Parcel Post Eggs Promise Better Prices and Fresher Goods
Government tests show parcel post eggs can yield higher margins for small producers and fresher eggs for buyers. Trials of 9,131 eggs across 466 lots found low breakage and wastage, with guidance on candling, packing, and prices. Large, reusable containers reduce costs. careful seasonal planning and clear contracts keep supply and price stable.
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Parcel Post
Post Office
Department of Agriculture
Crug
Omy
United States
Farmers’ Bulletin 594
Boy struck by ball in Corry game near fatal
In Corry Pennsylvania a two year old boy from Union City named McLean was struck in the head by a ball during a game between Corry clerks and a high school team. The skull was crushed and doctors planned an operation at dawn as little hope for recovery remained.
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Union City
Corry
McLean
Lloyd March
Examination questions on Bible history and teachers notes
A teacher explains that state lists of examination questions for a teacher training course will be used as a practice set. Questions cover books of the Bible, periods of Old Testament history, laws at Sinai, kings of Judah, and Maccabees achievements, with a closing quote about reading, speaking, and writing.
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Adam
God
Joseph
Egypt
Moses
Mount Sinai
Rehoboam
Judah
Babylon
Privacy device promises to end rural telephone eavesdropping
A. G. Howard of Tekamah Nebraska unveils a line indicator using musical notes to identify who is listening in on rural party lines. The device records line use duration and end times, warns users when to speak, and promises 50 percent battery savings and clearer service after eleven years of development.
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A. G. Howard
Tekamah
Neb
Howard
Bill Jones
Bill
Sam Smith
Smith
Buttinsky Jones
Central
Phelps County
Physician-Politician Dr. Magee Dies Suddenly in Oil City
Dr. George W. Magee, noted physician and former Pennsylvania legislator, died at his Oil City home from heart trouble. Born 1864 in Mercer County, he graduated from Grove City College and Western University of Pittsburg. He served two terms in the State Legislature, led as school board president, and long held roles on the State Institute for Feeble-Minded board in Polk. Survived by his widow and two daughters. he was a prominent Mason.
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Oil City
George W. Magee
Pennsylvania
Mercer County
Grove City College
Western University of Pittsburg
Magee
Bard
State Institute For
Polk
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