Hardening process at sea station breeds fatigue and old rivalries
Abe Rose and Samuel Six endure a night at the lfe saving station as the crew, away from Blessy and home, recount old days. Captain Darby and keeper reflect on loneliness, the rule forcing solitary men, and possible marriages as two crewmen consider leaving the service.
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Procoss
Abe
Samuel
Ramavel
Blessy
Abraham
Captain Darby
Wen
Ramuel
Bleak Hill
Manny
Blossy
Abs
the Grove
Darby
Blogay
Sam
No. 6
Cap'n Rose
Havens
Cap'n Abe Interrupted by Midnight Watch on the Beach
On a midnight patrol, Abe sleeps deeply as crew members offer oyster stew and coffee. The watch leaders discuss the danger of Angy and the twenty nine alstera while the beach crew jokes and keeps vigil. Cap'n Havens wakes Abe with boisterous insistence.
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Abe
Cap
Hint
Angy
Cap'n Abe
Clarence Havens
Darby
Personalities In Court and Old Style Vinegar Exchanges
In a reminiscence from Pie Powder Mr J A Foote recalls rough exchanges once common in court life. He cites a Board of Trade inquiry where a leader clashed with an opponent over voice and a sharp remark about appearance, illustrating harsher times among top lawyers.
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J. A. Foote
K. C
Board of Trade
When to Help a Child with Homework
The text argues for balanced tutoring that challenges a child without overwhelming them. It suggests delaying help until the child is discouraged, then guiding rather than doing the work, to foster self-reliance, with extra support for backward children but careful use of initiative.
Growing Blackberries Profitable Advice and Varieties
Agricultural column outlines soil, planting, and pruning tips for blackberries. Fall planting is recommended with space 4x7 feet for small varieties and 6x8 feet for large types. Emphasizes mulch moisture, shallow cultivation, and proper cane management. Recommends Early Harvest, Wilson, and notes Snyder is vigorous while Agawan Ancient Briton and Taylor offer quality.
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W. Hanson
Growing Currants Is Not Difficult
An article recalls currant cultivation and its decline after currant worm damage. It advises planting rooted cuttings in Septembe r or October, winter protection if needed, and spring transplanting. Bordeaux mixture is suggested to combat leaf fungus and sustain productive currant beds.
Development of an Apple Orchard
An editorial on cost effective orchard growth for general farmers. Proper planting and careful cultivation in early years encourages deep root growth and access to minerals. Thorough drainage is essential to prevent shallow roots and poor yields.
Pruning Blackberries for Fall Growth
Prune blackberries in fall. Limit to five or six canes per root, pulling out extras while small. When canes reach two and a half to three feet, pinch back tips two or three inches to curb upward growth and encourage laterals, which bear fruit next season.
Important Work in Handling Tomatoes
W H Underwood explains the best practices for picking sorting and packing tomatoes. He stresses selecting sound smooth turning fruit avoiding cracked or disfigured specimens and using No 1 crates for market grade while leaving inferior fruit for canning to maximize return.
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W. H. Underwood
Fall Web Worms Do Much Injury
Late in summer unsightly webs appear across trees as adult moths lay eggs on leaves. Young pale yellow caterpillars with long hairs spin webs and fatally strip foliage. Burn infested trees and prune limbs, or spray with Paris green or London purple while worms are young. There are two southern broods and one northern brood each year.
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London
Old and Young Hens Distinguishing Features
A rural observation notes how to tell young hens from old ones by eye, comb color, leg smoothness, and behavior. It claims younger hens have brighter eyes, redder combs, and smoother legs, while old hens are sourer and move more slowly.
Mrs Thomson Praises Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Philadelphia woman aged 52 shares relief after six years of menopausal pain. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending her symptoms and enabling normal daily activities. The note endorses the product and invites others to seek confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Philadelphia
Mrs. Thomson
W. Russell St
British Medals of Honor Explained in Plain Terms
The article explains three principal British decorations. The Victoria Cross is the highest for gallantry by any rank. The Distinguished Service Order honors commissioned officers cited for meritorious service. The Distinguished Conduct Medal is awarded mainly to non commissioned ranks for personal distinction on the front lines.
A Truth From Germany Speech Resists Interruptions
Hans Diedricht of the German consulate in Charleston argued with lucid eloquence on the Kaiser’s pacific disposition in a Charleston club. A banker interrupted twice. Diedricht remained calm until a third interruption when he struck the table and shouted that empty stomachs make the most noise.
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Germany
Hans Diedricht
Charleston
Pacific
Diedricht
Diledricht
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Louise Forssland
Saran
the Century Ca
Wilson
Snyder
Taylor
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