Fermenting wheat elevator collapses in river flood
In Upas City Karlson's wooden wheat elevator is wrecked by a flood from the Divide. Nan, Karlson, and Sim Thompson are trapped as fermenting wheat expands, but the collapsing structure and rising grain create an accidental escape when the wheat forms an island in the river and carries them to safety. Thompson saves Nan and Karlson, who then plans a patent on the new wheat crop idea.
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Karlson
Upas
Divide
Nan
Sim Thompson
Thompson
Mr. Karlson
Old Karlson
Sim
Upas City
W. G. Chapman
Frog Found in Coal Seam Mystifies Forest of Dean
The London Globe reports a frog located in a coal seam at Trafalgar colliery in the Forest of Dean. Initial theories of an egg or tadpole are rejected as no surface opening exists, suggesting the creature may have remained there since the coal was laid down.
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Trafalgar
Forest of Dean
London Globe
Egypt’s Famous Mosque and Sultan Hassan’s Pride
The text notes Sultan Hassan’s mosque in Cairo as a famed Saracenic landmark built circa 1360 with Pyramids stone. It mentions the sultan’s anger at the architect for a rival project and references cannon balls in the walls from the French invasion era.
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Egypt
Sultan Hussein
Sultan
Hassan
Cairenes
Begypt
Dry feeding gains popularity among poultry keepers
Michael K. Boyer explains that dry feeding, though not new, is rising in use for fowls. Benefits cited include easier labor, healthier birds, and higher egg fertility, with fowls learning to prefer ground grain, plus water intake and scratching exercise aiding overall health.
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Michael K. Boyer
Right Feed for Brood Sow
On farms with diverse grain production brood sows in the Wisconsin experiment station herd gain 50 to 75 pounds during pregnancy when fed a one third corn one third wheat bran or alfalfa diet. A thick slop of equal parts provides even nutrition and satisfaction.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
Lighting in stalls protects livestock health in winter
The article notes that well lit horse and dairy stalls are crucial in winter as lack of light lowers temperatures. Exposing animals to bright daylight after confinement can prevent defective eyesight and reduce many common livestock ailments.
Sheep as Weed Destroyers in Pasture Study
Sheep can eat over a hundred weed species unpalatable to cattle, offering a forage driven weed control option. The finding suggests integrating flocks into grazing plans to manage invasive plants and improve pasture quality.
Handling and feeding the new calves guidance excerpt
Calves should be taught to drink milk within days of birth to ease handling. A clean warm stall with stanchions for confinement while eating reduces trouble to that of feeding pigs. An illustration shows the stanchion construction and details for obtaining a circular from the dairy division in Washington D C.
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Dairy Division
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department. of. Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Axe Control the Pear Psylla
Investigations by the New York Experiment Station examine pear psylla susceptibility to sprays across life stages. Wintering adults and eggs are key targets. eggs deposit early in spring, with most before late April. Contact mixtures and nicotine sprays work. homemade oil emulsions vary in effectiveness.
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H. E. Hodgkiss
New York
Raspberry plant and fruit types overview
The raspberry is a well known small fruit from the bramble family. Commerce berries are mainly red and black varieties, with Rubus idaeus rare in the U S and less hardy than American red raspberry Rubus atrigonus which is widespread in northern and eastern regions.
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United States
Pruning Outfit Includes Tools for Fine Cutting
The pruning set specifies saws with narrow blades and single sided teeth, paired with stout pruning shears. Each outfit includes a mallet and a chisel to complete the tool kit for pruning tasks.
Hartford City Man Escapes the Knife
Hartford City Indiana resident Charles Inman at 424 East Chestnut Street escaped a planned Fort Wayne operation for stomach trouble after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Inman credits the treatment with restoring health within weeks, enabling him to return to work and avoid costly surgical care.
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Charles Inman
East Chestnut Street
Hartford City
Ind
Hea
Fort Wayne
Mayr
Widow's Smite Inspires Quip in Local Tale
A Kansas City Star humor item recounts Brother Waller kneeling before a widow and pouring confectionary sediments as an elder’s potions spill. The widow slaps him, prompting a wagged reply about the widow’s smile and a hearty laugh.
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Waller
Cuddyhump
Kansas City Star
California Expositions Visit via Scenic Northern Pacific Route
Low round trip fares announced for California expositions and Pacific Coast travel. Tickets allow liberal stop overs including Yellowstone National Park via Gardiner Gateway. Agent A M Cleland invites planning a 1915 western vacation with rates and travel literature.
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Northern Pacific
California
North Pacific Coast
Yellowstone National Park
Gardiner Gateway
A. M. Cleland
Northern Pacific By
St. Paul
Minnesota
Philip’s Reason Circus Poster Interest
A teacher asks Philip about liking the circus. He admits he never attends but enjoys the circus poster to collect large words for his compositions.
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Philip
Cuticura Soap Baths Ad Offers Free Sample Book
Ad copy promotes Cuticura SOAP BATHS for infants and children claiming relief from eczema rashes itchings chafings and sleep disturbances. It promises comfort rest and speedy healing and invites readers to request a free sample by mail with a book from Cuticura Dept XY Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Martial Perplexities in a Small Band
A compact leader warns of a precarious position as General Bonania may march against them. The reply notes the difficulty of retreat because many generals surround them, making any escape seem like precipitate action against another.
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Bonania
Castoria Ad Emphasizes Safe Remedy for Infants
Public notice urges mothers to examine Castoria bottles for the signature La Ay Iga In Use For Over 20 Years and notes children cry for Fletcher's Castoria as a trusted remedy for infants and children.
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Fletcher
Chicago Divorces vs Marriages Stir Curiosity
The paper notes Chicago reports two divorces for every twelve marriages prompting questions about legal and social dynamics. A reader quips about the ratio, highlighting local attitudes toward marriage and divorce.
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Chicago
Patrice
Unperturbed Poem Referred To Spring And Hard Lines
A dialogue about a spring poem notes the challenge of scanning lines and managing rhythm. The speaker suggests spring brings hard lines and careful footwork as necessary for verse.
Red Cross Ball Blue Advertisement
Advertisement urging use of Red Cross Ball Blue for wash day comfort and lasting pleasure. Claims it is available at all good grocers.
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Red Cross
All Good
The Bill Climbed Joke Exchange
A humorous exchange about travel and expenses. One speaker jokes they climbed the Alps abroad, the other counters they only ran up a bill. The quick quip plays on cost versus scenery.
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Alps
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