the area.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Fact Check
Advertisement claims Red Cross Ball Blue makes clothes white as snow and never injures fabrics, urging all good grocers to stock it for home use.
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Red Cross
Nothing to It Grumble Sparks Lighthearted Debate
The snippet shows a playful quarrel over slang with a phrase there is nothing to this grouch talk and a retort that it is crunbapplesauce. The exchange highlights regional speech humor without identifying people or locations.
Tanlac credited with ending Sedalia man’s stomach pains
Chas. J. Boetjer of Sedalia Missouri reports relief from long standing stomach pains and indigestion after taking Tanlac He describes relief from constipation dizziness and run down condition and urges others to try the tonic Nature's remedy made from roots and herbs Tanlac is widely sold with over forty million bottles previously sold and promoted by medical advertisers in the era
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Sedalia
Tanlac
Chas. J. Boetjer
Ruth ‘Horowtts
Bronx
Carter
Qarter
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