Diary of Mary Marie and a fractured family tale
A fragmented narrative begins with Mary Marie recounting a double life and a diary linked to a forthcoming novel. She details birth via an admired astronomer father, a mother named in childhood plans, and parental estrangement. The child alternates custody between Boston and the father’s home as divorce reshapes family loyalties.
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Mary Marie
Croga
Andersonville
Mary
Nuree Sarah
Viola
Abigail Jane
Sarah
Nurss Rajah
Boston
Family disputes over Marys schooling and mothers marriage
Mary recounts a tense day as Father resists sending Mary back to school over reactions to her mother’s situation. Aunt Jane pushes for schooling while Mary reveals pressure from peers and a wish for her mother to remarry. The scene ends with a quiet, shared understanding between Mary and her father.
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Mary
Mother
Almont
Jane
Stella Mayhew
Carrie
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Marie
Father
After College Hours The House Wins Female Favor
The remark notes how popular the house becomes with women after college hours, highlighting social appeal and changing perceptions of campus life. It suggests an informal trend in student social spaces and gender dynamics.
Many Varieties of Crowe Revealed in Birds of Note
A brief discusses crows and related birds listed as notable, including ravens, blue jays, green jays, magpies, jackdaws, and others. It notes crows as birds of distinction or personality and mentions a global kinship among crow family members.
New National Livestock Reporting Service Planned
The U S Department of Agriculture is preparing a nationwide livestock reporting service funded by a 70000 dollar appropriation. It will publish monthly farm changes including births deaths losses marketing purchases and animals bred with classed totals for regions. It aims to track feeder cattle lambs and hog movements from range to market and forecast yearly calf and lamb crops.
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Perts
Car- AD Hive
Atookeceetimneroe Stern
Corn Belt
Lancaster
Middle West
West
Prevent Outbreaks Of Webworms In Corn States
United States Department of Agriculture bureau warns outbreaks of webworms in corn across the Middle East states can be prevented only by cultural methods. Native American pests, they survive winter webs. late fall plowing is ineffective. July or August tillage helps prep infested fields for spring planting. Grasslands fuel problem as sod webworms gnaw young plants. Once infestations occur, no practical worm removal exists. focus on growing despite pests with spring tillage, fertilizer, and good seed. Neither poisoning nor trapping works.
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United States
Apartment of Agriculture
Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
America
Keep Weeds Out of Garden With Flat Iron Weeder
A homemade weeder is described using flat irons, old buggy tires, and a wheel from a wheelbarrow or truck. A blade runs parallel to the ground to slice weed roots outside garden rows, offering an efficient method for weed control.
Homemade Garden Weeder Serves as Cultivator and Moisture Saver
C L Meller of Fargo North Dakota describes a homemade garden tool in Popular Mechanics Magazine that not only kills weeds but also cultivates by breaking up the hard crust between rows, conserving soil moisture for crops.
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C. L. Meller
Fargo, N. D
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Green Manuring Aids Soil Improvement Since Antiquity
United States Department of Agriculture notes green manuring is an ancient practice. Romans used lupines sowed in September and turned under in May. Germany expanded lupine use in the 19th century to reclaim sandy Prussian lands. England India Japan also rely on legumes and green crops for soil health. in the U S practice more common in the South, with irrigation aiding orchard culture in the West.
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Saya
United States Department of Agriculture
Germany
Parte
Prussia
England
India
Japan
United States
County Agents Aid Farmer in 1921 Activities
Twenty four northern and western states have 30 specialists for farm management extension work. County agents in 895 counties reported distributing 51 083 farm account books in 1921 and 618 counties reported 18 448 books kept, aiding 454 454 farmers in summarizing accounts. In 237 counties, 2 872 farmers changed their business as a result. Over 800 farm-account schools with 20 000 attendees were held in 1921.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Skunks Trouble Beekeepers Says Ohio Report
A U S Department of Agriculture survey notes skunks in Ohio raid bee hives at night and eat bees. It recommends fencing hives with chicken wire at least three feet high to deter the pests.
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Ohio
The
Biological Survey of
United States Department of Agriculture
Biological Survey
Great Importance of Grit in Poultry Rearing
The article urges poultry raisers to maintain regular grit for fowls to aid digestion and health. It suggests keeping grit in boxes or hoppers and placing gravel near the chick rearing home to boost health and egg yield on many farms.
Arguing Is A Habit With Aeldom Spoken Of
A brief adage notes arguing is seldom spoken of though it has become a habit for some. The saying hints at the persistence of quarrel in daily life and the subtle social embarrassment it causes.
Free copy of Reliable Recipes offered by Calumet Baking Powder
Free for our readers. The Home Economica Department of the Calumet Baking Powder Co offers a free 76 page booklet titled Reliable Recipes. Readers may request a copy by writing to 4100-28 Fillmore Street Chicago II. The company also offers free cooking advice and kitchen equipment guidance. Exports of locomotives from the United States in 1920 totaled 1 711 valued at $53,620,847.
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Home Economica Department
Calumet. Baking Powder Co
Fillmore Street
Chicaugo
Calumet Baking Powder Co
Home Economics Department
Fillmore St
Chicago
United States
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Charles
Marya
Weill
Joe
Anay
Charlies
Ettle
June
Janet
Jessons
Lea Bode
Marla
NEW Livestock Report Service
United States Department
Radio Merchandising
Radio Industry
Ratio Publishing Corporation
Miao Ara
New Yrk Cy
Holland
Beatos Spiess
Dsr
Brookday
N. Y, Chicago