Pig Banquet Plans Sparkling Party For All
Grandfather Porky Pig and Miss Ham propose a party with a large guest list. The pigs eagerly agree and set a three o’clock gathering the next day for a grand banquet hosted by Miss Ham and Porky. The event draws playful excitement and curious chatter from the group.
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Grandfather Porky Pig
Misa Ham
Brother Bacon
Sammy Sausage
Sir Benjamin Bacon
Sir Perel- 21
Pork
Mrs. Pink Pig
Miss Ham
Pink Pig
Pinky Pie
Pinky Pig
Miss Han
Broth
Bacon
Porky Pig
Sammy Saukage
Ste Benjamin Bacon
Sir Percival Pork
Master Pink Pig
Miss Hino
Grandfather Porky
Why of Superstitions Crushed Beetles
A column notes a superstition against crushing beetles, tracing belief to ancient Egypt where the beetle cheela was sacred. It cites Alexander Glovatski and Pharaoh legends showing omens of disaster if sacred insects are harmed, with gods' vengeance on accidental crushes.
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Pharoah
Rameses
Rameses XVII
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Modern Salesmanship Grand Antiques Sale Racks Up
The owner explains that persistent damage by children to furniture stored in a flat led to selling the pieces as antique items.
For Meditation On The Power To Forget And Start Anew
A 1928 meditation discusses daily renewal and the value of forgetting yesterday’s failures. It links fresh starts to energy and purpose, noting nature often begins anew by shedding the old. The piece emphasizes attitude, the first fifteen minutes, and the two words GIVE and FORGET as guiding philosophy.
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Pippa
Robert Browning
Porgett
Woatert Newebainot Union
Fish Leather Debuts for Military Gear in U S and Japan
Leather from fish such as shark sling and dogfish is tested for army harness and quad equipment in America and Japan. Officials say the material matches hide leather in serviceability and costs less, potentially expanding supply.
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Amereg
Japan
Pleased to hear from a cabinet member on fraternities
A member of President Coolidge's cabinet replies to a magazine attack on fraternities. He argues that mutual respect and social equality in fraternal societies help workers and bosses relate beyond business lines, reducing unrest and aiding the needy. He cites large memberships in England and the U S as evidence that people seek group connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Lke
Hiva
Superstitious Sue Crosses as Signature Substitute
A centuries old custom uses a cross on documents in place of a signature for those who cannot write, believed to ward off evil and prevent the signer's words from misdeeds.
Starved Rock and Its Timeless Clocks in Illinois History
Starved Rock near Utica rises as a dramatic cliff figures in Illinois lore while Starved Rock State Park preserves the site. The piece notes a 1911 purchase to protect the landmark and then shifts to the Navy’s three master clocks housed in a Washington underground vault with sealed cases, stable temperatures, and faultless operation rituals.
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Utica
Starved Rock
Ilinois
Punic Wars Era From Rome Carthage Clash in Antiquity
Path finder Magazine notes the Punic Wars as a series of Rome versus Carthage conflicts in the 3rd and 2nd centuries B. C. G. Ponicus denotes Carthaginian pertaining to Punic, derived from Poens meaning inhabitants of Carthage. The Romans branded Carthaginians as treacherous, giving rise to the term Punic faith as bad faith.
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Rome
Carthage
Pathfinder Magazine
Causes and remedies for parrot feather-pulling
Care of parrots notes feather-pulling as a distressing habit with varied causes. Skin irritation after digestion and lice infestation are cited. treatment includes dusting pyrethrum powder through feathers to the skin and thorough sterilization of the cage and quarters.
Pheasants in America See Ringneck Domination in Stocking
Pheasants are the most raised game bird in the United States with ringnecks comprising about nine tenths of the total. In the northwest stocking programs ringneck stock has been used almost exclusively, while New York state game farms also distributed a large variety to other areas.
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New York State
Growth of antlers and shedding in elk and deer
The antlers of elk and deer shed once a year in February or March. New antlers take about four months to fully develop. Internally antlers are composed of the same material as hair. A healthy elk or caribou grows its antlers at about one third to one half inch per day once started.
Screen Attractive Views From Farmsteads With Vines And Shrubs
Extension workers urge planting quick growing vines and annuals along fences to hide barns and outbuildings. Mrs Gregg of Harrisonying Mo shows flowering vines on a high fence by poultry houses creating beauty and seasonal color. Castor bean sunflowers cosmos and sorghum offer bold screening options nationwide.
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United States Department of Agriculture
D. M. Gregg
Harrisonying Mo
Duields Heel
Virginia women clubs improve libraries and schools in 1927
United States Department of Agriculture notes Virginia home demonstration clubs carried community projects in 1927. Activities included improving the Elon library in Amherst county with a new porch, kitchenette, landscaping, and painting, plus road and playground work, water at schools, and cemetery care by Beulah club members in Henrico.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Elon Home Demonstration Club
Amherst County
Lynchburg
Hughbands
Brunswick County
Edgerton Club
Salted Peanuts Way to Prepare at Home
Instructions from the bureau of home economics explain how to salt peanuts at home. Soak fresh peanuts at 85 degrees for four minutes to loosen skins, dry 24 to 48 hours, fry in hot oil at 156 C in small batches until golden brown and crisp, then drain and salt while warm.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Homemade fruit desserts with seasonal berries and pineapple
A dated note suggests quick fruit desserts using raspberries strawberries blackberries and pineapple as a sweet treat. It mentions serving with lemonade or grape juice and offers a simple idea for a small gathering at a club meeting.
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Herries
Preparing chicken en casserole with vegetables
United States Department of Agriculture directions describe cooking chicken en casserole with vegetables. Cut fowl into portions and vegetables into small pieces. Brown chicken in fat, simmer with vegetables, add a flour-thickened sauce, and serve over rice or boiled potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculurs
Bureau of Home Economy
Positon
Food Attracts Ants and How to Avoid Them
The article explains that ants are drawn to accessible food and that storing items in ant proof metal containers or ice boxes reduces infestations. It notes that open food like cake bread and sugar are especially attractive and should be kept sealed to prevent nuisance from ants.
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Aris
United States Department of Culture
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