Two Western Girls Claim Ore Mine Victory
Grace Carmalt and Susie Norwood of Baker Oregon inherit a mining claim in Owl mountains eastern Oregon. They lease it, then move in to work year round building a four room cabin, locating a vein, and guiding mining operations with their own hands. They plan a mill and railroad for ore to reach the stamp battery, proving two women can effectively run a mine.
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Grace Carmall
Susie Norwood
Baker, Ore
Oregon
Owl Mountains
Baker
Miss Carmalt
Misa Norwood
Vetina
Miss Norwood
Science to Control the Egg
A New York State Cornell bulletin outlines methods to color yolks regulate odor and control egg size and quality. It notes winter eggs store better than summer, warns against rough handling, and favors lime water salt or water-glass preservation over cold storage plus seven color plates showing egg quality stages.
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New York State College of Agriculture
Cornell
New York Herald
Earth
Bulletin
Dentist's Time Sparks Curious Exchange
A humorous fragment shows a speaker recalling a dentist visit with playful misstatements. The dialogue hints at a second dentist firing the first, creating a comic miscommunication about dental work and enjoyment.
Material of a Castle in Spain Gold Bricks
A quoted exchange envisions building a castle in Spain using gold bricks. The dialogue frames gold as the material choice, highlighting an extravagant construction concept amid a hypothetical plan.
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Spain
Orphaned boy finds shelter for himself and Alice
Eight year old Jamie bearing hunger and hardship places his sister Alice in a wealthy couple's home. After selling a ring to feed her, Jamie seeks work while the judge remands their father. The couple welcomes both children, while the father is judged unfit to care for them.
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Jamie
Alice
Brover
Clubs for Boys and Girls Strengthen Rural Life Skills
The clubs, aided by the U S Department of Agriculture and state colleges, aim to build efficient, contented farmers and home-builders through industry and thrift. They demonstrate farm product handling, promote cooperation, and connect school and home life while guiding teachers and local leaders. Success rests on sustaining member engagement and completing projects.
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United States Department of Agriculture
State Colleges of Agriculture
Calico-Colored Cow Spotted by Amali Dorothy
Amali Dorothy visiting the country spied a small calico colored cow. She exclaimed to her mother about the spotted animal during the country visit.
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Amali Dorothy
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Robert H. Moulton
WSS
Cartiali
Nwarwoad
Jamia
Chambers of Commerce
the Grange
Woman's Clubs
Ieader
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