Extraordinary pumpkins from Ventura county captivate overgrown vines
Ventura county reports remarkable giant pumpkins as California's crop thrives. A pumpkin nearly 400 pounds housed a calf inside after being carved with a window and door. A 230 pound pumpkin heads a vine bearing 12 companions averaging 180 pounds, totaling about 2390 pounds on one plant, hinting at vast field potential. The granddaughter Mika Rolls, four, sits on a pumpkin chair, while manager C.42 Teague of Blanchart ranch notes dimensions seven feet eight inches waist, ten feet eight inches circumference, and three feet nine inches height.
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Sayua Paula
Mika Rolls
G. B. Stewart
Santa Paula
Teague
Nervy hoer officer escape attempt aboard Union Castle steamer
A Parole prisoner at Dearword camp St Helena attempted to escape to Holland aboard a Union Castle liner. The detachment on board detained him after a four foot two inch by three quarter inch opening was found in his case. Col Evans noted the prisoner planned to reach Engin and then make for Holland. The capture followed prior deceptions and a sham. The report mentions Hobert Burne and a poetic attribution debate.
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Union Castle
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Immonnberg
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Holland
Serer
Maryland's Gorman Labeled Grim Sphinx of the Senate
A tribute to Arthur P. Gorman portrays him as the grim Maryland statesman who quietly studies issues, then delivers powerful oratory that sways the senate. Colleagues recall his reserved nature, formidable intellect, and deep devotion to home life, with one recounting a dream about Judgment Day.
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Senate
Athur Pue
Gorman
Maryland
the Sphinx
Alder
Gurman
Maj
Clark
Maj. Clark
Daniel Webster
Sin
Gorman Dora
Ansor
Tiefanely
Washington
St. Peter's
St. Peter
Magazine Princess Margaret of Connaught Attractive Royalty
Princess Margaret, daughter of the Duke of Connaught, is highlighted as a leading and admired member of the British royal family in this feature. The piece samples her charm, public appearances, and role within royal duties.
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Princess Margaret
Princess Patricia
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England
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London
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Surrey
Buckingham
Gaffrohealer Mansion
Princess Margaret Connaught a key royal on chessboard
The Dublin ball narrative marks Princess Margaret of Connaught as a pivotal figure for European alliances. Her lively temperament and royal charm with Queen Victoria's tutelage are cited, while Russia’s young Grand Duchess Olga is praised for grace, public reception, and a notable street carriage moment with Anastasia.
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Dublin
Duke of Connaught
Margaret
Britain
Europe
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Princess Margaret
Queen Victoria
Duchess of
Russia
Itussia
Empress
Olga
Anastasia
St. Petersburg
St. Louia
White wedding attire stirs French circles debate
In France criticism grows over a recent wedding where both the bride and her mother wore white gowns. The bride’s gown was a heavy white crepe with trim and ornate details, deemed excessive for a woman just over forty. The discussion highlights social expectations for dress among mature women.
Beef cattle shortage hits western markets amid drought and policy shifts
A Kansas City dispatch notes an abnormal West wide cattle market condition as drought last season reduced feed and forced sales. Fat cattle fetched high prices in Chicago, while stockers remained scarce. Causes include drought, removal of free range land, reservation takings, and shifting ranch economics, with recovery tied to next corn harvest and continued investment in western cattle.
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New York Evening Post
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Missouri
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Nebraska
Iowa
Oklahoma
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Colorado
Topeka
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Mrs Roosevelts Fetes Garden Parties Ike Those For
Mrs Roosevelt hosts garden parties highlighting social visits and wartime morale events. The article notes prominent guests and the festive atmosphere as support for civilian morale during the period.
Roosevelt planned White House entertainment echoes Dolly Madison
Fragmentary OCR describes Mrs Roosevelt organizing a large evening event at the White House with Chinese lanterns and coal lights. It mentions a ball for young people likely tied to a Dolly Madison fete replica and references Judge Steventon in January.
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White House
Dolly Madison
Mrs. Roosevelt
Mins Adlon Theta
Dolly
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