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The New Vienna Reporter

Location

New Vienna, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1925

Page

4

Sugar Crop Yields Rise on Hawaii Plantations

The article notes Hawaii sugar per acre rising yearly with Ewa plantation leading last year at just over 18 tons per acre on 126 acres. It contrasts Cuban yields of two to three tons per acre and describes Hawaii’s move to intensive, scientific cultivation to boost output and wealth for island growers.

Hawaii Ewa

Handkerchief History Traced From Coverchief to Pocket Form

A concise tracing of the handkerchief from a veil covering to a face cloth. It notes the sixteenth century use as part of women's headdress and explains the origin of the term kerchief from coverchief and pocket handkerchief from mouchoir de poche.

London Charm From Its Plan Free Streets And Squares

London owes much of its charm to an accidental growth before town planning and the gridiron. Its streets and squares emerged without fixed rules, with buildings facing them in defiance of architecture norms, yielding distinct appeal that modern design finds hard to match.

London

Unfortunate Genius Louise Brachman a German poet and writer

Louise Brachman born in Rochnitz Germany in 1778 was a noted writer and poet close to Schiller and Novalis. Her brilliant intellect brought periods of melancholy and instability and after two failed loves and a third broken hope in 1822 she died by self drowning in the River Saale.

Louise Brachman Rochnitz Germany Schiller Novalis Saale Chicago Journal

Poison for Pigs: Cocklebur Deemed Lethal to Hogs

A Purdue University livestock study shows cocklebur, once thought harmless, can kill hogs and other farm animals during its seedling stage when two thick seed leaves are present. Poisonous effect fades as true leaves appear.

Purdue University

Draft Horses and the Weight Factor in Pulling Power

The article explains that weight is a key factor in a horse's ability to pull heavy loads. Using a dynamometer, researchers show tractive pull cannot exceed a horse's weight, with typical pulls around nine-tenths of body weight. Breeding for greater weight thus directly affects pulling capability.

America

Bill Collector Uses A Persistent Dunning Method

A Union City Indiana manufacturer known as Bob recounts his bill collection technique. He sent the debtor a daily dunning notice for a month, then followed with a registered mail note asking him to collect the overdue amount. The next day the man settled the bill in full.

Union City, Ind Bob Union City Indianapolia News

Attar of Roses Production Regions and Uses

Attar of roses is not produced commercially in the United States. It is chiefly produced in Bulgaria and France, and to some extent in India. Attar of rose is used mainly for perfumery, with the distillation byproducts used as rose water for culinary purposes.

United States Bulgaria France India

Iberia and Theria A Historical Geographic Note

The term Iberia in ancient Greek usage referred to the wider region including Spain Portugal and southwestern France but now mainly denotes Spain. The name Theria was used by Greeks and Romans for the southern area of Georgia in Asia between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea.

Iberia Spain Portugal France Georgia Insia Caucasus Mountains Ens

Fiji golf course marked by sensitive plant line

An ideal Fiji course features a popular layout almost entirely covered with a sensitive plant that shrivels when touched. The plant marks the fairways, eliminating lost balls and uncertain drives since the course is defined by the line of withered flora.

Fiji

Dead Chinese Shipped to Celestial Kingdom

The Atlanta Constitution notes New York Chinatown holds twice yearly ceremonies for shipping the dead home. Coffins are stored before the coffin ship departures to the Celestial Kingdom. Violins, bells, and drums accompany the procession as priests in robes lead a dignified, peaceful rite that halts rival tong hostilities during the armistice hour. Police maintain heavy presence around the funeral.

New York Chinatown Pierre van Paasgen Atlanta Constitution Celestial Kingdom Tongs

Nicotine Content in Tobacco and Smoke Composition

Nicotine is a colorless poison in tobacco that oxidizes to brown and solid. Tobacco varies from two to eight percent nicotine, Havena cigars often under two percent. Nicotine is not in tobacco smoke. pyridine and collodine form when heated, with collodine less active and prevalent in cigars while pipes yield more pyridine in smoke.

Tornado Survivor Recalls Sudden Destruction and Escape

A tornado victim describes a sudden, violent storm that demolished the house and scattered belongings. He recounts his escape amid chaos while Mr. Meeke interrupts, recalling he nearly forgot to post a letter for his wife as the moment explodes in urgency.

Mr. Meeke

Modern Purse Traced to Rome and Greece

A New York Times note traces purses from ancient Rome and Greece to modern use. Early bags were leather pouches closing with strings, later nets for varied tasks, including hunting and carrying papers, game, or provisions, before leather pouches returned to prominence.

Solomon Rome Greece New York Times

Voltaire Said To Invent Armored Tanks In 18th Century

A claim states Voltaire announced the invention of the Assyrian Chariot around 1750, armed like a modern tank, to crush Frederick the Great's forces. Marshal de Richelieu rejected it, Voltaire offered it to Catherine the Great in 1770, who tested and rejected its usefulness against massed troops.

Ao Ieony Voltaire Frederick the Great Marshal de Richeleu Catherine of Russia Catherine

Few Women in Pulpits Highlight Conservative Church Policy

The article notes the church’s general conservatism in admitting women to top offices. While pastors are mostly men, women are numerous among auxiliary religious workers, a situation that effectively denies women the right to senior roles. It cites about 80 sects with major influence, among the largest of these...

Women Enter Protestant Sermons Across Many Denominations

About 40 sects admit women to pulpit roles including Unitarians Universalists Congregationalists Friends Christian Scientists the Christian Church Shakers Nazarene United Evangelical and Methodist Protestant churches. Methodist Episcopal grants license to preach while keeping no regular charges or conference membership.

Otherland Reformed Church In America Unitarians Universalista Congregationalists Friends Christian Scientists Christian Church Shakers Church of the Nazarene United, Evangelical Church Methodist Episcopal Church

Jenny Lind Praises From Taylors Home

In correspondence cited by the Christian Science Monitor, the famed singer Jenny Lind is described as kind, gracious, and restless yet devoted to Christian duties. Alice Taylor records her influence on mother and son, noting her humility and joyful presence in their home.

Jenny Lind Taylors Christian’ Science Monitor Alice Taylor Hing James Spedding

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