University electives aim to deepen field knowledge at Harvard
A survey outlines a new elective system at Harvard to reduce gaps in broad field study. It proposes a general examination in the student’s chosen field alongside regular degree requirements, emphasizing wide reading and independent effort. The change seeks to curb superficial, fragmented understanding and boost mental alertness across disciplines.
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Harvard
No Dull Times For Home Merchant Motto
The piece urges constant work to beat dull business seasons. It advises keeping shelves tidy, training staff, and avoiding idle displays. Readers are told to stay busy, study trade ideas, and maintain cheer, moderation, and rest for lasting success.
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Taliess
A Prayer for Grace and Kindness in Faith
A devotional invocation requests power to love listen hope forgive and patience. It asks for grace to see to know thy love and mercy beyond words and for kindness urged by great smarts to fashion the speaker as guided by faith attributed to Alnales.
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Alnales
Irrigated farming demands capital health and grit
The article argues irrigated farming is highly specialized and requires substantial savings or credit, health, and hard work. It notes government cautions and census data showing abundant land yet unmet demand, with reclamation viewpoint calling for practical, data driven expansion rather than dreams.
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United States
Winterizing Young Plants With Straw and Peach Basket
Instructions describe loosely windering variable young plants with straw and covering with a peach basket secured by a heavy stone to withstand winter winds. The method aims to protect plants or shrubs without suffocating them, preserving them through harsh conditions.
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Varm Journal
A Kiss In the Tunnel Tale of a Train Affair Ends in Marriage
A voiced narrator recalls observing a married couple in a Berlin bound compartment. She exposes flirtation between a young wife and her lover, discovers powder on the lover’s beard, and triggers a reveal that the young man, in fact, marries the wife at noon. The father, relieved and amused, thanks the teller for her moral intervention.
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Geneva
Berlin
Ming
Good Points in a Colt Draft Analysis
American Agriculturist discusses judging a colt's maturity by observation. Noting head size, proportion, and leg length, it outlines traits for a draft colt, including size, body symmetry, clean bone, and strong muscle, especially in the forearm, while recognizing fat does not affect appearance.
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Himba
Thensele
Winnte
American Agriculturist
Storing Seed Corn Advice From Farm Progress
A Farm Progress note recommends saving seed corn in two steps: air dry in a well ventilated shed until fretting is avoided, then move to a heated warm room before freezing weather to keep it in good condition. This method minimizes spoilage when only a small amount is stored.
Moisten Your Corn Fodder Manger Tip Improves Feed
A short note advises dampening dry dusty corn fodder to improve its handling and usefulness for feeding livestock. Sprinkling moisture into the fodder is suggested to reduce dust and aid consumption. The advice reflects practical farm management practices for healthier herd feeding.
The Horse's Board Bill and Rising Costs for Animal Use
The article notes motor trucks gain favor as costs rise for horse care including purchase, maintenance, rent, and wages. It cites a 17 percent increase in horse salvation in the United States over a decade and a 13 percent rise in number. Fowl and grain prices have climbed, land values rise in New York and other regions, boosting stable rents.
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United States
Teverana
New York
I Jrae
Soil health note on sorrel growth and drainage
A fragment discusses soil sweetening to aid sorrel growth on flat ground. It suggests that if sorrel appears, the soil is sour and needs lime. It hints at drainage issues causing poor sweetness and implies applying lime as a remedy.
Keep Horses Well Shod in Winter Conditions
The article urges proper shoeing of horses during winter to prevent dangerous strains and injuries. It warns that under shod or unshod horses pulled heavy loads and may fall, with drivers risking arrest and punishment for abuse.
Cain and Abel as examples of obedience and disobedience
The lesson frames Cain and Abel as archetypes of ungodliness and godliness. It cites Abel’s proper sacrifice and Cain’s rejection, noting divine fire consuming Abel’s offering while Cain’s remains, and arguing that sin lies at the door. It contrasts self-righteousness with repentance and highlights obedience to God through atonement.
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