Heirs Unearth Ten Thousand From Cousin Abner Estate
In a Sunlit yard Cynthia and Hortense learn they are heirs to Cousin Abner Dean. A probate notice sets a 1 p.m. June 11 hearing in Groton, with ten heirs to split roughly one hundred thousand dollars after legacies are paid. The Baxters plan cautious use of the interest for education, bills, and home needs.
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Ynthia Baxter
Hortense Cole
Cynthia
Hortense
Mr. Smith
Abner Dean
Flora Brench
Groton
Flora
Abner
Europe
Paul
Cari
John
Carl
Janet
Jones’ Beauty Parlor
Fanny Peck
Peg Cole
Peg
Daddy
John Baxter
Baxters
Flint
Cole
Robert
Marcel
Baxter
Bird With Three Names Reveals Hidden Links to Butter Bird
Nature Magazine notes a single bird known by three names. The bird aids gardens by eating pests and weeds then changes plumage to blend with others on migration south. In Jamaica its winter name becomes butter bird.
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Nature Magazine
Rice Bird
Jamaica
Butter Bird
Evolution of Dress Through the Ages
A Woman's Home Companion writer notes fashion evolves by elimination from Marie Antoinette to modern times. The observer cites items like red flannel petticoats sunbonnets woolen stockings and shawls as vanished examples while questioning whether Marie Antoinette herself wore them.
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Marie Antoinette
Woman's Home Companion
Light That Never Fails Lighthouse Lamps
The article describes a lighthouse using two electric lamps as primary lights and an acetylene backup. If one lamp fails the other activates automatically, and if the second fails the acetylene light is remotely ignited and will burn until gas runs out.
Habit of the Race Dinner Tradition Noted in Altoona Trib
A pithy remark from the Altoona Tribune notes social gatherings in which clubs business groups and religious societies share meals. The piece observes the common practice of eating together as a ritual act including a missionary society meal in memory of the poor lacking food.
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Club
Missionary Society
Altoona Tribune
Mixing Ancient and Moderna in Egyptian Mummy Fluid Use
An acid derived from wood once used by ancient Egyptians to preserve mummies is now employed in motion picture film production. The note highlights a bridge between ancient preservation methods and modern cinema, illustrating how a traditional chemical has found a novel practical application in film manufacture.
Soil Favorable for Fertilizer
Soil conditions largely determine fertilizer value says A W Blair soil chemist at New Jersey station. Liming acidic soil boosts fertilizer effect while poor drainage or sandy drought-prone land requires organic material first before fertilizer reap benefits. Strength of nitrogen matters for vegetables and careful application avoids seed burn.
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A. W. Blair
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Rat as Farm Pest Demands Coordinated War on Rats
The U S Department of Agriculture calls the rat the most filthy and destructive pest to farms and homes. It notes widespread losses and urges rigorous control, stating rats are elusive and require vigilant, intelligent methods rather than simple routine measures. It argues eradication is crucial for all households and businesses.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Much Manure Is Wasted by Improper Handling
Purdue notes improper manure handling and emphasizes manure pit construction. It discusses concrete wall options and water to cement ratios with damp sand and pebbles, recommending adjustments to achieve satisfactory concrete while noting water content remains fixed.
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Purdue University Agricultural
Walla
Agricultural Notes on Oats Seed Timing and Dairy Ventilation
A successful sailor studies this compass and a successful farmer studies market conditions. Early spring seeding of oats yields best results when climate allows. Many farmers install ventilating systems in dairy stables for fresh air at proper temperatures to keep stock healthy.
Power of Divining Rod Known in Olden Times
The article traces the divining rod from ancient symbols to 16th century views. Agricola argues rod movement depends on user, not all men, with translation noting incantations and craft affect results. It cites Hoover translation and the Engineering and Mining Journal acknowledging some successes.
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Moses
Horeb
Circe
Ctesias
Agricola
Herbert Hoover
Detroit News
Peleg Cloce’s Long Arms Spark Laughable Quote
Alfred P. Sloan Jr cites a rival firm’s hundred million plant upgrade as a reason for American progress. Peleg Cloce’s wife asks for stronger spectacles, and Peleg quips the cure is longer arms, not stronger specs.
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Peleg
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
Mr. Sloan
America
Europe
Peleg Cloce
Old Peleg Cloce
Five Hour Cold Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound tablets as a pleasant tasting cure for colds and grippe. It claims the method works fully, though it may take longer for severe cases.
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Grippe
Pape
Adv
Sparrows Guard Nest From Intruder Near Philadelphia Home
A Philadelphia man spent a day worrying about two sparrows wedged in a hole beneath his eaves. He could not reach them or shoot them and waited. At sundown the birds emerged unharmed, revealing a black bird with a long beak hovering nearby as the nest guardian.
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Philadelphia
Pedometer Progress and Step Length Adjustment
A pedometer uses an oscillating weight driven by body motion to advance the index with each step. Many devices allow adjusting the step length to translate movement directly into measured distance.
Sheltered Youth Faces Harsh Reality Says Father
A father worries his son is overprotected and unequipped for real life, arguing the boy may struggle without a protective shield. The exchange highlights tensions between mothering and independence as the boy nears adulthood.
In jealousy there is more self love than love
A concise reflection from La Rochefoucauld notes jealousy reveals self interest more than genuine affection. The aphorism emphasizes inner motives over outward romance.
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la Rochefou
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promotes Quick Acid Neutralization
The text urges use of Phillips Milk of Magnesia to neutralize excess stomach acid causing digestive troubles. It claims the preparation acts instantly, relieves gas and sourness, sweetens the system, and is suitable for children, available at drug stores.
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V. Bare. Wilber
Nebr
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Pinkham
Mili AN
Wellin Fur & Wona
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