Jean By Blanche Sterling
A Boston student rooms with Miss Latham, a devoted nurse who hides a family mystery. When Latham falls ill and later learns a doctor named Latham treated her, the narrator rushes to stop a voyage to Europe, hoping the physician is the missing Dick Latham and would reunite the family.
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Jean
Miss Lottom
Miss J. Lottom
Miss Latham
Latham
Theurse
Richard Reese Latham
New York
Bremen
Dr. Latham
Europe
Lustie
Haif
Pring
Luitpold
Dr Latham
Jean Latham Reveals Family Tath and Captor Twist
A narrator reconnects with missing kin, revealing Jean Latham is actually Jean our sister. The meeting exposes the family’s past and a surprised captain of a Southern expedition hands over control. The narrator relocates to Beacon Street with Mrs. Latham and begins a tense new chapter.
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Latham
Louise
Vermont
Jean
Boston
Beacon Street
Painter Trades Free Vet Service for Villa Railing Paint
In London art circles a famed French painter, fond of dogs, sought help for his sick St Bernard from a renowned French physician. The doctor, initially shocked at treating a dog, gave treatment and refused pay, then asked the painter to return a favor by painting new railing around the physician's country villa.
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London
Tid-Bits
St. Bernard
New York
Women and Music An English Composer Question
The essay contrasts English passion for music with the absence of a great English composer and likens it to women’s love for music. It notes women’s active support and high achievement as performers yet points out that no woman has produced a great musical work, citing Lippincott's Magazine.
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Lippin¢ott
How the Money Goes and the Broken Pipe Salary Tale
A historical note explains royal and noble allowances including the king’s £303 for duties and butterage on wines, the Prince of Wales’s large yearly feud for tin duties in Cornwall, and a crown office housekeeper’s £18, all linked to an 18 year old abolition of her post. It recalls England’s early pipe officer salary of £62 5s 5d, the pipe being broken and the last officer dead, yet wages continue since Charles I.
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Duchy of Lancaster
Prince of Wales
Cornwall
Crown Office
House of Lords
England
Charles I
Notable exchange during street robbery in Chicago
A demented man faced a robber on a street as he asked for his life, insisting he would jump into the river unless spared. The robber admired his nerve, but the man declined violence, attempting to locate means to end his life. The thief fled.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Her Dilemma Stalling Dance Causes Golf Fatigue
A tearful woman laments a strange dilemma described in the New York Times. She weeps over golf making her tired and unable to dance, while dancing exhausts her so she cannot golf. Her friend consoles her as the odd conflict between leisure activities underscores fatigue and constraint.
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New York Times
Illinois Dairymen Discuss Butter and Dairy Practices
The Illinois State Dairymen's Convention met January 7 to 9 in Freeport with strong turnout. Leaders urged milking machine innovation, better feeding, creamery butter quality, silage use, and dairy education in schools while noting low butter prices due to oleomargarine competition. Directors elected Newman president and Biddulph vice president. prize awarded for creamery butter. A Farm Journal note advised duck owners on feeding and care for healthy, steady egg production with bulkier foods and fresh meat.
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Ilinois
Walter R. Kimzey
State Farmer's Institute
E. H. Farrington
University of Wisconsin
W. R. Hostetter
Oscar Erf
University of Ili
Prof. McKay
Iowa Agricultural College
TewWitt Goodrich
Wisconsin
A. E. Thompson
Campbell
Othera
Euclid N. Cobb
Buff Jersey
BE. M. Wentworth
Joseph Newman
John Stewart
J. R. Biddulph
Geo. H. Gurler
R. R. Murphy
Irvin Nowlan
F. A Carr
F. R. Wolf
Dairy butter stolen by F.8. Du Bola of Rockford
A report notes dairy butter was taken by F.8. Du Bola of Rockford. The item appears in a local incident log with minimal details and no further context provided.
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F. 8. du Bola
Rockford
Blood quality guides cattle feeding success in Farmers' Review
John O Honnola of Edgar County Illinois argues that success in cattle feeding hinges on good blood and quality stock. He suggests starting small to learn, aiming for two year fattened steers weighing 1200 to 1400 pounds, and mastering market desires to avoid losses from inferior cattle.
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John O. Honnola
Edgar County
Ilinois
Roosevelt on forest reserves and water in Congress
President Roosevelt urges Congress to treat forest reserves as vital for water and wood, noting water supply hinges on forests and arid regions could support larger populations if irrigation water were saved. He calls for preserves for wildlife, stronger fire protection, and safeguards against overgrazing that threaten birds and mammals in mountain forests.
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Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Yellowstone Park
Preparing Birds to Show Traditions from Farmers Review
E H Epperson of Champaign County Illinois outlines a show preparation routine for birds. He keeps birds well fed with green food grains and corn, provides straw and water, handles them daily to promote gentleness, and keeps legs smooth with sweet oil. Birds have free range except during breeding season.
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E. H. Epperson
Champaign County
Rotation of Crops Keeps Plants Healthy
Rotation of crops is cited as one of the best methods to maintain plant health. It helps prevent soil depletion, reduces pest buildup, and promotes balanced nutrient use for enduring yields.
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Ty Daily Story Habilating Company
Boscon Street
New England
Miss Courtenay
Baltimore
Brother Don
Helen
Jack
Mother
Father
Bos
Dick Latham
Don
Jean—Jean Latham
Women and Mualec
Dairy and Poultry
Ducck
Fred King
Emma Clear- Waters
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