Confusion at the Track Ends in Uncle Peter Wins
Con men Bunch and I scheme to have Uncle Peter gamble his fortune then recover it. After disguises and a rigged race, Uncle Peter bets beans and wins, leaving us broke but unable to break his trust. The tale closes with a grumbled exclamation of Damunclepeter.
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Bunch
Peter
Ikey Schwartz
Damunclepeter
Ruraldene
Woodlands
Dove's ‘Nest Villa
Martha
Zurberg’s
Ikey
Dodd
Swamprcott
Key
Uncle Peter
Barney Sullivan
Bunch Jefferson
Charlie
Due Lawrence
Mr. Dodd
Dike
G. W. Dillingham Co
Swampscott
Dome
Wall Street
Dike Lawrence
Thirst Avenue
Tank Factory
Beans
Reub
Undertakers
Gazabe
Life-Savera
Jobe Henry
Rainy seasons sweep Europe with rising yearly averages
The article notes increasing average rainfall across Europe since 1869 with Paris records. It cites 20 inch thresholds until 1880 and a rise to about 23 inches in 1893–1909, while dismissing sunspot cycles as the cause and calling for long term statistics to gauge changes in the climate.
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Europe
Paris
Abbe Moreux
Brickner
Convenient Barn Plan for Fourteen Horses
A 36 by 60 foot barn plan accommodates fourteen horses with two feed rooms, a harness area, two box stalls, and twelve open stalls. It features a siting of feed rooms, windows, and hard pine flooring, plus details on hay storage, lighting, and construction options for efficient feeding and care. The article also notes a related section on chick rearing and early feeding practices.
Washington Descendant Mobilizes Washingtonia Collection at Auction
William Lanier Washington, a lineal descendant of George Washington's brother, purchased Lind Washington's twenty year account book at auction in Boston. The ledger shows 1764 entries referencing Colonel and Major General George Washington with notes of gambling debts paid at Mount Vernon, including 7 shillings 6d for whist and 7 shillings 6d won.
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Washington
William Lanier Washington
George Washington
Boston
Lind Washington
George
Lund’s
Dr. To
Mount Vernon
New York Telegraph
Spider Web Prophecy and Weather Beliefs
In a summer field a web covered with tiny cobwebs signals dry weather. Spiders emerge from ground holes, all appearing alike, and the belief holds that such webs mean rain will not come.
Man with a Cold Feels Heroic Yet Girl Faces Shame
A man suffering a cold is described as heroic while a local girl is portrayed as disgraced. The short item contrasts perceived courage with social stigma in a condensed community notice.
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Heroia
Protection of Birds Campaign Across Nation
Protection of insect eating birds will be a national campaign issue to curb crop losses. Backed by grangers orchardists ranch men and planters nationwide the National Association of Audubon societies seeks declarations from state representatives on bird resource conservation.
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National Association of Audubon Societies
Improving Stock by Breeding from Select Hens and Rooster
Advice to move top laying hens and the best male bird to a separate coop to stock future chicks. Emphasizes increasing stock and elevating success for the coming year.
Succession Planting for Peas Extends Harvest
Gardeners should sow peas at two week intervals from early April through June to maintain a continual harvest. Starting successive plantings prevents gaps and provides a longer picking season.
Attitudes Undesirable Hinder Farming Seed Quality Comment
A brief note argues that attitudes are undesirable and good seed is essential to maximize success in farming. The statement links mindset with agricultural outcomes, stressing seed quality as a key factor.
Feeding the Young Chicks
Practical poultry guidance from the Poultry Journal on daily feeding schedules for young chicks. Emphasizes five feeds daily for ten days, then four, then three per day, plus green food and occasional animal protein. Advises oat meal with clover or chaff, chick feed, clean water, and proper feeding equipment. cautions against overfeeding skim milk and promotes modern chick foods over home baking.
The Man That Was Snubbed and the Captain's Chase
A Long Island escape sketch follows Captain Turner pursuing Edith Wolridge and Aunt Susan. After flirting sparks and a stormy chaperon, a roadside accident brings the captain into view. A hijinks caper ends with Edith conceding to flirt and even wed in a climactic confession.
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Captain Turner
Long Island
New York
Judge Eldridge
Edith
Judge Whridge
Europe
Susan
Pennsylvania
Miss Edith
Wolridge
Edith Hldridge
Brooklyn
Wldridge
Logan
Turner
Jayville
Hadith
Wdith
Air
Indy
Susan al Ply
Judge Oldridge
Green Melon Dilemma Becomes Honest Shopper Exchange
A Pittsburgh Dispatch anecdote recounts Mr. Smith at a grocery counter being pressed by the grocer about green melons. The buyer defends his preference for green fruit, noting their longer shelf life and steady price while the coachman’s ripe complaints are dismissed.
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Mr. Smith
Pittsburg Dispatch
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Henry's
George W. Hobart
Péter
Judd Itarmer
Nettie Lewis
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