Reuben Henshaw Honored At Centennial Tribute
In May a village gathers for a Centennial day. Reuben Henshaw, veteran of the Civil War, receives a standing tribute as Gov and fellow villagers reveal his forgotten bravery. Tom Duffield, once thought dead, is revealed alive and reunites with Reuben before Samantha ushers them outside.
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Reuben
Samantha
Mr. Whitney
Reuben Henshaw
Tom Duffield
Tom
Hazel Run
Washington
Notable Crank of the Stage and Curious Inventions Parade
Veterans actor William H. Crane ranks as the oldest comedian on American stages after 53 years on the boards. Quail hunters devastate Missouri coveys with 10 000 birds imported from Arizona to restock. Allen Johnson rose from clerk to head of Baldwin Locomotive Works. Russian scientist shows light waves exert measurable mechanical pressure. An electric light for phonographs lights the needle when the lid lifts. Tampico oil field yields 118 barrels daily, threatening storage. Inventors propose string bundles or metal guards to prevent poison tablet swallowing. Senator Gallinger marks 79th birthday after 25 years in the Senate. Tron vibrates at 477 000 000 000 cycles per second. Palm Beach bet disputes show 20 to 8 in favor of babies over dogs. Welsh patent removes solder and related chemicals from scrap metals for reuse. A Danish lifeboat design carries 16 through rough seas. A sectional bookcase mirrors Union and Confederate histories.
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William H. Crane
Missouri
Arizona
Allen Johnson
Great
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Tampico
Mex
Senator Gallinger
New Hampshire
United States
Tron
Palm Beach
Natural Curiosity Drives a Laughable Local Quip
In a witty exchange a passerby asks about a flashy driver described as a “lady-killer.” The reply reflects a flippant view that charm just seems to attract attention as the speaker quips about chance meetings and casual encounters.
Pictorial Prose Describes Irish Coming-of-Age Festivities
A provincial Irish newspaper portrays coming of age celebrations for a local landlord’s son with dancing and a fiddler dubbed Paganini’s representative. The excerpt ends with a wry quip about a book agent unable to read all he sells.
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Paganini
Proper Handling Of Low And Litter
Agricultural guidance on boosting litter health from pregnancy through weaning. Emphasizes sow welfare, farrowing pen safety, bedding, water access, quiet handling, and gradual feeding. Suggests warmth for newborns, removing afterbirth, and fostering strong milk and exercise for piglets.
Difference in Cost of Feeding Cattle In Pennsylvania Tests
The Pennsylvania station reports experiments on cattle rations showing smaller gains with the common Pennsylvania mix of hay and corn stover. The study finds the best economy from rations including corn silage and corn products with substantial roughage, reducing cost per 100 pounds of gain and daily feed cost. A large roughage portion early in feeding enhances economic results amid high grain prices.
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Pennsylvania
Making Profit on Animals This Year
It will be a difficult matter to make a profit on the animals this year unless you raise plenty of feed. The profit will be largely in the feed produced. The animals will consume the feed, thus save the cost of marketing and plant foods. There are many advantages in feeding animals on the farm, but most require a large part of the feed be raised locally. If this is not done the feed bill will take most of the profit.
Feeds for Ducks and Layers Use Cooked Grains and Bran
Cooked vegetables thickened with equal parts cornmeal and bran suit both ducks and layers. A mix of equal parts oatmeal cornmeal and bran works but needs equal green matter to bind and balance the feed.
Value of Skim Milk for Young Animals
The greatest feeding value in skim milk is found when it is fed to young animals.
Caring for weak lambs with home care guidance
A farmer backed guide on saving chilled lambs describes warming methods using blankets and nearby heat, along with feeding schemes. It emphasizes using ewe milk when possible, or diluted cow milk, gradual feeding, light throat rubs, and bottle feeding for early nourishment.
Pays Well To Look After Young Colts
Those with few head of young stock risk losses, while owners with more money tied up should safeguard their wellbeing. Protect profits by preventing blemishes. ensure ample water and feed, and guard against injuries.
Something From Nothing for Feeding Hens
A short note explains hens need ample feed to sustain life and lay eggs. When ration is too meager, hens have nothing to manufacture eggs, leading to no eggs.
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Biddy
Nitrogen for Plants Use in Early Stage Care
A teaspoonful of nitrate of soda applied around cabbage cauliflower tomato or lettuce soon after planting is widely regarded as good practice unless soils already rich in nitrogen.
Rabbit Tight Fence Keeps Rabbits Out of Orchards
One of the surest methods to prevent rabbit damage in orchards is a rabbit-tight fence. This is particularly true for jackrabbit varieties, which can cause significant harm if not excluded by fencing.
Shaped Like Tulip Dress Design for Light Cotton Materials
A Washington Star fashion note describes a tulip shaped dress using light cottons and chiffons in pinks purples and mauves. It suggests overdresses in chiffon or voile with contrasting under skirts and explores options with Swiss, lawn and taffeta materials and lace trims.
Bright-Colored Silk Jackets Set Fashion Tone of the Season
The article outlines bold sleeveless silk jackets worn with white dresses and organza, edged with pink tassels, and paired with ruffled skirts and velvet or satin trims. It notes tumbled net dresses with cherry accents and sleeveless crepes or chiffons with beaded peplums, aimed at younger wearers.
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Not
Sports Coats Described By Length And Hem Details
The article notes sports coats reach to the knees with long cuts. Many coats end with a wide hem turned up and fastened by button groups.
Blazer Stripes Feature Highlight in New Cottons
Blazer stripes decorate the latest cottons and are shown as a practical feature for coat collars and sports coats. The period emphasis notes their utility in fashion and tailoring.
Summer Corsets in Chiffon
A New York shop showcased delicate three thickness chiffon corsets boned with transparent reeds and backalite clasps. Styles include lace trimmed floral designs, side lacing sports models, and pastel taffeta variants with minimal undershirt needs, reflecting a leaner silhouette for summer wears.
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New York
Pelerine Trends From Silk To Puffing For Elegant Cape
Frill heavy fashion notes describe easy to make pelerines from soft bright silk with options like pussy willow or soiree canes, boxed ruching, bicolor combos, and ostrich collars. Paris favors light shades though black may rise. new capes loop around elbows with voluminous look. Also highlights washable blouses in dainty pastels with lacy trims and bishop sleeves.
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Paris
Green Stockings Back in Vogue Rumor
The piece notes a revival of green stockings in fashion history, highlighting green plaided with brown silk as a trend and suggesting colonial Americans favored green hosiery. It concludes with a jab at modern hiring practices for green hoses.
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