Storm Country Polly by Grace Miller White
In a dilapidated shack in the Silent City near Ithaca Polly Hopkins Ives and her father with other squatters face eviction from land owned by Marcus Mackenzie. Evelyn Robertson, married to Bennett, schemes for money while a sympathetic stranger, Robert Percival, aids the squatters. Evelyn and Mackenzie confess love as Polly’s efforts to avert conflict intensify the tension.
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Silent City
Ithaca
New York
Polly Hopkins Ives
Small Jerry
Granny Hope
Oscar Bennett
Evelyn Robertson
Marcus Mackenzie
Polly
Mackenzie
Robert Percival
Evelyn
Bennett
Iscar
Larry Bishop
Polly Hopkins
Oscar
Evelyn R Robertson
Money
Pally Hopkins
Eve
France
Pollyop
Daddy Hopkins
Wee Jerry
Billy Goat
Nannie Lamb Hopkins
Commitment and fear amid a turbulent farmhouse scene
Oscar Bennett confronts Evelyn and Polly as threats of money and control erupt. Evelyn reveals family funds are gone and both women face coercive pressure. Polly hides injuries and steels herself to endure Oscar’s abuse while planning a difficult path to love and safety.
Polly Hopkins Meets Robert Percival In Silent City
Polly Hopkins chats with Robert Percival near the fence of Marcus MacKenzie’s woodline. The squatter girl explains life in the Silent City and asks Percival to help remove Old Mare, while he learns she sees him as a future father figure and the Greatest Mother in the World as a symbol of care.
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Polly Hopkins
Polly
Old Mare
Red Cross
Jerry
Polly Up
Angel
Robert Percival
Pollyop
Robert
Jeremiah Hopkins
MacKenzie
Hopkins
Granny Hope
Percival
Marcus MacKenzie
Mr. MacKenzie
Daddy Hopkins
Billy Hopking
Figures of Speech Annoying Across Cities
In New York Navy officers protested the phrase spend money like a drunken sailor. In Philadelphia hatmakers protested as mad as a hatter at Independence Hall. Chicago taxicab drivers denounced as former member of the James gang now driving a taxi. Omaha jackrabbit hunters petition Congress to ban as wild as a March hare. San Antonio crutch makers struck over vaudeville jokes calling crutches funny.
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New York
United States Navy
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Society For the Protection of
Chicago
Blackstone
James Gang
Omaha
Congress
San Antonio
International League of Crutch Makers
Kansas City
Thrift versus extravagance in living Epictetus quote
Epictetus argues living well stems from moderation and frugality while extravagance leads to disorder and fault. He warns against seeking praise for costly expenditures and urges simplicity as the path to true praise.
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Epictetus
A.D
Feed Young Guinea Chicks Natural Ranging Keeps They Feed Little
United States Department of Agriculture guidance explains Guinea fowl chicks need less feed than ordinary chickens. They forage naturally for seeds weeds and insects, with no feed for 36 hours after hatching, then three meals daily including milk bread mix and chick feed. Water grit and oyster shell are essential. by week one they self-supply insects and gradually shift to whole wheat oats and cracked corn.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Guineas
Caring for Breeding Flock in Cold Weather
The breeding flock must be watched to prevent lice or mites that reduce fertility. Protect roosters from frost on comb and wattles and avoid extended exposure. In very cold weather place breeding males in a box at night and check that their crop remains full. Guard against hens depleting feed by feeding roosters separately daily.
Sprouted Oats Keep Laying Hens Producing Through Summer
Sprouted oats should be fed to laying hens through most of summer as green feed declines after spring. Maintaining egg production in summer requires continuous feeding, similar to how silage supports milk in fall and winter.
Increased profit on eggs through grading and quality control
The piece argues that graded eggs with quality maintenance on the way to market could raise at least five cents a dozen, boosting producers’ incomes and shipping reputation nationwide. It notes chilling causes white diarrhea in chicks, often misdiagnosed as Giarrhoea, and cites common poultry losses from chilling as a major issue for raisers.
Pioneering Manitoba Farmer Urges Western Canada Lands
Harold J. Gregory of Lowe Farm Manitoba recounts migrating from Illinois in 1918. He touts fertile soil, market access, rail access, and low land prices, arguing for wheat farming and opportunities for new settlers. He claims 480 acres yield crops equal in value to land cost and notes profit from a hay crop. Information on Western Canada districts available from Canadian government agents.
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Harold J. Gregory
Lowe Farm
Manitoba
Canada
Lexington
No Man’s Land
Indiana
Iliinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Getting Even in Washington Courtrooms
Elmer Schlesinger of the shipping board told a Washington correspondent he dislikes lawyers who browbeat witnesses. He recalled a shipping board case where the opposing counsel struck the rail and yelled, asking why the witness gave foolish answers, prompting the witness to shrug.
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Elmer Schlesinger
The
Shipping Board
Washington
Thousands of Women Urged to Try Swamp Root Remedy
Advertisement advises women with kidney and bladder issues to try Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claiming it restores kidney health and alleviates related symptoms. Readers can send ten cents for a sample bottle and buy larger sizes at drug stores.
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Kilmer
Assets Named. Lawyer and Prisoner Talk Money
A dialogue shows a lawyer asking if the colored prisoner Ras has funds and the prisoner replying he has a mule, some chickens, and a hog to offer for defense. The exchange highlights barter over legal aid.
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Ras
Rastus
London
Children Learn Grown Folks Won’t Allow Spade Terms
A short aphorism notes that children call things plainly until they discover adults restrict frank language. The line contrasts childlike candor with adult norms on acceptable speech.
A Woman's Nervous System Promotes Favorite Prescription
Mrs. Helen Bennett of Routh Bend Indiana testifies that Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription strengthens nerves and boosts health. She and her sister benefited after doctors reportedly gave up, and the medication is sold in tablet or liquid form by all druggists.
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Routh Bend
Ind
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Helen Bennett
Wenger St
All Druggista
Vanilla bean industry urged for Mexico riches
Government authority states vanilla beans could be a major Mexico revenue source. Mexico leads in annual vanilla output, with strong growth potential in the Tuxpam region where the orchid grows in tropical forests. The plant needs little care beyond harvesting the beans.
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Mexico
Tuxpam
Gulf Coast
Gentle Cleanse Regimen with Cuticura Products Ad
To Have a Clear Sweet Skin Touch pimples redness roughness or itching if any with Cuticura Ointment then bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water Rinse dry gently and dust on a little Cuticura Talcum to leave a fascinating fragrance on skin Everywhere 25¢c each Advertisement
Hail Men With "Pep" and Courage Across Peace Time
Henry Ford’s Dearborn Independent extols “pep” as bold action overcoming fear and soft manners. The piece praises brisk, tigersome advance in civilization and contrasts brashness with past affectionate contempt.
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Henry Ford
Dearborn Independent
Funeral. From one grouch to another glowers Life
A brief life note reflects a grouchy sentiment on death and elegy, humorously advising the dead to “glower” rather than smile. The piece frames a sardonic tone on mourning customs and attitudes toward farewells.
Live well today prepare for tomorrow
The brief urges prudent daily living while planning ahead for the future. It emphasizes health, thrift, and forward preparation without specific actions or events.
Change of Life Relief Promises Help for Women
A woman from Phila Pa shares how Lydia E Pinkham's remedy helped alleviate her midlife symptoms including dizziness headaches and hot flashes. She reports improved ability to perform housework and urges other women with similar troubles to try the medicine.
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Mira
Peeta
Lydia Cork Stall
Lyman
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