Spring Heralds Coming Circus From Spangieland
A 1930s era piece extols the universal reach of the circus world. It paints Spangieland as a melting pot bringing performers from France Russia Britain Africa India and beyond to the big top while detailing animal collections and logistics of the traveling show. It notes famed stables and figures and traces circus origins to late 18th century Philadelphia with Washington in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agricuture
WNU Bervice HE Circus
Tire Cusdom
White City
Perrow
Ireland
Seven Seas
France
Steppes
Great Britain
Scandinavia
Italy
Argentina
Mexico
Spain
Yokohama
Tokyo
Nagasaki
Land of the
Araby
Australis
Middle West
Spangieland
American Red Cross
Feld
Will Rogers
Wirth
Circus
al G. Fields
Fred Stone
Deck
Stark
Spangleland
India
Hapdie
Jumbo
St. Thomas
Ont
Cosinos
United States
Washington
Rickett’s Circus
Philadelphia
America
Psyllid and Flea Beetles Do Damage in Colorado Potatoes
Colorado's potato crop suffered extensive losses from the potato psyllid and the potato flea beetle, estimated at 4.7 million dollars based on last year’s low potato prices. Officials note potential natural controls and ongoing investigations into insecticide treatments, with limited success from lime sulfur and oil sprays.
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Leslie B. Daniela
Ftate
Colooredo Agricultural Offfrce
WNU
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Nebraska
Arizona
New Mexico
Morgan County
Pruning Lessons for Neglected Orchards
A Missouri College of Agriculture horticulture chair warns against heavy pruning in neglected orchards. He advises moderate first year pruning to open canopies and improve sun exposure, noting limbs larger than 1.5 inches should rarely be removed. Such drastic cuts can imbalance top and root systems and reduce fruit.
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Horticulture Department
Missouri College of Agriculture
Missouri
Woman Leads Growers In Wheat Act Registration
More than 85 000 farmers in England and Wales have registered as wheat growers under the new wheat act. The first registry in County Tyrone Ireland is held by a woman. A drive to enrol more farmers in Ireland and Wales is under consideration.
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England
Wales
County Tyrope
Ireland
Farm Hints and Agricultural Notes From the 1930s
Farm hints report ten South Carolina counties earning a total profit of 19 158 from 920 4 H club projects in 1932. Sixty one former 4H club members joined the freshman class at the State College of Washington. Some farmers are seed growers and seed users, urging purchases of new seed from growers. Modern machines could harvest the U S wheat crop with 4 000 workers. a century ago it required millions. Nevada raised about 22 000 pigs in 1982, down 7 000 from the prior year, reflecting a wider drop in U S pork production.
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South Carolina
4H Club
The
State College of Washington
United States
Nevada
Ifs That Shaped History From Silesia to World War
A Minneapolis Journal columnist surveys minor what ifs in history noting a single decision by Maria Theresa in 1756 could have altered the Seven Years War. The piece traces how Silesia, alliances, and European power shifts might have prevented the American Revolution, Napoleonic aims, and the rise of mass warfare.
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Booth
Lincoln
Lee
Gettysburg
Maria Theresa
Silesia
Prussia
Siesia
Frederick the Great
Maria Therese
France
Russia
Frederick
England
Austria
Pitt
Europe
Montcalm
Canada
India
Minneapolis
Tiger Hunter’s Bold Shot Creates Rug Debate
Gunn, a tiger hunter, recounts to his wife how he defeated a Bengal tiger and killed it to save himself. He jokes the tiger's cape was his option, while she expresses pride in his courage.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Aid
Poison from sour waste dulls the system causing biliousness and sluggishness. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is advertised as a natural mild laxative that cleanses the bowels gently and quickly, suitable for men women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Caldwell
Kruschen Sells Safe Way to Slim Down
A vintage ad claims Kruschen offers a safe method to lose weight. It highlights a husband losing 16 pounds in four weeks and promises lasting results with a money back guarantee after the first jar. It also references improving physical attractiveness and body shape.
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Kruschen
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Alaska
Greenland
Transveal
Borneo
Peru
North
South America
California
Antarctic
Africa
Rhurfoveros
Gunn
Rinso
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