Princess Hildegarde and the Bar scheit stranger romance unfold
Arthur Warrington the American consul recounts how Grand Duke pressures Princess Hildegarde to wed Dopplekinn. Hildegarde, disguised in a country escape, meets Max Scharfenstein a witty American medical student. Nerves, flirtation, and danger hint at a bold plan to foil the arranged marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Warrington
Barschell
Hildegarde
Doppletinn
Warrington
Princess Hildcarde
Betty Gore
England
Dopplekinn
Great Plains
West
Max Scharfenstein
Hildegarde Von—Von Heideloff
Von
Pipe Saved Captain's Life in Civil War Battle Tale
Capt. J. H. Boyle of Indianapolis, commander of Company C, Tenth Indiana, recounts a Civil War incident in which a meerschaum pipe over his heart deflected a Confederate bullet at Vining Station near the Chattanooga River. The pipe later vanished, was recovered in Frankfort years later, and Boyle insists on keeping it with him at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Frankfort
J. H. Boyle
Lord Street
Indianapolis
Tenth
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Boyle
Chattanooga
Tenn
Atlanta
Vining Station
Chattahooche River
Capt. Boyle
Johnny Reb
James A. Price
New York
Clarks Hill
Ind
William Pay
Mr. Pay
Chickamaugaa
Jeff Goar
Don
Goar
Black Horse Cavalry
Thomas Thompson
D. F. Allen
Fourteenth Ohio
Thomas
John Sutton
Cyrus Clark
Chickamauga
Andrew Leverton
Rich Mountain
Mill Springs
Shiloh
Perryville
Stone River
Ancestors Smoked in Church and Silk Trade Buzz
The piece recalls early tobacco use in churches condemned by popes Urban VIII and Innocent XII. It cites vicar William Breedon noted for smoking via bell ropes when tobacco absent. It also mentions Lyons’ silk industry with 590,000 residents and 40,000 workers, placing Lyon and Milan as key centers.
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Urban VIII
Innocence XII
Rome
William Breedon
Thornton
Lyons
France
Milan
Rubber Use Restriction and Historic Pavement Note
The text notes rubber’s limited supply and high cost restrict many uses including road surfaces. It cites a London railway station rubber pavement laid in 1881 that wore to 0.625 inches by 1902, costing under three times wood yet lasting over 20 years versus four years for wood or asphalt. It also recounts Dutch novelist Marten Maartens becoming an honorary New York Authors Club member in 1895 and Bill Nye's humorous naming suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Author’s Club of
New York
Joost Marius M. van der Poorten- Schwartz
Bill Nye
Bookman
King of Swans Island Returns From Costa Rica
Alonzo Adams, famed Swans Island owner and Central American philanthropist, arrived aboard the steamship San Jose from Fort Simon Costa Rica. Adams, 65, cultivates fruit and coconuts, employs hundreds, supports Caribbean islanders, and maintains a lighthouse aiding ships, with a beautiful Eastport native name.
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San Jose
Fort Simon
Costa Rica
Alonzo Adams
Swans Island
Central America
Swan Island
Boston Globe
Caribbean Sea
Adams
Caribbean
New York
Boston
Port Simon
Mr. Adams
Eastport
England's Millionaire Incomes Revealed by Tax Report
The fifty fifth report of the British inland revenue commission lists 21 English residents with incomes of 250000 dollars a year, plus several with fortunes not reaching that level. Scotland has nine earners from 50000 to 200000 dollars and Ireland ten earners from 25000 to 50000 dollars. England shows 187887 people paying income tax under 1000 dollars, while Scotland and Ireland report 33766 and 12723 respectively.
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Ireland
England
Scotland
Birds Lightning Rods and the Humming Bird
An ornithologist asserts the humming bird defends its nest with a natural lightning rod. He explains that warm climates and frequent storms lead the bird to cover its nest with cobweb silk, a non conductor, making the nest lightning-proof. A playful exchange follows calling him a nature faker.
Poets and Novelists Attracted To New Magazine
A Philadelphia Press brief notes that all poets and novelists are eager to write for a forthcoming magazine while the pay proves disappointing. writers expect fame but not financial gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Plan for a modern corn crib and cat bin
A Breeders Gazette correspondent describes a tall 25 by 48 foot corn crib with a square pitched roof and an outside elevator discharging through the roof into spouts inside. The plan fills 5 000 bushels of corn and 3 000 bushels of oats, offering a neat appearance and saving shelling effort by letting corn roll down.
