The Hero Who Ran Away
Maxwell, newly arrived in Paris, debates confessing his love to a brilliant 25 year old woman while his friend Lady Ravensrode counsels honesty. The pair discuss age, life goals, and whether he should propose, leading to a decisive moment as he finally asks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gare du Nord
Maxwell
Paris
Rue Royale
Ravensrode
Iit
Dover
Calais
Lady Ravensrode
Folkstone
Boulogne
Trady Ravensrode
John Maxwell
Margaret
The Side Graft Method for Nurseries and Greenhouses
The article explains a side graft technique for young nursery seedlings. It details slant cuts on the stock, matching scion cuts, wrapping and waxing, and the use of well ripened scions. It covers timing in April and May, fall cutting for hardy sorts, and a resin wax grafting compound with exact ratios. It notes best results when stock and scion are same species or closely related, with full compatibility aiming for durable unions.
California attempts biological control of codling moth
California researchers introduce the ichneumon wasp parasite Calliophias tesmessier to combat codling moths in apples and pears. The effort, started after European findings, is promising but unproven, with parasites targeting pupae in hidden sites and potential effects on other Lepidoptera.
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Union
California
Calliophiastes Messer
Paris
Europe
California Horticultural Commission
Cordance
Compere
Spain
California Commission
Schneuman
Lepidoptera
Willie the engineer plays train at home and learns a lesson
A city boy who frequented inland depots imitates railroading at home. He orders his aunt to act as conductor, calls signals with a watch, coal the cab, and jokes about being late. The boy stops visiting the station and broadens his vocabulary, acquiring a less technical style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jay
Willie
Orchard plans and pest control tips from Farm Journal
Farmers are urged to map new orchards and note varieties now to avoid forgotten types later. Strong plants resist insects best with sun, water, soil nutrients, and fertilizer beneath to boost growth. Protect bird nests to help birds eat pests and reduce plant disease caused by fungi and careless handling.
Kerosene Emulsion for Insect Control
Homemade kerosene emulsion mixes kerosene milk or soap with water to spray on foliage. Two parts kerosene and sour milk or one part kerosene with soap and hot water beaten into a creamy emulsion yields a pest spray. Dilute one gallon mixture with ten to fifteen gallons of water for application, noting possible foliage burn if not carefully prepared.
Peruna Emphasized By Texas Official Testimonial
Chas I Sauer Grand Scribe of Texas and City Auditor writes from San Antonio praising Peruna after a sea level transition from Galveston caused catarrh and debility. He states several bottles restored him and he now recommends the remedy to friends.
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Chas. I. Sauer
LO. O. F
Texas
San Antonio
Tex
Galveston
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Joseph B. Bowles
Tle
BRERA
Secretary of California Horticultural Commission
Chas. L. Sauer
Grand Sci.ibe
Ted Nitnes
Samuel Pitcher
Alx Senna
Kockelia Sadie
Meise Sood
Jan Verbont Gade
Fac Sumile Signature of
Niagara Falls
VIA
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Ry
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Sandusky
Put-in-Bay
S. D. McLeish
Indianapolis
Ind
ATS
HE Daily Fly
Thompson
W.N. A
Des Moines
Bears
Gastoria
THC Cenvaur Company
NEW Form
Criv
Zoe Iance Starch
Aree
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