Waiting for breakfast in a haunted house
In a tense house, Capel vanishes after a night away. Lydia and Katrine fear trouble as Artis and Mr. Girtle discover signs of a burglary gone wrong. Capel is found wounded by a bullet, treated by Dr. Heston, while Lydia tends him as he drifts toward delirium.
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Lydia
Katrine
Mr. Girtle
Artis
Capel
Preenham
Mr. Capel
Greenham
Froid
Dr. Heston
Butler
The Old Lawyer Finds Capel after a Break In
The scene shifts to a nighttime mystery as an old lawyer discovers Capel wounded and a naked sword on the carpet. Artis and Preenham fearfully react as they urge action and demand a doctor while noting the broken window and tampered lock.
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Artis
Preenham
Capel
It All Reminds Me of a Rich Hotel Man
L. V. Harkness praised by a banquet for the Standard Of magnate’s earnings. He notes seasonally bold seaside hotel earnings with staffs and large credits for Riviera Sicily and Egypt travel. Anecdote recalls an Atlantic City hotel man who says waves reach the town in style but guests leave broke.
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L. V. Harkness
New York
Mr. Harkness
Riviera
Sicily
Egypt
Atlantic City
Not So Bad as It Seemed
An American traveler and his daughter encounter an eviction scene in Ireland. A wealthy man gives five pounds to a whitehaired old woman and asks for the story. She explains her son is whitewashing the home, pausing as she speaks.
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Lydia
Capel
Ireland
Grandpa and Child Dream of Land Above in Poem
A reflective poem by Ida C. Jacks from Rockville Ind recalls grandpa’s sorrow and enduring memory of loved ones lost at sea and the land above. The verse contrasts fair world scenes with quiet grief and the old man’s final departure.
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Land of Song
Ida C. Jacks
Best Vegetables For The Small Gardens
An old style guide advises beginners in small gardens to choose crops with high yield per area. It highlights string beans, bush and pole varieties, radishes, tomatoes, rhubarb, cucumbers, squash, eggplants, peppers, lettuce and onions as space efficient choices. It notes staking, pruning, and broadcast sowing to maximize yields while minimizing work.
Jersey or Guernsey Which Is Best for Milking
The article weighs Jersey and Guernsey dairy cattle. It says there is no clear “best” breed as both suit different tastes, with Guernseys being larger and possibly hardier, and Jerseys noted as prettier. For a new herd, evaluate both breeds and choose based on personal preference and appeal.
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Jersey
Guernsey
Channel Island
Guernseys
Jerseys
Hauling Costs and Road Conditions Highlight Tax Debate
The Epitomist argues economy in hauling favors heavier loads when roads allow and warns that mud slows travel, increasing costs and time. It suggests farmers compare losses from large versus small loads to justify road taxes in the future.
Feeding Hogs For Profit And Efficient Rearing
The article argues farmers can earn more from leaner hogs raised on varied, economical feeding. A 150 pound hog at seven cents per pound yields 10.50, while a 200 pound hog rarely exceeds five cents per pound for only 10.00. Savings come from lower food, labor, and quicker market entry.
Strawberry Culture Guidelines for Runners and Weeds
The notes advise cutting runners that extend beyond a reasonable limit and cultivating the plants at least weekly. After each rainfall, thoroughly weed to promote success in strawberry culture.
Around the Farm Tips for Better Livestock and Crops
Practical farming guidance covers milking hygiene, poultry care, and breeding choices. Advice on fertilizing soil, feeding, testing new grain varieties in small plots, and improving dairy and fruit quality. Tools and equipment notes compare disc and moldboard plows, plus horse health cautions.
Plow Points Discuss Fall Deep Plowing Benefits
From Plow Points in the Progressive Farmer the note explains that fall deep plowing reduces soil disturbance compared to a mold-board plow. It emphasizes that soil weathering before planting is less critical, yet still beneficial for crop readiness.
Island of Massacres in Haiti Dominates Pearson’s Weekly
The article chronicles Haiti from Columbus to Nord Alexis and Firmin, detailing brutal massacres, enslaved populations, and revolts. It recounts the Crete-a-Pierrot incident, German intervention, and current internecine strife with Firmin against Nord Alexis, portraying Haitian society as lawless and savage.
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Nord Alexis
Firmin
Simon Sam
Paris
Alexis
Crete-a
Crete-a-Pierrot
Wiliam
Eckmann
Crete-a-Pierot
Killick
Pearson’s Weekly
Rockefeller’s Sinkers and Harper’s Mock
A Augusta remark quoted Mr. Rockefeller saying he never drank whisky and felt he was getting old yet proud to be temperate. A Harper’s Weekly writer counters with a dig at his alleged habit of eating sinkers from railroad counters and a digestive lapse blamed on doughnuts.
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Rockefeller
Augusta
Harper’s Weekly
Iowa Farmer Says Hogs Up Boosts Wallet
A farmer remarks to his wife while reading market reports that higher hog prices increase their value today. The casual comment reflects market optimism as meat prices rise week over week.
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Iowa
Chicago News
Historians Revisit Wolsey and Henry VIII Collision Tale
In Long Ago notes Cardinal Wolsey fell after an automotive collision, claiming a roller skater struck him while dodging a car. Historians field blame toward Henry VIII with notable stubbornness according to the Chicago Tribune.
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Cardinal Wolsey
Henry VIII
Chicago Tribune
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George Manville Fenn
Brandy
Ronald Mackenzie
Ronald
Grandpa
Earth
Rockville, Ind
Little
Haiti
West Indian
Columbus
Cawnpore
France
Dessalimes
Rockefeller’s
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