Rich and Poor in Madras Pastoral Address in Victoria Hall
Pastor Russell spoke twice in Victoria Hall Madras on February 11 addressing wealth and poverty with biblical themes. He contrasted city wealth with Blacktown poverty, urged peace, and urged patient faith in God’s plan. He cited Abraham’s riches and the promise to bless all families through the seed, urging use of opportunities and charity. He praised John Wanamaker’s gift to the Y M C A as an example of riches aiding the masses.
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Sheridan’s visit to Brighton theater boxes
Sheridan toured Brighton theater with manager F Fox who described his many roles. Fox claimed to have built and painted the boxes and scenery, joking that Sheridan would not have guessed Fox’s craft by his name alone.
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F Fox
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His Achievements and Wife Respond in Wry Exchange
A Chicago Record-Herald snippet frames a witty exchange. A man notes that after his passing people will notice his deeds while his wife quips that recognition will be swift, underscoring a sharp domestic humor about legacy and fame.
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Winter Raised Rhubarb Stalks Forcing In Cellars
It is easily raised in cold seasons with proper care. Rhubarb grows well under glass and in cellar forcing. Lift roots, freeze briefly, then plant in soil with light for a tender, heavy stalk. repeat cuttings until roots exhaust, then replant. Many farms can divide surplus roots for forcing.
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H. L. Watts
National Stockman
Good in Kansas and Elsewhere, A Farmer’s Resolution
A Kansas farmer named I. D. Coburn urges thrift and progress in agriculture. He calls for eliminating debt, farming rationally with tested seeds, reducing weeds with affordable seed cleaners, improving livestock, and keeping roads and homes equipped with modern conveniences and labor saving devices.
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Kansas
Honey’s preservative value gains fame in Europe
In Europe honey is valued as a wholesome food and preservative with wide use. American bakers now realize its advantages as a moist, long lasting ingredient. French honey bread aged two years is preferred for its ripened flavor and preservative quality praised by confectioners.
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Soil quality Pays for seed growth in careful cultivation
The text argues that only aerated mellow soil yields payoffs for seed growth. It notes a pint of sifted soil in Coverpot can grow a larger plant than a quart of coarse soil. It compares using sight tools to achieve similar results when conditions aren’t too wet or dry.
Admires Pastor Russell's Book The Divine Plan of the Ages
An advertisement praising The Divine Plan of the Ages by Pastor Russell. The Atlanta Constitution lauds its scriptural support and clarity, calling it a pyramid of God's love and wisdom. The piece notes comfort for the bereaved and claims the book offers light on mysteries, with BIS pages cloth bound for 35 cents postpaid by Bible and Tract Society, Bicks Street, Brooklyn.
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Bible and Tract Society
Bicks Street
Brooklyn
Maryland methods of keeping sweet potatoes in winter
A Rural New Yorker reader asks how to store sweet potatoes for seed until spring. Methods from Wicomico County advise in heaps on pine leaves with a foot of cover, then a shelter, drying, and earth cover. Large growers use curing houses at 90 degrees, then frostproof storage at about 50 degrees. Dig in dry sunny weather, sun briefly, avoid bruising, and pack in crates to prevent rot. Varieties differ. Hayman and Wayman noted for storage traits.
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The Busiest Farmer Sells and Sows Trading Quarters
A bustling farmer divides his time between selling produce he cultivated and farming crops he plans to market. The routine reflects a multistrategy approach to local agriculture and commerce, with emphasis on timing, market demand, and cash flow.
Bag Holder Lets Labor Be Cut With Simple Device
A reprinted farmer’s note describes a hopper bagging aid that speeds thrashing time. A tall hopper dumps grain into a sack stretched over brads on a bottom edge, held by a floating standard. Lifting the device slightly packs grain for full sack capacity.
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Farm Advice Vox on Crops and Barn Care
The piece urges planting cowpeas as a hardy crop where alfalfa fails, recommends winter rock blasting and stump clearing, and advises painting a disused wagon for longevity. It also notes weeds as soil aids, advocates windbreaks with nut trees, and links a thriving garden to family prosperity and daily meals.
Pessimist Misreads Ear on the Stalk
A quip notes that a skeptical view may misjudge a growing ear of corn until it matures and proves its value, illustrating caution about premature judgment.
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