Mystery at the minister’s study ends in murder
Jim Franklin awaiting his wedding to Doris Carmody is stabbed. Investigator sergeant Kilday probes with help from Peter Cardigan. Rylie Carmody seeks to derail the union, while Choo Choo Train confirms ongoing relations. Key facts are pursued, arrests planned for Webster Spears and shadowing of Rylie Carmody.
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Jim Franklin
Doris Carmody
Peter Cardigan
Kilday
Franklin
Choo Choo
Train
Ambrose Carmody
Rylie
Daniel Bullis
Rylie Carmody
Webster Spears
Callis Shipley
Bullis
Doris Garmody
Fletcher
An Unexpected Appeal at the Rector’s Study
Peter Cardigan and Sergeant Kilday revisit St Matthew’s scene of Franklin’s murder. They reconstruct the entry, noting the rear door, the ajar sacristy, and the empty scabbard. Franklin’s lack of alarm suggests the killer knew him and moved from within the room to seize the knife.
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Webster Spears
Spears
Peter Cardigan
St. Matthew’s
Kilday
Franklin
Peter
Jim Franklin
Nick Royce
Royce
Cardigan
Mur
Murder at the church prompts suspect debate and a confession
In a tense exchange detective Kilday debates whether Webster Spears or Rylie Carmody staged the crime after Franklin’s death. Peter Carney wrestles with shifting alibis and the motive as Callis Shipley reveals she rode with Carmody to the church to protect him, prompting further doubt and a teaser for continuation.
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Kilday
Franklin
Webster Spears
Spears
Shipley
Rylie Carmody
Woman In Blue
Daniel Bullis
Woman In
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Callis Shipley
Bullis
Royce
Ecreaks
Peter
Choo Choo Train
Ambrose Carmody
Callis Shirley
Doris Carmody
Callis
Web
Rylie
Cardigan
Jim Franklin
Conserve Hay Crop Warns Farmers As Shortage Looms
United States Department of Agriculture warns farmers to conserve hay crops amid expected 1935 shortages. Dr. A J Pieters notes clover timothy alfalfa seed losses from drought, with alfalfa acreage dropping and seed shortages likely. Emphasizes saving every acre for future use and feeding poorer hay at home.
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United States Department of Agriculture
WNU Service
A. J. Pieters
United States
Sudan
Doctor Pieters
Grouth
Lice on Young Farm Animals Affects Growth
Lice infest young farm animals and impede growth. Each species has its own lice type, living on the animal. Infested calves and colts may become stunted if untreated. Start treatment early with dusting, dipping, or spraying using arsenical, coal tar creosote, or nicotine solutions in fall.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Water intake drives milk yield in cattle
High producing cows require ample water to sustain milk flow. Studies noted by a state college expert show average cows drink about 12 gallons daily, with some high producers consuming up to 25 gallons in hot weather. Continuous access to water boosts production.
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State College Man
Agricultural Squibs and Soil Practices Across States
Soil erosion has destroyed 35 million acres for farming while Georgia has opened 300 community canneries for growers. Dropping fruit into picking containers causes punctures and bruises. Crotalaria gains favor as a soil-improving crop in North Carolina. A short collar chokes a horse. a long one harms the shoulder. Two USDA units merge into the bureau of entomology and plant quarantine.
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North Carolina
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Entomology
Bureau of Plant Quarantine
Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine
Eyesight and universal focus improve shotgun shooting
A veteran shooter argues that good eyes help but are not essential for skeet and field shooting. He explains that targets must be seen with universal focus, keeping eyes wide and not fixed on the gun, and notes he often shoots better without spectacles though rain or brush pose risks.
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Western Newspaper Union
Marvelous Dwarf Trees Are Cultivated In Pots
The article notes Japanese growers cultivate dwarfed trees in pots to decorate rooms. These tiny trees can remain under two feet tall even after centuries, yet maintain faithful proportion of stem, branches, and leaves. Pots with groups of six to eight create a forest effect and have sold for thousands of dollars.
Statue for Livingstone planned at Victoria Falls
The Detroit News reports a statue to honor David Livingstone near Victoria Falls where spray will fall on it. Livingstone is pictured with a walking stick and Bible as he disappeared into Africa and was later found by Stanley. The Cape to Cairo railroad now crosses the river nearby reducing old fears among natives.
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Victoria Falls
Livingstone
Detroit News
David Livingstone
Stanley
Cape To Cairo
Postum Free Week Supply Offer by Postum Co
An advertisement notes the Postum Company will mail a full week's supply of Postum free to anyone who writes for it. The offer is presented as a healthful beverage promotion in the newspaper.
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Postum Company
Science supremacy claim sparks debate on civilization progress
A bold assertion contends science leads modern civilization with key leaders and thinkers weighing the role of discovery, technology, and knowledge in shaping society and its future trajectory.
Ask the Mother Which Laxative Works best for Children
The article urges mothers to choose a gentle liquid laxative for kids, favoring California Syrup of Figs. It describes a “Liquid Test” to tailor strength and dose by age, noting the syrup’s pleasant taste and compatibility with young systems.
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California
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