Easter visits bring old flame to Miss Penton and Uncle Eustace
In a 1914 scene, a boy recalls his uncle Eustace a cautious bookkeeper. Aunt Miss Penton, longtime school fixture, is revealed as an old flame from twenty years past. The surprise widens as the narrator learns their history and plans a dinner together.
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Uncle Eustace
Tinses
Uncle Eustate
Papa
Eustace
Mother
Stearns-Rabbit Company
Miss Penton
Grandfather Mortlock
New York
Wuslace
Tom
Hustace
Tommy
Uncle Bastece
W. G. Chapman
Salt water buoyancy compared to fresh liquid differences
A fragmented note discusses buoyancy differences between salt water and fresh liquid, noting considerable variation. It hints at the effects of salinity on density, implying that saltier water provides greater buoyant force than freshwater.
Possibilities of Dairying Profit and Details Highlighted
Wilber J. Fraser argues that dairy farming offers the highest profit among general agriculture as US population grows toward 200 million. He stresses rigorous business practices, emphasizes the cow as the key machine for converting crops to dairy, and notes profits vary by herd quality with some cows yielding substantial returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber J. Fraser
Danyecatty
Tutsate
United States
Selection Of Best Breeds For Dairy Cows
A dairyman argues there are good reasons to avoid mixing dairy cow breeds. He claims no two breeds produce the same milk and questions the advantage of keeping more than one breed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Broeda
Jersey
Congress faces unfinished business before adjournment
The article discusses congressional delays under President Wilson, noting required bills on Panama canal preferences, credit, business reform, and market regulation. It critiques Wilsonian overreach, warns of one man congress opposition, and predicts adjournment timing amid accountability after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Mit
House
Senate
Panama Canal
Covington Intraile Commission
Wilson
Washington
New Jersey
Concrete Road Surface Mix For Tougher Pavement
A historical note explains a method to form a durable road surface by mixing concrete with Portland cement and graded aggregates. The process emphasizes a fast, cheaper on site method using machine mixing rather than bagged cement, detailing proportions and material choices for a sturdy, long lasting pavement.
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Casfourth Tuck Dows
Portland
Iwo
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Frank Filson
Wes
Tia
Erste
Ea Ae
Bae
Ma Pee
Shia Ase Eng Oe Fa Dak
Ax Strane
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