The Girl in the Mirror and a daring homeward plan
Laurie returns to The Cedars amid a blizzard intent on rescuing Darla. He abandons Burke and car risks to slip through the snow to confront Shaw and his secretary, hoping to extract Darla and return to New York despite the danger from Italian guards.
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Shaw
Rodney
Hin
Mon Ilka Shaw
Hia
Burke
Ilo
Daria
Pollew
Darly
the Cedars
Rown
Laurie
Howe
Aide Wood
Cedars
Burka
Tony
New York
Ike
Hoe
Flo
Mme
Meg Shaw
Darla
Shaw's plot unravels as Doris helps escape in snow
Laurie, weary yet resolute, infiltrates Shaw's compound to rescue Doris. He lowers her from a veranda, directs her to safety with a car, and urges immediate flight to Newark, while Shaw’s grip weakens and a stranger appears with a pistol ready to act.
Peace and Promise in Nature's Temple by James Oliver Curwood
An excerpt from Hearst's International Cosmopolitan describes a vast primitive swamp aged and alive with wild creatures. A centuries-old fallen pine and towering trees evoke life, death, and renewal as the author reflects on nature's solemn temple and enduring quiet.
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James Oliver Curwood
Hearst
International Cosmopolitan
The Mad Book Poems About Frustration and Fairness
A humorous piece dedicates a pretend mad book to people who lose their tempers. It suggests chapters about insults on sidewalks and phones, rudeness from clerks, and the sting of not finding what one seeks. The tone mocks everyday annoyances with a light, satirical edge.
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Darlas
Stu
Doris
Taurle
Curious Parking Lot Hoard Returns Childish Taste
A boy hides a box and a pauper bag beneath a shop window in a parking space. Several people peek inside and leave, until a fourth man opens it, laughs, and finds a cache of bits of bread and other "mysterious treasures." The scene stirs memories of youth hoarding days.
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Lim
Thiaiittle Bundia
Ron
Natla
Lawrence
Value of a Good Home
Tolade Blade notes that a comfortable home provides solace when no other place offers refuge, describing the home as a vital source of security and dignity in hard times.
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Tolade
Inoculation Boosts Legume Yields and Protein Content
W T Carroll of the University of Illinois reports inoculating legumes with root nodule bacteria raises protein content and yields. In tests with peas and soybeans, inoculated plots showed higher protein, more shelled peas per acre, and greater vine weight, especially on fertile soil. Benefits depend on soil nitrogen, pH, existing nodules, and added bacteria.
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W. T. Carroll
Sail Biology
College of Agriculture
University of Tllinois
Platte
Wheat Scab Causes Big Loss to American Farmer
Wheat scab costs more than five million bushels of wheat annually in the United States. The fungus attacks wheat heads during bloom, overwinters on old corn, and spreads to corn and wheat. Farmers and plant pathologists linked severe outbreaks to fields following corn as the overwintering spores attack wheat in spring.
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United States
Farmera S
Inoculate Alfalfa Seed With Soil or Culture
Alfalfa seed can be inoculated with either soil containing the proper bacteria or with commercial culture, with little difference in results if the soil is rich in bacteria and the culture is fresh. Inoculating seed is easier and often yields good results, though creamy soil can be added to seed before planting and scattered soil over fields also helps.
Pruning Blackberries Like Red Raspberries
Pruning blackberries follows similar methods to red raspberries. Leave four or five canes per plant, allow strong canes to branch, and keep side shoots that are healthy. Tip branches should be shortened. pruning can occur in fall but spring is best.
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Dave
Hustle Along Fall Pigs In Market Readiness
Pigs that are roughed along tend to grow trouble when pushed toward market size. Heat from improper handling slows gains. Pigs on full feed perform well with dry quarters even if cold.
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Hue
Calves Need Better Winter Care and Feeding
Report notes many dairy calves are neglected in winter as owners deem feed too costly. Calves should receive skim milk until at least elix months old and have ample grain and quality hay to emerge in good shape come spring.
Ukrainian physician invents instrument for phrenology study
An electrical device designed for more exact phrenology study has been invented by a Ukrainian physician. The innovation promises improved readings of skull functions and brain regions, signaling a new approach to phrenology research.
Tanlac a Treasure Says Des Moines Lady
Des Moines woman Mrs. Darnall reports Tanlac restored her health and spirits. Once run down and anxious she became a cheerful, active homemaker. She keeps a bottle as a “household treasure” and credits Tanlac with brightening her appetite and energy.
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Tanlac
Des Moines
Rail
L. Darnal
Lacons, Avenue
Tawa
Tantao
Adjustment Sparks Loyal Chant in Washington Star
A loyal constituent praises speeches while Senator Sorghum responds that his stance shifted with the change of opinion. The Washington Star reports the exchange highlighting political adaptability and public sentiment.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
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