Wind and secrets at the Scansby garden tea
Harold Monsonby suspects trouble as he confronts Bill Youngs and Ethel Scansby during a sunlit tea under copper beech trees. Ethel reveals her engagement to Ralph Bigsby, prompting rival affections between Monsonby and Youngs amid social gossip and a looming choice.
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Harold Monsonby
Scansby Mansion
Mr Youngs
Mr. Monsonby
Bill Youngs
Straneger
Ethel Senastis
Harold
Youngs
Miss Scansby
Bigsby
Ethel Spansby
Bill
Monsony
Hill Youngs
Fanny
Monsenby
Ethel Tly
Tore
Bil
Elel
Harold Caldly
Tinkabys
Plure Banely
Ethel Sennsby
Bath
Jinkshy
Stella Tinkehy
Evershady
Tim Bartton
Jim
Monsanby
Ethel
TN Youngs
Monnoniy
Jim Bafften
Bill Toone
Jim Baffton
Stella Tinksley
Ferhel
Lomnat
Ralph Bigsby
Emel
Creo
Broccoli Kin to Cauliflower from Agriculture Dept
The United States Department of Agriculture explains broccoli from the cabbage family with sprouts similar to cauliflower. It notes European origins, recent Texan and Californian production, and growing popularity in city markets. It covers appearance, cooking, and nutrition including minerals and water content.
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United Bretes Department of Agriculture
Texan
California
United States Department of Agriculture
Feeding chicks through growth stages and costs
The article explains gradual feed changes from starter to growing mash as chicks age and emphasizes that proper puller development boosts egg yield. It notes chick feed costs about twelve cents per chick up to eight weeks and highlights needs for sunshine range ventilation green food and clean quarters.
Catch Weeds When Young to Improve Vegetables
The Purt Journal advises pulling weeds in the seeding stage to protect vegetables. Early shallow cultivation destroys weeds before they grow large, reducing ground seed and labor losses and keeping gardeners focused on productive crops.
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Purt Journal
Young Breeding Stock Should Not Be Fattened
Guidance on feeding breeding stock for quality over rapid gain. Emphasizes growing strong feet and backs before fattening. Recommends minimal grain, with shorts or bran and sufficient milk to balance the ration for brood sow development.
Pasture Damage From Early Stock Turnout Warning
Considerable damage may occur to pastures if stock are turned out too early in spring. Soft ground allows trampling and pugging, harming forage despite protection earlier. Once cows graze deeply, regrowth suffers and yields are reduced.
Whiskers on Red Clover Affected by Insect and History
The U S Department of Agriculture explains that American red clover developed hairier stems than English varieties due to a long history of leaf hopper damage. The insect suppresses smooth plants, allowing the hairy form to seed more, gradually changing the population over centuries.
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United States
England
A. J. Pieters
United States Department of Agriculture
America
Europe
Doctor Pieters
Favor Sodium Fluoride to Destroy Parasites
A Nebraska University note from B Mus sel advises against using sodium fluoride on setting hens before chicks hatch. Glue ointment is recommended for controlling Ace on setting hens, with best results seen if applied a week or ten days before the hen is set. Breeding issues may cause low egg yields or overful eggs. yearling mates may outperform older hens.
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I. B Mussel
University of Nebraska
Two Factors in Pig Development From Suckling to Market
The text outlines two key elements influencing pig growth during the suckling period: sow milk production and sanitary conditions. Strong milkers yield larger, healthier piglets at weaning, while poor milkers produce smaller, undersized pigs. Robust pigs resist diseases and worm infestations better.
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Olga
Agricultural Squibs and Farm Management Notes
Agricultural tips emphasize seed quality for potatoes and the value of careful market integration. Advice covers milk production through fall cows, timely chick feeding, machinery maintenance, and cost considerations when using many powered devices on farms.
Indiana towns plan statewide fire waste reduction council
B R Inman chief of the educational division in the state fire marshal’s office announces a Indiana fire waste reduction council. An advisory group will organize local sub councils in cities and towns and continue school based education. The project partners with the National Fire Prevention Association and promotes contests and trophies to honor new fire waste reduction efforts.
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Indiana
Ietuiana Fire Waste Council
Inia
B. R. Inman
Ecouncil
Atate
Intman
State Department
Ita
Toes
Indiana Council
National
Pire Protection Association
Inman
Ste
San Francisco Residents Free City from Condemnation Costs
Citizens offer to replat their holdings voluntary to aid better city planning as urged by municipal authorities. The National Municipal Review notes San Francisco avoided costly condemnation with minimal city expense. The Kansas City Star suggests this voluntary approach could work elsewhere and benefit communities and property owners alike.
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National Municipal Review
San Francisco
Kansas City Star
Ground Scheme for Landscape Plans Promises Best Startup Value
The text argues landscape plans offer the safest cheapest and most satisfying path to orderly development. It emphasizes early decision making before expenditure and aims to balance fitness and beauty for both house and grounds.
Community yards plan eyed by city as tenement reform
The Montreal Daily Star suggests studying a scheme that replaces back yard sheds with a communal square behind tenements. The plan would provide shared washing, ironing, and heating facilities for residents.
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Giles
Montreal Daily Star
Beautification Push by Nurserymen Group At Annual Session
The United Nurserymen’s association outlined a goal to improve roadways and home surroundings across the state. Spokespersons noted European rural and urban landscapes are beautiful due to household care of properties.
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Utnols Nurserymen's Association
Citizens Urge Beautification in New Jersey Road Plan
A New Jersey campaign by clubwomen seeks to divert part of the $140 million highway appropriation to artistic development within the state road-building program. A representative urged the State Board of Highway Commissioners to use funds to beautify roads.
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New Jeraey
New Jersey
Yes Men Fail to Stand Up in Community Debate
Fragmentary notes show members of a local group hesitant to admit errors and avoid challenging authorities. The text hints at pressure to always agree, hindering honest discussion and civic progress.
Old Folks Say Dr Caldwell Was Right
The ad touts Dr Caldwell’s Eyme Pepsin and Syrup Pepsin as safe mild laxatives for all ages. It claims simple plant based ingredients like senna and pepsin, gentle action, no narcotics, and bottles lasting months. Elderly readers are urged to purchase from drug stores or write for a trial bottle.
Bell from Jin Milton Found at New Montauk Church Tower
A ship bell from the Jin Milton, lost near Long Island seventy-one years ago after the John Millen foundered, washed to shore and was placed in the tower of New Montauk Point Community Church. The vessel carried a 23 man crew.
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Jin Milton
Long Island
Montauk Point
John Millen
Boston
Pern
American Foods for Siam Focus on U S Fish and Raisins
In Siam interest shifts to the United States for food with emphasis on Pacific coast exports. Sardines and raisins are highly prized while last year over 1 million dollars of U S fish products entered Siam.
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Siam
United States
Pacific Coast
Offbeat Exchange Sparks Silent Cables of Code
A fragmentary dialogue hints at a conversation about banned novels and musical stories. The text references a wary worker who may attempt to coerce others into work. The piece conveys tension through terse lines and odd phrasing.
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Robert G. Porter
Utah
L. A. Hollenbeck
Duchesse
James Dalgleish
Watchmaker
Mira
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York
By C. Mackie
Ebghier
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Pravistad
Institution 10 Vonseres
DR. Caldwell
Hanford
Ams
Allen
Frea
J Allen
Esse
la Roy
Claspirin
Byper Manet
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