Double Stratagem in Tuxtree Ends With Daughter’s Deception
Old man Wimpole advertisers for a daughter to manage his fortune. Amelia Darragh, clever and loyal, exploits his plan, turning the tables. He falls for her, only to learn she is married and will not be his heir.
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Wimpole
Tuxtree
Mr. Stiles
Daffy
Miss Higginson
Miss Gray
Miss Fellows
Amelia Darragh
Miss Amelia
Jim Wimpole
Amelia
Tipton
Heaven
Will
Littlewood Way
Old Man Wimpole
Old
Dld
Aire
Gaelic Stronghold on Achill Island Holds the Language Line
A traveler describes Achill Island's isolation where Gaelic remains strong among 25 island families. A friend hosts learners, a fiddle tunes sessions, and daily life blends peat fires with livestock. Young harvesters work abroad, returning with earnings while Gaelic survives as the island’s living culture.
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Achill Beg
Emerald Isle
Ireland
Scotland
England
Harvester
Midland
Great Western Railway
H. G. Wells
Lancashire
Save-All Fertilizer Enormous Waste Prevented by Concrete Pits
Concrete pits on farms prevent nutrient loss from manure by keeping moisture optimal and reducing leaching. A standard pit measures 3 ft deep by 6 ft wide by 12 ft long, with 5 inch walls, 8 inch walls for large pits, and a 18 inch by 2.5 ft sump hole for pumping squid manure. The method requires careful forms, wire reinforcement, and careful timing for set and use.
Buffalo burr in seed lots threatens corn belt crops
The buffalo burr, a spiny annual from western Kansas and Nebraska, contaminates alfalfa hay and seed lots via seed spread. It grows vigorously, withstands drought, and bears yellow potato-like blossoms. Readers are advised to cut it at the ground surface before seeding to prevent spread.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Best Kind of Wire Fencing Erection Discussed
The article debates the optimal wire fencing type for construction projects, weighing durability, cost, and ease of assembly. It notes expert opinions favoring sturdy mesh and long lasting posts, with guidance on proper installation practices.
Meat food boosts egg production in Purdue poultry trials
Purdue University tests show adding meat food to hen rations raises egg yield by about 100 eggs per pullet yearly, boosting flock output and income. Skim milk feeding nets the highest returns, while meat scrap or fish scrap offers a substitute when skim milk is scarce.
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Purdue University
Bees Are Farmers Friends Warn Against Spraying In Bloom
A notice urges farmers to avoid spraying fruit trees during bloom and to wait until petals fall. Bees are described as farmers allies whose loss would mean poor fruit and low quality. The text condemns poisoning bees and stresses spraying only after blooms fall.
Insect Harms Many Plants The Cutworm Threat
Insect damage reported on various crops with cutworms attacking fir cauliflower, cucumbers, onions, corn, and tomatoes. The note outlines surface damage and potential yield impact, indicating widespread plant harm.
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Ww. A. Chapman
Ture
Brighid
Oona
Siay
Siav
Cauth
Gari _you
Achille Island
Buffalo Burr
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