Elopement Disrupted Aboard Transcontinental Train
Lieut. Harry Mallory is ordered to the Philippines and plans with Marjorie Newton to elope. A taxicab wreck delays them as a minister is sought. The train fills with passengers including Ira Lathrop and Little Jimmie Wellington bound for Reno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mallory
Philippines
Marjorie Newton
Porter
Ira Lathcop
Jimmie
Wellington
Reno
Sammy Whittomb
Mallory
Anne Gattle
Bridal comedies aboard a train derail elopement scene as chaos ensues
In a late night car scene, Marjorie and Mallory’s elopement unravels as the porter and passengers chase misplacements. A rice trap splashes truth, Snoozleums bites, and Little Jimmie Wellington causes further mayhem before dawn restores uneasy peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie
Snoozleums
Mallory
Dyak
Jimmie Wellington
Wellington
Chicago
Hmmie Wellington
Mrs. Wellington
Jimmie
Dr. Temple
Roger Ashton
Brattleboro
Anne Gattle
Charlie Selby
Ira
Gray-bearded man makes unwanted advance outside editor’s home
A gray-haired man over sixty approached the wife of a well known newspaper man under her umbrella in cold rain. He asked if she was waiting for someone, and she replied accusingly that he was Santa Claus. He departed swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Rabbits in Australia Costly Misadventure for Colonies
A squatter released rabbits near Melbourne hoping for home memories. They cost him 250000 dollars and the colonies 3500000 dollars annually. A pair can produce up to 20000000 in five years, and they have shown that capacity in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Melbourne
Poultry and Livestock Advice for Profit and Care
A broad guidance piece on farm management detailing profitable poultry and hog practices. It covers barn ventilation, diet variety, fly control, bedding, water, feeding schedules, stock selection, and the value of industrious hens. It stresses timely ordering, clean feed, proper housing, and alfalfa feeding to maximize returns.
Determine Sex of a Goose by Voice and Season
The text explains there are no outward marks to tell ganders from geese. Sexing relies on observing behavior and voice, with ganders often having a tenor voice. It notes mating season in fall, usually September or October, and cautions about keeping birds in new quarters. If purchased in spring, buy eggs to compare or mark eggs to avoid disappointment.
Giving Charcoal to Fowls
An old agricultural note explains making charcoal from corn cobs and feeding it to poultry. It improves flesh and eggs by keeping birds healthy, absorbing gases and impurities, and acting as a digestives aid. It helps with putrid and intestinal diseases and serves as a seasonal purifier for spring and summer flocks.
Roost Made From Simple Parallel Boards
The Iowa Homestead describes a chicken roost built from two four inch strips six feet long laid parallel with five crosspieces three feet long nailed to them. Legs from 2 by 4s set to the parallel pieces with long spikes. Place this roost in roosting quarters for chickens and they will perch at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Poultry Feed Use and Seasonal Green Feed Guidance
Corn serves as a good poultry feed year round when birds receive ample green forage in the warm months. The guidance emphasizes balancing corn with fresh greens to sustain poultry health throughout the seasons.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eacuse
Henry W. Savage
HE. Fry
Wedgewood
Cawse
Shaw
Yassah
Mr. Wedgewood
Baid
London Times
The
Lathrop
San Francisco
Jimmie Welington
Ira Lathrop
Number Three
Meadowbrook AR Wiliam
Turkey
Farmers’ Institute
Toulouse Goose
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