How He Became A Stepfather
Walter Bonner becomes linked to a baby left in a box at a train station by a woman who vanished on a passing train. He raises the foundling in secret, faces social stigma, and the truth unravels when his fiancée and sister uncover the child. The incident ends with Bonner becoming the child’s stepfather.
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Yio
Walter Fied
Foundling Asylum
Mrs. Brown
Miss Charles
Bonner
James Clark Guilford
Tomato varieties and Maryland industry highlighted at Illinois fair
An Illinois fair exhibit showcased uniform tomatoes, grown in cold frames and staked for support, with varieties Acme Livingston Prizetaker Perfection and Paragon noted for central Illinois. Maryland's industry spans Eastern Shore counties with thousands of acres, many varieties, and major canning demand, including Stone Greater Baltimore and I XL, suited to long seasons and varied soils.
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Acme
Greater
Baltimore
Maryland Station
Mystery in Paris Studio Turns on a Statue
A party of American visitors in Paris toured Chap Chapman Barnes’s studio guided by Theodore Guthrie. The group discovers a statue that later turns out to be Barnes himself in disguise, involving a dramatic reveal, a shattered sculpture, and a marriage proposal delayed by six months.
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Theodore Guthrie
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Mabel Douglas
Guthrie
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Caesar
Helvetia
Switzerland
Mr. Williams
Miss Douglas
Williama
Theodore
Pompeii
Vesuvius
I. A. Mitchell
England
Coastal erosion threatens England and coastal towns
The article explains severe sea loss along England’s shorelines, noting Ravenspur and Dunwich as once powerful towns now swallowed by the sea. It cites Sussex and Cornwall losses, mentions Margate damages, and reports a royal commission on coast erosion to propose stronger defenses and repairs.
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Fenty IV
Shakespeare
Yorkshire
Edward I
New York Sun
Cornwall
Scilly Islands
Selsey
Sussex
Henry VIII
Dunwich
East Anglia
Henry III
Earl of
Leicester
Howard II
St. Peter's
Margate
Bagging Grapes vs Spraying for Fungal Protection
An article argues that bagging grapes before rat fungus spores lodge can protect fruit, but imperfect foliage and disease threat remain. Bagging cannot replace spraying, and foliage protection is also essential for quality fruit.
Rib Plantain Spreading Across Iowa in Red Clover Seed
Rib grass or rib plantain, found in ninety eight samples of red clover seed, is a weed newly appearing in Iowa but the many specimens sent to the Iowa station for identification during the past year indicate it is spreading rapidly across the state.
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Western Wan
Kansas
Iowa
Big Pea Garden in Colorado Spreads Across Acres
A large agricultural project in Colorado showcases 3,000 acres of peas. A central cannery processes the crop, with four miles separating the plant from the garden’s farthest points.
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Colorado
Shipping Lettuce by Veneer Basket Carrier
A brief note by W N Wyatt argues veneer baskets are best for lettuce shipping due to weight concerns. half barrel size baskets are discussed as potentially moot for balancing load and efficiency.
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W. N. Wyatt
Decline of Trade Secrets in Modern Commerce
A Lincoln Nebraska State Journal editorial argues that trade secrets and monopoly privileges are outdated. It asserts that open sharing at conventions and professional gatherings spurs rapid improvement as ideas are freely exchanged, benefiting both individuals and society.
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Lincoln
Neb
State Journal
Germanys many rulers share crowns and duties
The article describes Germany’s imperial structure with one emperor, four kings, six grand dukes, seven princes, and one count. It notes each sovereign governs a capital and court, varying in size yet all bearing prestige, listing towns from populations around 11,000 down to Vaduz, Liechtenstein’s capital, at 1,139 inhabitants.
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Germany
Aroisen
Principality
Waldeck-Pyrmient
Principality of Lichtenstein
Vaduz
Boston Transcript
Atomic Weights and Noted Elements of 1907
An international commission revises atomic weights yearly. The 1907 list covers seventy nine elements. Mercury, thallium, lead, bismuth, radium, thorium, and uranium exceed gold in weight, with uranium at 238.5 being the heaviest known. Hydrogen is 1.008, oxygen 16, gold 197.2, and radium 225. Youth's Companion.
Tall lighthouse built swiftly at Point de la Coubre France
A concrete tall lighthouse 225 feet high and 35 feet in diameter was rapidly erected at Point de la Coubre near the Gironde in France. It took nine months to complete and cost a sizable sum as the sea threatened the old structure.
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Point de la Coubre
Gironde River
France
Daily Journal Delivery Across City At 10 Cents Weekly
The Daily Journal states it delivers to any part of the city for 10 cents per week. The offer emphasizes wide coverage and affordable pricing for readers seeking local news.
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the Daily Journal
Wind Blown Incident Noted In Flv Colic Report
A fragment notes a wind blown event linked to Flv Colic and an unnamed individual, with unclear details. The record preserves a brief reference to the incident and involved parties as parsed from the OCR text.
Latin In the Gormone and Parliament Quoting Latin
British MPs debate quotes in foreign languages drawing on Wellington’s advice to avoid Latin. Bernal Osborne, noted Irish member, refrains from Latin in a speech and jokes about translating for the unlettered audience.
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Duke of Wellington
Bernal Osborne Ohce
The Horse's Nose Profile as Character Gauge
An army officer explains that a horse’s nose shape signals temperament. A gentle curved profile with pointed ears suggests a gentle yet high spirited animal, while a dent implies treachery and viciousness. A concave profile means easily scared and in need of coaxing, and ears that droop indicate laziness and danger.
Jingles And Jests Reflect On Marriage Pessimism
A fragmentary poem-like line from Chicago News questions marriage as a difficult, doubtful fate. It hints at complex motives and a chorus of foolish behavior in both sexes, capturing a wary social tone.
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Chicago News
In the Jungle Billy Hippo-Lion Seeks Payment
A columnist recalls a threatening remark from Billy Hippo-Lion demanding repayment. DeMonk-Well quips that the action would require a steam drill, signaling a grim urban fable tone from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Lion
DeMonk
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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