A Notting ham Ireton Saga in Autumn 1804
In the autumn of 1804 the narrator recalls training in barracks in England, meeting Richard Cloverdale and the bully Franco Falconnet. The piece centers on a tangled quarrel over Margery Stair, the king's captain, and honor among the Nottingham Iretons amid shifting loyalties and a planned voyage back to Appleby Hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Jack
Margery Stair
Jack Ireton
Appleby Hundred
Francis Falconnet
Francis
John Ireton
Roger Ireton
Starr Outlands
Tomas
Andres Ferara
England
Episcopal Virgina
Nottingham Iretons
Oliver Crom
Ann Lincolnshire
Farmiaon
Canadas
Richard Cloverdale
Frankoia Falconnet
Cloverdale
Falconnet
Master of Appleby Master of Appleby
Francis Lynde presents a Civil War era tale. Roger Ireton’s son returns to Appleby Hundred's forest lodge, discovers loyal Black Darius, retrieves his father’s sword, and confronts British officer Sir Francis Pateonnet amid Carolina struggle for liberty. The narrator recalls past treachery and warns of a dangerous confrontation to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coverdale
Tryon
Carolina
William Tryon
Leutenant
Germany
Charleston
Queenstown
Mr. Jefferson
North Carolina
Appleby
Roger Ireton
Gilbert Stair
Owen Pengarvin
Black Darius
Forest Lodge
Darius J
Appleby Hundred
Darius
Roger Irdton
Trials in Porto Rico reveal discontents of a U S worker
Paul J. Brampton of Ponce Puerto Rico recalls moving for a salary of 3500 a year, later regretting the change. He cites alien culture, climate, pests, and food as major drawbacks, claiming a return to the United States with his old 1500 salary would be preferable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa
Coverdale
Richard Jennifer
Falconnet
Richard Coverdate
Porto Rico
Paul J. Brampton
Ponce
P. R
Stafford Hotel
Baltimore American
New York
United States
Dago Land
Eable
Baltimore
Tropics
King Leopold Dies and Albert Becomes Belgium's Ruler
King Leopold of Belgium died from an embolism early Friday leaving no direct heir. Prince Albert, son of Leopold's brother, becomes king and is described as popular and worldly. The article notes Leopold's controversial private life and his role in the Congo State, a vast empire that funded wealth for Europe and drew scrutiny over atrocities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold
Belgium
de Page
Prince Albert
Philippe
Plans Ders
Elizabeth
Bavaria
Prince Charles
Marie Jose
Bers
Leopold I
England
Europe
Brussels
Marie
Austria
Duke of Brabant
Louise
Prince Philip of
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
Stephanie
Rudolph
Clementine
Vaughn
Cora Pearl
Congo
Africa
Free
Christendom
Poultry Winter Housing and Feeding Guidelines
Practical advice for winter poultry management, emphasizing ventilated south-facing houses, separate roosting and nesting spaces, and clean conditions. Daily feeding, fresh water, and a mix of nitrogenous and green feeds support egg production. Warns against drugs, notes importance of space and calm for flock health. Also discusses Bronze turkeys, geese grazing, shell quality, and egg safety standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Farmer
Death Claims Couple in Delphos Shock
Mrs Isabel Bowman aged 70 died suddenly in Delphos from apoplexy. The shock killed her invalid husband William Bowman, 75, a few hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killa
Isabel Bowman
Delphos
William Bowmen
Man Denies Son's Death Report in Bolivia
E. D. Van Court in Omaha flatly denies a Chicago report that his son William Thomas Van Court was slain in Bolivia. The family insists Hin Son remains alive and seeks further confirmation of the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hin Son
Chicago
Willam Thomas van Court
Bolivia
E. D. van Court
Omaha
True Discoverer Peary Honored by National Geographical Society
At a Washington dinner attended by about 600, the National Geographical Society awarded Commander Robert B. Peary a medal and hailed him as the true discoverer of the north pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall Peary
National Geographical Society
Washington
Robert B. Peary
North Pole
Remedy for roup in birds Use aconite to treat cough
Farmers' Home Journal notes the homeopathic remedy for roup in birds. One drop of aconite in a pill of water given to the sick bird to drink is recommended. The remedy targets cough and tender mucus with breathing difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Home Journal
Poultry House Design and Egg Quality Tips from 19th Century Notes
Noted advice on efficient poultry house construction and feeding practices. Emphasizes avoiding night mash to keep digestion active and body heat stable. Warns that egg shells absorb odors affecting taste and wholesomeness. Reports C E Williams of Minneapolis claiming a record 160 chickens dressed in 1060 minutes at Sprague Commission Co plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE. Williams
Minneapols
Minn
Reward of Politeness in a Street Car Tale
A magazine style anecdote narrates two seated passengers offering space to a newcomer on a street car. The stranger gradually displaces them, ending with all three squeezed and uncomfortable. The piece cautions that politeness can backfire and make us hesitant to be civil in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. MacWhackieton
Alts
Thia
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THE
Bowen-Merrill Company
Queensborough
Charlotte
Richard Coverdale
Jennifer
Frank
Francis Pateonnet
Carl
Everybody’s Magazine
Albert
Embotiam Cordes
Hin Royal Abode
LeoroLn of
Brlalud
Turkey
Plymouth Rock
Saya
Hothe Journal
Illinois
Kentucky
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