Speed in danger as Covington taunts Flying Heart race
J Wallingford Speed of the Flying Heart Ranch faces a crisis when a telegram reveals Culver Covington has been jailed in Omaha, threatening the pivotal foot race with the Centipede ranch. Speed fears poisoning and receives urgent training push from Larry Glass while camp tensions rise around a house party and love intrigues.
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Flying Heart Ranch
Centipede
Flying Heart
J. Wallingford Speed
Yale
Culver Covington
Elen Blake
Speed
Jean Chapin
Covington
Helen
Larry Glass
Helen Blake
Wally
Fresno
Branford University
Glass
Willie
Man
Glaes
Carlisle
Cloudy
Mr. Cloudy
Garfield
Larry
Kidder, N. M
Omaha
Nix
Lawrence
Speed’s Telegram Sparks Autocratic Turn During Training
J Wallingford Speed reacts to a telegram by seizing control and threatening use of force to ensure his own safety. Trainer Glass clashes with Speed over clothes and riding plans as other youths prepare for a horseback excursion on a sunny day.
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J. Wallingford Speed
Larry
Speed
Glass
Chance
Foreign lobsters tried to match French hue
Native French lobsters grow scarce due to epidemics. Researchers at the University of Grenoble led by Professor Leger study introducing Roumania Hungary and Russian lobsters. They hope to naturalize foreign species to restore scarlet color and flavor though flesh may be scant and color dull.
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Roumania
Hungary
Russia
Leger
Lords Reform Bill Forged by Illegible Hand
In 1867 while the House of Lords debated the reform bill a clerk could not read an amendment and did not know who authored it. It turned out Lord Lyttelton wrote the proposal aimed at disfranchising all who cannot write.
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Lord Wolverhampton
House of Lords
Lord Lyttelton
London
Fish On Dinner Menu and Ways to Serve It
A guide to making fish a regular dinner option with varied preparations. Explains why households should buy fresh fish more often and offers recipes for cod, haddie, and fish curry, plus tips on serving and garnishing for appealing meals.
How to Serve Grapefruit in Breakfasts
A guide notes grapefruit grows into a favored tonic and appetizing start to the day. Serve very cold, halve and seed, remove core, loosen the membrane, place on plates, and dust with sugar. Eat with a pointed spoon and enjoy the juicy center, sometimes garnished with candied cherries.
Planked Chicken with Potato Border and Croquettes
Dress and bone a chicken then bake on a buttered plank with a border of mashed sweet potatoes. Bake until reheated and browned. Garnish with hominy horseradish croquettes julienne potatoes radishes and parsley.
Barbecued Lamb Recipe Step by Step
A legacy cooking note describes barbecued lamb using a leg or forequarter washed dried salted, dusted with flour, then covered with sliced lemon tomato and onion. The dish bakes in a pan with flour water, in a hot oven, basted often for rich flavor and gravy.
How to Stuff a Leg of Mutton for Roasting
Instructions describe boning a leg of mutton and using bones and trimmings for stock. It advises filling the cavity with a peppery onion bread stuffing moistened with melted butter or dripping to finish the roast.
Tomato Soup Recipe Card
Instructions say cook one can of tomatoes in a quart of water. Strain when thorough, then add one pint of milk or cream, a lump of butter, about the size of an egg, to taste, and a small amount of flour thickening. Serve very hot.
Sponge Duster Helps Hats and Coats Stay Clean
A dampened sponge removes dust and lint from felt hats and velvet coat collars more effectively than a brush or broom according to readers.
Satin Tunic Gown Combines Black and White Elegance
Julia Bottomley describes a tasteful black and white satin gown with a tunic of black chiffon and white lace surplice. The ensemble features a crushed velvet girdle with a velvet rose, a black satin bag, and coordinating turban and slippers. The design emphasizes enduring hues and quiet sophistication.
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Chiron
Tume
Julia Bottomley
Rompers for the Little Girl Wardrobe Guide
The article outlines romper outfits for girls aged three to seven, detailing materials such as plaid gingham, chambray, madras, and linen. It stresses durable, shrinkable fabrics, machine stitching, and room for growth, with emphasis on colorfast patterns and practical design.
Tunice and tunics in calm forms and varied styles
Tunice may startle or flare but can be sane and harmless. Tunics range from soft graceful designs to plain versions. some feature fur edging or ruffles and no wires. The passage notes tame examples alongside dramatic possibilities.
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Harper O Brothers
Rex Beacc
Creaghan
Paul Armstrons
Carara
Stover
Mr. Speed
Brover
New York
Mariedetta
Mexi
Smit
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