Adorable Liar Shapes a Simple Love Tale
Rita Langdon in a bookbindery romance follows the office flirtation with John Benson amid an apple seller’s aging jibe. The couple wed quickly after a playful scene, build a family business, and sustain a vow to honor the elderly vendor who inspires their bond.
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Rita Langdon
Rita
Carpo
John Benson
Benson
Bengon
Sam Carpo
Tian
John Renson
John
Min
Heonie
Benson Bookbindery
John Benson, Jr
Standards of Beauty Across World Cultures
The article surveys global beauty norms from Morocco to Japan, noting fattening customs for brides in some regions, lean ideals in Ching and Japan, and varied hair care practices including henna dyes, nail and foot staining, wood pillows, and ceremonial grooming details. It mentions specific traditions and figures like Totoropotaa and references Lady Drummond-Hay’s Mentor Magazine account.
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Morocco
New Ireland
South Seas
Near East
Ching
Japan
Society Islands
Totoropotaa
Nero
Lady Drummond- Hay
Mentor Magazine
Olav I Trygvesson: Norse King and Legendary Hero
Olav I Trygvesson ruled Norway from 969 to 1000 after exile and battles with Otholir aligned forces. He converted Norway to Christianity starting in 995, later died after a defeat by Swedish and Danish fleets near his Long Snake ship. His legend grew as people awaited his return.
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Olav I Tryzgvesson
Norway
Otholir
France
British Isles
Olav
Wanted Regrets Regrets in past life lessons
A reflection notes that dwelling on regrets wastes time and renews past unhappiness. It argues that one should detach from untoward past events and stop clinging to sorrow, urging readers to move on from memories that linger.
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London
Dahlia's Transatlantic Journey From Mexico to Royal Gardens
The dahlia was first found in 1015 in Mexican Sierra wilderness in myriad colors. Spanish botanists Cervantes and Cavanilles valued the flower, and seeds reached Royal Gardens at Madrid in 1789 via Abbe Cavanilles. Seeded plants first bloomed in 47H, yielding semi double blooms named for Swedish botanist Dr. Andrew Dahl.
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Mexico
Sierras
Cervantes
Cavanillos
Royal Gardens
Musdild
Abbe Cavanilles
Andrew Dahl
Pronoun Order Rules By An English Authority
An authority on correct English explains that when multiple personal pronouns in singular are joined by and the second person comes before the first and third. When used in plural, the first person precedes the second and third and the second precedes the third.
Boudoir Ensembles Highlight Graceful Evening Gowns
Graceful trains and moire fabrics dominate party wear with fitted bodices and circular skirts. Barbara Kent models a gown ensemble with lace yoke and scalloped hem, while chiffons and satins appear in florals and bold colors. Lace trimming and cape details mark evolving boudoir fashion in this Western Newspaper Union feature.
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Barbara Kent
Hagerle
Miss Kent
Timely Vegetables for a Family Garden by Morrow
Extension horticulturist Jr. B. Morrow advises planting crops by season to match climate. Cool weather crops like peas radishes spinach and lettuce need rich soil and early nitrogen. He notes beets carrots and Chantenay variety suit Carolina, stresses ventilation of hot beds and advises heavy manure for cantaloupes and watermelons for strong starts.
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Jr. B. Morrow
State College
Saya
Mr. Morrow
Soybean hay viewed as strong protein substitute for alfalfa
Farmers turn to soybeans to cut 1930 feed costs. Agronomist George M. Briggs notes yields of 1 to 4 tons per acre and protein content that reduces reliance on expensive grain supplements. Soybeans can be planted by July 1 and used as emergency hay after other crops fail.
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George M. Briggs
College of Agriculture of the State University
Briggs
Extremely Sharp Plows Do Not Significantly Reduce Plow Draft
Tests at Iowa State College show extreme sharpness of plowshares has little effect on draft in ordinary plowing. In tough sod, dull shares raise draft notably from 740 to 881 pounds for a 14 inch plow at 5 inch depth, about 19 percent. For hard soil, both point and share should be kept sharp.
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Iowa State College
Efficient Repairs Lower Farm Machinery Costs
A survey by Inwa station finds that prompt repair reduces life cycle costs for farm machinery. unattended minor defects can grow into major expenses, while with routine overhauls equipment remains in good condition for years. Farmers store tools in fall and postpone overhaul until winter when farming pressure eases.
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Inwa
Milk consumption rises as tuberculosis drive progresses
A USDA chart shows per capita milk consumption in the United States increasing since 1920 as bovine tuberculosis eradication campaigns expand. Dr. A E Wight notes that testing focused on dairy cows and heifers over two years, with tests rising from 5 to over 16 million by about 1924, while other factors also boost milk use.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau of Animal Industry
A. E. Wight
Wight
Destructive Seed Corn Diseases See Profitable Dust Treatments
Dr. Benjamin Koehler of the University of Illinois reports chemical dust seed treatments yield about 1000 percent returns. Cooperative tests with the U S Department of Agriculture show treatments pay costs and increase stand and yields. Five serious seed corn diseases affect nearly all seed corn. thorough mixing is required to coat about two ounces per bushel.
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Benjamin Koehler
University of
Koehler
Heat in Silos Only Temporary for Silage
Readers note that surface exposed corn in silos heats to about 100 degrees Fahrenheit in about ten days. The warm layer near the air does not imply the entire mass is hot, as silage cools later while preserving itself by air exclusion and acid action.
Agricultural Notes on Seed, Soil, and Soy Bean Hay
Agricultural notes urge listing next spring seed needs for adapted varieties. Emphasizes soil quality and moisture in seed beds, pasture as key for seed production, and manure use this winter. Recommends soy beans as emergency hay, notes soy bean hay quality and soil acidity remedies with calcium carbonate.
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MHD
D. J. Walsh
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
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