Prodigal Bob Returns to Family Hearth in Lively Visit
In a bustling home, Bob Warburton reenters after two years abroad. He greets Nancy, Kit, and Jack with warmth, learns of Nancy’s engagement to Chuck Henderson, and plans a playful ruse with the stables and a secret joke for a later reveal. The chapter closes with a reunion scene and hints of further mischief.
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Jack
Jane
Bob
Kit
John
Mr. Robert
Nancy
Robert
Nan
Arizona
Gen. Sherman
Annesley
Col
Cal
War Department
The Bad Boy and Horseradish Feast at Lynchburg Circus
In Lynchburg Virginia the Bad Boy travels with a circus and is tasked with grinding and delivering turnips for the animals. A mistaken shipment of horseradish provokes wild reactions from hippo camel and zebra, while elephants drink lemonade and the crowd flees.
Darwinians Theory Told by Miss Mahony in Philadelphia
Miss Agnes Mahony, Liberia missionary, toured Philadelphia with two African slave girls bought for 15 dollars each. Her Liberia scenes were somber, punctuated by a coast pilot anecdote about a monkey aboard a ship and a silent captain as dusk fell.
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Agnes Mahony
Liberia
Philadelphia
Miss Mahony
Carnivores Scare Crowd After Horse Radish Lures Mishap
A narrator recalls feeding meat to lions and hyenas with horseradish in a zoo. animals go wild tearing meat and reacting violently while crowds fear for safety. Pa and managers return with animal keeper to discover the culprit was ground turnips, not the meat, and the narrator hints at consequences.
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French Lick Springs
Papa
Lynchburg
Rome
Hippopotamus
Lost Arts and Devices from the Ancients
The Scientific American notes that ancient feats such as quarrying large Egyptian stones and erecting pyramids were once thought impossible with modern tools, yet were surpassed by Maine quarrying and long voyages. It argues many lost arts faded as new knowledge replaced them and urges youth to study contemporary crafts over faded skills.
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Scientific American
Egypt
Pyramids
Maine
England
France
America
Beautiful Newfoundland Featured for Recreation and Scenery
The piece praises Newfoundland for abundant game fish and fowl, noting spots like Pete Harbour Outer Cove and Logy Bay. It highlights Topsail as ideal for summer and Pettigrew's and Toad's Cove for partridge and ptarmigan outings, praising locals and scenic drives.
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Newfoundland
Bessie Bogan Cowman
Killarney
Pete Harbor
Bay of Outer Cove
Logy Bay
Topsail
Pettigrew’s
Toad’s Cove
Barrens
Great Dane Aids Burglars In Brooklyn Safe Break In
A Brooklyn Great Dane who guarded his owner's safe befriended burglars and chased away police when they arrived to intervene, illustrating a troubling drift in animal loyalty amid a broader graft scandal.
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Brooklyn
Trick of College Girl Charms Boston Shoe Clerk
A Boston shoe clerk recalls Miss College Maid charmingly buying shoes on others’ credit. She selects a five dollar pair, then returns with different shoes, asking for change, while the clerk notes she spends a dollar fifty as matinee fatigue. The tale suggests she nets upgrades by exploiting credit and charm.
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Boston
College Maid
Miss College Maid
Laying Off an Orchard for Efficient Planting
The article discusses choosing orchard plots in northern states by laying out lines on a grid. It notes that lines need not align with cardinal directions and that the angle to north, south, east, or west has no proven effect on tree growth or fruit quality, though some believe south-facing rows offer better sun access.
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Robert
John
Nancy
Nan
Bobby
Charlie Henderson
Chuck Henderson
Duffer
Mr. Robert
Chuck
Henderson
Bob
Mrs. Warburton
Jack
Laying Out Tree Planting Rows on Irregular Plots
The passage describes establishing a base line across a plot then creating a parallel line at right angles to place tree positions. It details steps to mark stakes, define perpendiculars, and project lines to boundaries using long cord for accurate staking, noting irregular plots may cause boundary-running rows.
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New Yorker
Naming Rural Highways Fits Local Charm and Utility
The article advocates government naming of rural highways with signs at intersections. It cites cost as minor and notes naming can honor regional pioneers or use distinctive features like Farmington Road or River Road. The Prairie Farmer argues the practice eases travel and adds local character, urging adoption.
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Boards of Supervisors
Brown
Jones
Smith
Horticultural Notes on Tree Care and Americana Plums
A nurseryman urges careful tree planting and ongoing care to ensure orchard rewards. Advice covers spraying outfits, early bolt use to save fruit, and attention to split trees and crotches. Americana plums are recommended for western and northern growers, with about 100 varieties noted for quality and commercial value.
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Great Lakes
Ilionis
The Great California Farmer and the Gold Hunter
William Smythe in his book on the conquest of arid America contrasts the great California farmer with the gold hunter. He says both were speculators who sought fortune over homes or institutions and left little trace beyond barren fields and shabby shanties of hoboes.
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William Smythe
America
California
Rocky Ford Melons Echo Local Flavor Differences
The article explains how melon varieties show different value by locality. It notes Rocky Ford in Colorado produces a distinct Gem melon flavor and size due to sun and moisture, unlike eastern state crops.
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Rocky Ford
Cel
As To Making Culverts In Plain Stone Constructions
The article explains a simple culvert method using flat stones where available. It describes the best form shown in Fig 1 and notes it is often necessary to adapt the arrangement to local conditions and stone supply.
Arch culvert plan for bridging small streams
The Orange Judd Farmer describes an arch culvert design to span small streams where a single flat stone fails. Figures show wide side stones and earth filling to stabilize the arch as the team weight concentrates at center. Fig. 1 requires little earth, Fig. 2 needs heavy ballast.
Advice on Planting Trees for Farmers
A rural guide explains proper tree planting techniques for western farms. It covers digging with the spade edge toward the trunk, keeping roots spread, planting slightly deeper, mulching with straw, and watering in dry seasons. It also notes tying tall trees to prevent wind damage and cautions on root-top balance and resprouting after failure.
Heading a Shade Tree How to position limbs for beauty and light
The shade tree should be headed to suit its location on the lawn edge or center. Low heads on edges keep limbs near ground while high heads allow more beauty and preserve the lawn. Thin the crown to let light reach inner limbs or risk dieback, a common fault.
Phosphorus at Home to Boost American Farms
C G Hopkins of the University of Illinois argues for using the vast quantities of phosphorus exported to Europe for soil fertility. He cites over 1,000,000 tons shipped abroad annually, carrying at least 250 pounds of phosphorus per ton, equating to 250 million pounds of phosphorus and a significant share of the world corn crop, while American exporters earn under four million dollars for the million tons sent overseas.
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Europe
C. G. Hopkins
University of Illinois
A Little Borax in Rinsing Water
A simple tip suggests adding borax to the final rinse to ease ironing and improve the appearance of handkerchiefs.
Frying Pan Cleaning Tip Sparks Curiosity
The notice claims the dirtiest frying pan can be cleaned by soaking five minutes in ammo nia and water, suggesting a simple kitchen trick.
Life of Sir George Williams to be written by nephew J E Hodder Williams
The nephew J E Hodder Williams will write the life story of Sir George Williams founder of the Young Men's Christian Association.
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Sir George Williams
The
Young Men’s Christian Association
J. E. Hodder Williams
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