Seeing Eye dogs aid blind at Morristown program
The Seeing Eye in Morristown New Jersey trains dogs to guide and comfort the blind. About 220 visually impaired people own trained dogs and the program aims to grow. Training requires months under instructors, and dogs are given to recipients who show affection and appreciation. The institution relies on philanthropy, costs about 900 dollars to run, and a single instructor can train about 20 dogs annually.
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Morristown
N. J
Seeing Eye
The Value of Travel in Education and Caution in Persuasion
Travel offers lasting insight beyond guides by encouraging prior study of places and history. Forethought enhances seeing significance, while superficial guides miss depth. Leaders often flatter with small deceptions, and even travel pleasures can mislead if not chosen with purpose.
Soybeans Seen Rising as Major Farm Crop by 20 Years
Dr. H. E. Barnard of the Farm Chemurgic Council says if current interest sustains, soybeans could rank among the nation’s top crops within two decades. From 1915 acreage grew to over five million by 1985, with 1935 production twice 1984 and prices up from last year. About 50 processing firms are active, with Illinois plants expanding capacity to 22 000 bushels daily. Soybeans yield oil for many goods and meal for high protein animal feeds.
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H. E. Barnard
Chemurgic Council
United States
Illinois
If a Candidate Dies Before Inauguration
A historical overview explains that if a presidential or vice presidential candidate dies between nomination and election, the party national committee can fill the vacancy or call a national convention. It notes 1912 as an example when James Sherman died before election and Nicholas Murray Butler was named by the Republican committee.
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National Committee
James 8. Sherman
Taft
Sherman
Republican National Committee
Nicholas Murray Butler
Butler
Vermont
Utah
Theodore Roosevelt
Interesting Texas facts gathered for Centennial year
A collection of Texas statements notes Amarillo hosts the largest helium plant and Texas leads in livestock and minerals. Other items mention Brewster County as larger than several small states, central Texas geography, eight former capitals, and historic land and natural wonders like Enchanted Rock and the Staked Plains.
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Texas
Amarillo
Seguin
Rhode Island
Delaware
Connecticut
Brewster County
Longtime hobbyist hoards wishbones from 44 pound series
Alva Trangweah of MontiveHa Ind for 50 years collected wishbones and now holds 4 070, the largest from a 44 pound series. Emmett C Pavlor, retired railroad engineer, once traveled 200 miles three times weekly from Denison to Columbia to feed the squirrely around the state house grounds. Physicians in Washington Ind grafted 185 square inches of skin on Oscar Ritterswan after an explosion. Dr L T Starier of Evanston N J lost balance and fell from a window while pulling a patient’s tooth, breaking an arm. Jack Robinson and Frank Cvera, barbering rivals in Springville Ariz, compete in a million point horseshoe pitching championship of the White Mountain district. Mauda Ellen Lynch of Sioux City Iowa showcased 260 miniature water bottle samples from around the world. Dr W J Thompson, 101, oldest practicing physician, still treats patients at his Bathel home.
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Emmett CL ‘Pavlor
Dennison
Columbia
State House
Washington, Ind
Oscar Ritterswan
Jack Robinson
Frank Cvera
Barbers
Springville
Ariz
White Mountain District
Arizona
Conversion Lesson on Saul to Paul in Early Christian Teachings
The lesson traces Saul's conversion to Paul, recounting his initial opposition to the new faith, the road to Damascus vision, and Ananias healing his blindness. It emphasizes the dramatic change, the grace of Jesus Christ, and hopes for similar awakening in earnest, misguided hearts.
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Joho
Jetix
Efonen
Maul
John
Chris
Pagal
Paul
Jesus
Saul
Stephen
Ap Pauls
Mieracle
Damasius
Damascus
Ananias
Jesus Christ
BREVITIES: New York workers, calls exceed a day
A rapid-fire list notes diverse items from New York tall hiring aims to Reno Independence Day boom and oddities. It mentions a New Yorker earning living by stretching hopeful police and fire recruits, mass telephone use, and assorted quirky incidents from cities across North America.
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Burge
Ce McRadden
New York
Cattle market mood and local strolls at Centennial week
A crowds-filled Dallas and Fort Worth Centennial week scene shows Collingsworth County residents roaming the square. Names like Laura Pierce Vander Willis Hula Douthit and C. Daffron appear among shoppers traffic watchers and local politicking as weather chatter and daily errands mix in a bustling Saturday afternoon portrait.
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Collingsworth
Dallas
Mort Worth
John Howard
Chester
Laura Pierce
Vander Willis
Waltie
Kits Bagget
John Barjenbraeh
M. F. Hunter
W. R. Clubb
W. J. Atkingon
Hula Douthit
Afrs
Rene Kennedy
L. A. Hunt
Texas
Warran
Darrow
Guey Morgan
Mev
CP. Gengell
Uok
Habbs
de A. Gerda
Farmland Experiments Show Pecan and Cane Yields Rise
Bandera county farmers plan to plant ten to twelve native pecan trees yearly to speed bearing. Demonstrations by Harry Vinken of Pleasanton and Emil Weide of Guadalupe community Victoria county show black eyed peas, peanuts, and cane responding to manure, fertilization, and cultivation. Weide reports cane could more than double yield beside a similar plot. Harry Brownlee of Bingham Utah reports a coal dealer’s safe robbery with $600 stolen after a prior $800 loss.
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Bandera County
Harry
Vinken
Pleasanton
Alagooga County
Tisken
Emil Weide
Guadalupe
Victoria County
Harry Brownlee
Bingham
Utah
Hia
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Enchanted Rock
Coronado
West Texas Plains
Alva Trangweah
MontiveHa
Ind
L. T. Starier
Evanston, NJ
Rices Dam
Mascus
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Tee Mike
Topusalem
Mateey
Hayes
Reno
London
Ontario
the Humane Society
Portland
Ore
Milee
Tiat
William Johsage
Wag
John Drotar
Detroit
Edward Shelbo
New ‘York City
William Brann
Chatham
N Yo
W. F. Taylor
Prophetetown, IL
Glencog
Til
J.-C. Dorvan
C. Daffron
Ree Kuen
Clo. Murger
Grant Jolly
Beveret Roark
Lee Hoy
Graham
C. E. Roberts
Joe Cook
Bess Royal
Lena Ball
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