Cattaro and Montenegro Gateways to Ancient Dalmatia
An old Dalmatian fortress town, Cattaro, sits encircled by high walls and steep mountains. The article describes its Greek cathedral, busy harbor, and the perilous zigzag ascent to Montenegro, with Perasto’s loyalty to Venice, local flora, and diverse inhabitants.
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Attaro
Dalmatia
Austria
Grado
Trieste
Bocche di Cattaro
Norway
Cattaro
Constantine Porphyrogenetus
Calli
Venice
Water Freezes From Top Down
Ice is lighter than water and floats, so freezing starts at the surface. Water expands when cooled past a point, a peculiarity that applies only near freezing. As it cools to within four degrees of freezing, the behavior of water changes.
Selecting Seed Corn Maturity Key to Large Yields
Kansas State Agricultural College associate professor S C Salmon urges farmers to seed now for germination tests, stressing mature ears, proper size, and avoid immature grain. He notes open cribs cause damage from moisture and cold and that large ears generally yield more than small ears.
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Kansas
S. C. Salmon
Kansas State Agricultural College
Mr. Salmon
Using Dynamite on a Farm
A writer argues farm dynamite is safe when instructions are followed. He notes personal use blasting stumps as quick, economical, and practical for clearing land, acknowledging no explosive is foolproof but proper handling minimizes accidents.
Clamp for Concrete Forms
A handy adjustable clamp for form work holds form sides in place without damaging boards. It uses two arm pairs joined by pivots, movable corner brackets along each arm, steel pins to secure, and a cam head lever to tighten around a column. Independent Farmer.
Ground Feed Gaining Favor for Stock
The article argues ground feed suits young stock and aging animals with failing teeth. It notes faster eating can reduce digestion of broken grain, suggests moistening ground feed for horses to increase intake, and advocates feeding ground feed to cows in milk.
Corn Coverer Quiz Shows Practical Farm Device
Leon ard Phelps of Herrion Illinois describes a practical corn coverer in Missouri Valley Farmer. He suggests using a large fence as part of the device and notes its usefulness for corn cultivation.
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Leonard Phelps
Herrion
Ill
Missouri Valley Farmer
Harrow setup to cover three rows at a time
Instructions describe mounting a rear crossbar, wiring at points A and B, adding two six inch by three inch pieces at 50 degree angles at C and D, and using the assembly to break up clods and level three rows per pass.
Break up a broody hen with humane method
Farmers urged to avoid ducking and use a civil method. Let the hen sit a few days then move her to an airy coop with a slatted floor and good ventilation. Suspend the coop to supply air, feed lightly with fresh water, and remove the hatch instinct by warmth from below.
Free Sheep From Maggots Procedure and Medicines
Advice on inspecting sheep for maggots when dirty spots or wool biting occur. Clip wool to skin if infected, treat spot with tar dip, and use strong medicine to wash out maggots. Turpentine is avoided for humane reasons. chloroform is recommended for clearing maggots.
Orchard grass for grazing characteristics and seeding rates
Orchard grass is a coarse growing bunchy species valued for early spring and late fall grazing. It tolerates rough treatment, thrives in shade, and mixes well with redtop on wetlands or heavy clay. Seed 20 to 30 pounds per acre for a full stand. half that for pasture mixes. best seeded in fall to stabilize gullies and prevent erosion.
Cleanliness Key in Raising Poultry and Pigeons
Cleanliness is a major factor in healthy poultry and pigeons. Impure food and water and decaying matter foster disease. Keep pigeon houses free of rubbish and odours to prevent illness.
Cows Warned Against Overfeeding and Crowding
Farmers advised to avoid cheating cows by underfeeding or crowding them beyond capacity. Officials stress adherence to proper feeding and living conditions to ensure profitable, healthy dairy production.
Curse Those Odd Jobs in the Early Hours
Mr Dubwaite muses on great tasks while seeking a clean collar. Mrs Dubwaite, famed for her negligee, agrees. He asks her to descend to the cellar and show versatility by putting coal into the furnace, awaiting another call.
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Mr. Dubwaite
Mrs. Dubwaite
Father aims training for future famous baseball pitcher
A father praises his young son's energetic drum beating and explains he plans early training to develop the boy's right arm, hoping the child becomes a renowned baseball pitcher. The exchange shows parental ambition and forward planning for athletic success.
Beasts and Banter Over Africa Visit
A disjointed exchange recalls a discussion about a tribe in Africa that supposedly eats monkeys. Miss Knox questions the point and wonders why anyone would care or plan a trip to Africa.
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Sapleigh
Africka
Miss Knox
Africa
Gadson’s time money stunt leaves impression only with pawns
In a sharp exchange, Gadson attempts to push the idea that time equals money. The other party counters that impression only takes hold when Gadson pawns his own watch.
