Deluge of vanity and longing at Ellerslys gathering
Narrator Matt Blacklock attends a formal evening at the Ellerslys, misreads social cues, and vies with Langdon for Anita Ellersly's attention. He battles snobbery, self doubt, and attraction, concluding the night with a vow to stay composed and win her notice.
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Mowbray Langdon
Anita
Mrs. Elleraly
Langdon
Blacklock
Mr. Langdon
Ronly Aswell
Lanndon
Monson
Mia
Lanadon
Miss Ellersly
Night of a theater party at a mansion funds loaned
Bramwell Ellersly secures a three month loan of twenty thousand dollars from Blacklock and invites a mixed social gathering at his mansion. The narrator appraises Ellersly and wife, notes Miss Ellersly’s restrained reactions amid lavish surroundings, while Mrs Ellersly talks throughout dinner.
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Bramwell Elleraly
Ons
Ellersly
Misa Ellersly
Conversation Between Maria And Meekman Sparks Tense Exchange
A brief dialogue shows Maria pressed by Mr. Meekman who objects to her stated thoughts. Their exchange hints at underlying tension without further context or action.
Curing Distemper Prevention in Barns and Stalls
Distemper is prevented by keeping quarters clean and well ventilated. Wash troughs with soft soap or carbolic solution twice monthly, whitewash stalls monthly, and scrub floors occasionally. Provide abundant exercise and pure air. animals with outdoor run exposure resist disease better than confined ones.
Bandaging the Throat for Horse Ailments in Agriculture
An 19th century veterinary note advises bandaging a horse throat for better outcome and describes antiseptic salves poultice mixes and bran hot poultice method with olive oil acetic acid camphor and mustard. It includes a headbanding technique using a grain sack and cloth as a poultice cover. It also mentions Glauber salts and iodine dosage for fever.
General Purpose Horse Requirements and Training Advice
A farmer in Orange Judd Farmer describes general purpose horses weighing 1200 to 900 pounds, liking the old Morgan type but larger. They should be sturdy, capable of pulling a load, and suitable for road work. Emphasizes kind handling, early colt care, good housing in bad weather, and ample wholesome food.
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Orange Judd
Individual Hog Houses for Healthier Swine
The article argues against crowding hogs in small inclosures, noting high losses from colds and lung troubles. It urges building multiple small, individual sheds and scattering them across fields, with farrowing sows given their own houses and older hogs sharing larger housing.
Sheep Husbandry Advice Warns Against Crowding Flock
Fragmentary guidance urges careful shelter for flocks, noting mature sheep need wind and rain protection, dry bedding, and secure nighttime housing. Emphasizes gradual handling for beginners and avoiding overcrowded conditions to prevent exposure.
Lawyers Aim to Break Down Orchard Story in Haywood Trial
In Boise the defense targets Harry Orchard’s testimony in the Haywood trial, arguing he is unreliable and a criminal, while presenting witnesses to claim Orchard was hired by mine owners to disrupt unions. The courtroom bustle features Hawley Borah Darrow and Richardson, with intense exchanges amid a crowded, dramatic session.
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Boise
Waho
Haywood
Harry Orchard
Forest
Moyer and Pettibone
Richardson
Witt Nese
Orchard
Western Federation of Miner
Idaho
Colorado
Western Federation of Miners
Cros
Cripple Creek
Orcherd
Moyer
Federation
Perness
Estern Federation
Billy Easterly
Owney Barney
Orcerd
J. H. Hawley
United States
Borah
Hawley
Clarence Darrow
Alde
Union Leaders Confirm Consolidation at Western Federation Convention
Denver reports that at the Western Federation of Miners fifteenth annual convention Charles S. Moyer is to remain president and William D. Haywood secretary treasurer as officers continue on through until successors are chosen. Delegates on site oppose Harry Orchard’s crimes while backing the current leadership.
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Denver
Western Federation of Miner
Charles 1
Moyer
William D. Haywood
Harry Orchard
Federation
Railroad Wreck in Montana Kills Brakeman and Destroys Cattle
An eastbound Mountain Central freight derailed near Great Falls Montana on Sunday after a rail broke. Twelve cars loaded with ore and sheep left the track. two hundred sheep died and brakeman Frank Pollock was killed. The engine and thirteenth car remained on the rails, with recovery efforts underway.
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Great Falls
Mont
Mountain Central
Frank Pollock
Pallock Leavoe
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David Graham Phillips
Roebuck
Mr. Roebuck
Mincklock
Crossroads
Miss Ellerslym
Mrs. Langdon
Miss Killersly
Matt
Miss Eleraly
Langdons
Old Ellersly
Pydon
Abe
Kilersly
UU Journ Fl
Mr. Blacklock
Maria
Mr. Meekman
General Purpose
Steunenberg
UNION
Montana
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