Lane and Randolph romance unfolds in Italian lakes tale
In a Lane library reminiscence Ford and Lane recall a May expedition to Baveno with Mrs Randolph and her son Robbie. Lane falls for the widow, schemes to win her, but Robbie’s stubborn will leads to a dramatic confrontation and a later marriage to a brave, disciplined stepfather.
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Randolph
Alexander Lane
Ford
Ford & Lane
Lane
Europe
Baveno
Italy
Maggiore
Russell
Russell & White
Hallo
Adelaide
New York
Mr. Lane
Isola Madre
Mrs. Randolph
Robbie
Reading Cow Ages From Horn Rings, Farmers Advocate
The article explains horn rings mark age up to ten years. First ring forms after two years, second by four, third by six, and a ring each year thereafter. Three rings indicate six, four rings seven. after ten, rings stop forming though wear signals old age.
Mildew-Resistant English Gooseberries Grower Report
A correspondent writes that growing large English gooseberries is hard due to mildew. He cites two cases where growers succeeded with the choicest English varieties proving as hardy as Houghton’s. Mildew was prevented by liberal coats of soft coal ashes and coal ashes, at least on some soils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton’s
Practical Homemaking Tips and Cookery Demonstrations
A collection of kitchen and home care instructions including boiling and stewing meat for flavor, making soup, cocoa nut cake, puff omelets, and care of oil cloths. Also guidance on household tasks such as wallpapering, sewing, rug making, cushion covers, and start-to-finish lessons for thrifty housewives with emphasis on self sufficiency and practical skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tratt
Cor
Christian
Memories of work and schooling for girls and boys
A writer recalls 40 years ago when girls faced narrower schooling and trained for specific crafts like sewing. The piece cites Rev. Washington Gladden on work as character building and contrasts past allowances with modern expectations, urging steady effort over leisure. It also includes a humorous tale of John Forrester, a woodsman turned city restaurant boarder who overclaims meals at all hours, leading to a police-led exit and a looming lawsuit.
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Pete
Washington Gladden
St. Nicholas
Ersl
John Forrester
John
Little Rock (Ark
NRG
Keaton
Peneion
Lounty
Indianapo
Faro Bacer
U.S
Mellowar
Hon
Dewnt
Setcam
Essuige Cir Court
Vptaxe Daxurec Co
Atiress
Gehraldyd & CO
Bar C
Washington City
D. C
Indianapolis
Ind
Global economic facts and world statistics as reported
The excerpt surveys sugar cane yields in Louisiana since 1853, New Zealand railroads and costs, North American milling capacity and output, cotton cloth usage trends, British and U S trade values, and world population deaths. It also explains solar time versus mean time and ends with a proverb about relief and heart.
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Louisiana
New Zealand
Minneapolis
Tribune
Indus
United States
Journal of the Society of Arts
Globe
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
Silent Prayer amid War of Crowns and Fields
A poetic fragment notes devotion and resolve to praise amid loss and conflict. The speaker pleads for a single bright bloom for divine purpose, seeking strength to bear God’s will, raise a quiet word of love, and lift a grateful soul heavenward. Mention of Mrs. Julian and R. Dorr appears in attributed notes.
Sunday School Lessons Second Quarter Schedule
The list outlines Apr 18 to Jun 21 topics for the second quarter lessons. Key readings include Matt chapters on the Wheat and the Tares Confession and Cross Bearing Transfiguration Jesus and the Young Marriage Feast Judgment and Crucifixion After the Resurrection and a June 20 review with a June 21 school selected lesson.
Mystery Cure Claim For VEGETINE Secret Health Boost
An advertisement touts VEGETINE as a secret to great health by purifying blood and restoring liver and kidney function. It claims the remedy strengthens the nervous system and cures coughs that other medicines cannot treat, while recommending Piso’s Cure for Consumption for coughs.
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Hunt
WM. E. Clarke
Providence
R. I
R. H. Clark
South Hero
Nelson Fairchild
St. Albans
Hogabon
Berkshire
Tryir
Wells, Richardson & CO
Burlington
Vet
Funeral Sermons Should Give Way To Simple Prayer
A critique from the Christian Union argues against lengthy funeral orations. It favors brief services of prayer and Scripture over eulogy that excuses or excuses a deceased’s faults and misleads the living with hollow assurances. Consistency in scriptural truth is urged.
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Christian Union
Sermons Then And Now Reflect Changing Pace Of Pulpit
A historical reflection contrasts older long winded sermons with modern brief talks. It notes doctors of divinity delivering hour and a half discourses, a pastor’s lengthy prayers, and a shift toward youth oriented preaching as emphasized by Dr. Newton teaching monthly sermons to children. The piece cites Youth's Companion and Stresses faithful guidance over intellect.
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Robbie
Brian
Brieg
Mrs. Dolph
Russell
Mrs. Randolph
Mamma
Mr. Lane
West
Porter
Ohio
Newton
Village Carpenter Known for Quiet Generosity
A neighbor praises a village carpenter for tireless community aid. Though shy in prayer meetings and not wealthy, he greets new families, helps strangers, assists neighbors with errands, shares small acts of kindness, and brightens the day with thoughtful gestures.
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Christian
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St. Bernard
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Cock Robin
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Sumfin Co
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Jove
Paris
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Mine
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Lamson Bros
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End Universci
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OIL and Lime
A. B. Wilber
Lydia Nash
Elizabeth, N. J
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Nassau Street
Perry Davis
Srecan
Trenton
N. J
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New Tore
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Maine
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TVA
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Samelias
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Lowell Street
Joseph Burnett & CO
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