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Cholerine was a product produced by the Germo Manufacturing Company of Sedalia, Missouri. The remedy was designed to cure cholera, gapes, and roup in chickens. With Cholerine, you, a poultry farmer, can, “[develop] otherwise poor and unhealthy fowls into a healthy condition—hence, with pure blood, good appetite, perfect digestion, clean craw and gizzard… the fowl fattens of her own accord and lays every egg nature intended she should.”

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Ladybugs are a beloved insect because of their colorful nature and their peacefulness toward humans. In many cultures, they’re a symbol of good luck. Ladybugs are also beneficial to farmers in that they consume plant-eating pests such as aphids.

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The Century of Progress was a world’s fair exposition that took place in Chicago, Illinois in 1933-1934. The exposition featured a variety of new technologies and products aimed at showcasing America’s modern innovations while stimulating the struggling economy of the Great Depression. A number of special events were held during the fair, one of which was Netherlands Day, August 31, 1933. Among others were California Day, Swiss Day, German Day, and various showcases and interactive activities, from Golf driving contests to electrical shows. 

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Samwise Gamgee is a character from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy of books, and serves as the main character Frodo’s companion. When we first meet Sam, he’s a humble gardener, but through the travels on their epic adventure he proves to be an invaluable friend to Frodo.

In 1978 director Ralph Bakshi adapted part of Tolkien’s work into a n animated film. However, the film only contains the story to the first book and half of the second of the trilogy, and planned sequels to tell the rest of the story were never completed.

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