Good Friends Plot Against Rose’s Suitor Ends in Humbling Exposure
In Brampton, Matt Woods and Dave Brierly scheme to undermine Ralph Tilden, Rose Brierly’s suitor. Their disguise outing leads to a public misadventure and a chance confession from Ralph that he studies languages in the same building, winning Rose’s trust.
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Gertrude Mary Sheridan
Dave
Ralph Tilden
Matt Woods
Dave Brierly
Rose Brierly
Brampton
Rose
Matt
Tilden
Mart
Rascal
Ralph
Bee
Early Marriage The Thing Dr Eliot Advocates
Dr. Eliot, noted as American Ambassador in London, argues for early marriages. He says young men should invite the woman’s input before earning a large income and that a woman has a right to agree or refuse. He urges proactive consideration of marriage as key to character and family happiness.
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Eliot
London
Modest Wants A 40 Acre Farm On The Outskirts
The article argues that most men of peak activity prefer a distant but accessible 40 acre farm near a market over luxurious winter or summer retreats. It frames the choice as a path to apply lifelong experience to practical farming and chicken yard management.
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Florida
California
Cairo
Cannes
Nice
Adirondacks
White Mountains
Rockies
Pines
Sierras
New England
Christian Science Yronttor
Value of the Trap Nest in Recording Hen Production
D C Bartow explains trap nests as a method for measuring production of each hen. By tagging hens with leg bands and logging daily lay dates, farmers can identify profitable layers, time breeding for price peaks, and improve flock efficiency through selective breeding.
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D. C. Barto
Poultry
University of Illinois
Hean
Growth Depends On Plant Food In Soil
The article explains how humidity and soil fertility hinge on plant food in the soil and its rate of liberation. It discusses limestone and organic matter as controllable factors, the role of decaying matter, and how active versus old organic matter affects crop nutrition and soil chemistry.
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Cyril G. Hopkins
University of Illinois
Illinois
Hoof and Horn Club To Hold Judging Contest At UIUC
The Hoof and Horn club, University of Illinois student animal husbandry group, will stage a judging contest on May 10 and award medals to class winners. Many students have entered, ensuring lively competition. May 8 address by Mr. David Fyffe of Testock at Ohio College of Agriculture.
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University of Illinois
David Fyffe
Testock
Ohio College of Agricul
Washington City Sidelights on Seeds and Science Image
A Washington guideboard myth prompts officials to urge viewers to learn the broader work of the Department of Agriculture. They stress meteorology animal husbandry plant industry forestry chemistry soils entomology biology and public roads, beyond the phrase This is where they send out seeds.
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Ashington
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Nearly Had His Tariff Speech Printed by Coast Paper
Oregon Representative Albert Johnson once tried to wire 1500 words of his first House speech to Harry Brown in Portland. Brown’s paper published only 800 words, cutting the rest to fit circulation and telegraph costs. Johnson learned his speech was dropped in two parts before reaching Portland.
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Albert Johnson
Oregon
Harry Brown
Washington
Johnson
Congressional Record
Mr. Johnson
Portland
Mr. Brown
Harry
Telegraph Company
Brown
Chicago
Americans Go to Teach in the Philippines
Eighty five American teachers set out for the Philippines under two year contracts. They come from nearly every state, with backgrounds in universities and normal schools. Officials note average service for American teachers in the islands exceeds six years and many are trained in agriculture manual training and domestic science.
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IGHTY
Philippines
United States Civil Service Commission
Philippine Teaching Service
Islands
Animal Statues Along Lawn Decor Grow In View
The article notes white marble lions placed at 16th and P streets near Foundry Church. The twin youthful lions, with right forelegs raised, appear to stroll from a porch toward the sidewalk. They flank a green lawn with tulip trees and maples, amid heavy daily traffic.
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Nimal
16Th
P Streets
Foundry Church
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