The Story of Francis Cludde Chapter XIII Concludes
In May moonlight, Clarence challenges the narrator on a floodlit ford. The fight turns when the horse sinks and the enemy are driven back as the party seeks refuge at a church. They flee toward Wesel then Santon, facing hunger, cold, and fear with Mistress Anne’s sudden change and a dying foe found near Lan ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Duke of
Cleves
Bertie
God’s House
Anne
Wesel
Santon
Lindstrom
Viclin
Mistress Anne
Gutei
Bertle
Lanton
Master Bertle
The Labor Character Improves Under Hard Times
The New York Times notes a rise in efficiency among remaining workers. In tight labor markets, workers pull extra effort, with 60 doing the work of 100, cutting costs and saving otherwise stalled contracts. Self-interest now aligns with employer gains, replacing the old altruistic justification for underwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
New Ramie Filasse Process Debuts in China
A Chinese discovery enables ramie fiber to become a soft filasse within minutes. A company is established to produce the filasse for widespread use and the first shipment is planned for Europe.
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China
Europe
Pittsburg Spelling Bee Rivalry Sparks City Bet
Pittsburg and Cleveland prepare for a 15 pupil spelling bee contest in Carnegie Hall. Officials select 98 finalists after two eliminations with a June 29 showdown in Cleveland. Tickets are scarce with a premium demand as society turns to spelling battles over phonetics and city pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Smoky City
Andrew Carnegie
Buckeye
Sword
Samuel Hamilton
Allegheny County
Andrews
Carnegie Hall
Father Pitt
Congress
Notes on hog farming in southwest Missouri
Southwest Missouri reports hogs fattening on abundant 17 year locusts. Pigs on clover pasture with nighttime grain feeding gain best. Pigs are easy to raise but not profitable. feed the sow oil and nutritious rations. Expect soft corn this fall and possible winter shortages. Best shade for hogs is an elevated shed with unobstructed wind. Avoid dusty fence corners and stifling brush.
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Harry Howard
Delaware
Montana
Missouri Experiment Station
H. J. Waters
Mlssouri
Wallace
Missouri
Weight of Silage Cubic Feet per Ton Explained
An Illinois correspondent cites Wallace's Farmer on silage weight varying with silo depth and corn condition. Professor King gives figures: at 10 ft depth average 26.1 lb/cu ft, at 15 ft 29.8 lb/ cu ft, at 20 ft 33.3 lb/ cu ft, at 30 ft 39.6 lb/ cu ft. silos 20 ft deep by 15 ft diameter hold 58.84 tons and 30 ft deep by 15 ft diameter hold 105 tons.
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Illinois
Wallace
Professor King
Live stock pointers for cattle pigs and sheep
Advice on wart treatment for cattle using castor oil, selecting draft stallions for size energy and action, avoiding sluggish drafts in breeding, protecting pigs from cold, porridge feeding when milk is scarce, avoiding raw meat for young pigs, European sheep feeders favor succulent feeds and daily exercise, and the virtue of a kind stockman to ensure profitable stock.
An Appeal to Millionaires Exposes Rabies Death
William H. Marsh of Brooklyn died after a dog bite and delayed rabies treatment. He sought Pasteur institute care too late, was told cure was impossible, and died within 72 hours. The piece urges wealthy philanthropy to fund anti rabies research and Pasteur efforts.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
William H. Marsh
Brooklyn
Marsh
Pasteur Institute
Pasteur
Rockefeller
A Parson's Letter Moves Treasury Head and Banker
Washington Star recounts a tale in which Secretary Cortelyou hears of a distressed parson whose 400 Dash Railways shares dropped from 106 to 55. The parson asks for mercy. a banker offers to buy back at 106. The parson then orders his broker to buy 400 shares at 55 and forward to Dash's president for 106.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
George B. Cortelyou
the Treasury
Mr. Cortelyou
All Church
Dash Railways
Dash
The Cow Club Debates in Gungawamp's Night Circle
A verse tracing the Cow Club at Stokes' grocery as they settle matters from railroads to wireless Marconi and air travel. They return to Gungawamp to finish debates on the night’s classic question who owns the grandest milk and the finest cow.
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Cow Club
Stokes
Marconi
Gungawamp
Joe Cone
New York Sun
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Francis Cludde
Mary
the Cow Club
Washington
Bob Evans
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