Bear Paw Mountains Hunt Tale in a Frontier Memoir
A rugged January trek between Fort McLeod and Calgary unfolds with Jim the mule skinner recounting a brutal English hunting party encounter. Mischief by a black guide and a fraught wagon ride end when Mis' Li'l field sustains an injury and Wells slays a threat. the tale closes with a flirtatious farewell and a promise to choose steadier mules on future hunts.
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Jim
Bear Paw Mountains
Rockies
Forts
McLeod
Calgary
Pacific
Sambor
Littlefield
Wells
Christian
Toto
Cayuse
Guardian of Adele Hugo dies in Paris
Mlle. Adele Hugo, daughter of the poet, is described as a nearly lifelong inmate of a private asylum. Her guardian M. Trebuchet, who died recently, managed her fortune, making her a multimillionaire. Her only pleasure is visiting the theater, though she resists leaving after performances.
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M. Trebuchet
Paris
Mlle
Adele Hugo
Mlle. Hugo
Cottonseed danger to hogs warned by experiments
State Agricultural Department reports from Texas Kansas and Alabama stations show raw boiled or roasted cottonseed cannot be fed safely to hogs. Cottonseed meal proves poisonous in small amounts, though brief feeding may yield rapid gains. Safe practice suggests avoiding cottonseed unless mixed with other feeds and nonmouldy, with caution.
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Texas Experiment Station
Kansas Station
Alabama Experiment Station
State Agricultural Department
Forage Millet as Feed for Milch Cattle and Twin Calf Breeding
The State Agricultural Department recommends Pearl millet also called cat-tail millet Japan millet and Horse millet for feeding two milch cows by cutting green forage several times a season. It thrives on rich land yields up to 95 tons green fodder per acre and 16 tons dry hay. Heifers born twins often called Free Martins are usually barren and not kept for breeding.
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State Agricultural Department
Venice a Delusion. An Englishman’s harsh Venice critique
An English traveler denounces Venice in a Westminster Budget letter, describing decayed buildings, slime on walls, foul water and stench, crumbling stairs, and ruined canals. He criticizes night singing as tedious, repeating Verdi and Bellini while boats drone with shrill voices, arguing the city sinks into dishonor rather than charm.
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Venice
Westminster
Why He Gave the Good Cigar away
A man explains his habit of giving away cigars from Nassau Street, showing how the best value is to buy a $10 per hundred brand while avoiding a $16 per hundred gift. He notes dealers press for the pricier option, and he instead passes on the expensive cigars to friends, claiming the usual gift is still the best choice.
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Nassau Street
Sam
New York Tribune
The Bicycle Wins Over Horse Power In Modern Sport
A 19th century portrait argues the bicycle supplants the horse in sport yet preserves respect for steeds. The essay notes cyclists ride freely while horsemen increasingly adopt the new, quiet machine, even if some cling to traditional riders’ pride and social roles.
Doctor Orders Bermudas for Six Weeks
Dr Morus prescribes rest after examining Mrs Bellefield who calls him by telephone and explains she has been browsing through bargain days and remnant sales at dry goods stores for about a month. He suggests Bermuda sojourn for six to eight weeks.
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Benton Chassayin
Memphis
Li'l’field
Helena
England
Omerly
Han
Montana
William Bleasdell Cameron
San Francisco
Argonaut
Hugo
Jersey
Hunter
Scribner’s
Samuel Pitcher
Castoria
Lowell, Mass
J. F. Kiveuenoe
Conway, Aris
H. A. Arcnen
M. D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
Unitep
Asp Dispensary
Boston
Mass
Aeless C. Sura, Pres
the Centaur Company
Ti Murray Street
New York City
Maxrarcuren Br
Denry J. Lamar & Sons
Macon, GA
USS
J. T. Shuptrine
Savannah, Gu
Gordon Institute
Barnesville
Georgia
Candler
Jerem
Pound
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