Empress Alice of Hesse-Darmstadt and the Russian Court
A chronicler details Empress Alexandra Feodorovna's life from childhood ideals to illness and despair at court. She battles isolation, censorship, and a failing marriage while witnessing plots and suffering of the Russian people as Nicholas II's reign falters.
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Europe
Muesia
oMfcla
Buriau
Kereia
Win
Hosliean
Alexandia
Alice of
Hense-Darmetadt
Exarina
Eske
Foun
Huasla
Alexander III
Esar
Nicholas
Cear
Panemone
Dutolderie
Hons Chartatane
Cur
Cotton prospects cited in recent meet reports
The article discusses expectations of a large cotton crop forming after August government measures. It notes weather conditions supporting growth and mentions German and American interest, with references to plans and potential shipments to buyers. The piece reflects a cautious outlook with limited verifiable details.
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Heperte
Toma
Rare Brotherly Affection Note in Will
The will of the late R. W. Peebles of Lublin divides the residue of the estate to his brother. The solicitor expresses gratitude for the enduring brotherly affection and regrets not always following the brother’s advice.
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R. W. Peebles
Lublin
Bom
Guelication Whee Men Arrive for Poste of Uruat
Fragmented text lists arrival of men for a post in Uruat with references to positions and names. The readable lines mention Herbert, Holmes, and a point where they stand steady, but the sense is unclear.
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Uruat
Herbert Haslmes
Alfalfa and dry farming for intermountain wheat lands
The article argues dry farming needs green manure and deep rooted alfalfa to restore soil fertility in intermountain wheat regions. It warns summer fallow depletes soil, promotes persistent moisture storage, and notes alfalfa’s deep roots improve soil texture, water holding capacity, and nutrient cycling for long term yields.
Farming Requires Brains for Dry Season Profits
The article argues that successful dry farming hinges on smart management, hard work, and ample effort. It explains conserving soil moisture, deep plowing to promote infiltration, and surface mulching to reduce evaporation, turning fields into moisture reservoirs.
Brood Mares for the Work in Farm Economy
Farmers urged to keep brood mares for efficient farm labor now, as demand for horses and mules rises in coming years. The note stresses preparing stock to meet future needs amid rising costs and urban demand.
General Farm Notes on Cow Care and Orchard Weeds
The notes urge proper dairy cow management focusing on pasture changes, breeding quality, and consistent milk quality. Advice covers weed control in orchards, spraying with ammoniacal copper carbonate, early turnout of heifers, and feeding to develop young stock while maintaining year round milk and butterfat.
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Sones
A Dead One
A fragment from a dialogue shows a doctor predicting roughly a year before life resumes. The speaker asks about the upcoming change and the other answers that it will be a great change for living.
Like Mushrooms in a Skyward Suburban Vision
A couple emerges from a subway into a cityscape where a giant skyscraper appears to loom. She questions the building while he insists he does not know its origin or whether it existed yesterday, reflecting a surreal urban moment in New York.
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New York
Address on charity recalls a slum girl at a New York barn
Rose Pastor Phelps Stokes spoke for a countrweek charity recounting a slum girl visiting a barn yard with livestock and equipment. The girl watched chickens roam freely and exclaimed in awe at their raw state, a moment the speaker used to illustrate need.
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Rose
Phelps Stokes
New York Countryweek
Washington Star
Scots Skip Praises Teammate With Lively Curling Toast
In Fry's Magazine a Swiss curling match is recounted where a Scots skip, impressed by a teammate's precise shot, exhorted him to lie down and die saying his best stone would outdo any he makes in a hundred years.
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Lord Lyveden
Fry's
Switzerland
Potteries Prosper in U S Outputs of 1911
The pottery industry in the United States produced goods valued at 94 015 560 in 1911, rising from 23 784 678 in 1910. Ohio led with 14 776 265, followed by New Jersey 8 401 041, West Virginia 2 450 202, New York 2 178 104, Pennsylvania 2 186 817, and Indiana 1 004 727, with no other state exceeding a million.
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United States
United States Geological Survey
Jefferson Middletown
Ohio
New Jersey
Weat
Virginia
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Up to date romance ends in comic display
In a street encounter Jellison learns his former fiancée has already engaged in a dramatic turn of events. She postponed marriage and sold his right of being photographed to a cinematograph company, preventing any formal proposal. The moment reveals a modern twist and a humorous misread of intentions.
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Jellison
Karwood
Jehison
Bob
The Coffee Debate and a Caffeine Caution
A reader urges belief in caffeine's slow harm on the heart nervous system and digestion, citing science and daily experience. Testimonies claim coffee and tea worsen health while Postum offers a remedy, as many dismiss the facts or resist change.
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Epflesta
Mnaiay Dereons
On the Hunt for Missing Husband
A distressed spouse reports her husband vanished after a department store sample bite. Witnesses mention a sighting at a busy counter area and suggest he may be connected to a risky venture at a local hotel, though details are unclear.
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Mr. Wright
Bony
Penman
Palm Reader Mies Cote Predicts Dub’s Bright Future
An amateur palmist Mies Cote-Vea remarks on Mr. Dub’s lines claiming a brilliant future ahead. She adds a second line indicating another person’s line suggests the observer is too slow to overtake it.
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Mies Cote
Dub
Dubb
Dialogue From A Dry Wit Plays On Dinner Plans
A humorous exchange presents a husband and wife discussing after dinner plans with a joke about eating and bathing. The husband declares he ate nothing but tah, prompting the wife to call his prudence imprudent.
Tramp Baffles Woman with Claim of Luck
The kitchen scene ends with a tramp saying he was born under a lucky star as a woman questions his repeated visits for meals. The exchange highlights hardship and a streak of fortune claimed by the itinerant.
Little James Learns Polite Talk With Bread and Jam
A neighbor offers bread and butter to James who thanks them. The adult praises politeness and prompts more thanks. James replies that he would say it again if jam were added, prompting a lighthearted exchange on manners and treats.
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James
Iad
Toast to Teachers Sparks Lighthearted School Gathering
A mixed gathering of new and veteran teachers shared a playful social, pretending to forget their worries. After a meal, the headmaster proposed a toast to teachers, which was enthusiastically received and followed by a modest response from a new instructor.
The Mean Thing and a Humorous Exchange
An elderly couple banters about a rainy day stash as the husband works on a story to sell. A whimsical aside recalls a boyhood tale of Thomas B. Reed refusing to bail a leaking boat, joking that the Constitution forbids excessive loads.
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Thomas B. Reed
Tom
United States
Quotations on Women and Love from Classic Authors
A string of literary quotes explores women’s love, virtue, and fate across authors like Shakespeare Franklin and Keats. The passages contrast women’s paths in affection, fortune, and social expectation with humor and moral observation.
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Mile
Hamlet
Oliver Wwodell Holmen
William Shakespeare
Washington Irving
Francis Bacon
Jobin Keats
Aracne Hougsaye
Fragmented Reflections on Society and Books
A mosaic of wry musings on charity, smoke, ambition, and conversation. The speaker ponders contentment, gender roles, and the creeping nuisance of long-wottish talk while critiquing readers who boast about their libraries.
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