Balcomb challenged by Pollock amid Merriam party
In a crowded staged social, Balcomb boastingly shows off to Zelda and Olive Merriam while Pollock confronts him over disrespectful remarks about a young woman. A confrontation ends with Balcomb forced to leave, and Pollock escorts Olive to the dance as Zelda’s social evening continues toward an unresolved cliffhanger.
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Mr. Balcomz
Zelda
Morris
Reszke
Rodney
Jack
Balcomb
Spain
Walt Whitman
Ophelia
Hamlet
Ophelas
Zee
Merriam
Olive Merriam
Olive
Julia
Rodney Merriam
Anceste Rodney
Merriams
Marty
Mrs. Forrest
Pollock
Athenaeum
Mariana
Cameron
Spollock
BagZcomb
Mw Balcomb
Deceivers Ever presented at Athenaeum by Mrs Carr
Chapter IX describes Deceivers Ever staged before a wary Athenaeum audience. Mrs Carr revitalizes the Dramatic Club and earns praise by restoring its vitality. The scene highlights her pivotal role and the club's renewed life.
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Athenaeum
Soil fertility waning and farming practices urged
The U S agriculture department warns soil exhaustion across the nation and prairies. W J Spillman urges long leases and stocked farms to enable rational crop rotation and better land stewardship for lasting profitability.
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Agricultural Department
Washington
United States
West
W. J. Spillman
Agriculturist
Office of Farm Management
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Spilman
Treating Potato Bugs with Paris Green Remedies
An old agricultural note advises early and vigilant control of potato bugs using Paris green as a primary poison. Methods include spraying, sprinkling, or dusting with dew or rain on plants, with one pound per acre as a baseline, increasing with plant size. Processes include lime slaked milk of lime and mixing in water for sprayers, plus optional Bordeaux mixture for disease control.
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Minnesota
The Colony House Poultry System Endorsed
A Baltimore American writer explains the colony house method used in England. Portable houses on runners with wheels allow seasonal movement and near feed houses, aiding ease of care and increasing long term success compared to fixed houses.
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England
Baltimore
Modern Farmer Seeks Profit Through Brain Power
The modern farmer aims to cut back on muscle work by using machines for drudgery while focusing on farm management problems. A small amount of headwork applied to managing a farm can turn less labor into greater profit.
Feeding Chickens With Greens and Grain Advice
A recipe note suggests feeding chickens a handful of grain and an ant to invite insects away. It recommends planting Swiss chard near the poultry yard to supply greens all summer, with a limit of one hour of feeding to avoid overeating.
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Sip
Meredith
Nicholson
Daily Papers
Leighton
Mrs. Carr
Prairies
Paris Green
Colony House
the Modern Farmer
Ghamrock Circle
Smith’s Hall
Mabel Roberts
Georgia Bennett
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Jewell
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R. W. Lundy, Co
Mr Point Lodge
YD Spirms
H. Pearce
Denver Noble
A. Roberts
Myrtle Point
Oregon
FE. A. Dodge
U.S
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Frank Morse
Coquille
Transportation
Steamer
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Enery
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Masta
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