A Smiling Villain and a Riddle Ruby at the Rectory
At the Beresfords Rectory the day unfolds with Aileen enjoying Billy and Moyra's company while Professor Lewisson enchants with readings. Angus reveals pressure from his father to hurry to London, promising a return before leaving. Bertram Charters arrives, Bride averts his influence, and Moyra conducts delicate theater as tensions rise over a ruby brooch that may hint at hidden wealth.
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Aileen
Ag Heywood Fenton
Caterham, Wert
Childrety
Toyehow
Billy
Sho
Moyra
Heldingio
Bride
Obj
Prof
Lewiscon
Terry
Angus
Lettor
Mr. Beresford
Professor
Brida
Erry
Morry
Moira
South America
London
England
Miss Prior
Myaoifé
Andy
Beresfords
Jerry
Prof. Lewisson
Paul Pry
Charteris
Bertram
Fallow
Fenton
Ormond
Lttle
Hammond
Slater
Wil
Egents
Bertrama
Genera
Angua Robertson
Chartoria
Miss Beresford
Yorry
Lulu Atil
Ave
Lie
Ruby
Colombo
Mr. Teneton
Antiquary comments on wages and living costs across eras
A local antiquary laments modern salaries while recounting historical pay. He cites Columbus era funds for exploration, Edward IV court spendings, and figures for lawyers ministers and John Knox. He notes prices were far lower then, with a Christmas dinner for six costing under a dime per person.
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Columbus
America
Edward IV
Roger Fulpott
Talmage
John Knox
The Boy Gleaned Right in Kindergarten Lesson
A U S spokesman review notes a teacher leading children through simple objects. She asks What is this revealing a table as wood a fender as Tron a bottle as dns and a wareh olin as brass. The lesson shifts to new topics as the class discusses basics.
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Spokesman-Review
Circumstances Named in Mule Tale on Farm
A summer boarder quips that Circumstances is a strange mule name while the farmer suggests the phrase “circumstances over which a feller ain't got no control” explains the choice. The exchange plays on the humor of naming an animal after a common expression.
The Old Story Jane Not in Bed at Eleven Thirty
A fragment hints at a domestic scene with dialogue about Jane not in bed at a late hour and a guest described as a seventeen friend. The wording suggests a conversational rural newspaper snippet focusing on personal life.
Truthful Thomas and Clara debate marriage for money
A dialogue scene presents Truthful Thomas asking Clara if she would marry a woman for her money. Clara replies she would not, preferring to gain wealth without marriage if possible.
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Thomas
Clara
Fortifications Drive Vast U S Defense Plan Abroad
A sweeping defense program outlines $200 million in coastal fortifications for the United States and possessions, tracing plans from 1886 to Taft era reviews. It lists 26 Atlantic and Pacific ports with sea coast defenses and notes overseas works at Guantanamo Bay, Pearl Harbor, San Juan, and other sites, with artillery reorganization to add 13,000 coast artillery men.
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Longwest
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Emircdte Board
Wadlcott Baned
Taft
National Toast Difease Board
Hadinott Board
Kennebec River
Portland
Afe
Povigmouth
N. H
Boston
Mass
New
Moyville Bay
Ala
New Orleans
Galveston
Texas
San Diego
Cal
San Francisco
Cohwmabla River
Oregon
Washington
Puget Sound
Wash
Continental
Taft Board
Guantanamo
Cuba
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Hawaiiin Islands
San Juan
Porto Rico
Subig Hay
Philippine Islands
Kiska
Aleutian Islands
Guam
United States Army
National Defense Board
War Department
Coast Artillery
Global labor movement notes from early 1909
A roundup of labor themes includes the Order of Railway Conductors planning a 1909 biennial in Boston. Reports note long hours for English railway staff, a 60 hour week in South Carolina mills from June 1, 1908, and rising wages in Canada. Virginia mill data for 1905 shows 619 workers earning $1,047,730 yearly. Other items cover union wage concessions in Chicago barbers, Oklahoma federation efforts for about 145,100 workers, and the Amalgamated Society of British Engineers skipping the Trades Union Congress for four years. The Carpet Workers Association of America aims to cover about 20,000 carpet mill workers. Havana cigar makers win payment in American money and reopens factories. Newburgh farmers seek Central Labor Union affiliation with garden truck models. Women’s union membership rises in trades historically male dominated. Switzerland's Tessin council votes to repeal night-work ban for bakers, risking renewed night shifts. Sweden’s Sawmill Workers beat a major employer after a long strike withmass evictions.
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Order of
Boston
England
South Carolina
Canada
Virginia
Chieno
Federation of Labor
Oklahoma
Amalgamated Society of British Engineers
Trades Union Congress
National Association of Carpet Workers
Trades
Council of the Natton
Tessin
Switzerland
Sweden
Permanent Soil Improvement From a State Board Talk
At the Pennsylvania State Board of Agriculture annual meeting Prof Hopkins of the Milnois Saigon outlines a system of permanent soil improvement. He cites manure value, fertilizer costs, crop rotation limits, and the role of clover, nitrogen and phosphorus in sustaining soil fertility. He also notes hogs, pig weaning, concrete in farm buildings, raspberry packing, and the decline of the Kelep ant after import.
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Pennsylvania’ State Board of Agriculture
Hopkins
Milnois Saigon
Rothamsted
Herry
Guatemala
Texas
Wisconsin Dairy Cows Fall Short In Report
A Wisconsin Experiment Station report shocks by noting many cows fail to meet dairy ideals. Despite state pride and Hoard's Dairyman influence, 695,870 cows produced 2,046,785,614 pounds of milk for 26 creameries, yielding about 140 pounds of butter fat per cow yearly, with costs to keep cows between 88 and 40 dollars annually.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
Wisconsin
Hoard
Fort Atkinson
NOTES on THE FARM keeping sheep profitable
Notes on keeping sheep healthy and profitable emphasize prompt handling of stomach and tapeworms and the importance of good tender grass to promote health. The text stresses timely treatment of ailments and pest control to prevent herd losses.
Bran and Poultry Feeding Advice From Iowa State Register
Bran benefits fowls by supplying minerals and phosphate rich content. fed with a little fish meal, it regulates bowels, reduces grain need in summer, and can replace grain when fowls have large range. Feed in troughs or on boards, or sprinkled on vegetables. three mash feedings per week in warm weather. A new kerosene emulsion method from the Canadian Station uses flour to suspend kerosene, scalded flour improves stability, and minimizes tree discoloration.
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Iowa State Register
Guineaas as Game Birds and Watering the Horse
Guinea production appears promising as mothers hide nests and raise sturdy chicks with minimal human care. Domestic guineas are replacing scarce game birds in some cities for tables. Also notes watering horses after strenuous work, recommending cooling first and avoiding immediate watering post feeding. Use running water if possible and oxidized well water after air exposure.
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Indiana
Roup cure inquiry and poultry breed asks
A reader from Watseka asks for a sure tested roup cure for chickens and where to buy Muscovy ducks and Polish chickens. The reply warns roup is not easily cured and that carbolic acid turpentine and dilution are suggested remedies while advising to separate sick birds from healthy ones. The column notes this topic was recently covered in earlier issues.
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Watseka
Dumbera
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