Paris Latin Quarter Tour Guides and American Delights
The piece describes American visitors in Paris exploring the Latin Quarter through favored spots like Henriette's, Laverne's, and Cafe de la Panthéon. It contrasts American misperceptions with the authentic Bohemian scene along Boulevard Montparnasse, noting Max the violinist at Laverne's and the hedonistic, touristic dynamic among expatriate students.
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Aedeker
Grant Allen
Paris
Boul Miche
Cafe de la Pantheon
Bat Bullier
James
Henriette’s
Laverne’s
Boulevard Mont
Cafe d’Harcourt
Henriette
Henrietta’s
Cafe de Paris
Lavenue’s
Lavenue
Max
Lavanne
Laverne
Bohemia
Excellent Time for Laying in Poultry Raising
The article advises delaying pullet laying to avoid winter gaps. Do not start before October unless winter eyes are unwanted. July or August hatchlings may moult and resume laying in February. If start by mid November, laying may not resume until late January or March. Feeding affects onset. use free range and single daily dry grain feed around 3 or 4 pm. Oats are effective.
Puzzle of Magic Squares Seeks 1910 Sum
A reader is invited to complete a magic square that totals 1910 in every row column and diagonal. The image contrasts two squares and includes a child’s quip about the Dead Sea, prompting a lighthearted exchange between Lola and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola
Dead Sea
USE WHEELBARROW SEEDER FOR HARROW FARM WORK
O S Newberry of Meade Kansas describes a wheelbarrow seeder used behind a four section harrow. He marks ground with a chain and pipe guides to ensure even coverage as the harrow turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Newberry
Meade
Kan
Dairying Is Vital on Small Quarter Section Farms
Dairy should be a justifiable factor in every quarter section operation balancing farm work. On small farms with limited livestock the dairy herd cannot be dispensed with without a winter business converting time and labor into cash. The dairy herd fills an important place in the prosperity of such farms.
Pure Bred Stock for the Poor Farmer
The article argues that pure bred stock suit poor farmers despite claims they favor the rich. It states scrubs are unsuitable for meaningful gains, while pure breds can make a farmer independent with proper care, and that scrubs have no place in good stock farming.
Tips for the Country Boy from a Rural Advice Page
Practical household and work guidance for country youths emphasizing humility toward mothers, appreciation of sisters, cleanliness, fresh air, private resolve about bad habits, and proper tool care. It stresses drying and storing crosscut saws, rust prevention, and carrying a saw set and hammer to ease woodcutting tasks.
Country Girl's Easy Money
Marie Johansen recalls making picture frames to earn pin money as a schoolgirl. She sold two sizes at ten and five cents, placed a bench with a sign near a local curve, and found steady customers who bought one or more frames. She plans to expand this summer with three sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Johansen
Desirable Seed Ears Describe Ideal Corn Features
The best ears of corn have rounded butts and well-shaped kernels. Ears with straight kernel rows and medium shanks are favored. The cob should be medium size and deep colored. Kernels should be deep, firm, medium wedge shaped with bright large germs.
Premonition Speech Catches Childs Fearful Remark
A mother and child exchange a cryptic line about an old cat always licking the kittens, suggesting a warning or ominous undertone. The dialogue hints at danger or predestination affecting family dynamics in a terse, enigmatic exchange.
The Puzzle of Magic Buttons
A magic button puzzle explains two parallel cuts in a slip of leather forming a slit and hole. A string goes under the slit through the hole with two large buttons tied to its ends. The string can be released without removing either button by drawing the leather slip through the hole.
Indoor game for children puzzle with animal list
Players seated around a table receive a pencil and a scrambled word list such as Kenomy Firfage Eohsr Balm Noabob Kacpeco Retirer etc. They must reorder each item to reveal animals like Monkey Giraffe Camel Horse Baboon Elephant Peacock Donkey Terrier and place letters correctly.
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Kenomy
Melac
Firfage
Eohsr
Balm
Noabob
the Panel
Kacpeco
Oyekda
Riddles and Puns From a Historic Humor Column
A collection of light verse style riddles and punny answers. Jokes span politics love law and professions with wordplay on reign rained to soldier vine and canary. Classic playful banter yields quick punchlines and double meanings through a dated humor voice.
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Seeder
Louis Napoleon
Jan Ville
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