Mock marriage plot unfolds in Barschelt castle
The American consul Warrington aids Princess Hildegarde to stall a forced betrothal to the aging Prince of Doppelkinn. Steinbock plans a forged certificate and a private ceremony while the princess and Betty await his arrival to seal a ruse that could defy her royal uncle.
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Barschelt
Europe
Hildegarde
Betty
Betty Drew
Old Doppel’inn
Heaven
Betty Moore
Hermann Steinbock
Herrmann Steinbeck
Steinbock
Deza
Barscheft
Rascal
Warrington
Arthur Warrington
Boss in His Own Court in Amalgamated Dispute
A Montana judge defies Amalgamated while Supreme Court threats loom. Judge Clancy delays ruling on ownership of ore ground, provoking contempt threats and an implied appeal to higher courts as L. C. Evans argues for an immediate order. The scene hints at ongoing legal chess over valuable ore claims.
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Supreme Court
Clancy
Montana
Heinze
L. C. Evans
Amalgamated
Mr. Evans
Missouri
McClure’s Magazine
Properties of gold a preliminary study
The article explains that pure gold resists nitric acid and atmospheric oxidation at ordinary temperatures, but copper may oxidize during annealing. It discusses alloying gold with platinum and copper and notes that 12 karat gold yields a homogeneous alloy with limited solidification. A narrative fragment about a Norwegian girl and a servant appears at the end.
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Harper's Loreover
Express Rider recounts guerrilla and outlaw days across multiple states
James G. Newland recalls 1864 65 Kentucky Central guerrilla dangers and railroading feats from Covington to Montello Nevada. He details stopping a passenger train under fire near Lairdsburg, a gunfight at Montello, and a dramatic desert chase with robbers on the Galveston and San Antonio line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Galveston & San Antonio
el Paso
Tex
Montello
Nev
Nevada
Arizona
Idaho
Lincoln's Assassination Remembered in Century Essay
David Homer Bates recalls the night of April 14 1865 as Lincoln is shot at Ford's Theatre and the nation reels from the attacks on Seward and others. Messages from Maj Eckert confirm Stanton's safety while the president is lost. The piece honors the One Hundred Twenty fifth New York regiment and its veterans.
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North Benson
Louisville
Covington
Lexington
Blair
Pete Everett
Lairdsburg
David Homer Bates
Century
Lincoln
Ford
Seward
Johnson
Stanton
Maj. Eckert
K Street
Tenth Street
John Wilkes Booth
Gen. Dix
New York City
One
New York
Troy Times
Gettysburg
Appomattox
His Masterpiece by Francis Miles Finch
Francis Miles Finch died at 80 leaving a single enduring poem The Blue and the Gray which after the Civil War captured the national heart. The verse, two years after the war’s end, spoke to sorrow and hope and ranks with Lincoln’s prose for its timeless expression of a nation’s feelings.
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Francis Miles Finch
Lincoln
Famous Servian Brigand Ka rajiteh Shot Near Mount Kaoni
Servia's most famous brigand Ka rajiteh was shot near his hut on Mount Kaoni summit. He claimed 14 murders and many robberies and cared for his paralyzed mother. He vowed to avoid capture until his head fetched 2500 dollars rather than 300.
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Servia
Karajiteh
Mount
Kaoni
Horticulture methods of forest planting guidance
The article advises using nursery stock for forest plantations and notes commercial nurseries are common, though home nurseries can be profitable with experienced supervision. It references extract 376 from the 1905 year book of agriculture for detailed nursery advice and emphasizes simple, inexpensive planting methods.
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Department of Agriculture
Proper Method of Forest Planting and Seedling Care
Forest planting requires gentle handling to prevent root drying and transplant shock. Heeled-in seedlings are layered in trenches with careful soil coverage, shade for conifers, spring planting after frost, and firm yet breathable soil around roots. For more guidance contact the forest service forester.
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Forest Service
Fruit Grower Tips for Fall Planting and Apple Color
The article urges fall planting of currants and gooseberries, emphasizes keeping strawberry beds weeded and covered, and advises removing old cane debris by burning. It highlights sun exposure for vivid apple color, pruning to avoid overproduction, and suggests scattering wood ashes in the orchard to deter borers.
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Farm ‘ Journal
Green
Baldwins
Bitter rot of apples control guidelines from Illinois station
Circular 112 from the Illinois experiment station, by Prof. J. C. Blair, lists ten findings on managing bitter rot in apples. Key points cover Bordeaux spray effectiveness, coating timing, dust sprays failure, copper sulfate issues, spray frequency, salt soil treatments, and ideal conditions for rot development in midsummer.
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Ilinois
J. C. Blair
Urbana
Curing and Storing Onions
Onions require careful curing to prevent spoilage after harvest. Experienced growers emphasize proper harvesting, drying, and storage to preserve the crop and protect its value.
Curing Shed and Alfalfa Gains for Farms
A design for an onion curing shed with 22 by 36 feet area and winged extensions to hold 2,600 bushels, plus guidance on rafter spacing and air circulation. Commentary notes alfalfa’s growing value, seed quality impacts yields, and recommends ample exercise for dairy bulls to ensure healthy offspring.
Cement walks for farmers offer durable hygienic sidewalks
Farmers can build practical cement walks at low cost using nearby sand and gravel. A first class four inch thick walk costs about 21? cents per square foot, with the farmer performing the labor in quieter times. Cement is non absorbent, uniform in finish, and cheaper than sawed stone, making it ideal for country homes.
Building a concrete sidewalk and mortar joint method
The article details a three foot by four inch thick concrete sidewalk build with a porous foundation and tile drainage. It explains trenching, forming, mixing proportions one part Portland cement to three parts sand and four parts aggregate, tamping, joint alignment, and curing steps over six days. It also includes an aside on cooling fruit for transport and notes farmers should read more.
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Portias
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Steinbeck
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Barscheit
Karen
Joost
Kentucky
James G. Newland
Cincinnati
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Little Miami
Panhandle
Tremont House
Wabash
Ind
Chicago Inter Ocean
Hegpien A
San Francisco
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Express Company
Brown
Kelly
Walker
Delano
Murry
Carson
Police
United States
Orange Judd
Ohio
New York State
New England
Ety
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