Looters On A Ghosted Steamboat Feast At Sea
The plunderers board a deserted steamboat after a raid. Captain Kettle hosts a brutal dinner with Nutt and Hank, tensions erupt into murder and threats, as slaves are kept and the crew contends with a haunting mystery aboard.
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Cap
Kettle
New Orleans
Hank
Captain Kettle
Natt
Jettle
Nick
James
Mr. Nutt
Nutt
Billy Nutt
Jemima
Lenger
Subjects for Matrimony in a World of Change
Miss Kildare explains her new look and ambitions as she and Camber discuss fashion, dance, and society. The pair ponder English versus American trends, and Elsie reveals plans to visit Mogland with the Van Liews before returning to the States.
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Miss Kildare
Pat
Camber
London
Mabel
England
Tony
Elsie
Florida
Combel
Mogland
States
The Rich Drift to Hotels in New York City
The rich join wage earners in New York City hotel living with 186 up-to-date hotels and 9,000 families now permanently in hotels and apartment houses. Lodging prices range from $2.50 to $6 daily with baths and meals in some cases. High costs, servant scarcity, and housework issues push households toward hotel life and independence from domestic cares. Professor Awain is honored by the University of New York for engineering work and has served on the Massachusetts railroad commission.
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Billy Nutt
Vin
Mr. Nutt
Captain Kettle
New York City
Chicago Record-Herald
Washington
Awain
Boston School of Technology
University of New York
Bwato
Massachusetts Railroad Commission
What Is a Good Cow in Dairy Farming
A practical view says profitability defines a good dairy cow. Consider yearly milk yield, butterfat content, and feed costs. Do not judge by looks. weigh milk output against feed expense and costs of maintaining the herd. The dairy is urged as a land-building enterprise reliant on careful record keeping.
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JJ Peckon
Hank
Nutt
Kettle
Captain Kettle
Tay Jem
Jasper County
Iowa
Timothy Hay Costs and Alternative Forage Crops
Timothy hay remains in demand for horse feed but is often unprofitable on $100 per acre land. Clover offers higher profits and feeding value. Farmers should switch to fodder corn or silage, sorghum, or other forage crops to maximize yields and reduce losses.
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Timothy
Fresh Fall Cows and the Dairy Calves Question
Article discusses dairymen’s reluctance to breed fall calving cows citing winter care, fly season, and pasture timing. Questions how many April May calves are retained and whether dry cows in September October produce better returns after November. Suggests fresh grass boosts milk during spring lactation and notes higher grain value.
Dairy notes on cost of production and cow feeding
The article explains why profits vary among dairymen despite same milk prices. It covers costs of production, cow feed value, pasture benefits, milking routines, and managing udder issues. It warns against over crowding heifers, advises grain in fall, and outlines salve use for caked udders. It notes August’s dairy difficulty and the need for heavier grain in cold weather.
Clover Hay and Farm Practices Highlighted by Reader
A rural column advises saving clover hay for young stock due to its sweetness and green quality. It discusses cement floors for grain bins, first grade fruit stock, pruning and thinning, raspberry varieties, and efficient grain handling tips amid wet seasons.
Calling Him Down in a Country Household
Mrs. Marshall describes a rare town trip where she confronted a hardware shop clerk over a rude window card. She challenged the young man by proposing a more fitting joke card and left after delivering a sharp retort to his sarcasm.
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Mr. Marshall
Edna May and the Widows Dance at the Savoy
A New York clubman recalls Edna May's London Savoy retirement from the stage. He notes she appeared improved physically and mentally and entertained guests with witty remarks at supper. She comments that widowhood requires modesty and avoids feigned ignorance.
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Edna May
New York
London
Joseph Coyne
rWwell
Mackay's $600000 Roslyn Casino and Clubhouse Nears Finish
The Roslyn estate of Clarence H Mackay features a 132 by 143 foot casino and clubhouse nearly complete. It showcases marble from Alabama stone from Maine limestone from Indiana cement from England steel from France and tiling from Italy. The tennis court replicates the old French prison court with a cement floor and glass roof and measures 110 by 38 1 2 feet The building uses clinker brick with stucco and half timber and includes a plunge room a women's bathroom and an indoor squash court The dining salon contains red furniture and mission style tables valued near 40000 while other rooms match in lavish finish
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C. H. MacKay
New York World
Roslyn
L. L
Clarence H. Mackay
Plana
Stanford White
Alabama
Maine
Indiana
England
France
Italy
Brona
Soaked in coffee until you switch to Postum
An advertisement recounts a woman who quit coffee and felt relief from stomach and nervous issues after switching to Postum. She cites a neighbor who healed from side pains by stopping coffee and using Postum, urging readers to look for a small booklet in the package.
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Leo
Weilvile
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Buck
Mullen
Lght
Sin
Soacy
Victoria
Rego
Miller
Louden
Cumberland
Farmera
Dodds
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