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Gadson
Lost diminutive argent cone and thimble offered by Medicine Man
A terse exchange describes a diminutive silver cone with a convex summit and symmetric indentations missing, followed by a person labeled Medicine Man presenting a thimble. The dialogue portrays a barter or exchange item scenario between two unnamed individuals.
Wise man laughs at hats in witty exchange
A humorous dialogue centers on a husband who quits laughing at his wife's hats. He notes the funnier they appear, the more convinced she is they are stylish, highlighting light domestic comedy and sharp irony.
Friday wedding superstition and age advice
A humorous verse notes Friday as an unlucky wedding day for a girl depending on her age and social custom. The couple’s fate hinges on age, tradition, and superstition.
Not a High Brow. Bacon It is Said Giraffe Dumb
A humorous exchange notes the giraffe as the silent animal unable to express itself in sound. Hegbert quips that if it spoke it would talk over everyone’s head, implying its quiet nature serves a purpose.
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Bacon
Hegbert
Compromise over neckties leads to household duty swap
A husband refuses to let his wife buy neckties, preferring to handle purchases alone. They reach a compromise where the wife will take charge of the furnace this winter, aligning efforts to share tasks.
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Hub
A Knock He yYes Friends of the Stage
A fragmented dialogue notes a person recalling thoughts of a stage career and friends who dissuaded them. The exchange suggests hesitation about performing with references to stage life and social influence.
Debate on women's fighting potential in the papers
The exchange argues that women could fight if required, with one insisting and the other agreeing that capability exists beyond traditional views. The dialogue suggests evolving attitudes toward women in physical combat.
They Have Presidential Bees in This Country
A witty exchange notes that travelers in China see yellow jacketed statesmen while in this country the politicians are likened to presidential bees.
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China
Fragmented verse exchange about love and refusal
A terse literary exchange shows a man seeking the heart from a maid who says she has given it to another. The dialogue hints at romantic pursuit and resignation.
Line on Him Father Question on Marriage and Bench Time
A humorous exchange where a father asks about his daughter's fiancé in terms of his baseball bench time rather than romance. The daughter replies she did not know he was a ballplayer and the father clarifies he means how many days per month he is on the bench.
Paragon of Patience Herds People for Group Picture
A portrait-like line describes a patient man who can assemble a crowd for a group portrait without losing his temper. The anecdote emphasizes his calm management and steady leadership in a social setting.
The Rear Guard Musical Exchange
A humorous exchange among instruments airs grievances about timing and memory with lines about being right and lazy, a toot to night, and a pianist failing to collect notes as drums violins and tambourine clash in a playful orchestral dialogue.
Euphemism example in a political exchange
A father explains euphemism to his son using a candidate calling his rival "my able opponent" as the example. The definition hints at the contrast between literal and implied meaning in political rhetoric.
Cinderella and the prince defy common sense in tale
A dialogue about Cinderella challenges the idea of a purely sensible fairy tale. The speakers argue that the Cinderella narrative resists ordinary logic, emphasizing its non realistic, symbolic magic over common sense.
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Cinderella and
the Prince
Keynote Speech From Dinner Table Exchange
A father explains a keynote speech as the main point in a discussion. He hints that after telling of important business matters the following remark from the mother will be a keynote speech at the table.
Hidden romance sparks between young couple
A playful exchange unfolds as a young man and woman discuss kissing. He fears her father’s disapproval while she defends their affection, noting he has not objected before. The dialogue hints at budding romance and parental boundaries.
Too Cheerful. Edith Declines Proposal
Edith explains she declined the proposal to avoid hurting him, but Ellen notes he reacted as if she accepted. The pair discuss handling the situation with care.
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Edith
Ellen
Husband and Wife Quip Sparks Sharp Household Banter
A remark about marrying for spite prompts a witty exchange as a husband and wife trade barbs. The couple reflects on balancing fault and humor in their marriage, turning a petty moment into light banter.
Relative Visits in Place of Ants Help
A proverb styled note shows a sluggard refusing to visit the ant and choosing to visit his "uncle" after taking his ulster from a nail. The piece contrasts diligence with delay and implies practical aid comes from kin rather than insects.
The Ruling Passion Quips About a Miser’s Death
A witty exchange about a long lived miser ends with a grim joke on his death. The dialogue hints at regrets but sharp humor remains the focus.
Merely a Pose in a Short Museum Review
A fragment notes viewers interpret art more deeply than the artist intended. It comments that many praise a scene only when nearby observers catch subtle sounds and reactions, suggesting perception depends on proximity and attention.
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Tve
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Montenegro
St. Peter
Nicholas
St. Trifen
Duomo
Bay of “Topla
Perasto
Campo Formio
Levant
S. Miccio
Fedelissima Gonfaloniera
Dobruta
Perzagno
Vlaschka Pietro
Paragon OF
Patience
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