Origin of Clays and Rock Types by Prof HE at Wisconsin
In a Wisconsin address Prof HE explains clay origins from igneous and sedimentary rocks. He describes residual clays forming from weathered rocks and transported clays carried by water, noting classifications into primary and secondary, with terms tertiary and secondary depending on rock source.
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Buckley
Wisconsin Clay Workers’ Annanciation
Wali
Luis
Chanel Yooder
Wisconsin
Eau Claire
Stocktridge
Oakfold
Hoview
Balanced ration better for cows in Maryland study
The Maryland Experiment Station tested corn meal versus a balanced ration on cows. Cows fed the balanced diet stayed healthier, bred better, yielded more milk, and were in stronger condition for future calving. Corn meal produced uniform but inferior results with one cow dying during the trial.
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Miryland
Balayomt
Destroying Red Mites and Woodwork Painting Guide
Instructions advise thorough cleaning of toasts nests boxed wood work and other pest-prone areas before and after the batching season. Apply a mixed oil paint using a brush, place fresh dirt on the floor, seal holes, and tamp dirt with a wooden tool to reduce mites and improve conditions.
Molting Guide for Fowl Care and Feeding Practices
W. K. Dean outlines a July to December molting period for poultry, detailing causes, timing, and care. The plan emphasizes systematic feeding, clean water, shade, litter, shell material, turnout, and anti-parasite measures, plus a detailed multi-ingredient feed fórmula and schedule to hasten molt and produce glossy plumage.
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W. K. Dean
American Poultry Journal
Popularity of Incubators and Poultry Advances
The article notes a rapid shift to incubators among poultrymen, with thousands adopting them as better hatchers than hens. It highlights varied sizes, ongoing improvements, and strong manufacturer support, arguing incubators are essential for modern poultry operations and progress beyond old methods.
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Shem
The Wounded Flags and War Yarns From Old Soldiers
Reflections from Los Angeles and Maryland on Civil War battles, flags, and monuments. Vignettes recount veteran memories at a hotel lobby, Monuments at Mission Ridge, and a discussion of deserters, allegiance, and the fate of Union and Confederate soldiers after the war.
Deserters Question Army Fate in Colonel Remarks
Deserters from the Army are discussed by a colonel who reflects on what becomes of them. He offers thoughts on their later lives and the consequences of desertion in military service. The remarks highlight concerns about discipline, punishment, and readjustment.
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Tee’y Aurminder
Preston
Toder
Nolin
Tome
Kentucky
East
Tennessee
Chicago
Inter Ovean
Remembered the Dog in Washington Office Encounter
Pension Commissioner Ware meets a brigadier general from the Civil War era who recalls a bull dog named Major that washed dishes after meals. Ware slowly recognizes the dog’s owner as a former First Iowa recruit, triggering a long chat about old times and the dog’s antics.
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Ware
Washington
First
Iowa
Major
Lole Regirter
Survivor of the Merrimac Recalled In Beaufort County Village
William K. Tetterton, last survivor of the Confederate ironclad Merrimac crew, is 67 and recalls his youth at a small Beaufort County village. He trained recruits in Richmond and served from the ship’s first deployment until the order to decommission.
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Merrimac
Beaufort County
Saya
Raleigh
Tives
William K. Tetterton
Virginia
Richmond
Crew Woods
Tellerton
Yeesel
North Carolina Confederate sharpshooter claims Reynolds killing
Lewnster T. Hensel of Quercyville, Penn, met Benjamin C Thorpe a Confederate veteran in North Carolina who says he shot Gen John Reynolds at Gettysburg. Thorpe, in the Fifty first North Carolina, recalls the incident near Cashtown on the first day of the battle and states he fired from about 200 yards, witnessing Reynolds fall.
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Reynolda
Lewnster T. Hensel
Quercyville
Penn
North Carolina
Benjamin C Thorpe
John ¥. Reynolds
Gettysberg
Thorpe
Cashtown
Reynolds
Rope Imitator Graces Theater With Charm Tonight
In Mea Neighbors town Growelle performs with a charming air as residents remark on the scene. Mrs Growella confirms her husband supports her dressing and treats, adding light humor to the evening.
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Growelle
Mra
Growella
Returning Good for Evil
A narrator contemplates returning kindness rather than destruction after an unexpected encounter. The line hints at moral reversal as a reaction to aggression, framed in a reflective moment about choosing mercy over revenge.
The Woman Usually Does Wait for a Splendid Story
A reader compliments a tale as she lays down a book and praises the narrative that held her interest to the last word. He remarks that the heroine possessed that quality, confirming the engaging performance of the story.
The Wrong Man at Christmas School Pageant
A brief exchange overheard at a holiday event features a son pointing out a football player in a crowd. The parent corrects him, noting the figure is an author who struggles to earn enough to pay for a bale cut. The moment mixes humor with a jab at writers’ finances.
Matrimonial Ad Cites Preview Experience Not Necessary
A historical matrimonial notice mocks romance by advertising for “a nice Young girl, of affectionate disposition” while adding “Preview experience not necessary” to reassure bachelors. The odd phrasing reflects era jargon and gender norms in classified notices.
The Critics and Ida Exchange Quips on First Sight
The Critics remark on a love at first sight moment with him while Ida jokes he would have been a better medium to gain a second sight. The playful exchange highlights social wit and romantic misfires in a light page item.
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Ida
A Futile Wish Ball Scene Echoes Quiet Yearning
In a clipped provincial moment a masked ball is wistfully praised as lovely yet the speaker admits a missed chance. The fragment hints at romance, hesitation, and a single unresolved wish between two voices.
The Youth of To Day Visitor and Merchant Dialogue
A brief exchange shows a visitor remarking the show is protected as if he knows more, and a merchant clarifies the visitor is his son. The scene highlights family relations and curiosity in a small town setting.
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Merchant
Was Taking Chances by The Commoner
A fragment from The Commoner quotes Poor Fred in a shaky proposal exchange with a narrator who recalls his fear of exposure to a habit he kept secret, suggesting quiet peril and tension in a melodramatic moment.
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Fred
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Los Angeles
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Whitt
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Dineen
Stomin
Louisiane
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