Uncle Hiram Returns to His Wife After a Wild Wester Escape
A farm couple near fifty reunite after Uncle Hiram abandons their hard life for a westward makeover. He travels incognito, funds his quest with a thousand dollars, and endures ridicule as he chases youth. In the end, Aunt Jane waits and Hiram returns to be welcomed home.
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Hiram Jackson
Hiram
Oll
Owever
Hiram Scarocely
Jane
Grandpa
Easy West
Uncle Hiram
Making Profit in Turkeys
The article argues turkeys thrive on American farms where wild ancestry endures and demand exceeds supply. Bronze breed noted for hardiness and homing instinct, with turkeys eating pests like grasshoppers, improving crops. It claims profitable returns and conversion of waste into value.
French Jurist Defends Rate in Historical Court Ironies
A correspondent recalls Charles Senec, a French jurist, who defended rats accused of destroying barley. The tale notes such defendants were postponed due to inability to serve a single summons, amid a satirical history of legal processes including England and even a stake burn for a cock.
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England
Chassenec
Poultry Health and Vigor Discussed by Cornell Professor
Prof James B Rice of Cornell University spoke at the New York State Breeders meeting on results of a second year of experiments in breeding for constitutional vigor. He noted forced laying harms health, and that better outcomes came from fresh air, green food, and exercise for hens.
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James B. Rice
Cornell University
New York State
Water Fountain for Chicks Instructions
A vintage instructional note explains how to build a chick drinking fountain using simple hardware. Sylvanus Van Aken outlines cutting a 6 inch square board with a 12 inch upright piece, attaching a bottle, and using a baking powder can lid to regulate flow so water drips at the mouth.
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Sylvanus van Aken
Orange Judd Farmer
Cure for Egg Eating Habit From Farm Advice
The Farm Stock and Home suggests egg eating in hens stems from confinement. Improve feed and care, hide eggs in dark nests, and allow springtime run of the farm. most birds abandon the habit on their own. A dark nest can be made from a partitioned box.
Preserving Eggs With Vaseline Coating
The Cultivator suggests applying a thin vaseline layer over eggs to preserve them. Keep in a cool place. the eggs stay good for months and emerge nearly as fresh. Warming the vaseline and rolling eggs in oil ensures complete shell coverage. A five cent bottle coats at least five dozen eggs.
Poultry Rearing Tips From Early 20th Century Guide
The guide advises best stock choices and feeding routines for poultry. It emphasizes water and gritty feed for young chicks, grazing geese with minimal trouble, slim milk as strong lay feed, and not withholding feed when hungry. Cleanliness, grass forage, age considerations for capons, and grain progression for chicks are noted.
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Ite
Eyelet First in Combined Embroidery Techniques
The article explains alternating eyelet and solid work approaches in embroidery. It covers padding methods for satin stitch, Wallachian filling, buttonhole and blanket stitches starting at the leaf midribs, and building up heart shaped spaces with cross laid stitches. It also notes padding with white darning cotton as a versatile option.
Eyelet Stitching and Edge Protection Techniques
Describes back stitching or chain stitching for eyelets, stamping lines, and strengthening runs. Details differ for small and large eyelets with outline stitching, thread choices, and cutting methods. Ends with padding, linen removal, and a second non visible stitch row to prevent fraying.
Keeping Veils In Condition For Delicate Lace Storage
The article explains costs and care for ready made lace veils from two dollars and a half to fourteen dollars. It describes methods to keep fishnet veils tidy by rolling on a stick and storing flat lace veils in pasteboard boxes with scent sachets to prevent odor and keep complexion and hats looking clean.
Sailor Suits Remain a Charming Choice for Boys
Harper's Bazar notes sailor suits endure as a charming style for boys. Light-weight options in linen and duck suit the summer, while blue serge and tans or browns suit colder weather. Jackets should be covert-cloth with a white or blue linen collar for a crisp look.
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Harper's Bazar
Shelley collar fashions and practical vest designs for school attire
The article highlights attractive Shelley collars in three phases with and without jabots, predicts debut of bonded bodice styles, and notes collar bands with turnover Puritan collars paired with corsages. It recommends a tucked net vest for girls with strings, suitable for blue serge dresses, and argues lace sleeves are unsuitable for schoolrooms as they lose freshness after a few hours.
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By. Lawrence
Alfred Clay
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United States
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Cornell
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