Carrie’s Faith and the Brave Little Nellie in the Hospital
A city street girl Nellie is hit by a heavy wagon and carried to a nearby hospital. In bed with other injured children Carrie asks Nellie about Jesus and prays aloud for both to be cared for, ending with Carrie dying peacefully in the night, home at last.
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Nellie
Carrie
Dong
Jesus
Nelle
Millionaire of Opportunity in a World of Wasted Time
A reflective piece argues that opportunity lies in each girl who could be a millionaire of opportunity for herself. It cautions against wasting potential by overvaluing trivial pursuits and promotes embracing real riches found in people and purpose.
Childs puzzled by history questions in school chat
In a classroom moment Tommy asks about Joan of Arc and Noah as a teacher tries to guide him through basic history. The fragment hints at a misheard or misremembered lesson and a focus on legendary figures.
Swimming machine novelty described by New York inventor
A new swimming machine straps to the wearer with a life preserver and a central tube housing a driving shaft and a rear screw propeller. The operator turns handles to spin the propeller and move quickly through water. To change direction, the swimmer kicks with the opposite foot while the machine remains upright and feet free.
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New York
Ler
Good Manners of Children and Parental Role
A Woman’s Home Companion essay argues good home manners shape child behavior. It links table manners to regular, varied meals and parental example, stressing mothers’ own conduct as the training base for children’s consideration and discipline.
Nearest Duty First Says Do Immediate Tasks
Quotation from Girl's Companion urges doing the nearest duty first and not delaying obligations for a future pleasure. A riddle asserts a boy who falls lands on his will, and another witty reply asks if one can shoot 120 hares at once by shooting a wig.
Jefferson's Ten Rules Remain Timeless Advice
A Bulletin of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences catalog quotes Thomas Jefferson style maxims on self-reliance thrift and tempered speech. The piece emphasizes prudent actions, avoiding waste, and thoughtful restraint to prevent future troubles.
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Bulletin of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences
Reclaiming D Aganodo Farms by H A C Taylor
A reflective piece contrasts abandoned and salvageable New England farms, detailing decayed structures, chimneys, and stone walls, and argues spring start is best for restoring pastures. It recounts a farm purchase with five cows, noting costs, milk revenue, and the labor of winter care.
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New England
Farming for Terrapin by A D Hart explores terrapin farming
The article details the U S Bureau of Fisheries work at Beaufort North Carolina since 1909 to save the diamond back terrapin through hatcheries and ponds. It describes pond design feeding and breeding practices, stock from multiple states, a pink eyed albino, and a private Beaufort company expanding farming with large female stock and multiple pounds aimed at propagation and a steady food supply.
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United States Bureau of Fisheries
Bureau of Fisheries
Beaufort
N.C
Chesapeake
Texas
Lfe Bie
N. C
Carolinas
Coastwine
United States
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