The Marathon Mystery A Story of Manhattan
A narrator and allies chase clues in a tangled case around Tremaine in New York. They discover clippings from Thompson’s pocketbook that seem worthless yet may unlock the Thompson murder mystery.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
6
Treasure Trove Intrigue Deepens in Chatter II
The narrator notes Cecily’s cold reply after an abrupt abstract moment and plans to question her about Tremaine and the murder. He suspects Cecily may confirm they were not at the Marathon at the crime hour and aims to clear that line of inquiry on the next visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond-Corre
Doudoux
Suite Fourteen
Tremaine
Cecily
Dodd
St. Pierre
New York
Tre‘naine
Chhild
Ceily
Tambou
Thompson
Miss Croydon
Delroy
Jimmy
Higgins
Dieppe
Sydney
Clinpings
Godfrey
Simmons
Washington
Boston
Lester
Tve
A City Dog With a Gilded Youth Attitude
A dog belonging to a well off young man in Central Park causes delight and mischief. The retriever enjoys daily scent baths and breakfast at a cab bystanders know the dog’s address. He often rides in a hansom, snarls at attempts to be moved, then returns home to dine with his valet paying the fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Dr. Long
Central Park
quotable musings from Atchison Globe issue
A collection of aphorisms and reflections on human nature. Remarks touch on secrecy honesty temperance and pride while noting common flaws in society and daily life. The tone is proverb like with observations on money talk weather and personal character.
Demand for breeding ewes prompts wide market moves
The market sees a record flow of breeding ewes from Chicago to Kentucky Tennessee Ohio Indiana Virginia and New York with Iowa Missouri and Dakotas also supplying farms. Traders note rising demand in Kentucky and Tennessee and expect more lambs as good pastures and feed determine profitability. The season is winding down as mating nears and some sellers extend shipping distances for lamb production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Shkentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Indiana
Virginia
New York
Michigan
Kentucky
Louisville
Cincinnati
Iowa
Missouri
Omaha
Kansas City
Dakota
Rape in the corn field proves sheep pasturing practical
A fifty acre field stocked with about 5800 ewes and lambs shows rape in corn can clean weeds, avoid grass, and feed animals without wasting grain. The author notes ears started and cobs eaten while corn remains, and asserts rape pays by reducing weed growth and offering hog feed despite labor costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Planting Willows for Fence Posts Promoted
An editorial urges farmers to explore planting willows and catalpa for posts. It notes preservative treatments may let soft woods last as long as hard woods, with railroads and government testing guiding use. Details available from the Wood Preservatives Office, USDA, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catalpa
Office of Wood Preservatives
Departments, of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Butter Quality In Winter Dairy Rooms
A Beatrice Nebraska reader asks why butter loses flavor in cold weather and whether moving milk and cream to the kitchen harms quality. The writer notes kitchen odors taint cream and urges farmers to provide a properly equipped milk room for dairy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H
Beatrice, Neb
Proper Cream Churning Guidelines From Farm Practice
Advice on dairy handling covers cream temperature for best churning and butter quality. Do not cool or warm abruptly, churn times, feed effects on flavor, and packing materials.
Timber for Shelter: Planting Trees to Weather the Cold
A persuasive piece urges planting shelter belts to protect farms from cold winds. It recalls a winter storm where animals found warmth behind a grove and argues windbreaks improve yields, shelter buildings, and farm comfort, especially in northern latitudes. It notes evergreens pay off in years and warns against planting delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minnesota
Jock
Iowa Dairy Profit Fight and Road Repair Critique
The column argues Iowa dairy farmers should cull unprofitable cows to restore profitability and warns of wasteful feeding. It urges testing cows this winter, selling five top producers, reducing labor costs, and saving grain for spring. It also criticizes road work quality and stresses proper animal shelter and wind protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Seed selection in field grants better corn and potato yields
The article argues seed origin matters more than general quality. Selecting ears from sturdy stalks during husk harvest improves stands, while poor seed from fragile plants causes high losses. Even under harsh weather, strong seed pays for itself in better yields and stands.
Missouri farmer nets $1500 from twenty acres of popcorn
A Missouri farmer earned about 1500 dollars from twenty acres of popcorn this season by finding a short supply crop. The item highlights how seeking scarce crops can boost income for growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Feeding tips for poultry with alfalfa and clover mash
The article advises feeding green alfalfa or clover, steamed and chopped into a mash, to poultry to maintain egg production through winter. It also recommends spreading clover straw back on fields after threshing to nourish thin spots and prevent waste.
Feeding Methods for Steers and Animal Rations
The piece weighs options in feeding cattle. It argues against constant corn in front of steers and suggests regular, measured feeding may yield better results with limited labor. It questions whether continuous full-feed is the best approach for large herds.
Frozen cream and butter making challenge noted
A report notes that frozen cream lacks flavor and cannot yield good butter, and also mentions the substance is very hard to churn.
Alfalfa and Corn Silage Boost Professor Haecker’s Butter
Professor Haecker states alfalfa hay and corn silage yield more butter than any other roughage. He assigns a feeding value of $20 per ton of alfalfa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny
Professor Haecker
Cream Separator Use for Better Dairy Cream Preservation
The article explains that cream from separators should be cooled immediately after separation to keep well. It argues that properly cooled cream preserves for several days, contrasting with slower cooling methods that fail to extend freshness. It notes widespread user experiences and emphasizes prompt chilling.
Winter calf selection for a productive dairy herd
The winter season is ideal to observe chosen calves. Keep those that show strong digestive power and clear signs of suitability for dairy work.
Daily Cow Stall Cleaning and Bedding Replacement
Farm tasks describe cleaning cow stalls each day and adding fresh bedding. Use a fork to shake out old bedding, then a steel brush or hoe scrapes out manure for best results.
Feeding cows on a farm during milk fluctuations
A farm guidance note advises careful feeding to balance cream payments as cream prices rise. Cattle can eat turnips cabbage and other vegetables, with suggestions to feed sums after milking to avoid taint in milk. Silage and clover hay with meal bran and oats help restore milk flow, though some cows may only recover after freshening.
Illinois Cattle Profits Spark Farm Departures
Professor Fraser notes 250,000 Illinois cows yield only 77 cents profit per cow after feed costs. He suggests farmers quit sooner rather than later to avoid longer losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser
Illinois
Calves for Show and Dairy Need Different Rearing
The article advises not to mistreat heifer calves and to establish dominance calmly. It notes that dairy calves are not suited for show, needing different feeding and care. Show calves require fattening foods while dairy calves need nutrients for a strong body and digestion.
Farmer Requests Acceptable Alfalfas Cost for Cattle
A correspondent asks how much he can afford to pay for alfalfa hay to feed his cows. He notes a ton of alfalfa yields about 200 pounds of protein versus 125 pounds from a ton of bran. The greater feeding value of alfalfa is highlighted as understanding grows.
Dairying and Swine Breeding Pair Well Effectively
The article argues that dairying and swine breeding complement each other. Cows and pigs thrive on clover and pigs respond especially to skim milk. The writer claims mixing the two enterprises is efficient rather than risky.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manhattan
Burton E. Stevenson
Gascony
Mr. Lester
Chatter II
Treasure
Atchison Globe Lights
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