Hospitalized Veterans foundation plans radios for troops
An organization named Hospitalized Veterans foundation led by Jack Benny aims to aid more than 100000 American servicemen in government hospitals by furnishing individual radios and arranging entertainment. The nonprofit group will work with the army navy and Veterans Administration to improve morale and provide other activities in conjunction with existing services.
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Rosptelines Veterans
Foundation
Jack ‘Benny
Veterans Foundation
Benny
Ness
Veterans’ Welfare
Army
Navy
Veterans’ Administration
Logan County Farmer Reworks Fence to Save Topsoil
Morgan Connor enlarged his Bellefontaine farm by 1.87 acres to adjust fence lines from a 32 acre tract. He replanted six acres with trees and added two diversion ditches to reduce runoff after adopting soil conservation practices. The half moon fence follows a contour to reclaim waste land near an old barn lot and ditch.
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Ohio
Logan County
Morgan “Connor
Bellefontaine
Ny Soil Conservation Service
Sacthod
Connor
Minnesota No. 1 Pig Breed Emerges From Inbreeding Claims
W J Dryden describes Minnesota No 1 not as a hybrid but a highly inbred breed. The proposed cross involves Danish Landrace and Tamworth influences created in 1996 in Minnesota. The breed is described as sturdy with a strong bone structure and light shoulders, featuring large thin ears.
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Minnesota
Tamworth
Sone Aheacomound
Easy Method For Dipping Pigs Demonstrated
Dr J O Black Nebraskan veterinarian presents a simple pig dipping system using a 50 gallon drum. A cut drum end forms a chute for pigs to enter, then after vaccination the pigs are fed and allowed to jump out, leaving the drum ready for the next animal.
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J. O. Black
Doyle Vexes Paris Cab Driver With Name Clue
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle rides in a Paris taxi. The driver notes Doyle’s arrival from the south of France, deduces he is English from appearance, and claims knowledge of his barbered hair. The only evidence cited is Doyle’s luggage name tag, leaving Doyle surprised.
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Paris
Merel
Monsieur _ Doyle
France
Sherlock Holmes
Was Casey at the Bat a Real Person and Other Facts
Trivia from a reader column answers five questions. Casey, a fictional character, inspired the poet Ernest Thayer during a 1888 National League stint with the Phillies. Baseball drew far fewer spectators than racehorse events last year, and Death Valley contains water veins with desert relics. A cubic foot of gold is worth well over half a million dollars, and the treasury conscience fund began in 18 with a 250 dollar payment. Americans have since contributed over 1,000,000.
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Casey
Death Valley
Phillies
Ernest Thayer
Embroidered Tea Towels Promote Kitten Motif Designs
Odd craft item description details embroidered tea towels with a weekly kitten motif. Mentions bright thread colors like red yellow blue and brown suitable as a shower gift. Includes reference to Sindh Kit transfers and an embroidery chart with possible personalization.
Threw Old Shoes at Weddings in Ancient Times
The custom of throwing old shoes at weddings traces to the East and symbolized authority. Ancient rites used the slipper to publicly assert the bride's obedience after marriage.
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W. J. Dryden
Barrow
Pee Fe
Ask Manot
Bether
David
Sindh
South Wells
Chicago
Irwell
Manchester
England
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U.S
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