Rising congressman Pitagerald Bets On Democratic Rise
John Joseph Pitagerald known as Fitelo rises in a Democratic era noted for inaction. A loyal follower of John Sharp Williams, Pitagerald eyes leadership as Dec Armond may inherit Williams’s senate seat. Born March 10, 1870, in Travellodgerville, he studied in Brooklyn and Manhattan College, entered law, and served in the Seventh New York district from 1898 onward.
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John Joseph Mitagerald
Fitelo
John Joseph
John Sharp Williams
John Sharp
Dec Armond
Missouri
Senate
Minaissippi Democrats
Pitagerald
Fitzcoral
Tralleydodgerville
Brooklyn
Manhattan College
New York Law School
New York
Kansas City
W. J. Bryan
Congres
Ameer of Afghanistan Threatens India War Exploits
The ameer Habibullah Khan leads Afghanistan with 60 000 troops and 4 000 000 population ready to fight. He allegedly plans to invade India with 20 000 Kia soldiers and risks British aid penalties and loss of titles. He holds autocratic rule and lacks respect for human life, with mythic Kipling tale cited.
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Habibullah Khan
Ameer
Afghanistan
India
Frontier Guards
Hrithel
Edward
Ameor
Kabul
Kentucky
Rudyard Kipling
Caird
Real Ruler of Ireland Cardinal Logue Takes Part in New York Centenary
Cardinal Michael Logue archbishop of Armagh and primate of all Ireland is called the real ruler of Ireland by many and led the centennial celebration of the New York archdiocese. He urged loyalty to adoptive homeland while defending Irish interests against home rule, influencing British policy against the half way home rule bill. He was created a cardinal in 1493 and is known as a stern disciplinarian who tolerates no laxity in duty.
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Cardinal Michael Logue
Armagh
All Ireland
Ireland
Archdiocese of
New York
St. Patrick
Farley
Cardinal Logue
America
John B. Redmond
National Convention
Timothy Healy
William O'Brien
Dublin
Kildare
Limerick
Bachelor Martin to Entertain English Society in King Edward Style
Frederick Townsend Martin known as Bachelor Martin plans to carry New York style across the Atlantic. He will assist his sister the Countess of Craven by staging novelties for English society and rivaling King Edward in entertaining. He spearheaded Ward McAllister era functions and favors hotels over town houses for society gatherings.
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Bradley Martin
America
New York
Frederick Townsend Martin
Martin
Ward McAllister
England
Countewn
Craven
King Edward
Ward McAlister
George Gould
Frances Prayn
Kyrie Bellow
Mr. Martin
Gould
Elinor Glyn
Billie Burke
Bishop Potter
The Wise Man’s Advice And Other Jingles
A collection of fables and light verse told in a 19th century tone. Includes a tale of a rich girl and a wise man teaching consequences and a humorous exchange about seeking love and money. Also features quick poems and two light anecdotes about everyday quirks and misinterpretations.
Cutting Out Losses In A Bridge Game Dialogue
In a brief exchange Mrs Gamble and Mr Thrifty discuss the appeal of bridge. She claims the game remains popular for high stakes. He notes her mixed results as she admits losing one evening and winning the next.
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la Bridge
Birthday to Measured Years in a Frivolous Exchange
The scene features Miss Passay and Miss Pert debating a twenty third birthday, a frat insult exchange escalates until a peacemaker notes both may be right. A policeman reports a dog license expired and the dog has died this morning.
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Miss Passay
Miss Pert
Sniff
Opinion Exchange About Landscape Improvement
A dialogue between Mrs De Auber and Miss Cutting reveals candid views on improving a landscape. Miss Cutting asserts the landscape could not be worsened, while Mrs De Auber asks for guidance on enhancing it.
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de Auber
A Great Favorite Sings Through Sickness Like A Phonograph
Dialogue notes a city visitor, a nephew of Stackpole, described as a lively entertainer. Folk say his tonsils were removed during illness and now his singing resembles a phonograph. He travels constantly between church festivals and social events, leading a life of dissipations and riotous living.
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Farmer Bentover
Stackpole
Farmer Hornbeak
Hull
Puck
The Rising Generation Opinion Clash Over Wages
An exchange cites a "Master" demanding high pay for a novice boy, while the boy protests the lack of experience and asks how wages can rise without knowing the work. The London opinion lampoons the age class tension.
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London
The Only Animal That Laughs at Debt
A witty exchange features Prof Brotdhead declaring man the only animal that laughs, while the Venerable Grouch counters that humans owe money to others and must laugh when the debtor’s joke is told, per Puck’s quip.
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Prof
Brotdhead
Puck
Graft Talks Highlight Public Affairs Opinion
A citizen says graft in public matters is less discussed now, calling it favorable. Senator Wadd agrees that public exposure had grown excessive, and notes the trend has eased for a spell.
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Wadd
Puck
The Modern Education Argument Ends in Father Son Dispute
A fragment from The Modern Education shows a dialogue where a son laments high costs of studying while the father defends his stance. The brief exchange highlights tensions over value and effort in pursuit of education.
Treatment of the potato scab disease and seed sanitation
The article outlines disease control for true potato scab, stressing soil conditions and seed treatment. It covers two main prevention paths, soil management to keep germs inactive and seed disinfection through sulphur dusting, chemical soaking with formaldehyde, and formaldehyde fumigation, including a detailed gas-sterilization method for large plantings.
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New Yorker
Physiology of Trees Explains Roots and Leaf Roles
The article outlines how fibrous roots absorb water and minerals, while leaves perform photosynthesis with carbon dioxide and sunlight. It notes transplant care to protect roots, the exchange of water and minerals, and the interdependence of roots and foliage in tree growth.
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Thia
B. Schwering
A Durable Plant Label Made From Lath Sections
A Prairie Farmer correspondent describes a simple durable garden plant label crafted from lath sections. The cover swings on a clinched brad, protecting the name area which can be written in pencil or with printed name from an envelope, and reused by gluing or erasing as needed.
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Prairie Farmer
Swiss Chard as a Beet Variant for Leafy Bulk
Swiss Chard is a beet variety with a large leafy top and small root. It yields much more leaf mass than common beets and offers better quality greens for garden use.
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Cy Mullis
Afashandasmell
Ajarandascream
Leonan H. Robbing
Jersey
Mrs. Bronson
Mrs. Woodson
Henry
Hyde Park
John
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