Old Comrades Reunion Moves Grandfather to Tears
Myra prunes a mountain orchard as her grandfather recalls Civil War days. A distant memory grows louder when a marching party arrives, led by Lieutenant Breck, reuniting the veteran captain with his old company and Myra. The music and gesture heal old wounds.
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Yra
Myra
Breck
Bull Run
Bob Tyrell
Bob
Beauty's Cost in Sun and Rain
A brief reflection from Farm and Fireside noting that beauty among trees shrubs and flowers costs nothing for nature provides sun and rain, making growth accessible and enduring.
Veteran railman Ohlson to oversee Alaska winter line work
Big Alaska project aims to keep the Fairbanks to Seward railroad open in winter. Mr. Ohlson, a veteran railwayman, brings familiarity with the work needed to maintain the Far North line during severe cold.
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Fairbanks
Seward
Alaska
Ohlson
Far North
Worth Remembering Mount Etna Early Volcanic Activity
Mount Etna was active as early as 500 B C according to notes. A new century glimpse recalls volcanic history and enduring eruption patterns with historical context.
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Mount Etna
B. C
Australia
New York City
Paris
Rene Viviani
France
Fragment from The Kitchen Cabinet 1928 excerpt
A brief literary fragment notes nettles and grasses with a blue sky and a Browning quotation. The text situates a contemplative scene and cites E. B. Browning as the quoted author.
Pineapple Maple Parfait and Warm Weather Desserts
A vintage home recipes column offers pineapple parfait with maple custard, fruit punches, broiled kidneys, and several frozen desserts. Recipes detail pineapple juice bases, maple syrup cooks, whipped cream folds, nuts, citrus peels, and ice packing for chilled servings, plus macaroons ice cream, praline ice cream, pineapple mousse, and a fruit pudding with cherries and marshmallows.
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