Only Four Jobs on One Threshing Run
Aug 1 STRINGTOWN Mrs J J Rich notes a light threshing run with only four jobs this year. Neighbors Busy visits include Dan Alliman with Simon Graber delivering corn and Rex Swan hosting relatives in Morning Sun. Local activity covers guests, well drillings, horse loss, and kitchen support for thrashers.
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J. J. Rich
Stringtown
Noah Widmer
Simon Graber
Dan Alliman
J. ‘. Wenger
Washington
Henderson Brooks Bill
Nellie
George Brooks
Wayland
Ethan Brooks
Rex Swan
Herbert
Frank Boshart
Crawfords
Manila Hemp Origin of a Fibre Name
Manila hemp is not true hemp but a fibre called abaca. The fibre thrives in the Philippines and was exported mainly from Manila, giving the plant its common name. It is also cultivated in Central America.
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Manila
Anly
Philippines
Middle America
Felling Mahogany and Banana Plantations Fact Notes
The text argues felling mahogany during the waning moon’s last two weeks, citing botany and sap reduction. It also describes Middle America’s Atlantic coast hosting the world’s largest banana plantations in vast clearings near the Caribbean at about 250 feet elevation.
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Atlantic
Middle America
Caribbean
Air Freight Limits Relaxed for Express Carriers
Air express services now carry up to 3,000 pounds per flight and up to three tons if passengers are not aboard, expanding usable commodities for air freight.
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Air Express
Sugar Sprinkling Tip for Cookie Dough
Sprinkling sugar with a shaker spreads sugar evenly over cookie dough. The method is easier than hand sprinkling and saves time.
Painted Floors Improve Work Conditions and Reflectivity
The text extols painted floors for worker comfort, noting that medium gray concrete reflects 35 percent of light versus 5 percent when unpainted. It also offers practical home and shop tips on laundry, keeping drains clear, maintaining rubber parts, oiling moving parts, and tightening bolts to prevent cost and trouble.
Decline in U.S. Farm Horses and Mules Since WWI
The article notes a drop from roughly 26.75 million horses and mules during World War I to under 12.5 million today. Of that total, fewer than 9 million are horses and about 3.5 million are mules, highlighting a sharp animal population decline.
Cleaning burnt food from pans with baking soda method
When food sticks and scorches on the kettle bottom, let it cool gradually then add cold water with baking soda. Bring to a boil slowly and repeat if the food remains tough to soften.
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