Doctor Luscher the Soldier of Fortune in Formosa Tale
The Kansas City Star profiles Dr. L W Luscher as a former adventurer who fought in Formosa with 700 Chinese troops during 1886. He recalls headhunters, jungle skirmishes, and a dramatic fireworks tactic that forced surrender, as he reflects on his past under four flags and life in tranquil office work.
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L. W. Luscher
Kansas City Star
Mexico
Richard Harding Davis
Doctor Luscher
Formosa
Mongrel
Honduras
Star
Japan
China
France
Luscher
Business, Not Friendship Quote on Ledger Balancing
The passage argues that true friendship cannot be reduced to a ledger of favors and repayments. It condemns treating affection and kindness as loans, noting fear of giving more than received undermines genuine bonds and that such "business" framing erodes the essence of friendship.
Knowledge Gained Through Senses and Reporting Power
The author argues knowledge comes from senses and inheritance, comparing senses to newspaper reporters each with a department. Exercise and mental use are needed to turn mental food into strong knowledge, much as a great staff must publish impactful stories for real influence.
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Thomas Drier
Lord Algy in a London Fountain Scene
In a London square at midnight, Lord Algy in full evening dress swims in a public fountain basin. A police constable shines a lamp on him and the swimmer exclaims gratitude, blessing the Dover lights.
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Lord Algy
London
Bobby
Dover
Weaving the Web of Life Moment in Everyday Thought
A reflective meditation on how daily thoughts and actions form an inner web. The quote describes thoughts, motives, love, and will as underthreads while words and deeds are upper threads. It frames life as a continuous weaving process driven by each passing moment.
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Ufe
S. D. Gordon
Picked the Wrong Eye Inverted Rhetoric Scene
A coy exchange unfolds between a woman and a youth as she fixates on his eyes. She praises soulful depths while he notes the left eye, calling it glass, and mentions keeping it over Sunday in a terse, teasing reprise.
Young baseball phenom sent to minors for seasoning
In a curious exchange two figures joke about a rising baseball star being sent back to the minors for seasoning. They quip he lacks pepper and isn’t worth his salt, framing the move as a learning step rather than a failure.
KEEP SEED POTATOES IN COOL PLACE
Seed potatoes should be kept hard and plump by storing at very low temperatures. Sprouting wastes stored starch and requires removal of sprouts. While cold storage is costly, it preserves condition. near 33 degrees yields better results and strong sprouts after replanting.
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William H. Underwood
Bagworms Threaten Trees Prominent Control Methods Outlined
The article warns of rapid bagworm spread across orchards and urban trees. It explains two control methods: winter bag collection for small numbers and spring spraying with poison for larger areas, noting timing and effectiveness. It also mentions common names for the larva and links pest control to broader farm prosperity.
Don’t Push a Tired Horse Beyond Its Limits
A practical note advises stopping work on a horse once signs of exhaustion appear. Resting briefly can prevent overexertion and promote recovery, preserving the animal’s health and performance.
Pure milk profits hinge on barn design and sanitation
E. B. Wisdom from Oregon Agricultural College argues the dairy barn must be warm, clean, well lighted and ventilated for high milk production. Emphasizes drainage, tile-drained yards, knoll placement, convenient farm access, and north–south sun exposure for steady daylight.
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E. 8
Wisdom
Oregon Agricultural College
The
Oregon Countryman
Weed Control Through Frequent Tillage
Frequent tillage is the key to controlling weeds. If weeds gain a start, it costs more to destroy them and harms the crop as well.
Remedy for Scaly Legs From Parasite Work
Advice notes a weekly treatment using melted lard and sulphur as a remedy for scaly legs caused by parasites. The historical tip emphasizes a regular once a week application to address the condition.
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