Liberty Bond Sparks Reunion and a New Union
Edna and Lina worry as their father to buy a Liberty bond because age bars enlistment. Josiah Barry journeys to a broker at 28 State street with a tin box of keepsakes. Earle Revere recognizes the watch and canteen as his old Civil War comrade’s, leading to a reunion, shared memories, and a future romance between the two families.
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Edna Barry
Lina
Edna
Josiah Barry
Liberty Bond
State Street
Nasser-By
Josiah
Old Josiah
Earle Revere
August
Mr. Revere
Revere
Shiloh
Earle
Ethel
The Solitary Breakfast Said in Yale Review
A reflection on breakfast describing sociability versus solitude. The piece notes mood, vitality, and the risks of company breakfast, including temperament, sleep issues, and minor irritants. It argues solitary meals offer safer, steadier enjoyment despite social pleasures.
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Henry Dwight Sedgwick
Yale Review
Evolution of the Hat Through History
Hat development traces from ancient petasus and Greek use to Norman England. By mid twelfth century a "hatte of blever" appears among nobles at Clarendom, with later 14th century hats noted at Edward’s court and the 1340 Garter order. Scarlet cardinal hats were sanctioned by Pope Innocent IV in the 13th century.
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England
Lande
Clarendom
Frossart
Wheatless ration favored for hens says USDA studies
The United States Department of Agriculture reports wheatless rations at the Experiment Farm produced strong egg yields. Thirty Leghorn pullets averaged 147.8 eggs per pullet year, while Buff Orpington pullets reached 53 eggs in 20 weeks. The feeding mix centers on corn oats beef scrap and mash, showing wheat is not essential for high egg production.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture Experiment Farm
Fowls Should Feed On Foods High In Egg Elements
Agricultural expert B L Kempster outlines economical poultry feeding for high egg production. A hen laying 200 eggs yearly needs 70 to 80 pounds of feed, combining whole and ground grains. A balanced ration uses equal parts wheat and corn mix with bran shorts and cornmeal, avoiding a sole whole grain diet.
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B. L. Kempster
Missouri College of Agriculture
Department of Poultry Husbandry
Poultry Feed Tips For Winter Care And Grit
The guide urges using sour milk or beef scrap as feed components and states that a quarter of ground feed can be beef scrap. It stresses keeping grit and oyster shell available at all times, especially during winter months.
Disease of Little Chicks: Fight Diarrhea in Young Birds
Kansas State Agricultural College official warns that diarrheal disease among newborn chicks causes majority of losses. Adverse weather worsens the issue. infection often strikes within four days after hatching with droopy birds, closed eyes, and vent discharge. Causes include improper handling and unsanitary surroundings. Younger chicks recover slower. proper care reduces severity after two weeks.
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Ross M. Sherwood
Department of Poultry Husbandry
Kansas State Agricultural College
Mr. Sherwood
Ration for Egg Production Mixes Grains and Ground Seeds
A practical egg production ration uses equal parts wheat and corn for grains or more corn in winter. Ground feed should mix equal parts bran shorts and cornmeal. Supplement with sour milk or beef scrap if sour milk is unavailable. Ground feed should include beef scrap if used.
Italy Should Limit Adriatic Expansion Says Ferrero
The article argues Italy gains no advantage from expanding along the eastern Adriatic shore. Ferrero contends a thin coastal strip limits Italy’s strategic reach and risks conflict with Slavic populations if the hinterland is annexed. It urges minimizing territorial gains across the Adriatic to avoid protracted wars.
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Italy
Adriatic
Guglielmo Ferrero
Atlantic
Fault of the Light At the Table
James delays washing hands before meals then sits to eat as his hungry father fills his plate. His sister Mary notices the unclean hands and questions their cleanliness, while James defends them by claiming the apparent dirt is caused by the table cloth.
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James
Mary
Coins of the realm lesson stuns pupil with sparrow distraction
A teacher lectures on coins from pennies to double eagles. One girl ignores the lesson, watching a sparrow at the window. The teacher places a half dollar on the desk and asks what it is. The pupil answers with a single word, Frands.
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Frands
Harper’s Magazine
No Kindergarten Role In This Offer
A dialog fragment shows two speakers discussing a form of affection and a stance on kindergarten work with one rejecting kindergarten duties while the other offers romantic sentiment. The lines imply a playful or ironic exchange about educational roles.
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George
Wealth and thrift define a rich man
A quotation contrasts wealth with frugality, noting he spends only what he must and implying restraint leads to continued riches. The exchange highlights the paradox of wealth built through disciplined spending.
Hold On to Open Tactics in War Preparation
Article discusses shifting American military focus from trench fighting to open warfare strategies. It notes Canadians and British have deeper trench experience, while the United States plans to broaden tactics including open field operations and larger officer vision.
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Herbert Reed
New York Independent
France
von Hindenburg
Cuticura Skin Care Ad and Narrow Escape Tale
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for skin and scalp comfort with a free mail sample offer. A separate vignette in Scots recalls Sandy nearly collapsing from exertion after fleeing from a band, joking about his narrow escape.
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Dept. L
Boston
Ike
Sandy
Mac
Dell
Mack
Her Wish and the Observation on Mrs Green’s Husband
The speaker wishes the addressee were like Mrs Green's husband noting how well he treats her and buys her everything she wants. The tale contrasts kindness with perceived neglect and material provision as a source of affection.
Witty Exchange Over Stale Pie Echoed in News
A humorous exchange contrasts a husband scolding a stale pie with a sharp wife retort about time. The clipping mentions Indians and a cash figure, hinting at clerks abroad and education, with a brief aside on marriage choices.
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Indianapplis News
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