Storm Country Polly by Grace Miller White
Polly Hopkins, a squatters’ daughter in the Silent City near New York, endures threats from Marcus MacKenzie and violent moments with farmer Oscar Bennett. Robert Percival, Evelyn Robertson, and Polly foster courage for the homeless camp as Polly’s loyalty grows and MacKenzie proposes paying squatters to leave.
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Polly
Grace Miller White
Silent City
New York
Polly Hopkins
Small Jerry
Granny Tope
Oscar Kennett
Evelyn Robertson
Margug MacKenzie
Pally
MacKenzie
Oscar
Evelyn
Larry Bishop
Bennett
Countes
Sie
Richi Bennett
Robert Percival
Oscar Bennett
Granny Hope
Marcus MacKenzie
MackKenzie
Polly Mopkins
MuncKenale
Pollyop
Theo
Ollyop
Robertson
Pelly
Tre
Tie
Pallyop
Ray Dexter
Percival
Ant
Bin
Robert
Wee Jerry
Jullyop
Daddy Wopkins
Silent
Gramny Hope
Dairy Points on Purebreds Stir Farmer Interest
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the article argues purebreds prompt dairymen to invest more in care and housing, feeding and barn quality, due to greater perceived profits. It notes that better care for good grade herds could yield similar results, but ownership of purebreds often drives improvements.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Keniture
Mme
Treating Sterility in Cows and Early Intervention
The article notes 5 to 10 percent of cows in afflicted herds become sterile due to abortion disease and stresses early veterinary treatment. Dr W T Williams of the New York State Veterinary College is credited with the recommended procedures for diagnosing uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes as the source and treating accordingly to restore fertility in about five of six cases under favorable conditions.
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W. T. Williams
New York State Veterinary College
Palatability Keys For Dairy Cattle Diets
Dairy researchers at Ithaca urge that a cow’s ration must be attractive to ensure she eats well and produces milk. Sudden diet changes can disrupt digestion and cut milk output, so consistency and palatability are essential for high-producing cows.
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New York College of Agriculture
Ithraca
Cows On Pasture Too Soon Cited In Guide Advice
Farmers are urged not to turn cows onto fresh pasture too early. Until growth is robust, cows require about one pound of grain for every six pounds of milk and should receive some dry hay.
Gossip and scandal warnings to mind your business
A reader admonishes friends to stop spreading rumors about others. The letter urges avoiding gossip about Rover’s death timing, Mrs Sparks’s dress, Mr Green’s bank visits, and other private matters. It warns punishment for repeating false rumors and challenges rigid religious hypocrisy.
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Rover
Hymn Composer Jemima Thompson Highlighted
A short note credits Jemima Thompson as author of a famed children's hymn about the old story. The piece notes the author was a young Englishwoman and adds a reflective remark on patience and mastery.
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Jemima Thompson
Pest Control Paste Ad Claims Quick Home Insect Death
Stearns Electric Paste advertised as the standard exterminator for 43 years. It promises to kill rats mice cockroaches and ants in a single night, remains effective unlike powders, and is ready to use with 15 language directions. Money back if it fails. Sizes 2 oz 35c and 15 oz 1.50.
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Potty
Nanny Hopkins
Jerry
Fesson
Miss Poll Hopkins
Red Cross
Ray
Dexter
Jeremiah Hopkins
MaccKenzie
Marcus
Granny Frope
Traddy Hopkins
Daddy Hopkins
Hopkins
Jeremiah
Pollyep
Macey Kenzie
Ilopkins
Brat
Larry
Ithaca
Dairyman
Excello
Wes I Dir
Pam
Mac
Adriane
Western Canada
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Takeo Weeneyus
Sues
Manitoba
Alberta
Salumbus
Ohio
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Hudson River
New York City
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Washington
Cosmopolitan Tours Company
505 Traction Bldg
Emanon Hosiery Co
37Th St
Bath Mfg. Company
Nicholasville, Ky
Guar
L. W. Kieffer Co
Duncan
Loulaville
N. Y
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