Marriage by Capture in a Village Farce
In a provincial tale May Durfree, a self described old maid, resists former lover Jack McCallum who returns rich and single. An elderly friend schemes a social ruse with a minister to force marriage, culminating in an improvised altar scene that breaks May’s resistance and ends in a quiet wedding.
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Miss Durfree
Jack
May Durfree
Misa Dubiee
Miss Durfies
Jack McCallum
Durfree
Miss Dubiee
Mr. McCallum
Duponts
Miss Durfrey
Miss Durfrea
Miss Durtree
Kenneth Gray
Snipers Grim Work Shows Silent Toll of Bullets in War
The article discusses snipers as a major cause of casualties beyond shells and mortars. It notes the bullet’s unobtrusive, instantaneous threat and the difficulties of countering snipers amid trench warfare. An anecdote about a notable rifleman “A” illustrates the peril and careful use of skilled shooters.
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Pavions
Desert Wrecks a Minstrel in Arizona Desert
William Green a New Orleans trained animal handler arrived in Pomona seeking aid after his mule died in the desert on a bid to reach the San Francisco Exposition. His wagon carried 18 performing dogs and he says strangers rescued him from death with aid from an overland train.
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Pomona
Cal
William Green
New Orleans
Vandercrift
Green
San Francisco Exposition
Arizona
Oldest Red Cross Member Featured by Canadian Premier
Ottawa reports a new Red Cross image sent by Sir Robert Borden showing the world’s oldest Red Cross member, a 108-year-old Western Indian from Pointed Gap in the Fire Hills region. He is slated to reach his birthday next year as the Saskatchewan Fire Hills branch notes his long service.
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Ottawa
Can
Robert Borden
Red Croga Rooms
Red Cross Society
Pointed Gap
Fire Hills Hidlan Everve
Saskatchewan
Pete Bishmant
Flatiron Explodes Injuring Several in Perlinville Scene
A flatiron explosion near a farm in Perlinville badly burned several workers and bystanders. Eyewitnesses report scattered debris and urgent medical response as authorities begin an investigation into the cause and safety lapses at the site.
War Horrors Told By Wounded Hospital Attendant
In a carriage to Villers-Cotterets a hospital attendant recalls the early war days from Nice to Arras. He describes amputations, lack of tetanus serum, a feared morgue for dying patients, and the terror of Notre Dame de Lorette, ending with a Morroccan’s critique of French war policy and calls to end fighting.
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Nice
France
Specral
Italy
Arras
Notre Dame de Lorette
Firetearer Lost In Witda Mrs Bridwall Seeks Husband
Mrs Genevieve Bridwall heads search for her husband described as missing after vanishing into the wilds of western Australia as authorities cooperate with Australian agents and local officials in hopes of locating him.
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Witda
Cala
Genevieve W. Bridwall
Right Rules for Dairymen Wisconsin College Advises Dairy Barn Posters
Wisconsin Agricultural College dairy department urges farmers to paste up guidance in barns. Use purebred sires from high producing cows, raise heifer calves from top producers, breed at 16 to 20 months, feed generously, provide water and shade, supplement poor pastures with silage, feed daily in winter, avoid early pasture turnout, give water warm, brush cows, keep clean ventilated stables, weigh milk, share a Babcock tester, and discard nonpaying cows at year end.
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Dairy Department
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Tula
Babcock Test and Scales for Dairy Cow Value
The Babcock test and scaled instruments determine a dairy cow s milk and butterfat output. The teat is simple and accurate for learners. those avoiding study should join a cow testing association. A four bottle tester with glassware and directions costs about $5 from a creamery supplier.
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Babcock
Milk Flow Establishment in Fresh Cows
The text notes the critical period of three to four weeks after freshening to establish milk flow and proper feeding. It warns against overfeeding to avoid harming milk production and breeding, and contrasts judicious feeding with potential injury to the dairy cow’s functions. It also touches on private selling and butter production for private markets.
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W. G. Chapman
Alps
Nan
Great Britain
Reas
Desert
RED Cross
Whoat
Girtas
Perlinville
Edna
Berti
Jenking
Wisconsin Agricultural College
Itagi
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