Aunt Ann's Birthday Supper Surprises Nellie Household
Nan and siblings plan a small party for Nan's birthday. Aunt Ann prepares a grand supper, and the children, ignorant of the surprise, return home to find a lavish table and Miss Ann absent yet praised by all. In the schoolhouse, four women argue as Miss Ann contends with their plans and a door lock mishap. Later, Miss Ann explains the surprise and the group reconciles, toasts, and enjoys the feast.
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Nan
Ally
Lizbeth
Don
Aunt Ann
Grace
Lowdis
Shipy
Miss Ann
William
Billy
Wizbeth
Kiabell
Tex
Gizheth
Yeu
Gsiay
Angie
Jilly
Cnarry Lisbeth
Donald
Aly
Washington
Lisbeth
Admiralio
Arnee
Clark
Miss Ana
Gryce
Willy
Milford
Cal
Miss Webb
Ann
Misa Ann
Alisa Webb
Ain
Raphin
Miss Ant
Marjoriaichardson
I. Youth
Household duties and the ideal housekeeper’s art
A long compactarticle discusses household slavery to labor and the duties of a housekeeper. It contrasts efficient management with temper control, forethought, and flexible planning to keep a pleasant home while avoiding tyranny over servants. It cites Josephine by Mage as authority and surveys fashion notes and domestic tips for a well run household.
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Hoebind
Mel
Mersell
Arloe
Veael Sensonn
Bis
Siave
Josephine
Mage Tin
Demoresis Magazine
Ingenious small farm root cutter described in Rural New Yorker
A homemade root cutter built by a young farmer uses two X frames from ash scantling to form a box under a turning cylinder. V shaped end pieces, diagonal rows of 12 cutters, and a balance wheel concept are detailed for processing half a bushel of beet or carrot roots at once.
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New Yorker
How to Keep Fruit and Waste in Farm News
An article discusses saving fruit through proper picking, handling, and cool storage. It advises picking apples slightly early, avoiding damage, and storing in barrels or a cellar at 35 to 40 degrees with minimal temperature fluctuations. It also suggests shelving on racks or packing in dry bran and emphasizes low, steady temperatures to prevent decay.
The Science of Feeding for Newborn Bees
The text explains artificial feeding for developing bees, stressing a balance of proteins and amino acids to support growth. It suggests using meat proteins and grains, plus oils, honey, and hay, with careful provisioning of nectar flow and brood to sustain hive health.
Feeding stock for market in farming practice guidance
The article discusses best use of grain and byproducts to feed livestock for market. It emphasizes selling fertility with crops, using straw and manure efficiently, and feeding young stock to improve overall profitability. It notes diverse feeds improve ration quality, and corn as a key fattening component, citing St. Louis Republic.
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St. Louis Republic
Sheep Feeding Racks Improve Pen Efficiency
A historical note describes old-fashioned sheep pens with open feeding racks granting lambs access to feed and barn floor, enabling higher feed waste and added effort for the owner due to frequent sales of feed and resulting inconvenience.
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Morover
Feed Rack System for Sheep Pens Introduced
Orangue Judd Lurmer describes a device with small doors for each sheep in a pen. Doors open and close with one hand, allowing all to eat simultaneously while preventing crowding and head intrusion. The design aims to reduce waste and ensure orderly feeding.
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Judd Lurmer
Live Stock Notes On Pastures Breeding And Poultry
Poor pastures and excess exercise cut profits and dry sleeping places in summer. Keep stock out of damp pastures at night and save feed. Water and sound breeding improve farm stock. Registered stock aids improvement through good breeding and proper selection. Experiments show no reliable method to determine chick sex before hatching.
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Howe
Subuarion
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