Promotion of the Admiral Ends in Shanghai Plot
In a sea tale, Admiral Richard Dunn plots to remove Shanghai Smith through a covert cutting out expedition aboard the Harvester. Selwyn, Benson, and crew scheme at night while fearing discovery, aiming to trap Smith and seize his ship with minimal public clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selwyn
Dicky Dunn
Benson
Bhanghal Smith
Henson
Market Street
Belwyn
Shanghai
Admiral
Harvester
Air
Renton
Lahatl
Thomas
Billings
Hidden Assignment Among Sailors in Quiet Cove
A naval captain explains discretion to an admiral and assigns a trusted sailor Benson as a liaison. The captain assigns a note for Stanley and hints Benson could be paid to aid if trouble arises, urging quiet action and delaying further discussion until the day after tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Triumphant
Selwyn
Benson
Stanley
Japanese Mourning Rites From Birth To Burial Observed
The article describes elderly Japanese practices before death with shrine visits and interviews by Buddhist priests. After death a posthumous name is chosen on white paper. The body lies in state two days, head shaved, dressed in pure white, hands folded in prayer, and filled with tea leaves and incense. A night of prayers precedes the funeral procession to the grave. Mourning periods range from fifty days for a parent to lighter periods for cousins, with three days for cousins and up to ninety days for Buku.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Velocity of Radium and Its Incredible Speed
The article explains radium's extreme speed with light like 186000 miles per second and emanations at 120000 miles per second. It notes such powerful rays can penetrate steel and burn skin. It warns approaching radium in any quantity risks blindness, skin burns, and death.
Revival of Crocheting Art and Relief Crochet Lace
A thrifty woman can pass winter evenings by making relief crochet lace for summer gowns. The new lace uses crochet linen or silk thread with roll stitch, featuring water and skirt star medallions. It offers eye friendly work and elegant trimming for black gowns of wool or silk.
Sheep Water and Feed Practices for Summer Fattening
Instructs on providing pure water and green forage for sheep during dry summers. Recommends turning pastures to avoid filth, using turnips as a supplementary food, and fattening sheep before sale for better appearance. Notes grain is less profitable in summer. sheep favor short grasses and pastures. From La ware Co. Pa. John Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ras
Hasan
Laware Co
John Evans
Sleeping Hog Pens and Portable Houses in Farm Aid
Farmers' Review article from Rhema Pike County WL discusses hog housing. It recommends covered sleeping places year round, concrete floors with bedding, and avoiding underfloor access to prevent rats. It warns farrowing time losses, advises appliances, and notes portable hog houses are underused where hog cholera is common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Co
Farmers’ Review
The Hog In Summer In Knox County Indiana
Jerry Owen of Knox County Indiana explains in Farmers' Review his method for feeding young hogs. He prefers pasture with clover and blue grass to maximize protein intake and reduce corn use while noting corn costs and growth needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Owen
Knox Co
Ind
Farmers’ Review
The Prepotent Sire and Long-Term Breeding Value
The piece argues that true prepotency in a sire should lead to keeping the animal longer on the farm. Replacing proven sires with unproven young stock risks losing established breeding quality, so purchase of an old, proven prepotent sire is preferred over a younger, unproven one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finnte
Octopus caught at night near boat with bright fire
The octopus is attracted at night to the boat area by a bright fire in front of the vessel. Fishermen catch it with an iron cage set forward. The creature is eaten, and its tentacles form rings when cooked.
Password to the Tower of London Amid Guarded Traditions
A fragmented note recalls the Tower of London password system where only the Lord Mayor is entrusted with the secret. The password is said to be given to him by a royal messenger on behalf of the king.
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Tower of London
London Tower
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Morley Roberts
The
Curtie Publishing Company
L.oc
Pacific
Shanghai Smith
Sant
Crie Dicky Dann
Cartwright
Lins
Peter
Mr. Dunn
Admira
Smith's
Square
Shanghai Smith's
Admiralty
Richard
Leutenant
the Harvester
Béngon
Graves
Biblings
Hammer Bros
Main Street
State Street
Salt Lake
Buss
Nate Rockhill
MAIN
Lehi, Utah
Elk
A. Slade
Opera House
Lehi
Union Pacific
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago
Claude
Williams
Second South Street
Salt Lake City
Utah
Oregon
Short Line
R. R
D. E. Burley
G. P
D. S. Spencer, A.G.P
T. A
H. B. Merrihew
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