The Red Storm Of the Days of Daniel Boone
Allan Norwood and Vesuvius search along the Kentucky river for Rosaline as Otter-Lister the Cherokee offers mercy and warns of danger. Silas Girty and Little Turtle plot weapons while Boone Kenton and Logston plan to detain Le Bland the Frenchman awaiting capture.
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Daniel Boone
Allan Norwood
Vesuvius
Allan
le Bland
Rosaline
Miss Alston
Simon Kenton
Joe
Logston
Boone and companions weigh suspected traitor amid missing maiden chase
Norwood returns with news of Silas Girty and a Miami chief Little Turtle plotting an attack as Allan outlines the threat. Boone suspects Le Bland and urges caution while planning to guard Rosaline. Kenton and Logston call for watchfulness and possible action against the Frenchman.
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Norwood
Daniel Boone
Simon Kenton
Joel Logston
le Bland
Allan
Boone
Silas Girty
Little Turtle
Girty
Miami
Mr. Norwood
Otter- Lister
Miss Alston
Rosaline
Kenton
Logston
Esperanto as a universal tongue gains European traction
A brief look at Esperanto notes its rise in Europe since its proposal by Dr. Zamenhof, its basis on multiple languages, and its potential ease of learning. It cites Basel Zionist delegates using the language and compares Esperanto's simplicity with English, French, and German.
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Europe
Zamenhof
Volapuk
Stockholm
Cairo
Baltimore News
la Singjon
Mark Tywain
Basel
Raising Pork at Low Cost on Alternative Feeds
The article advocates feeding corn supplemented with rape, clover, cow peas, or soybeans to raise swine efficiently. It notes pasturing pigs on these crops enriches the land, increases fertility, and yields high quality pork. It suggests labor needs are modest and praises early adoption among farmers.
Grassroot Diggers Aid Johnson Grass Fight
An Agriculture Department bulletin describes two grass root digger styles that lift and remove Johnson grass roots. A Connecticut man named Mr. Clark uses the upper design like a one horse cultivator to prep old sod land for reseeding to grass with good results.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Mr. Clark
Con
Alfalfa Conquers Wide Areas in U S Agriculture
A writer says alfalfa, once rare, now grows across the United States. Proper seeding and inoculated soil enable its flourish, marking a triumph of scientific agriculture and farmer cooperation, encouraging trials of profitable crops despite local unfamiliarity.
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United States
Fault finding ruins farm families and happiness
A farmer author warns that constant nagging by farmers and wives causes unhappiness in the home. Small petty criticisms fuel conflict, push partners apart, and have driven people to leave or seek distance, harming families and farm life.
Studies on Codling Moth Control in Ohio Orchards
Professor W J Green and J8 Houser report that 72 percent of codling moths left apples before falling, windfall destruction is thus little help, and 16 percent were trapped under bands. Adult larvae persisted to Oct 13, indicating two annual generations. Sprayed trees yielded 91 percent apples worm free versus 57 percent for unsprayed. arsenate of lead outperformed arsenite of soda and with Bordeaux mixture best controls apple scab and codling moth.
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Ohio Station
W. J. Green
J.8. Houser
Simple homemade mouse trap from bottle and cheese crumbs
Set up uses an old bottle with a mouth one and a half inches wide tipped by bricks. A board leads up to the bottle mouth with crumbs of cheese as bait. Larger cheese bits placed in the neck entice the mouse to enter.
Home Made Mouse Trap and Japan Horse Breeding Notes
A brief note on a simple home trap shows a bottle bait not allowing escape for a trapped mouse. The article discusses Japan’s horse breeding efforts, sending representatives abroad to study breeds and selecting the United States as foundation stock for foundation stock. Trotting horses dominate Japanese horse purchases for general use, with some thoroughbreds aiding cavalry needs.
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Japan
United States
Gardening and incubator care tips from an old gardener
An old gardener advises thorough watering for plants only when needed and criticizes frequent tiny waterings. Separate guidance covers incubator care: study the device, follow directions, avoid drafts and direct sun, and use only fertile eggs while discarding doubtful ones.
Care of the Skin for Health and Appearance
A Youth's Companion article urges thorough skin care through hot baths with soap and a brush, cold-water finishes, and careful drying. It warns against sponge use, advises one face washcloth boiled regularly, and endorses cold cream, talcum, and gentle upward massage to reduce wrinkles while stressing cleanliness, exercise, fresh air, simple food, and digestion.
Irving’s London Supper Invite Aims To Remember
A New Yorker recalls meeting Sir Henry Irving in London at a Lyceum supper. He asks why the actor invited him years ago. Irving replies he cannot recall the reason but suspects it was a good one.
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Sir Henry Irving
London
New York Sun
Sir Henry
Lyceum Theater
Inter
Irving
Papa’s Blessing Exchange at the Dinner Table
A humorous exchange from Cleveland Leader where a minister asks about a father’s blessing and an angel child replies that his father blesses with a dry quip saying, Good Lord, what a dinner. The dialogue highlights family humor in religious life.
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Papa Sy
Angel Child
Cleveland
Newillies and Bunker Talk Golf Distinctions
A brief quarrel over social distinction erupts as Newltt-ile seeks respect and Bunker-Il contends golf is mere tommyrot.
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Newltt
Tile
Bunker
Hle
Philadelphia Press
Too Sweet to Miss Elder Jack Accepts Life Partnership
Miss Elder and Miss Younger exchange playful remarks as Cleveland Lender notes Jack asking to be lifelong partner and the reply confirms a senior partnership. The lighthearted dialogue centers on a future together with affectionate, formal language.
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Miss Elder
Jack
Cleveland Lender
Her Specialty Department Clerk Proves Expert
A witty exchange reveals a department clerk excels at handling ribbons, mistaken by onlookers as a fine horsewoman. The remark underscores hidden skill within a seemingly ordinary role.
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Paleface
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Harrodsburg
Ed Logsfin
Joel
Alston
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Leo Bland
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