Pioneers fought pests in fields with dire odds then
The article recalls pioneer farmers facing ground squirrels cutworms grasshoppers army worms birds deer rabbits and other predators. It notes 1864 Illinois losses from chinch bite, 1857 Texas grasshoppers, and the 1874 locust invasion, contrasting harsh past pests with modern control methods and urging gratitude for pest knowledge passed down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Pellett
Atlantic
Iowa
Pioneer Times
Illinois
Middle West
Texas
Colorado
Brookhart backs Justice Douglas for president
A report from Webster City notes former Senator Brookhart, now in Florida for health reasons, endorses Supreme Court Justice William Douglas for president. The piece says Douglas could be a strong chief executive but suggests low chances of candidacy.
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Webster City
Freeman-Journal
Brookhart
Supreme Court
William ©. Douglas
Florida
Douglas
Humorous Exchange and Jokes From an Old Witty Page
A RAF officer in Egypt jokes that calculations place him inside St Pauls Cathedral after a flight near the Great Pyramid. The page collects quips on tomahawks ends and a set of light anecdotes about doctors, fools, and social foibles told in quick one liners.
Professor and Farmer Swap Riddle Bets
A professor and a farmer trade bets over riddles to pass the time. Each offers a dollar or fifty cents when the other cannot answer. The farmer asks a riddle about an animal with three legs walking and two legs flying, but neither knows the answer, so they swap payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dles
O.K
Storm’s fury wakes man after lightning strike
A violent storm batters the area as thunder roars and lightning flashes. A bolt hits Mr. Allen, knocking him from bed. he recovers quickly, tells his spouse he will rise and begin the day.
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Mr. Allen
Moon and turkey capers in a dated rural vignette
A camouflage artist hides his home from a landlord as a moonlit night leads a puzzled Black man to ask what the moon is. A White passerby explains it, while Mrs Newed reveals a proudly stuffed turkey and a humorous miscue about its hollow interior.
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Strops
Brigades and personal notices from a wartime column
A wartime community column notes Dr. F W Eastwood’s quiet illness and tireless work, a farm wife’s scrap drive missteps, upcoming YWCA and YMCA fund drives, Nita Lewis’s factory chute assembly role, and a Brigadier heading to West Alexander while thanking neighbors for peonies and support.
Fragmented quote scene echoes mystery line
A garbled OCR fragment shows a tense exchange with lines about time, a flute misidentified as an instrument, and unfinished dialogue. The readable bits suggest a dramatic, confused moment, but no clear identities or events emerge.
Peonies Earn Quiet Peaceful Bloom After Fall
Residents hope the peonies planted last fall will blossom in peace this season, contributing color and calm to the neighborhood. The community anticipates a serene display without disturbance as blooms emerge.
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Meets
The Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society met yesterday afternoon at the Community building and spent the afternoon quilting. Mrs. Clyde Dawson led devotions with the Story of the Walk to Emmaus and a short poem We Stand. Roll call featured a spring poem. minutes were read and approved. a flower exchange followed. The group will meet again in two weeks with roll call on a current event.
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Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Clyde Dawson
Emmaus
Miner’s Digging Rate Tied to Copper Content
A government closed gold mine worker could shift to a copper mine and dig enough copper per firm in one month to equal the copper content of six heavy tanks.
Army Pilot Outfitted With Twelve Shearlings Report
U S department of agriculture states twelve sheep skins or shearlings are required to equip an army pilot, reflecting material standards for aerial service.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Windows Shine Promises Savings for Homes and Grocers
A tidy house WINDOW CLEANER pledges time and money savings with sparkling windows. The promotion suggests better grocers have it, tying home upkeep to shopping quality and efficiency.
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Towa
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Torrington
Conn
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Egypt
Great Pyramid
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Gal
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Alice Faye
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Ham Fisher
Benny
Jerry
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Sultan
Congress
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Joe
Friend
Cap
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Mrs. Newed
Mr. Newed
With You
Een
F. W. Eastwood
Augusta
Dave Livingston
Y.W.C.A
Y.M.C.A
Nita Lewis
J. W. Jr
Carlsbad
N.M
Sam
West Alexander
Dean
Linate
Doan
Tara Alot
Prem LE
Toystee
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Lissen
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