Man Who Won the War Awarded $25,000
London reports the belated honor for Lieut. E. J. Rollings of the British Tank Corps who in 1918 secured German headquarters papers near Framerville aiding the final Allied victory. Private gift of $25,000 from Lady Houston elevates his World War I deed, long unrecognized.
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Neath
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Rollings
Hindenburg Line
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Sir Robert Houston
Forgives 'Old Foe Then Drops Dead in Hungary
Koposvar, Hungary. John Sandor, 68, a Hungarian farmer who had sued his neighbor 100 times over petty quarrels and nursed a 45 year grudge, forgave his foe at the urging of the highest judge of the criminal court. They shook hands, and two minutes later Sandor collapsed and died.
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John Sandor
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Floral Cards Mix Up at New Orleans Store
At the opening of a New Orleans store W. H. Alexander, head of a chain, received many floral offerings. A bouquet bore a card saying May you rest in peace causing confusion after the florist admitted cards were mixed. An investigation found another bouquet went to a funeral with Congratulations and best wishes in your new undertaking.
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New Orleans
W. H. Alexander
Alexander
Massachusetts Finds Its Most Unlucky Auto
Authorities probing frauds in Massachusetts compulsory auto insurance located the car dubbed the un luckiest in the region. In two years this machine was in 42 accidents with 30 claimed injuries by relatives. It had been sold 18 times, each sale to a relative of the initial owner.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Former General Vallejo Now Laundryman in Springfield
Former Mexican general Jose M Vallejo, ex Campeche commandant, fled Mexico to avoid execution and resides in Springfield doing family washings. He also teaches Spanish and recounts experiences from the 1923 24 Mexican revolution, including escapes from firing squads and plots against him. Vallejo hopes to return to aid the poor and notes a gloomy outlook for Mexico. He discussed Calles and De la Huerta campaigns and his role in events surrounding the De la Huerta revolt.
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Jose M Vallejo
Campeche
Mexico
Vallejo
General Calles
Adolfo de la Huerta
de la Huerta
Automobiles Cause 34000 U S Deaths in 1931
United Press survey cites 34 000 deaths from autos in 1931 across 27 states and 12 cities, nearly matching World War I soldier fatalities. Foreseen declines in registrations suggest higher future tolls, with total U S fatalities up 2.5 percent from the prior year.
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Chicago
United States
United Press
Dinosaurs Had Posies New Havven
Paleobotany expert Dr. George B. Welland of Yale spoke on ancient flowers in springtime 800 million years ago, describing early plant life and its bloom.
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George B. Welland
Yale
Preventing Disease in Flocks Says Cornell Expert
Prof. B L Brunett of Cornell says sanitation hinges on how disease enters a flock and spreads. Isolated quarantine for four weeks helps when adding new birds, and a hospital pen should be standard. Keeping down manure insects reduces parasites and screen storage aids prevention.
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B. L. Brunett
New York State
Veterinary College
Cornell, University
Select Only Vigorous Parents for Breeders
Rural New Yorker advises breeders to select only healthy vigorous fowls for breeding. Birds that have been sick or out of condition should be rejected, while minor diarrhoeal issues in growing chicks may be forgiven if fully recovered. Corn remains the key fattening grain, mixed with potatoes and table scraps to cut costs.
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New. Yorker
Planning Year s Work for Successful Poultry Farming
Planning the year to maximize poultry farming success. Emphasizes scientific principles in feeding breeding and management and applying them. Four guide posts outline key management departments for a better paying business.
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Satan
Scaly Leg Treatment Using Nicotine Sulphate Described
Wallace's Farmer reports nicotine sulphate as a satisfactory scaly leg treatment. The method dissolves soap in boiling water to make a gallon solution, then adds nicotine sulphite and soaks the fowl's legs until thoroughly wet.
Poultry Experts Advise Egg Handling and Breeding Tips
Poultry specialists urge packing eggs with the small end down and avoiding extra large or weak shelled eggs. A poultryman who selects breeding hens from the late molting group may see higher egg production in late summer and early fall.
Brother and Phil Attend Sunday School for First Time
Roddie worries about Phil entering Sunday school as he prepares to go. He asks his mother what Phil’s last name might be, fearing a potential question from others.
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Phil
Nadie
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