Widower seeks a wife with good cooking in village tale
Caleb Andrews, a fifty year old widower, tests three widows for a new wife by judging their cooking. He tours Widow Bliss, Widow Cable, and Widow Ransom, savoring each cuisine until a broken leg leads to an old maid who serves hash and wins his heart.
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Caleb Andrews
Caleb
Wife
Mary
Widder - Bliss
Bliss
Ca-leb
Snall
Widder
Cable
Mr. Andrews
Andrews
Jands
Widder Ransom
The Theatrical Manager Fails to Sign a Blank
A London Mail tale recalls Mr. S a theatrical manager who could not read or write and used a private secretary. At a hotel dinner guests staked two shillings and drew lots with a blank slip that the manager pretended to sign. A low comedian later identifies the handwriting as the manager’s, amazing the gathering.
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Chance
London Mail
Fortified Pearl Harbor: U S Fortifications and Naval Strength
The article describes Pearl Harbor fortifications as vast 15 mile coastal defenses with cement emplacements Fort Rugger and Fort Kamehameha. It notes a large naval station with dry dock and a $1 million coaling plant, plus fuel tanks and ammunition magazines protecting San Francisco from attack.
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Uncle Sam
Diamond Head
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Naval Station
San Francisco
Golden Gate
What Defines a Gentleman in Civilized Thought Across Eras
A sweeping essay contrasts evolving notions of the gentleman with fixed ideas of the bore and snob. It cites Blackstone and Ruskin, notes shifting meanings as civilization progresses, and recalls a witty exchange about Americans placing value on labor versus leisure.
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Scribner's
Blackstone
France
Percherons Show Superior Draft Strength Across Regions
E. E. Henderson argues Percherons excel in Southern cotton and Canadian wheat fields, with strong economy and labor durability. He notes high trade demand for gray Percherons, their calm, ready disposition, and superior maintenance efficiency versus other breeds.
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E. E. Henderson
Canada
United States
Divorce Clerk's Staircase Struggle In Tennessee
A Tennessee divorce filing office on the court house fourth floor faced a non working elevator forcing staff to use stairs. An obese man in the chaotic scene clutched a panicked woman who declared she would not take another step.
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Tennessee
Circuit Court Clerk
Court House
LOOK AFTER FEET OF SHEEP
Advice on daily foot care for sheep during winter to prevent sore feet and foot rot. Clean and wash feet with antiseptic solutions such as blue vitriol or carbolic acid after thorough cleaning. Check for underturned soles and avoid moist grazing lands to reduce infections.
Soaking Grain Boosts Digestibility for Pigs
Soaking hard grains in warm water costs nothing and increases pig digestibility. Researchers note improved feed efficiency as grains soften before feeding.
Cleaning Alfalfa Seed For Market Quality
Alfalfa seed from the machine is not market ready due to stones clods stems pods and many weed seeds. Use a fanning mill to remove light seeds and debris and a sieve set to separate weed seeds small stones and clods from the seed.
Hogs Ready for Fattening with Sweet Corn Feeding Plan
Farmers successful in hog raising struggle near finishing time. Growing sweet corn as a supplementary feed can fatten hogs quickly and inexpensively. Plant early, medium, and late varieties to extend green ear supply, especially in dry seasons.
Covering for a Cream Can to Protect Cooling
The article stresses covering cream cans during transport to prevent heat exposure. A simple wet burlap wrap lowers cream temperature by about 20 degrees, preserving quality on farm to town hauls.
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R. M.cann
Colorado
Seed Saving for Next Year’s Crops
Advice on choosing and labeling seeds from this year’s crop. Store seeds in clearly marked bags, noting variety such as Mrs. Brown’s pansies, plus any plant details. Hang bags out of reach of mice and other vermin to preserve quality.
Lambs arriving in October for better profits
The article notes lambs should drop in the last week of October and ewes moved to winter quarters to reduce losses and improve lamb growth. Success hinges on rapid gains, so ewes must be fed with foods best suited to milk production.
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His Mate
Pacific
Gentleman
Pearl
Harbor
Great Britain
Ruskin
England
America
Percherons
South
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