Going After the Gold
In a 1926 Western tale Bob Pitcher and partner Tom Leigh face ruin after a failed gold pursuit. Leigh admits bankruptcy and pressure from creditors, but Pitcher is challenged to reclaim integrity, invest in the claim, and pay all investors before quitting. Tangway, a nearby settler, helps endure the crisis as the two men vow to confront the project and their own resolve.
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Jim Kirk
Sam Banks
Dad Moore
John Burke
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Varied Ways Men Carry Money At City Bank Window
A Detroit News report quotes a paying teller noting five customers in one day each used a different method to carry money. One pocketed bills in a side pocket, another in a wide coat pocket, another in a yeast pocket, another in a yeast pocket with a lengthwise fold, and the last used an old fashioned pocketbook. The teller says losses are not common despite diverse habits.
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Detroit News
Austrian church fundraises giant candelabra for victory of light
devotion era funds gathered to build a hand forged candelabra towering over prewar Austria. the 12 foot diameter, 2 story high structure weighs a ton and a half and holds 120 electric lamps in a display meant to symbolize light overcoming darkness. collections financed the project through local contributions.
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Austria
Rosenkranzelurell
Hetzendorf
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Avoid Butterfat Losses in Cream
A Colorado dairy study shows clean separators save butterfat. Tests of 24 separators graded by cleaning frequency found washing twice daily reduces monthly losses to 1.6 pounds per 800 pounds of skim milk, versus higher losses with less cleaning. Yearly savings reach about $18.72 with frequent washing.
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Minnesota
Goodwin Rogness
Floyd E. Ball
Colorado
Latest Developments in Cucumber Pest Control
The cucumber beetle control now uses a dusting cone device with a wide head and multiple tubes to dispense nicotine dust close to the ground. Holes on top create upward draft for even coverage, aiming to kill the beetles rather than merely repel them. The traditional mix of calcium arsenate and flour or gypsum remains effective, but the new method promises direct pest elimination.
Prevent Egg Eating by Darkening All Nests
Egg eating is a habit hens may form when crowded or underfed. If a hen breaks an egg in the nest she is likely to repeat it, so darken all nests to deter the behavior. Use a long covered box with a single entrance at one end for practical nest darkening.
Farm Hints and Animal Care Notes
A collection of practical tips on farm management including lawn care pig pen guidance preventing sow injuries and stray gopher control. Advice covers milking equipment warming cream separators proper hog feeding mixes and horse collar fit to prevent sores with a note that all breeds can be profitable with proper care.
Potato Spraying to Increase the Yield
A New Jersey College of Agriculture plant pathologist argues that disease control through spraying can save thousands for potato growers. Data from experiments since 1919 show sprayed Irish Cobbler and Green Mountain crops yielding significantly more per acre, suggesting spraying is essential for profit.
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New Jersey College of Agriculture
J. H. Knodle
Elmer
ILB
van Derveer
Freehold
Green Mountains
New Whitewash Formula Improves Durability and Use
A New Jersey College of Agriculture notice outlines a durable whitewash method. Traditional quicklime mix is improved by adding salt, alum, and zinc sulfate to create a glossy, water resistant finish for interior and exterior use.
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New Jersey College of Agriculture
Most Successful Method for Controlling Weeds
Text argues early weed control yields better crops and reduces feed costs. It urges using a harrow to kill weeds before roots form, noting delayed action lowers wheat or corn yields and that persistent fighting prevents extra hog feed purchases.
Pekin Ducks: hatching focus guides feeding and rations
Eggs from Pekin ducks are used largely for hatching and profits come from green ducklings. They are fed a maintenance ration after laying stops, then a laying ration from December 1, with more mash. Runner ducks intended for eggs should be fed laying rations year round.
Dairy Barn Facilities for Profitable Dairying
The article argues that proper barn facilities and sanitary stables are essential for successful dairying. It notes many dairies operate in cramped quarters and questions long term profitability without suitable housing and sanitation.
Dutch Windmills Fade With Modernization Across The Netherlands
The piece notes how Dutch windmills, once central to culture and family life, are being modernized to electricity. It describes miller traditions such as naming mills and mourning rituals where removing blade boards marked deaths and funerals, reflecting a fading vernacular landscape.
Blockhead student answers blunt arithmetic in tale
A Chinese humorist recalls a teacher testing a pupil. The instructor asks 48 1 plus 1. the boy blurts he does not understand. The teacher calls him a blockhead and rephrases the problem asking how many people are together with the teacher. The pupil finally replies two blockhenda, showing playful misunderstanding.
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Mnister
Peling
Family Boards Display Family Ties In Youth's Companions
A fragment noting the family structure with 18 boards for parents 11 boards for relatives and one board linked by cousin relationships in Youth's Companion. The passage hints at a chart or genealogical display accompanying the issue.
Marvelous Arche Tau Caravan Trade Rumor
A fragment describes a caravan route with armed transport and diverse weapons. It mentions hundreds of men, carts, spears, firearms, and laager tactics for defense. A traveler recalls testing a weapon and shooting arrows demonstrated to the caravaners.
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Robin Hood
Taylor
An Odd Exchange at Lavisville Courier
A garbled exchange shows characters debating plans and a trip to Niagara Falls. The dialogue mentions Toofas and Moots as they walk toward Lavisville, with hints of a guide and a moonlit journey.
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Niagara Falls
Moots
Lavisville
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