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The
Breeders’ Gazette
Care of Seed Corn for Winter Storage
Seed corn should be dried with ventilation and moderate temperature rather than quick artificial heat. Hang ears in well ventilated spaces with air flow, keep windows closed at night, and use dry conditions. Dry corn resists cold, but keep it in a ventilated, moisture free attic or furnace room to avoid re absorbing moisture and freezing damage.
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Hans
Artemis
Lake Road
Doppelkinn
Steinbeck
Betty
Dresden
Bauer
Old Bauer
Old Worthy
Tere
Hildegarde
Prin
Ohio Station
Winter keeping of squashes and pumpkins
A detailed tip on storing squashes and pumpkins to extend shelf life. Gather just before frost with stems on and avoid bruising. Store in a cool dry airy cellar on shelves four feet up, with open windows on warm days. This method kept items until January and some until spring, with the Hester noted as an excellent keeper.
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Orange Judd Farmer
Hubbard
Hester
Coating of Manure for Early Garden Beds
Before fall rains cover lettuce and radish beds with horse manure to enrich soil. Rain water carries elements needed. Apply same to foliage beds and remove litter in spring. If soil needs organic matter, use well rotted manure.
Pruning Dead Branches Trims Trees Smoothly
Dead branches indicate tree stress and require ample moisture. Remove dead limbs with close smooth cuts to maintain vitality and prevent decay.
Care of Milk Udder Cleaning Guideline
Cleanliness in milking is essential. Wipe the cow’s udder with a clean damp cloth before milking to ensure milk quality.
Wide Tires In Wagons Affects Draft And Road Wear
The article reviews tests from Missouri College and Ohio State, showing wide tires pull less on some loads but more on hard roads. It notes turf impact, road conditions, and wheel height, with varying conclusions by road type. Authorities urge state debate before rules.
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Missouri Agricultural College
South Bend
Ind
Turnpike
Macadam
Ohio State University
Missouri
Orange Judd Farmer
Saving Seed Corn At Husking Time Box Design
Instruction notes a box one foot wide and wagon box length for seed corn, a few inches shallower, with hooks on one side to hook over the end-gate. Mentions using a worn-out buggy tire as a suggestion.
Box design for seed corn ears strengthens with fold over hooks
The description suggests bending the box to extend from the outer top side around to the inner top and terminating in hooks as shown in the illustration. This modification aims to reinforce the seed corn ear box structure.
Farm Lore on Breeding Turkeys and Soil Fertility
Practical guidance on poultry and soil management from farm lore. Topics include careful turkey breeding to year five, protecting young poults from storms, and avoiding overworking hens. Soil tips cover quicklime use to unlock minerals and ground phosphate rock with manure to boost phosphorus. Lime abundance noted as a natural, inexpensive resource.
Choosing the Right Cows A Guide for Dairymen
An advisory piece weighs cow profitability with averages: $25 yearly to keep a cow, $40 top yield, $19 for a poor cow. It urges dairymen to select cows wisely to boost profits and avoid losses, noting the importance of smart stock for financial health.
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Dairyman
Barn Cellars for Manure Storage Fall Out of Favor
Barn cellars for manure storage are rarely used here. The simplest method is to haul manure to the land as soon as enough accumulates unless the load includes cornstalks or similar matter that requires time to disintegrate.
Killing Turkeys Process Described for Plucking
The text outlines a method to kill turkeys by tying feet, hanging from a pole, and cutting the throat to bleed freely. It advises dry-picking with head and wings left on, then dipping first in hot water and then cold to improve skin appearance.
Fix ladders Before Apple Picking Time
Accidents increase at apple gathering due to faulty ladders. Careful inspection and maintenance of ladders can reduce injuries during harvest season.
Sorting Tables Aid In Orchard Packing For Fruit
A portable sorting table on wheels eases fruit packing in orchards. Hood River Oregon practices show a two packer table 3x4 feet with burlap top, beveled legs, garden hose edge protection, and sturdy bracing to support heavy loads.
Conserve Moisture to Boost Corn Profits in Warm Weather
The article argues for careful regulation of soil moisture to improve corn yields. It notes climate as a constant factor, the large water demand of corn, and how moisture retention cools plants, supports deeper water access, and sustains nutrient release during peak growth. It warns that drying soils or heavy weeds reduce yields and feed starvation.
Orchard notes practice for grafts and borers
Fruit that is handled least keeps best. Inspect grafts from last spring and prune suckers. Now is a good time to dig borers from tree trunks with a knife and wire. Note trees lacking satisfactory varieties to plan grafting next spring.
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Barscheit
Doppelkinnn
Vienna
Berlin
America
United States
Max
mm—Fraulein
I’m
Pay
Manley Carter
Lilly
Maartens
Maarten Maartens
King Edward’s Island
Hood River
Oregon
James Atkinson
Orchard Notes
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