A Revolutionary Era Glimpse in Westchester
In 1780 WestchesterHarper seeks shelter from a storm at Locusts estate owned by Mr Wharton. He poses as a traveler, reveals ties to Harvey Birch, and reunites secretly with his son Henry while Birch trades goods with Whartons household. Tension mounts as loyalist and patriot loyalties blur amid ongoing war.
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Acen Pass
Westchester
New York
Darvey
Harvey Birch T
Harvey Birch
Mr. Wharton
Mr. Harper
Jeanette Peyton
Allence
Harper
Gates
Corowallis
Bur Boyne
Sarah
Bsen
Corer
Miss Frances
Harper Rising
Hudson
Wharton
Henry Wharton
Frances
Sinter
Cinsar
Hacey
York
Starvey Birch
The Fundamentals of Art Beauty Across Ages
Lelley Meehlin argues in Century that true beauty transcends changing standards. Across Greece, Babylon and beyond, the consistent rhythmical proportions and harmonious coloring define enduring merit, despite ongoing debates about technique and taste.
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Whitstlers
Lelly Meehlin
The Head of the Firm Demands His Son in Work
Sule superintendent says the head of the firm insists on employing his son in a department. It is noted as troublesome since keeping him busy would only shift the burden to three or four others who must correct his mistakes. Philadelphia Press.
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Heling
Wharton
Captain Wharton
Harvey Birch
Murper
Katy Haynes
Guardians of the Law
Birch
Ines
Harper
Sarah
Haarvey
Cornwallis
Tarleton
Gen. Sumter
Frances
Sule
Tim
Philadelphia Press
Prominent Character at Baltimore American Quote
A fragment cites a Baltimore American quotation about pickpockets and staying in touch with the people. The line contrasts wisdom with overconfidence and mentions a satirical view of knowing less than one’s father.
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Baltimore American
Sheep on the Farm A Practical Demonstration by A W Smith
The American Cultivator article argues sheep flocking offers economic farming. It favors minimal protection, vast grazing, weed control, and manure benefits, claiming sheep outproduce cattle per acre, and provide wool and mutton with low labor. It cites storage and pricing factors for apples and fruit handling.
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A. W. Smith
Cold storage and the Yankee inventive genius
Thomas A. Berry of Connecticut discusses "The Practical Side of the Cold Storage Question," arguing the United States is the leading cold storage nation due to local customs and conditions in food purchase and consumption, shaped by American ingenuity.
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Thomas A. Berry
Conn
Milk for Market Says Clean Milk Needed for Health
H H Webster of the Agriculture Department warns that much milk is consumed raw and must be pure and clean. He urges immediate cooling after milking, clean cows, hands, and utensils, and boiling-water sanitation, opposing pasteurization as it may destroy healthful germs and sour the milk.
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H. H. Webster
United States Department of Agriculture
Webster
Orchard Methods Promoted For Connecticut Growers
C B Bassett of Fennville Michigan urged Connecticut fruit farmers to adopt Michigan orchard methods. He cited peaches reaching Connecticut markets three years ago and advised pollination by bees, cover crops for grapes, and top-working weak apple varieties into deskatic types to extend tree life. He urged young men to pursue fruit growing, especially apples, as a profession.
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Michigan
Hartford
Conn
C. B. Bassett
Fennville
Mich
Connecticut
Boston
Springfield
Bassett
Care of squashes for storage and handling
Guidance from the Country Gentleman's notes on preserving gathered squash. Avoid bruising to prevent rot. large growers use temperature controlled buildings near 50 degrees with four to eight foot racks. Rack bottoms use narrow boards spaced to allow air flow. keep surfaces single layer to reduce rot and minimize light, while ensuring ventilation above.
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Long Island
Had Had Leas Opportunity
A rich old man amends his will giving legacies to servants. The notary asks why older servants get less. The man replies younger staff have had less time to rob him, implying motive and humor in a spoof tale by Noz Lolgira.
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Noz Lolgira
Favorite Prescription Heals Woman Ills For Forty Years
A historical remedy advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as the cure for female weakness and related symptoms. It claims alcohol free ingredients, endorsements by medical writers, and denounces substitutes. It also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the original Little Liver Pills, easy to take and sugar coated.
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Pic
Dayhood of Great Men A Harriman Sketch
A country visit tale follows a boy named Eddie who offers to help by watering the stock. The narrative frames him as Edward H Harriman, noting his rise from a farm boy to a famed figure in his era.
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Edldie
Eddie
Edward H. Harriman
Ginca
Blood Gets Sour and Kidneys Fail
An advised home remedy claims to restore kidney function and purify the blood. It cautions about yearly weakness and lists ingredients Fluid Astract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sarsaparina with instructions to mix and take after meals and at night. The recipe is presented as essential for improving uric acid filtration and red blood cell levels.
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Saya
How Did He Hide Itt Smoker Sparks Morning Car Crash
A man named Mr Slickan was injured in a smoking car collision reported in the papers. The incident affected his young wife, who had no idea he was a smoker, prompting reflection on the surprising risks of smoking on trains.
Farm Sold for Fifty Thousand Dollars Moves to City Life
A message from Mary notes the sale of the farm for 50000 dollars and plans to relocate to the city to enjoy the rest of life in comfort. The note expresses gratitude to friends and signals a forthcoming transition.
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Mary
Five Years Later Bond Warning from County Seat
A moral warning warns Mary not to sign a friend's bond or pledge future assets to pay John Brown's bond. It advises seeking details from an agent at the County Seat and cautions that default would drive them to the poor house.
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Mary
John Brown
Surety bonds and stock woes at Scranton firm
The Title Guaranty and Surety Company, home office Scranton Pa, reports capital and surplus over $1,000,000. A salesman recounts disposing of a difficult customer by a final shove to the chute, while a joke about French hip pomobiles appears.
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Guaranty & Surety Company
Home Office
Scranton
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