Uncle Sam cartoon linked to 1812 provisioning affair
A Newark Lanter cartoon from March 13 1952 references Uncle Sam as inspector Samuel Wilson and a wartime provisioning contract with Elbert Ayron for beef and trees. The caption notes letters EA US on goods and mentions Elbert Anderson and Uo San as part of the tale.
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Deep Sea Fish and Darkness Seen by Light Adapted Garry Lighte
An experimental note explores deep sea life and vision in dark depths. It mentions a fish named Garry Lighte living in darkness and describes light effects on its behavior and underwater sight.
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TtUts
Fight at Boston Harbor Ends Chesapeake’s Captivity
The frigate Chesapeake under Captain James Lawrence engaged the British ship Shannon off Boston Harbor on June 1 1813. The Chesapeake was defeated and Lawrence was mortally wounded urging the crew to fire faster and not give up the ship. He died the next day on June 2 1813.
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Boston Harbor
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Tarantula Bite Cure Legend Sparks Laran Dance
Native tale from Applet Low recounts how a tarantula bite was cured by rapid live music making victims dance until exhaustion. The ritual called Laran tells associates a fast tempo buildup to a climactic finish as part of the healing myth.
Halloup tale in Charnwood forest wording puzzled hunters
The passage explains the origin of the forest warning cry halloup in Charnwood England and how saying hullo when shouting hullo reveals its link to loup and abloof. It notes the term halting and warns that repeating a loup pronunciation shows the root sound development.
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Vtte
Charnwood Forest
England
Meadowlark Farmers Firepod
Meadowlark birds serve as crop allies by feeding on insects weed seeds and grain. They nest near fields and help control pests during growth periods while insect availability fluctuates across seasons.
Ancient Greek Picture Found From Augustan Period
A fragmentary OCR reads that a Greek picture from around 409 BC to 900 years earlier was found in an ancient context. The note mentions Altobradios Nap Hols in N me and references a meet at plelires in exte tence with dates tied to the Augustan period.
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Chipmunks Show Diversity Across North American Range
The article describes many chipmunk species in the United States and Canada. Northern species are noted for bold center black stripe flanked by two white stripes. The Siberian chipmunk differs with four light stripes and denser fur. Chipmunks live near tree roots and seek holes in natural settings.
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Canada
Lille Bird Told Me Hidden Gossip in Biblical Tone
A note on the saying I wont betray my informer that begins with a lil tle bird metaphor. The piece links the phrase to Ecclesiastes 10 2 and warns against cursing leaders as even a bird of the air may carry and reveal words.
Goliad Name Hidden in Anagram Clues From History
Anagram clues reveal the historic Texas town Goliad by rearranging letters from Hidalgo Priore. The piece notes the town’s former name Presidio of Le Bahia del Espiritu Santo and touches on Spanish language history and early currency usage in America.
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Mexico
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le Bahia del Espiritu Santo
Columbus First Report Of The Sargasso Sea Debunked
The Sargasso Sea was first reported by Columbus during his West Indian voyage and described as a place where ships became entangled in seaweed for days. The Michael Sars expedition later disproved this widely credited tale in 1910.
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Wood Peewee’s Nesting Craft In Woodland Tree
A woodpecker builds a nest high on a branch using moss and lichen. The bird’s skill as a woodland architect is noted as its nest appears naturally attached to the bough.
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Wisconsin farm folk school trains young men for farming
The college of agriculture at the University of Wisconsin offers a farm folk school to provide a broad education for young men from farms. The two year program runs mid November to mid March with possible extensions. About 300 students averaged 22 years old. The course cost is total including woolen wonder.
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College of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Farm School Focuses On Youth Vocational Training
A fragmented article fragment discusses farm school aims in Wisconsin, highlighting social and vocational education for youth, with references to economics, agriculture, and future industry. It mentions courses, social clusters, and the importance of training for the rural economy.
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Wisconsin
Chatterer in the West and a Bear Tale
A fragment from Thornton Burgess features Chatterer the chatty squirrel in trouble near the west, where the bear Buster Bear looms. Chatterer falls after a failed climb, lessons from Old Multher Nature help him spread to break his fall, while the Bear watches. Also included are sewing patterns and a Fall and Winter Fashion Book notice with prices and ordering details.
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New Montgomery Ave
San Francisco
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Bell Syndicate
WNU Bervice
Nursery wall decorating with crepe paper border trick
A writer suggests using new crepe paper patterns as wall borders for a nursery. Apply wallpaper paste to the wall and press the crepe paper in place above the baseboard, trimming as needed for clean edges. The method avoids soaking the sheet before pasting.
No Profit Here So He Plows It
A short item notes a farmer in a rural area chooses to plow soil rather than harvest profitably. The piece highlights pragmatic farming decisions facing landholders amid uncertain market returns and crop prospects. Local observers weigh the strategy against potential yields and resource use.
Practical and Pretty At Home Wearables
A guide to comfortable practical home wearables for indoors. It promotes simple sewing projects, including a tie dress design labeled as suitable for beginners and capable of quick assembly while prioritizing work-ready comfort.
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Daris
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