The Chauffeur and the Jewels Continues on a Cruise Deck
In a shipboard dining saloon Sarto the chauffeur discovers Mrs. Waring Annette Bancroft and Gerald Buist at table. He tests luck by pretending familiarity, then joins them on deck where Gussie confronts him with recognition. He plots to evade pursuit as the trio probes his identity.
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Alceste
Richard Waring
Annette Bancroft
Gerald Buist
Gussie
London
Blantock
Gus
Mrs. Waring
Cassie
Mme. de Pompadour
Prince
Guasie
Prince del Pino
Count Souravieff
Legation
Count Souravief
Boris Souravieff
Builst
Gerald
Ludovic Sarto
Misa Bancroft
Mr. Buist
Gussie Waring
Souravieff
Annette
Chaoteur
Rare Western China tea from flowers valued for sweetness
The article describes tea made from flowers rather than leaves, sun dried for a delicate aroma and pale amber infusion. It notes limited commercial use, compares it to brick tea practices, mentions Pinehurst and European efforts, and highlights a centuries old Chinese varietal produced with guarded secret and high saccharinity.
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China
Far East
Europe
America
Orient
Pinehurst
South Carolina
Scientific American
Corn root habits shape soil care and deep plowing limits
The article explains corn roots occupy three to five feet of soil, require row planting, and that drainage, soil texture, and avoiding plough pan are essential. Deep plowing is beneficial before roots spread, then cultivation should shallow to form a mulch that preserves moisture and reduces evaporation. It also notes a cool outdoor cellar concept and a concrete pump house costing about 50 dollars.
Chronology of Notable Historical Events and Dates
A compact timeline listing events from 1108 to 1907 featuring figures like Peter the Hermit Washington Cleared battles, capitol moves, statehood, and openings. It includes battles, discoveries, treaties, and notable births and dedications across Europe and the Americas.
New Hairless Orel Clover Found For Forage Use
The Bureau of Plant Industry reports a hairless red clover from the black soil region of Russia named Orel clover. It may reduce bloat in cattle and dust for horses, maturing two weeks later than common red clover and aligning with timothy harvests for easier farming. The plant promises cleaner handling and better forage value during less weather‑stressed periods.
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Bureau of Plant Industry
Russia
Effect of Heavy Gun Fire on Soldiers Ears
A report finds that firing a large gun causes ear hemorrhages in eight of ninety six soldiers examined. The event highlights acoustic trauma linked to artillery exposure and may influence safety measures and protective equipment recommendations.
Freckles May Be Hereditary Says Medical Note
Freckles may be inherited as cases of widespread freckles are mentioned. Food is not considered a cause. Sun and wind are noted to contribute to freckling on faces.
Farm Labor Costs Down This Season Across Regions
Farmers report cheaper labor than last year with wages averaging about five dollars less in the Middle West and Southwest. Common pay for general farm hands is around 25 dollars monthly, with skilled live stock hands earning 35 to 45 dollars. Youths and inexperienced immigrants are offering services for 15 to 20 dollars per month as unemployment rises in manufacturing sectors.
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Middle West
A New Swindle on Farmers in South Dakota
A fraud scheme targets farmers with a fake land sale. An oily agent offers land at absurdly low prices, then demands 50 cents per acre for advertising, payable even if the land is not sold. The contract omits the ad clause. In Brown County, twenty-two agriculturists were caught, with one paying $320.
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South Dakota
Brown County
Milk curdles under lightning say scientists
Scientists explain that milk contains bacteria that sour naturally over days but electricity excites these bacteria, causing souring in minutes. A battery can similarly sour fresh milk by the same electrical principle.
Improved scoop handle balances load on shovels
An Illinois inventor patents a scoop-handle for shovels and similar tools. A supplemental forward extending handle reduces weight strain, shifting the forward hand higher for easier operation and less twisting. The design allows sliding the forward hand along the handle for varying tasks.
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Illinois
The Coddling Moth Life Cycle Facts
The first egg lay is mostly on leaves and branches with about one fifth on fruit. Larvae feed on foliage and may mature without entering fruit. About 80 percent of the first brood enters apples at the calyx. others at stem. Second brood mainly enters where apples touch. Adult moths live about four days.
College Addresses and Appointments Highlight 1913 Commencements
President Woodrow Wilson warns about the clash of the individual with mass society in his baccalaureate, urging moral conscience over mere law. Governors announce regent appointments as university commencements feature speakers from Minnesota and Iowa. Theodore Roosevelt Jr completes a three year bachelor of arts amid plans to pursue manual labor before official service.
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Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Warner
Chase 8
Osborn
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
University
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Manual Labor
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