Buckwheat as a versatile crop across eastern states
The Buckwheat plant thrives in the United States mainly east of the Mississippi, with New York and Pennsylvania growing seven tenths of the crop. It tolerates poor soils, requires light seeding depths, and can mature in about 10 to 12 weeks, with harvest often by cradle or drop reaper and threshing later.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Mississippi River
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Ohio
United States
Cat’s Find Aids Australian Expedition Insight
A cat belonging to an Australian expedition member captured a strange tiny animal among rocks. The anthropologist identified the animal as a new, rare species of insect-eating marsupials, part of the same family as the giant kangaroo, marking a useful scientific discovery without harm to the cat.
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Australia
Washington Star
Climbing Dixon
A vivid Outing description compares a dangerous ascent on Dixon to climbing a steep, treacherous incline. The piece highlights ledges gullies rolling stones and a narrow path, conveying disorientation and fear of a lonely death as wildlife watches.
Dr Mees Triumphs In Norfolk Norfolk Festival
The Norfolk festival featured Dr Arthur Mees conducting the Bridgeport Oratorio Society in a demanding program. His work with five choruses impressed critics and the audience as he managed a season of rest for conductor Paine, while Loeffler’s Hora Mystica opened the concert with interwoven chant and symphonic passages. The Brahms German Requiem closed the program with 615 voices and 70 musicians under Mees, soloists Florence Hinkle and Oscar Seagley delivering standout numbers.
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Arthur Mees
Bridgeport Oratorio Society
Norfolk
Mees
Waterbury Amterdam
Richmond P. Paine
Litchfield County University Club
House of Worship
Loeffler
Mr. Loeffler
Alsace
France
Claude de Bussy
Brahm
Dr. Mees
Florence Hinkle
Oscar Seagley
Brahms Requiem and Creation Echo at Norfolk Concert
Miss Hinkle charmed Norfolk patrons with a rare voice and poised future in Haydn Creation. Seagle debuted before Norfolk audiences, praised by the chorus as memorable. Brahms Requiem sparked fierce debate among critics, praising its depth and complexity. Grieg piano concerto by Guiomar Novaes closed the concert with bracing force, Mees conducting the orchestral accompaniment.
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Miss Hinkle
Norfolk
Haydn
Seagle
Grieg
Guiomar Novaes
Mees
British Cruiser Movements and Baltic Alliance Questioned
The piece ponders whether British cruisers acted only as patrol or sought a Baltic junction with the Russian fleet. It notes the battle occurred in narrow waters reducing speed advantage and ponders a bold British move potentially aiding Russia while risking German strategic advantage.
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Wall Street Journal
Baltic
Scandinavia
Denmark
Russia
Germany
Clock strikes thirteen riddle stumps Harry Tate crowd
A witty moment: comedian Harry Tate tests boys with a clock riddle asking what time it is when the clock strikes 13. An urchin quips that his watch was taken to the watchmaker to be mended. Columbia University confers diplomas and degrees on 2,207 at the end of its 162nd year.
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Harry Tate
Mr. Tate
Columbia University
Pastor resigns to join Colt plant for better wages
The Rev. Samuel E. Durham resigns after six years at Hartford Congregational Church to work as a filer at Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg Co. He says he left to support his family of six, earning $550 pastor salary plus $200 from the missionary society, with 20 percent given to church work. Durham cites economic reasons and hopes to return to ministry later. He notes church tenure and community service while praising Colt's pay and fit for his scientific training.
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Hartford
Buckinghaa Congregational Church
Glastonbury
Samuel EB. Durham
Yale
Hartford Theological Seminary
Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company
Europe
Missionary Society
Dunham
Coit's
Bil Ege
Talking to Indians and the trouble with slang
A short raspy excerpt critiques how using slang and mock English annoys Indian interlocutors, noting that poor diction often signals a lack of respect and can undermine communication with Native people. The passage warns that even if an Indian speaks English, using rustic or patronizing terms worsens relations.
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Summer Comfort
Bohn
Syphon
Hammock
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Broad ST
Richard Wagner
Johanes Brahms
Brahms
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John Reck & Son
COLTS
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Hartford Church
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