Protection of fruit trees from mice and rabbits
The article explains winter threats to orchards from mice and rabbits and urges removing rubbish, using soil mounds or wrapping trunks with building paper or tar paper, and securing with earth to protect young trees. It notes Ottawa Experimental Farm findings that paper wrapping largely prevents gnawing and mentions wire protectors as durable options. It also describes a poison method using cereal and poison boards, though warns rabbits resist many controls.
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St the Ex~perimental Farm
Ottawa
W. T
Macoun
Brilliant Young Iconoclast Faces Family Pressure
In a social gathering, Ralph, a brilliant yet provocative speaker, captivates guests with radical ideas while his father and an observing nun weigh the value of such “shock” in business. A daughter defends Ralph, and later questions his appeal for apolation as family expectations favor steadiness over flamboyance. The piece contrasts intellectual flair with practical, level-headed leadership.
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Hle Matenera
Tle
Ralph
Busiream
Wei
Marto Miller
Why Hanqkerchiefs Are Y Square In History
Fragmentary notes describe a craze for square handkerchiefs sparked by Marie Antoinette in 1786 France and a naval decree linking length to breadth. The text blends quirks of fashion history with stray domestic dialogue.
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Italy
Marie Antoinette
France
Town and Country Meet Mamimar Detroit Area News
A community note from Georgetown and nearby districts recounts visits and gatherings. Friends share news of longtime residents, travel, and church events, with small town anecdotes about neighbors, marriages, and local services.
Four accuseds remanded for trial on Fair theft charges
The four alleged pickpockets Cad Thompson George Miller alias Hamel Qreen Frank Carter and Ceo Hicks appeared on remand before Police Magistrate Rhelds charged with operating at the Fair. They were committed for trial Judge Eliot with Wm Webb and Leo Ueitton presiding. Webb was convicted and sentenced to six to eighteen months in Ontario Reformatory, Tritton was acquitted. Also noted is a report of the Provincial W C T U convention in Oshawa appointing Denyon to the temperance instruction post and a council discussion on rowdy street behavior and proposed night watch duties.
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Qeoren Walon
Rbs
Cad. Thompson
George Miller
Hamel Qreen
Frank Carter
Hicks
Pollo
Rhlelds
Eliot
Webb
Leo
Ueitton
Uma
Futtoreon
Hronte
Webb Wan
Mand
Ontaris
Tritton
Bth
Oshawa
Mra
J. MM
Denyon
Milton
Department of Sclentific Temperance Instruction
Irn
Philadelphia
Run Vald
Tueaday
Toown Council
Lens
Ouf Streqta
Pearen Eal
Burlington Notices and Local Affairs Highlight Community Events
Local society items report Mrs Aspinall studying public health in Toronto under the Victoria Order of Nurses and a Burlington law firm reorganized as Niblett Sharpes and Herekine. A Women's Welfare meeting netted about $100 at a rummage sale. freight incidents, repairs, and relief shipments to northern Ontario are noted along with canal work planned for spring and Marine Department considerations.
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Mra. Aspinall
Tag
Toronto University
Nureas
My. A. W. Expkine
Burlington
Niblett, Sharpes and Herekine
Knox Church
Ladlen
Ald Hociety
Goo
Hummer
Winnipex
Brant Yous Cross
Marine Department
T. W. Dingle
Mr. Dingle
Matt Witeon
Luke Bhore Hoag
Gaxstte
Public School Lessons and Parental Pride Recalled
Fragments recall a child’s education and a parent’s pride in schooling. The father asks about subjects learned including French German Euclid and a mockingly pleased reaction from a boy named Monsyboys. The text is a damaged OCR fragment with irregular spelling and punctuation.
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Clarence
Ana Euclid
The Joy of Friendship in a Rhodes Moment
A Rhodes scholar learns triumph empties without loved ones to share it. The essay argues friendship brings the greatest joy, and wealth or health cannot replace a beloved mother’s presence or the support of friends during success. It stresses friendship as the lasting, universal solace.
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Leartora
Eauterm College
Jand
Volos
Reading Between the Lines Silent Husbandnered Home
A fragment appears to show a husband Jones pondering concealment and reading at home. A drunken man overhears plans and a confrontation at the library door occurs with a sharp rebuke about stopping the telephone and going to bed.
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Jones
Yitrury
Blarney LA Reader Recalls Compliment From Gardener
An excerpt from the Boston Transcript describes a reader in Blarney, Louisiana, recounting a remark by her Triad gardener. After contacting him for instructions, she notices a photograph on the center table and he responds awkwardly, hinting at affection. The dialogue reflects local social humor and dated speech.
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