Old Ironsides Greatest Victory
The article recalls the 1812 duel between the USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere off Nova Scotia. Captain Isaac Hull’s ship closes to close quarters, rakes the Guerriere, and after fierce fighting the English vessel surrenders. Hull’s crew suffers minor losses, the Guerriere is destroyed, and Old Ironsides earns lasting fame amid national joy.
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Ironhides
Guerriere
Nova Scotia
United States
Arend
England
Constitution
Isaac Hull
Boston
Atlantic
Nantielket
Halifax
Hull
Cant James
Richard Dacres
President
Allo
Aritish 'Rigente
Nigo
Tull
Dacres
Morris
Alwyn
Bush
Truit
Hut
Lieut
George
Rend
Tend
Fivull
Readeres
Read
Sudden Transformation From Fearful Cries to Calm Ease
A man reels in a surreal scene with gasps and a dramatic shift as he shudders then relaxes with a peaceful face. He rises anew, proclaiming a strange victory by closing his mouth to yawn. The passage also notes a university change where the senior wrangler ranking is no longer merit-ordered.
College Wranglers at Cambridge England Defined
A term now applied to a college student who attains a place in the Cambridge universities wranglers tradition is discussed. The article traces the usage of wrangler within Cambridge colleges and its evolving sense in academic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge University
England
Weakened on the Way and Back Row Sermon Complaint
An old parishioner explains he cannot hear the preacher because front seats are filled with Mrs. Smith and others, leaving him at the back to swallow the best parts of the sermon. The vicar seeks feedback from a long time sharer of opinions.
Father’s Position in Family Life Examined by Baltimore Sun
A father's role is described as balancing family duties and addressing complaints, splitting time between meeting wants and answering grievances, in a Baltimore Sun discussion of paternal expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boecigs
Baltimore Sun
Cow Teeth Tell Age Despite Missing Upper Jaw
Readers learn how a cow’s tooth development mirrors age from birth through ten years. Calves show eight temporary incisors by one month. at two years temporary incisors begin, with permanent teeth replacing them by four to five years. By ten years wear is evident, with gradual changes shaping the dental arch.
Flies Great Annoyance to Cows in Summer
A old guide notes summer flies greatly annoy dairy cows, reducing milk output. It describes a home brewed spray from coal tar dip, fish oil, coal oil, whale oil, and oil of tar, mixed with warm water. Spraying twice daily, five men can cover 40 cows in five minutes with a two wheel cart, with thirty gallons lasting ten days at about one cent per cow per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ib Rou
Suhetiwien
Hany Case
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Profit in Dairying Through Proper Feeds
Profit in dairying depends on selecting feeds for rations using local prices and feed analyses. Compute cost per pound of total digestible nutrients and digestible crude protein for each feed, using simple arithmetic and feed analysis data, to form economical rations.
Dairy Tips for Reliable Milking and Profits
Practical advice for dairy farmers on improving milk yield and butterfat. Emphasizes fresh cows, raising calves from top stock, cost saving on feed, cleanliness, prompt cooling, and maintaining low temperatures after milking. Warns against dirty practices and touches on green feed and storage for winter.
Bayer Pain Relief Pills Advertised for Various Ailments
An old advertisement promotes Bayer tablets as a remedy for headaches neuralgia rheumatism and toothache. It notes easy to use unbroken packages containing eleven tablets and mentions bottles of 24 and 100 tablets priced affordably.
Reception at Sin Degrees Sparks Saucy Tale
A visitor recalls a wild scene at a tavern where guests witness a savage group near a train. A young man with clubs and stones is described as he leaves the station. The land lord reacts with shock as the party recounts coming home in golf knickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Painted Red Cross Building Gets Fresh Paint
Members of John Brawley post of the American Legion bought paint and, wearing overalls, completed the job of painting the Red Cross building at Charleston, W. Va., in one afternoon after discovering the treasury was out of funds for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Charleston
W.C
Ted Cross Treasury
John Brawley Post
The
American Legion
Castoria Brand Teething Remedy Promoted in Ad Worded
A vintage advertisement extols Castoria as a safe teething remedy used for over 30 years. It claims Castoria replaces Castor Oil Paregoric and teething syrups, contains no narcotics, and bears the genuine signature on each package as physicians endorse it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Beetle Damage Purchases Timber Losses Across Year
A fragmented account notes bark beetle damage destroying over 1.5 million worth of timber annually as workers confront rising cancer fears and brace for tough conditions.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Jeane
Dara
David Jones
Guerrieres
Relen
General Hull
Detroit
Faneuil Hall
Congress
John Paul Jones
Guarriere
IAA
James Riglard Dacres
Gow
Flyosan
Peterman
Hye
Lewis'lye
Saul Houkey
Norina
Ralaiee
Gaurd Fri
Whute Ork
Stan Art
Kulewerboen
Wehbe
Penn Stuncai Pt
Mma
Akenuley Wundart
MME
ALORA
Beskiet
FIUSK
Berry Co
Denea
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Pavia
Wuaviaite Maly
Lothair
Fleuuigor
Liberty
bAve, NT
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