Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson Tale of David Balfour
An excerption from Stevenson's memoir recounts David Balfour's 1751 tale of kidnap and exile, his perilous journey through the Scottish Highlands, and encounters with Alan Breck Stewart and Jacobite figures. Balfour travels with a catechist Henderland, learns of Campbell's policy against the Highlanders, and spends a night with the pious host at Kinlochaline, amid storms and rough inns.
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David Balfour
Alan Breck Stewart
Ebenezer Balfour
Shaws
Robert Louis Stevenson
Neil
Kinlochaline
Neil Roy
Alan
France
Aweel
Alan Breck
Hieland Shentleman
Morven
John of the
Aucharn
Duror
Appin
Scotland
Mull
Edinburgh Society
Henderland
Essendean
Kingairloch
Mr. Henderland
Balaychulish
Aujharn
Death of the Red Fox in Appin and the Highland Ride
The narrator travels by boat to Appin avoiding ferries and contemplates joining outlaw Alan while haunted by thoughts of King George's troops. He encounters four travelers including Glenure the Red Fox and a King's Factor, who questions him about his目的 and the path to Aubarn as the encounter hints at ongoing political tension. The segment ends with the authorities deciding to hide as soldiers rally nearby.
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Parliament
Red Fox
Appin
Mr. Balfour
James Stewart
Duvor
James
the Glens
Ardshiel
Alan Breck
Henderland
Naething
Mr. Hederland
Mr. Henderland
Christian
Kirk
Hielands
Edinburgh
Colin Campbell
Barons of Exchequer
Sagers
Appin Stewarts
Colin Roy
Mamore
Camerons
Zion
Kingarloch
John of the
Claymore
Linnhe Loch
Ardgour
Alan
Fort William
Appit
King George
Loch Leven
Balachulish
Lettermore
Lettervore
Mr. Campbell
Mr. Menderland
Custon
Glenure
Colin Roy Campbell
The
Glens
George
Amateur Photography Enthusiasm Persists Despite Shifts
The Syracuse Post notes amateur photography remains popular though less flashy than before. Enthusiasts drive progress, while many quit after novelty fades. A humorous Carnegie anecdote follows about a Florida church plate totaling 6.44 dollars and a $6 bill.
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Andrew Carnegie
Florida
Carnegie
Corn Smut in Indiana Corn Belt and Control Hints
A bulletin from the Indiana station explains how corn smut differs from other cereal smuts, noting it begins in leaves and stems and is windborne. It recommends two control paths: spraying with fungicide, or removing and destroying smut, plus field culture over years. It also includes poultry housing tips by H J Page on coop size ventilation sun exposure and equipment.
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Indiana Station
Indiana Experiment Station
H. J. Page
St. Mary’s Ont
Ontario Agricultural Union
Better Sheep Outlook Promises Healthier Flocks and Mutton
The article argues low wool prices and substandard imports have shifted focus to mutton sheep. It praises improved flock care and feeding, selective breeding, and culling to yield healthier stock, better mutton, and rising market demand as wool profits decline. It urges farmers to plant the best breeds and prepare feed for future rewards.
Household Hints On Sandwiches Ice Cream and Comfort Items
Delicate fruit sandwiches between thin bread slices with ice cream. Raspberry ices mix currant juice and raspberry juice, with water sugar and a froth of egg white as it freezes. Dates figs and large raisins make sweet fillings. stem figs if not fresh. Steam production tip uses a hot water bottle with wraps. Baby afghans in pique with white embroidery. Pompeiian red art linen for pincushions and frames.
For the Poultry Man and Feathers in the Yard
Instructions advise shipping cockerels and unused hens to market, cleaning roosts with kerosene and carbolic acid, and disinfection steps for chicks. A reader asks about breaking feather-pulling with drastic measures and notes on gapes control and disposal of dead chicks.
Calcareous Degeneration Strikes Shelbyville Businessman
Mr Frank Carithers a Shelbyville businessman is reported suffering from calcareous degeneration of the bones. The condition followed a winter fall that displaced his kneecap and left him dependent on two canes. Recently the left leg bone broke four inches below the hip joint while removing shoes at night. Physicians say all animal matter has left the bone and a repeat fracture is possible. The prognosis is long and uncertain.
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Bloemseis Ind
Indianapolis
Frank Carithers
Carthers
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Campbell
Aubarn
Mungo
Speers
Auchern
California
Chicago
Troy Times
Syracuse Post
Shelbyville
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