Family quarrel sparks a family reunion at fall card night
In a small-town room a contractor Foreman grills Mrs. Morrisey about booby prizes and drinking at a card night. A spat over Terence and Molly ends as Terence and Aunt Molly arrive with Mary Ellen, resolving the tension with a warm embrace.
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Mrs. Morrisey
Molly
Terence
Mos Morrisey
J Iver
Mary Ellen
Raymain
Royeusre
Mary Filen
Famous 1813 Sea Battle Near Wiscasset Entr y Prise vs Boxer
The Lewiston Journal recounts the 1813 clash off Wiscasset between the American brig Enterprise under Captain Burrows and the English brig Boxer commanded by Captain Blythe. The encounter featured a bold ruse with a long gun and relentless cannon fire. Both captains were killed, with Boxer's flag torn and the ship shattered. Enterprise suffered thirteen wounded and one other death.
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Wiscasset
Enterprise
Boxer
Wiscasset Harbor
Samuel Blythe
Burrows
Blythe
Captain Blythe
Burows
Lewiston
A Cat for Luck in Restoration to Socialist Smiles
Stock exchange and raring men treat luck as a side issue while secretly following it. An actor reveres luck with superstition rooted in the restoration era, still observed in the age of socialism and problem plays. The theatre company glows with joy when a cat strolls on stage and becomes ecstatic if the cat sits and seems to approve.
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Stock Exchange
Died in Good Company Tale of a Draining Cellar
A clergyman hires a Trishman to clean his cellar. While empty whisky bottles are lifted and inspected, the preacher remarks they are all dead ones. Pat replies that at least they all had the minister with them when dying, a Tid-Bits style quip.
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Pat
Farewell Remark By Carlyle Calls Young Man a Bore
In his old age Carlyle delivers a sharp parting remark to a young companion who once guided his walks. The critic in him sees potential in the youth but bluntly declares he could become the greatest bore in Christendom.
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Carlyle
Christendom
To Thine Own Self Be True Quote
A historical quotation urges self judgment and restraint in speech. It cites moral self-scrutiny, advising that one who walks righteously should bear harsh words lightly and judge self more harshly than others. The note attributes the line to Thomas a Kempla.
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Thomas A Kempla
Golf and piano compared by grouchy old sportsman
A veteran sportsman notes golf resembles the piano, saying Ire is often shown by those who know little about either. He argues discipline and practice define mastery in both games.
Victim's Wail and a Woman’s Time Pie Comment
A Detroit Free Press line muses on a woman saving time by making cherry pies. The remark links homemaking to efficiency, reflecting era attitudes toward gender roles and domestic labor.
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Detroit Free Press
Sister Abroad Sends Seventeen Postcards
A brief quote from the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a sister abroad has sent seventeen picture postcards, while the speaker reports no other communication. The exchange highlights distant correspondence and family connection across oceans.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Teacher Eddy Question on Grass Growth
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a playful exchange where Edy asks what makes grass grow and the answer says grass blades cut through the ground as it grows. The item showcases a humorous dialogue about natural growth.
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Eddy
Cleveland Plain Dealer
New Fruit Juices for the Home
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that juices from currants, blackberries, black raspberries, sour cherries and peaches can be sterilized and stored like grape juice, offering year round use and reducing waste. Some fruits retain color and flavor, while others such as strawberries, red raspberries, lemons and oranges show changes that hinder commercial production. Pineapple and grape juice may have commercial potential after careful processing, filtration, and storage. apple juice can be concentrated by freezing to improve shipping and shelf life. Details appear in Bulletin No. 241 Studies on Fruit Juices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Scraping and Whitewashing Fruit Trees Old Practice
A half century ago farmers scraped bark from fruit trees then whitewashed trunks and limbs to kill insect eggs and fungi. Lime mixed with sulfur improved results, creating a clean orchard view. Rotations and soil readiness advised, with caution against working wet soil.
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San Jose
Economy in Agriculture Shows Big Farm Advantage
A Ottawa experimental farm study compares small and large farm methods revealing big farms with three or four horse teams cut costs per acre for plowing disk harrowing seeding and cutting hay. Findings show two horse teams on small farms cannot compete with larger teams on big farms for common crops.
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Farmer’s Institutes
Ottawa
Bio
Crop Rotation urged by farmers through Farm and Fireside
The text argues for deliberate crop rotation to improve yields. It notes the difficulty of changing farming systems, compares it to rearranging train cars, and urges all to develop a rotation plan and start in spring with guidance from experts.
Felling Trees by Wire Device Invented for Quick Cuts
A Devlin inventor introduces a simple electric wire device to fell trees. A one millimeter steel wire heated by friction cuts through about twenty inches of thickness in six minutes, leaving a smooth cut. The motor stays outside the fall area and a portable petrol engine can generate power if needed. Wire nests deter pests and can be relocated easily.
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Devlin
Insects and Remedies for Garden Pests
Insects attacking plants fall into two types: chewing pests and sap suckers. Remedies include prevention, poison in food, and direct contact sprays. Tobacco dust stems and nicotine extract deter plant lice and beetles. arsenate of lead and Bordeaux Mixture protect against leaf eating pests and diseases. lime sulfur and kerosene emulsion handle scale and sap-sucking insects. bran mash and molasses tar biters trap worm-infested areas.
Fungus Prevention For Fruit Trees And Vegetables
The text advises early spring spraying with a fungicide to prevent fungal disease in fruit trees and vegetables. Apply before infection, repeat every two weeks through spring, and keep areas dry and well ventilated to reduce spread. It notes spraying is a preventive measure rather than a cure and mentions cleaning and deodorizing damp poultry house areas.
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