Fryert Prize Rivalry Turns to Courageous Rescue
A Detroit boy Thomas Longyear envies Harry Blake over a prize. Harry saves Thomas from ice drowning on Mohawk river. After the rescue, Longyear’s father hires Harry, changing a bitter feud into an opportunity for both families. The tale ends with a civic lesson from the Detroit Free Press.
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Blake
Harry
Mohawk
Thomas Longyear
Thomas
Mr. Longyear
Detroit Free Press
Little Lucy Locket and Pocket Plea in Rhyme
A playful verse from the Philadelphia Record questions why Lucy Locket lacks a pocket while others like White Tuey and Benny Vie have many places for marbles. It imagines a “handy little pocket” in Lucy’s dress and wonders why Henry, with fewer needs, gets more pockets.
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Lucy
White Tuey
Benny Vie
Tuey Boehet
Brother Henry
Reagan
Philadelphia
Nesting Boxes For Birds And Safe Placement Rules
Guidelines on placing nesting boxes stress no food near boxes and avoid proximity to bird tables. Avoid perches and sheltered bush sites, protect from mice and egg thieves, and use small interior space with modest entrance holes to deter robbers. Attach boxes to tree trunks or walls with overhangs for added protection.
Weed Spraying in North Dakota Grain Fields Reconsidered
North Dakota experiments since 1896 show copper sulphate and iron sulphate sprays can destroy weeds in cereal crops without harming yield. The article urges proper equipment and timely, thorough application, noting salts and arsenites as stronger but riskier options, with emphasis on Canada thistle and mustards.
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North Dakota
Northwestern
North Dakota Agricultural Department
King Head
Paris Green
Stranger Loans 50 Years Later Reach Jersey City
In New York a man identifying as James OLeary of Chicago tracked down William Davis of Jersey City to repay a $25 loan from 50 years ago. Davis confirmed the debt as his late father lent the money to OLeary, now a wealthy windfall, who accepted $26 but declined any interest. OLeary plans to return to Chicago after a few days in New York.
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New York
Whililiam Davis
Jersey City
James O'Leary
Chicago
O'Leary
Ireland
Davis
Pittsburg
West
Mr. Davis
William Davis
Mr. O’leary
Mr. O'Leary
Seaa ee OB
The fragmentary text mentions savings and a local item. Names and places are unreadable. The readable bits suggest a brief community note about a local service or product.
Soil Fertility and Plant Food in Fertile Soils
A discussion on soil fertility explains that plant food, especially nitrogen phosphorus and potassium, governs crop power. It notes the soil’s mineral matter, moisture, and temperature conditions, plus the role of soil bacteria, with diagrams showing surface nutrient amounts and emphasis on field plots for practical study.
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Sail
Solla
Mixed crew signs on four master Howard D T at Tacoma
Captain Durkee recruited 14 new hands at San Pedro for the four masted British dark Howard D T bound for Tacoma. The crew included many non sailors and novices while the experienced seamen did most of the hard work.
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Tacoma
Wash
Durkee
San Pedro
Nova Scotia
Canary Bird Eggs of Soap On Board Republic
The Republic’s library steward falls for a prank in Palermo as crew replace pretend eggs with soap ones. Barber carves soap eggs daily, heater kept canaries at proper temperature, and the steward finally discovers the gag amid ships’ crew and passengers in on the joke.
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New York
Republic
Palermo
Peanut in Girl's Lungs prompts case review
The three year old Pay Thieds girl in Qwosso Michigan swallowed a peanut that lodged in her windpipe. After hours of distress the peanut moved to the lung and she slowly improved. doctors report the danger has lessened but her condition remains serious and uncertain.
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Qwosso
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H. L. Bolley
Red River Valley
Virginia
Viata Wheat
Cornell University
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W. H. Stevenson
Iowa
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