Australian Cannibals and Social Progress Quotation
A collage of remarks on cannibal tribes in north Australia eating slain friends not enemies and a Bernard Shaw quote about progress relying on the unreasonable man. The Bor ton Transcript note adds a marriage case where an Indian named Man-Afraid-of-Nothing asks his tribe to change his name after marrying a white woman in Montana.
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North
Australia
Bernard Shaw
Montana
Borton Transcript
Right Care Of Implements Saves Time And Money
The article urges end of season overhaul and proper storage of farm tools, especially plows and harrows. It advises housing machinery dry, greasing metal parts, removing earth, and protecting wooden components to prevent rust and decay, with references to Farmers' Bulletins 946 947 and 1036 from the USDA.
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Farmers
United States Department of Agriculture
Storing Potatoes Safeguards Freshness and Quality
For potato storage avoid deep piles, keep tubers dry and covered, spread in a thin layer if wet, and limit storage depth to six feet. For table use, keep potatoes in a darkened cellar to preserve color and food quality. light exposure harms quality.
Rat Nest Blocks Drains Prompt Home Repair
Homeowners report a rat nest clogging toilets and drains forcing floor and pipe repairs. Plumber’s bill came to 125 dollars. Rat Snap claim to clean rodents out, selling in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25. Turman & Riggs and H V Bennett advertise.
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Turman & Riggs
H. V. Bennett
Alternating straight load tones apples for best ventilation
The U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates endorses the alternating straight load for barreled apples. Two rows of three barrels across a car form the base, leaving a half barrel space, with successive layers started from opposite sides to create channels for air flow and better cooling in refrigerated or ventilated cars. The method prevents direct bilge-to-bilge contact and improves stability.
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Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Store Potatoes When Dry But Never In Deep Piles
Bureau of Plant Industry investigations show that storing potatoes at 32 to 45 degrees preserves quality longest. For powdery dry rot, 33 to 36 degrees is most effective. Do not store moist potatoes in large piles or under moist earth.
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Bureau of Plant Industry
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Tanlac Promises Boost in Vitality and Appetite
Advertisers Dougherty and Walters report readers praising Tanlac for renewed energy, return to work, unrestricted eating, relief from indigestion, and rapid weight gain as daily testimonials.
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Tanlac
Dougherty & Walters
Fire sighting omen hints at future success in theaters
A distant bright blaze is interpreted as a good omen foretelling success for theaters and the forthcoming vote. The passage emphasizes a hopeful forecast tied to burning sights and local civic decisions.
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