The Ayrshire and the Iron Car Sailors Rescue in a Fierce Atlantic Storm
In a January 12, 1850 gale off Squaw Beach New Jersey the immigrant ship Ayrshire foundered. John Maxon and helpers used a corrugated iron life car to rescue 201 aboard, 29 trips through monstrous seas, with seven saved per trip, culminating in a historic lifesaving feat later honored in the U.S. Museum.
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Ayrshire
Squaw Beach
New Jersey
James Francis
John Maxon
Spirit of Bunker Hill Reveres a Charlestown Landmark
Joe Mitchel Chapple reflects in the National Magazine on the 1775 battle at Bunker Hill, praising preservation by dedicated women and honoring the memory of a defeat that fueled American resolve. The piece invites a June 17 visit to Charlestown to witness monuments, a monument dedication ode, and historical reenactment alongside the famed Sword of Bunker Hill.
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Boston
Bunker Hill
Charlestown
Daniel Webster
Charles River
Massachusetts Bay
Vermont
Connecticut
Pitcairn
Lool
Battle of
American Freeman
Joe Mitchel Chapple
The
National Magazine
Really Not Up to Her Bridegroom Choice
A girl forced by her parents into an unfavorable match with an old man despised by her. At the wedding, when asked for consent, she candidly replies, Oh dear, no, sir. You are the first person who has asked my opinion about the matter.
Moonshine Talk Turns To Whisky Dogs In Tennessee
A mining engineer and his driver travel through eastern Tennessee where locals warn of revenue officers hunting moonshine stills. A mountain man jokes about a whisky‑sniffing dog, asking if they will buy a quart, revealing wary humor toward tax men amid outlaw liquor lore.
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Tom Jernigan
Estern Tennessee Mountaineers
Tom
Jernigan
Oriental Traveling Courtesies On The Cairo Railway
The author describes a journey from Alexandria to Cairo with constant roadside sellers at stations and along the canal, offering fruit sugar cane cakes and eggs. A man across from the traveler buys two eggs with salt and repeatedly glances at the traveler, who declines salt, amid robes and turbans.
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Alexandria
Cairo
House Cleaning Time with a Burglary Warn
A wife awakens to a burglar downstairs and dismisses alarm notes. She remarks her husband should ignore fear and face the intruder, joking about using buckets and a stepladder to trip him up like she once did.
Brazil Holds Vast Capacity For Population Growth
Projections argue Brazil can absorb many millions without crowding, suggesting ample room for expansion, with ongoing analyses of urban planning and resource management to sustain growth.
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Brazil
Wisdom and a Rainy Day Tub Logic
A group of clergymen discuss a venerable woman regarded as wise while a young man notes her habit of placing tubs to catch soft water during heavy rain. The remark ends the discussion with a sudden silence.
Stock Raising More Profitable Than Grain Farming
A Farm Stock and Home writer outlines how selling corn to Holstein cows and feeding it to poultry can yield higher returns than grain alone. It argues for selective stock quality, proper care, and market timing, noting beef and pork ventures amid rising prices and beef shortages ahead.
Scarcity of Pure Bred Stallions Abroad and Here
The article notes that abroad the situation is better with almost no scrub or non registered stallions used for public service. Dr. A S Alexander of Wisconsin found in one state 60 percent grade stallions and 40 percent pure bred. It warns that breeding from diseased, poorly bred stock lowers horse quality and harms farmers.
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A. S. Alexander
Wisconsin
Cave of Palms Plant Care Note
Set the potted palma out in the yard in partial shade and water the roots and foliage. Shower the plants each morning and evening for best growth.
Chrysanthemums From Seed Grow Quickly Yet Unreliable
Chrysanthemums will grow readily from seed but plants often do not come true to type, keeping gardeners guessing about final bloom.
Geranium Lips and Potting Tips
The guide suggests selecting strong geranium slips, planting in small pots, and allowing growth to continue as roots fill the container. It emphasizes gradual shifting to larger pots as root systems develop.
Hatch Philosophy: Easier to Hatch Chickens Than Raise Them
The saying notes that hatching chicks is simpler than rearing them, though both tasks become easier with the right approach and method.
Experiments in steer feeding at Pennsylvania station
Experiments in steer feeding at the Pennsylvania Experiment station show that by products from feed lots add to profit, silage serves as winter roughage in an open shed, and exclusive silage reduces corn use early in the feeding period. Beefs can be finished profitably in the state with crops suited to soil and co feeding.
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Pennsylvania
Plant Columbine Seeds and Enjoy Early Blooms
Plant a package of mixed columbine seeds as they germinate readily. The columbine blooms in the first year, delivering colorful flowers that will brighten your garden.
Feeding Counts for Plump Market Chickens
The passage stresses that feeding on good sound food yields plump, well feathered chickens that fetch top prices. In contrast lean feathering results from poorer feeding and lowers market value.
Care of Chrysanthemum Slips for Thanksgiving Bouquets
Guidance on growing chrysanthemum slips for autumn bouquets. Plant slips in good soil with ample moisture, keep them growing, and prevent soil from drying out to ensure healthy blooms for Thanksgiving arrangements.
Simplicity in Graduation Frocks Guides Youthful Style
The article weighs practical and affordable options for graduation dresses focusing on simplicity. It compares fabrics such as cotton marquisette, voile, lawn, lace, and chiffon, noting durability, ease of care, and cost from modest to luxury options. It advises choosing rub-resistant materials like fine Hnon for longevity and comfort.
Late Ideas in Millinery Feature Marine Hats and Quills
The Dry Goods News notes a strong return of marine hats with maline over hemp and extended brims. Chantilly lace hats with tailored wire foundations gain popularity, while quills remain a staple, paired with wheat ribbons and flowers. Bold contrasts like black quills with white partridge sprays appear among new models.
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Chantilly
Dainty Nightdress Case in Pink Satin with White Embroidery
A pretty nightdress case shown in pale pink satin lined with white silk and swans down. It features white dog rose embroidery on the front and ribbon ties, with a three loop glick cord decoration and color-matching designs to suit decor.
Make Your Own Hatpins For Harmony With Hats
Instructions advise crafting hatpins to harmonize with hats at low cost. Use lace silk brocade or bright hatpin molds covered in the same material and finish with a penny hatpin through the mold hole for a coordinated, inexpensive accessory.
Sashes Revived Add Color to Sixties Themed Attire
Narrow sashes from the sixties are revived in many styles with bright brocade and odd designs. Plain sashes feature embroidered ends and fringed finishes. Sashes are knotted at the side or looped at the back and worn with varied costumes to brighten a sober gown.
Separate White Collars Update Fashion for Coat Wear
The article notes a fashion shift to separate white collars worn with coats. Collars range from square or rounded cuts to long ruffles and fichu shapes. They protect the waist, complement collarless blouses, and improve appearance and comfort.
Tea table use of a flower basket for stacking cakes and crackers
The piece suggests using a flat flower basket with a tall handle as a serving aid for tea guests. It explains the basket can hold many cakes and crackers, enabling easy passing of tidbits to four friends without crowding.
Touch of Health Brightens Paris Cheeks
Paris grants a faint glow of healthful pink to cheeks as pale complexions fade. Carmine lips recede from public view and faces show revived color amid medical and cosmetic shifts.
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Paris
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Ayrshire and
Iron Car
C. H. Claudy
Ridgway Co
Lfesaving Service
United States Museum
Washington
the Spirit of
Tennessee
Mountaineer
Christian Herald
Cave of Palms
Hatch
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