John Henry and Bunch Plot Swift Get Rich Quick Plan
In a cafe at the Hotel Astor John Henry and Bunch scheme to recover five thousand dollars from Signor Petroskinski the illusionist. They discuss theater critics State and a touring itinerary from New Rochelle to Saugatuck Junction with jokes about money and show business.
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Signor Petroskinski
Bunch
Hotel
Astor
Clara J
Ruraldene
Peter
John
Alice
William Grey
Saratoga
William
Jefferson
Bronaway
John D. Rockefeller
New York
New York City
Mr. State
Stale
Kookoo Theater
Paris
Tottie Coughdrop
Volla
Tout
John Henry
Mexico
New Rochelle
Charlie Osgood
Mamaroneck
Cos Cob
Green’s Farms
Charlie
Greenwich
Charle
Stamford
South Norwalk
Saugatuck Junction
Saugatuck
Charlie Gaya
Signor Petrojekinski
Devrie
Tottie
State
Foundry
Birmingham
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Silo Declared Essential On Stock Farms In Drought Regions
The Wallace Farmer urges farmers to build silos as an essential stock farm tool. Silage cuts feeding costs for cattle sheep and pigs, bridges droughts with summer silos, and supports co operation among neighbors for shared cutters and filling.
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Wallace
Useful Work Basket Accessory Comes From Simple Materials
The article details an inexpensive handy gas for darning materials and a work basket accessory. It lists materials as ribbon, thin cardboard, and narrow lace ribbon, noting the ribbon width and length depend on the number of needle papers the case will hold.
Needle Case Craft Tips for Sewing and Storage
Instructions describe making a nine inch needle case with silk, silk pockets, ribbon fasteners, and darning material cases using linen and wool braid. It covers folding, stitching, hemming, creating needle pockets, and optional decorations, plus a larger version for spools and a thimble bag from silk rounds.
Safeguarding Their Secrets
A stenographer explains that diaries written in shorthand protect family secrets from others. She has four diaries and a personal shorthand system critics would find unintelligible. She notes that after death, others may struggle to refresh memories of past events from those diaries.
Cuba Uses Diplomacy To Promote Its Cigars At King George Coronation
Havana plans to send official envoys to London to represent Cuba and act as advertising agents. They will carry 6000 premium Cuban cigars to present to King George with Cuban compliments, signaling national pride in high quality tobacco.
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King George
London
Havana
England
George
Cuba
Compass Deflection on Ship Leads to New Naval Rule
A British Admiralty order notes a ship compass suddenly deflected due to strong magnetization. Investigations reveal the instrument’s magnetism and a sailor’s medical truss as a cause. As a result no Truss-wearing sailors are allowed at the wheel to prevent similar mishaps.
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H. M
Onion Cultivation For Beginners Guidance
The article stresses careful onion growing requires labor and experience. Beginners should not plant from seed on large scales. start with a quarter of an acre at most, preferably even less, to learn the process step by step and succeed.
Danger of Early GrasA Hurts Work Horses
Early grass poses danger to work horses causing severe physical strain and weight loss.
Farrowing Sows Quiet Corner and Warm Space Noted
A brief notice describes provisions for farrowing sows including oats wheat bran and middlings and a quiet warm corner for their care.
French Milk Powder Process Uses Cold Instead of Heat
A French method by Le comte and Lainville freezes milk to form snowlike crystals, centrifuges to separate water and solids, then dries the paste to produce milk powder. The result contains all milk constituents except water, applicable to whole and reduced cream milk.
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France
Lecomte and
Lainville
Farm School Graduates Reach Diverse Careers
Out of 184 Illinois College of Agriculture graduates 115 pursue farming 40 enter teaching or experimental work seven join the United States department of agriculture and one serves as an agricultural editor The remaining graduates engage in other agricultural pursuits.
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Illinois College of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Growing Asparagus Tips for Home Gardeners
Growing asparagus is easy for farmers and home gardeners alike. Start with one or two year old plants and provide minimal special care while enjoying a delicious vegetable.
Plans for an Ideal Sickroom in Home Building
A house is planned with a third floor sickroom designed for home care. It features southern exposure for ventilation and sun, easy to wash walls, rounded corners to remove germ hiding spots, simple sanitary furnishings, an adjoining bathroom, and a closet stocked with medical supplies for a nurse and doctor.
Embroidery Hoops Highlight New Wedding Gifts
Among the new wedding presents are embroidery hoops with a silver outer hoop and a satin wood inner hoop. They are described as unique gifts for a girl who enjoys any embroidery during leisure summer hours.
Crepe de Chine Waistlines Trimmed with Silk Embroidery
A pink crepe de chine waist features four cord embroidery and heavy silk embroidery trim. The girdle is black satin and fastens at the side with a steel ornament.
The Skirts of This Season Fashion Notes
The piece describes new skirt styles this season with hidden plaits, swinging panels, inverted plaits at the sides for ease, and two piece skirts with front and back gore. It notes tunics remain in dressy models and the short outing skirt favors the chic two piece design.
English housewives’ thrift and strict weekly rations
The piece contrasts English housewives managing weekly allowances for sugar, tea, meat, and other provisions with precise records kept in a housekeeping book. Servants expect oversight, and any leftovers are deducted from the next issue, reflecting universal thrift and discipline.
The Widow's Mite Refrain Across Time
The piece notes that those with little often give much, echoing the widow's mite tale. It argues generosity among the poor persists when aiding others with scarce resources, highlighting enduring relevance of the biblical parable.
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