Clean Sweep Becomes Writer's Epiphany in Suburban Tale
Horace Brown wrestles with a looming literary breakthrough while his wife May's broom and domestic life clash with his ambitions. After a walk to the butcher and a strange epiphany, he returns to his den to write. Elizabeth proves to be the practical partner who handles his distractions.
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Orace Brown
Horace
May
Butch‘s
Browns
Elizabeth
George
Mrs. Emory
Mr. Emory
The Making of Character by Huth Wharton
Wharton argues that will-power cannot be seized instantly but must be built slowly through daily effort. Character forms from persistent effort toward definite goals, not from avoiding or shifting burdens.
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Huth Wharton
Operating Cost Differences for Three Plow Tractors
United States Department of Agriculture findings show operating costs vary by tractor size. Three plow outfits incur higher annual depreciation fuel and repair costs than two plow units, though cost per unit of work remains similar with more work done.
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Attea
United States of Agriculture
Uaelome
Payal
Iecos
Wpa
Sinal Mathinies
Purebred bulls drive county cattle improvement drive
Floyd county Indiana in 1921 counted 6177 milk cows with 90 purebred and registered. There were 100 dairy bulls, 19 registered. 881 cows were bred to purebred bulls last year. County agent Watson used these figures to push a better sires campaign leading to eight purebred bulls purchased and five scrub bulls sold to the butcher.
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Watson
Floyd County
Indiana
Weed Seeds Persist in Soil Across Seasons
The Bureau of Plant Industry notes most crop seeds die, but many weed seeds survive in soil for 19, 80 years or longer. Planting crop seeds may sow future trouble as weed seeds lie dormant ready to grow later.
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Giesture
Straw Grown Potatoes Require Shallow Cover and Timely Fertilizer
The text explains straw grown potatoes should be planted and covered but not deeply, with fertilizer applied when vines emerge. Fertilizer should be front four to six inches in depth and applied at that stage.
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Lindbers
Erick County
Virginia
Ineberg
Berg
Winschester
Personal News Briefs Mention Local Returns
Mr Edward Barr returns to Washington after a brief stay with his parents on West Water street. Miss Susie Davis goes back to Decatur Illinois where she serves on the public school faculty after summer with her mother. Mrs Nettle Ryan returns from Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania with daughter in law and infant grandson in tow.
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Edward Barr
Washington
Mrs. C. Fred Barr
West Water Street
Susie Davis
Decatur
Sue Davis
Nettle Ryan
Wilkesbarre
Glenn Ryan
Bulldog clash lands men in police court
Frank M Reynolds and Oscar Harry faced a police court after a midday dog fight between Reynolds bulldog and Guthridge's bulldog outside Reuss engine house. The feud between the dogs led to a personal confrontation as Guthridge seized his animal and Larry Reynolds grabbed the other dog.
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Frank M. Reynolds
Oscar Harry
Guthridge
Mr. Reynolds
Mr. Guthridge
Reuss
Larry
Reynolds
Legal Row Over Dog and Bricks Ends in Fines
In a magistrate court case, Reynolds grabbed Harry's dog. a struggle left Reynolds bleeding and with a swollen eye. Harry used a brick in self defense, striking Reynolds in the leg, then another brick hit Reynolds in the back. The magistrate fined Reynolds ten dollars and Harry five.
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Eynolds
Harry
Eos
Child Dies at Home Memorial Hospital
Evelyn Patton eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Patton of North Market street died about 11 o clock this morning at Memorial Hospital from dilatation of the heart after a slight operation. She was bright loved by playmates and at home. Survived by six brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements not yet set but likely Friday.
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Evelyn Patton
George. Patton
North Market Street
Memorial Hospital
Public Sale of Desirable City Residence in Winchester
Trustees announce a public auction of a six room residence at 811 South Kent Street Winchester Virginia on Saturday September 22 1923 at 12 o'clock noon. The 30 by 97 foot lot is near Handley Schools and sale terms require one third cash with the balance in two equal annual installments.
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Aira
Corporation Court of
City of Winchester
Court House
Ieno
Virginia
Wigwamne Miss M C iiforma school girl education note
Fragmentary text mentions a school girl and education transcript ideas. references a naturalist and speed claim, plus odd phrases about night and expression. lacks clear events, names, places, or outcomes to confirm a coherent news item.
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Kansas
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Jessie Hillyard Trenary
East Water Street
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R.M. Swimley
Paradise
Bernard
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Western Newspaper Union
Crane Co. Laboratories
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W. Piccadilly St
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Libby, McNeill & Libby
Chicago
M. M. Lyne
Haldeman
Duvall
Duan
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