Shadowed diplomat tale of a Panama dispatch
James Maitland the son of a navy admiral marries Milo de Lavalle the daughter of a French diplomat. He is asked to deliver a crucial dispatch to Vera Cruz but suspicion and intrigue surround the mission as his wife warns of thieves and spies. A steamer crossing reveals quiet danger and careful concealment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Maitland
U.S
Milo
Julie de Lavalle
Washington
M. de Lavalle
Hay
Lavalle
Maithind
Mile
de T Lavalle
State Department
Panama Canal
United States
Vera Cruz
Cri
Maithand
South
Julie
Wbrary
Senora Sanchez
Micxico City
Maitland
Dispatch
Jimmie
Marthind
Lishaggave
Matthiad
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of
Peron
Disguised Old Woman and Two Thieves Foiled Aboard
Maitland, wary of two women on a ship, tricks them into a staged arrest for theft. He discovers the old lady is his wife in disguise and the Spanish woman is the conspirator who stole his dispatch. The consulate scene ends with the pair exposed and Maitland securing the real dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dar
Indy
Maitland
Vera Crus
Washington
Port Maitland
Theos
United States
Maithind
Meitlane
Julie
Po O
Maltlind
Heat and satire on heat in literature and youth culture
A collage of quotes and reflections on heat from sources like the Kansas City Times and Youth's Companion. It contrasts hot weather effects on humans and animals with literary allusions, noting heat's varied impact and a humorous tale of Spartan discipline and Camerons of Lochloite lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Kansas City Times
Camerons
Loelites
Bos
Searing the Diamond by Sunpower Experiments
The Mamond was burned by Davy and Faraday in 1814 using a red glass globe of hydrogen and a burning glass. The Duke of Lus used a 14 inch and 3 inch lens set 6 1/2 feet apart to concentrate the sun. In 45 minutes the stone flared red. In two more trials the gem burned while out of focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy and
Faraday
Duke of ‘Luscany
Ants Baffled by Central Hive with Concrete Barrier
Farm and Garden describes a concrete hive stand design shown in Fig 1. The hive sits center in a surrounding groove filled with oil or water, creating an ant and small vermin barrier around the hive to prevent entry and losses for beekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Experiment Station
Wisconsin Experiment Staten
Concrete hive stand mold and assembly method
A Farm and Fireside description details a concrete hive stand designed with a channel for water and protective edging. The mold uses a pallet sized base, with seven inch high boards forming a hinged frame that can fold open for easy removal. Construction costs are under ten cents per stand, and the finished piece is durable and ornamental.
Gasoline Hay Stacker Changes Farm Hay Handling
A new gasoline hay stacker replaces the horse on the sweep in farm work. The engine is powered by gasoline stored in a buried tank placed some distance from the engine to reduce explosion risk.
Weede Multiplies Weeds and Climbing Poles Tip
The article notes that weeds like pepper grass produce 18000 seeds per plant and other species such as dandelion 12000 shepherds purse 37000 with many more. It stresses preventing seed production to save future work and advises setting poles for climbing plants before transplanting seeds to avoid root damage.
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Denton Journal
Howard Molvin
Mei Saturda
Lens
WH. Johnson
Ivin & Johnson
Samuel E. Brant
American Press Association
Denton National Bank
Harvey L. Cooper
Charles W. Hobbs
T. G. West
Jas, A. Trazzare
William T. Norris
Charles L. Hobbs
Pf, Baynard
Thos
B. Sparklin
Hillsboro
Denton
H. Deen
Fowling Creek
Bates Stephens
Harry §. Dailey
Marydel
J. Dukes Downes
Thos. W. Jones
Ridgely
A. R. Wright
Benton
Chas
W. Hobbs
T. C. Wesy
John L. Everngay
James H. Nichols
Savings Department
National Treasury
Miles
M. I. Coffman
Coldwater
Mich
Peter McAuley
Springfield
Mass
Myrtle Dague
Rochester
Ind
St. Vitus
Dr. Miles
Nannie Land
Ethel
R. ‘Duntley
Wautoma
Wis
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Murderkil River
Philadelphia
New ST ‘Prederica
Nathan H. Makeom
Will Feave
Frederica
Webb's
Bowers
Septevree
Fredericay
Pier 3
Philadel
Werd
Vyopann
Pan Peer
Eamer
Uth
Mom & Tavan
Yhiin
Nyo
Tipu
A. Tom
Consumers’ Ice Co
Chester
Phila
Keystone Bain
Ladelphila
Faroto Phi
Fraderica
Hiladelphia Navigation Co
Fredreric
DHL
T. S. Holt
Denton, Maryland
H. M. Thompson
Hillsboro, Md
Lee
Elta Shae
Arava
Denton Steam Laundry
Ice
Rairigh & Son
Proprietors
Izmiond Telephone
J. W. Wright & Co
Hobbs
Del
Va. Ry
Aailvray Division
Lv Battimore Denton
Rehoboth
Stast Boum
Tee
Av Rehoboth
Nalimore
Ally
T. Murdocis
Ferantz Bros
Reading Terminal
J. M. Haymaker
Ridgely, Maryland
C. B. Smith
Aguer
Concord
Maud Johnson
Fifth Avenue
DR. WM. A. Smit
Perry Davis
Caroline County Bank
Greensboro
Maryland
D. J. Zacharias, Sr
N. Horsey of
S. H
T. C. Horsey
Tile Savings Department OF
the Peoples , National Bank of
Albert G. Towrns
Harry T. Nutty
F. Jamnson
Tennessee
G. M. Bentley
Tennessee Wholesale Nurseries (Incorporated
Winchester
AYARS
KING
Hammond
A. K. Robins & Co
Baltimore
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