Coast Storm Brings Courageous Rescue By Local Heroine
Jean Redfield aids life saving crew during a ferocious February gale at sea. Amid wreck danger she ferries coffee to rescued sailors and witnesses the Beresford crew saved by Captain Trall. A gold pendant from the Beresford later honors her actions.
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Japhet Trall
Jean Redfield
Jean
Trall
Peters
Billy
Polly ‘Saunders
Gov’ment
Eb ‘Peters
Sissy
Father
Captain Trall
Ialf
Stey
Will
Captain Trail
Mr. Redfield
Hier
Cyclozte
Beresford
Tral
Cap'n
Jean Parsons Redfield
The
The Dread of Riches and a $10 Week Salary Rejection
A Portland Advertiser excerpt portrays a man with ten dollars a week rejected by a woman who cites a belief that all millionaires start with ten dollars weekly. She declares herself unworthy to be a wife of a millionaire and suggests a poorer suitor with about $20,000 a year might win her.
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George
Portland Advertiser
World Uses Vast Millions Of Matches Each Year
The article notes that global match consumption runs into the hundreds of billions annually, with estimates showing at least 170 billion matches used yearly across multiple sectors and households worldwide.
Cows and silage examined for feed efficiency and profits
A New Jersey station tracked a year of dairy herds. Best cow produced 8303 pounds of milk and 405 pounds of butterfat while the poorest yielded 4413 pounds and 202 pounds of fat. The study shows a wide margin in returns from equal feed.
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New Jersey
Ensi lage in Silos and Proper Packing Guide
Ensilage should be kept dry by cutting and shocking ahead of time. Add minimal moisture to half dried corn and pack tightly using two men to tread, especially at corners. Seal air from the receptacle with a tarred roofing strip to prevent new fermentation and gas escape. By I red O. Sibley Milford NY.
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Red O. Sibley
Milford, N. Y
Improving Roadside Beauty With Trees and Flowers
The article argues for roadside planting of trees shrubs and flowers to improve aesthetics and maintenance of macadam roads. It cites France as a model for shade and moisture and notes potential income from fruit and nut trees. It also addresses farmer resistance and the need for careful planning.
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Good Roads Magazine
France
Feeding Silage to Sheep Deliberations Among Growers
A debate among sheep raisers on feeding corn silage to sheep. Some praise its value while many remain skeptical, with advocates urging moderation in supplementation and reliance on proven feeds.
Hay Bale Tying Device for Stable Carting
A simple method to secure baled hay on wagons uses sharpened stakes tied into layers with rope. Stack hay, press a sharpened stake into the bale, then place the next layer on the exposed point. Repeat with several stakes and ropes to prevent slipping on rough roads.
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Indianapolis News
Autos Must Pay For Dust
Indiana Farmer argues that automobile dust harms vegetation and scenery. Nurserymen seek damages and advocates say autos should fund road oiling to control dust, since vehicles create the nuisance and sport.
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California
Indiana
Tarred Roads in England and Hygienic Value
Consul Albert Halstead forwards Birmingham letter noting tarred roads cleaned by dry sweeping. Distilled tar is spread then sand added, with a second coating after two to three weeks, yielding a look similar to asphalt. Beckenham test used tar oil that dries quickly, avoids oily mess, cheaper but needs frequent renewal and limited supply.
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Albert Halstead
Birmingham
England
Beckenham
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Baltimore Sun
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