Mixed Jury Dilemma Sparks St Paul Court Scene
In St Paul a jury of seven women and five men deliberated over George Thoemke’s case for two nights causing a furor as husbands stormed the court. Governor Preus and clubwomen called for separation to protect jurors privacy amid reports of improvised sleeping arrangements and a curtain free room.
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St. Paul
Minn
George Thoemke
Jurge Catlin
Preus
Grace Williams
Catlin
Josephine Brown
Che Jen
Hart
Sui
Freus
Ving
Record Temperature Reaches 114 Degrees in Bristol Girl
An extraordinary 114 degree Fahrenheit temperature was recorded for a girl in Bristol, England. A physician, called to treat her, expressed astonishment at the extreme reading and urged urgent medical attention.
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Bristol
England
Remarkable Fever Record Hits 132 Degrees Then Recovery
A patient mounted a fever as high as 132 degrees according to three clinical thermometers one after another. The high temperature rose by two degrees overnight yet the patient has since recovered. Medical journals show no similar case ending in recovery.
Back From Trip to Wonderland and Congo Jungle Hunt
New York hunter Carl Akeley returned aboard the Baltic from his fourth Belgian Congo expedition with five giant gorilla skins and data for the American Museum of Natural History. The party centered on six year old Alice Bradley of Chicago whose adventures included pygmy encounters and lions. Mrs Bradley Mary Hastings Bradley wrote novels. Martha Miller assessed gorillas as tame creatures.
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New York
Carl
Akeley
Baltic
Belgian Congo
American Museum of Natural History
Alice Brad
Alice
Priscilla Hall
Martha Miller
Mrs. Bradley
Norse aviators join polar flight from Seattle
Christiania Norway two Norwegian aviators Lieutenant Oudal and Sergeant Hid Dahl will accompany Real Admund an(d) when he starts north from Seattle next May to dash for the North Pole by air. They carry two recording outfits and 30 000 feet of film.
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Christiania
Norway
Liettenant Oudal
Hid Dahl
Reald Anmundan
Seattle
North Pole
Aged West Virginia father celebrates seventeenth child
Star City carpenter John W. Dysenberry, seventy, has welcomed his seventeenth child with his second wife Betty, aged about sixty. Despite his age he works eight hours daily in carpentry and remains in active good health. The birth occurred recently.
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Star Gtr
W. Va
John W. Dysenberry
Star City
Dysenberry
Radioactive Ray Claims World Changing Powers
San Francisco reports a scientist claims a radimictive ray can cure disease or destroy ships and cities, with control over speed and direction. The statement describes weight changes, deep penetration, and rocks becoming transparent, noting alleged implications for physics and gravity.
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San Francisco
Eésar L. Helsingshead
Masadena
Gerd
Helsingshead
Preparing Pork for Home Use and Sale
United States Department of Agriculture explains home pork production from eight to twelve month old hogs yields best meat. Emphasizes healthy hogs, proper slaughter prep, and thorough cooking to prevent disease. Bulletin 1186 covers killing, curing, canning, sausage, smoking, and lard rendering with free copies on request.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bulletin
Department of Agriculture
Successful Tomato Growing Described in USDA Bulletin
The article summarizes how tomato farming hinges on good farm practices, seed quality, healthy plants, proper fertilization, careful planting, clean cultivation, and disease control through spraying. It notes per capita canned tomato consumption and outlines major canning states, 1920 acreage and yield, and steps from seed to can.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Faroers
Department of Agriculture
Maryland
Indiana
Missouri
Delaware
New Jersey
New York
Utah
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Right Time to Plant Corn
The article notes farmers use calendars, oak leaf size, or moon phases to time corn planting. It warns many plant too early or too late and suggests mid period sowing yields best growth, with April 13 to mid May as typical windows depending on rainfall and season.
Sudan grass as emergency hay crop replaces millet
Sudan grass is admirably adapted as an emergency hay crop and is rapidly supplanting millet in many states. Thousands of farmers use it successfully as a summer pasture to supplement permanent pastures and feed lots, delivering better returns and versatile feed.
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Sudan
Feed Crops Provide Convenience for Farm Animals
The piece notes feed crops are handy for animal care though they may not yield much cash. It suggests animals can be turned into revenue through milk and other products, but warns producing excess feed is difficult. Farmers hope feed costs stay within home finances this year.
Soy Beans Attention in Farm Reallocation
Farmers shifting corn acreage should not overlook soybeans. They demand care equal to corn and can boost returns on reduced land. Emphasize high protein yields and value in a diversified crop plan.
Health remedies praised by Emma Gunter in Decatur notice
Mrs Emma Gunter of 1228 N Calhoun St urges others to use Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. She credits Golden Medical Discovery with restoring her from a bronchial cough and weakness and Favorite Prescription with reducing suffering during pregnancy. She endorses these remedies as reliable and recommends contacting Dr Pierce in Buffalo NY for advice.
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Decatur, IL
Relic of prehistoric race near Glastonbury unearthed
The New York Herald reports a prehistoric lake village near Glastonbury with clay mound dwellings and a primitive loom frame. Finds include bone needles and bone splinters suggesting an ancient needle factory, plus a blue glass bead with a dark waved line.
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England
Glatonbury
New York Herald
Polish New Shoes Method with Raw Potato Rub
Instructions suggest rubbing brown boots or shoes with a slice of raw potato before applying polish. This method is claimed to ease cleaning and produce a good shine. The tip focuses on shoe care and maintenance using a simple home remedy.
What Was Lacking Selfawed Commentary in Conversation
A fragment from a dialogue shows a man described as selfawade and discussed as needing expert advice. Don and others are mentioned as potential sources of guidance, suggesting doubts about proper expertise.
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Marguerite Struck
Milwaukee
Wis
Marguerite
Trip
Alice Bradley
Lad
Kenneth R. Hinman
Plainfield
N. J
Kenneth
Hallingshead
Forse
Corn Belt
Mrs
Emma Gunter
Lake Village
Glastonbury
Rocktor , For & Ake
Holland
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