Ruth Gardner the unseen talent of a Vermont farm
In a Vermont town a shy Ruth Gardner cares for family while siblings pursue attention and Aunt Persis defends Ruth's quiet strengths. Ruth finally gains opportunity, emotional support, and a chance at new horizons as the family learns to value her selflessness and quiet talent.
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Vermont
Tve
Miss Comsteels
Miss Comsteel
Miss Comstock
Tess Gardner
Rue Robbins
Ruel
Ruth
Sally An’ Bess
Sally
Bess
Rue
Mes
Pennell
Thert
Phil
Lille
Comstock
Besa
Persis Coistack
Gardner
Tiny
Harvey Gardner
Ruthie
Muth
June
Uth
Ruth Gardner
Gil
Pia
Aunt Persnoney
Boston
Luss
Blythe
Hass
Aunt Persis
Heston
Roth
Persis
Measuring Earths Circumference by Continental Arc
A historic report details ongoing efforts by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey to determine the earths circumference by tracing a 5000 mile arc from New Jersey to California. It explains triangulation, sea level adjustments, and challenges from mountains and clouds, noting prior estimates near 24 000 miles and debates between scientists over the exact diameter.
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Corts
Selentista
Rennd Muimboys
Mites
Anieen Dyakl
Enafunk Wealeliosneve
United States Coast and Eeodetic Survey
Friederich W. Beasel
Cot. Wr. Kh Charke
Col. Clarkes
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
New Jersey
Cape May
Mendocino County
California
Wesh
Thernel
Henry II
Paris
Amiens
Hase
Snatoe
Ife
Tole
Oowever
Pernel
Merhoils
Clarice
Val Clark
Hese Sibjeckpollen
Scientille Theas
Highte-Washington Pit
Reconstructing Roads by Wide-Tired Wagons and Vehicles
An article arguing for using wide-tired wagons and improved road design to reduce dust and road damage. It urges undercarriage changes, proper grading, and eventual adoption of Telford or macadam roads, citing European practices and the benefits to farming, transport, and rural life.
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Wineter
Germany
France
Switzerland
George Buch
Build A Home Wade Evaporator From Simple Frames
A reader describes making a home evaporator using four inch boards, cut into a box shape to cover a range. Nails secure the frame, then wire screen cloth covers the box with one inch margins, holes at corners for long wires to form legs. Wires length vary with weather, about seven inches in cold or warmer in squarier weather.
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Muico
Treasury surplus funds to improve Kentucky roads
Heatheily reports Kront rardin county in Kentucky has a treasury surplus of 108000 dollars. The total appropriations from this surplus are directed to the construction and improvement of public roads in the county.
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Kront Rardin
Ottutals
Practical Dairying From the London Dairy Questions
The piece presents a Q and A on dairy hygiene and milk handling from the London Dairy. It explains why cleanliness before milking matters, why milk should be moved quickly from the stable, why covered containers are used, and how aeration, agitation, and temperatures affect bacterial growth and flavor. It details the roles of utensils, cream ripening, and the sanitary dairy environment in keeping milk and butter safe and high quality.
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Luferouthias
London
Aeteria
Milkpail support and iron car design for easier milking
A reader describes a simple brass rod car system attached to the milkpail. The cars project from the pail to rest on the knees, allowing the pail to tip toward the car while milking. No patent or charge. readers may use it to reduce leg fatigue.
Dairy suggestions from an old farmers voice
A vintage farmers column advises on dairy care and feeding. It emphasizes summer grain for progressive dairymen, selecting good cows and the best feed, and cautions about liver trouble in cows. It mentions using powdered salts as a remedy and keeping water available to very thirsty animals.
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Armers
Poet for Dairymen Preserves Milk and Beef Balance
A cryptic note discusses dairy strategy focusing on preserving milk yield during a cow’s decline. It argues against starving the cow for future beef, advocates a varied diet to maintain milk flow, and warns that feeding losses reduce overall yield.
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The
Ackley World
Ackley, 3
Iqwa
Hearta
Tam
Aunt Versis
Rose
Ess
Suashiny
Huth
Beld
Jie
Beas
Teath
Father
Deacon
Ohio Hills
India Lead
Practical Dairywing
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