Boyce House reminiscences and quotes on knowledge
In a reflective piece the author recalls a Palo Pinto County old settlers reunion, a Ranger contact who supplied a news scoop, and parables about knowledge and danger. He contrasts government controls with promised abundance and debunks sayings about ignorance and safety. he argues knowing the truth keeps you alert to risk.
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Palo Pinto County
Sam Savage
Gib Abernathy
Fort Worth
Boyce
Gib
MEN TO BLAME FOR SOIL DETERIORATION REMARK
Dr. Henry G. Bennett of Oklahoma A and M College states that planters harm the soil more than cotton by neglecting crop rotation. He warns that continued cotton on the same land drains nutrients and leads to eventual disappointment.
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Henry G. Bennett
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Waxy Maize From China Boon to U S
Waxy maize, a new farm crop from China, gains U S acreage with 15 000 planted. Development spans agriculture, chemistry and industry, aided by war needs. Starch differs from field corn and mimics cassava. used in adhesives, bakery, cosmetics, paper, textiles, and wallboard. Planting practices separate waxy rows for quality. outer rows fed.
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Des Moines
Iowa
China
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Pearl Harbor
Iowa State College
Ames
USDA
Beltville
Indiana
Hamilton
Hardin
Franklin
East Indies
Talk, Talk, Talk, Practice May Aid Nation's Diction
The Linguaphone Institute reports Washington has the best diction among U S cities, with Nashville and Boston following. President Mar Sherover declines to name the worst, but admits New York is terrible. Readers are urged to keep posted read the ads.
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New York
Question in economics from Karnes County News
The Karnes County News quotes a reader asking how much a skilled linotype operator with twenty six years experience is worth per hour compared with a boy electrician earning six dollars per hour. The piece uses a simple price comparison to pose a broader question about value of expertise.
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The
Karnes County News
1.6 Pound Girl Born in Chicago
A 21-year-old wife and her 66-year-old husband are the parents of a 15-pound baby girl at Chicago Maternity Center, the largest child born there. Mrs Lucille Asmus delivered the second child while the father Charles notes their first daughter weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces. both mother and baby are reported fine.
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Chicago
Lucille Asmus
Charles
Iowa Claims World’s Most Fertile Soil for Size
A claim from a local study asserts Iowa possesses the soil most fertile among equally sized civilized lands worldwide, highlighting its agricultural potential and productivity across the state.
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Iowa
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