Washington Meeting Sparks Hidden Romance Clashes
In a dim Washington drawing room, Gerald Buist and Annette Bancroft discuss love and loyalty as Del Pino's presence raises suspicions. Buist suspects Del Pino seeks Gussie while Annette questions if Gussie could be happy with a loving partner. Buist exits to find Del Pino approaching, hinting at tangled motives and past loyalties amid social intrigue.
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Washington
8S Street
Market-Harborough
Shoreham
Gerald Buist
Jack
Annette
Gerald
Gussie
Buist
del Pino
Prince del Pino
Earl of
Lindany
Alfar
New York
Ruist
Roderigo del Pino
M. Buist
S Street
Miss Bancroft
Guasie
Mrs. Waring
Annette Bancroft
Dupont Circle
Massachusetts Avenue
Noted visitor awaits Mrs Waring amid wavering self doubt
Gerald Buist contemplates his status and riches while awaiting entry at Mrs Waring's house. He doubts himself yet hopes to reveal news from Bingland, buoyed by a sudden surge of expectation as he rings the bell.
Dinner at Chevy Chase Ends With Nighttime Revels and Hidden Rivalry
In a Washington party, mock Prince del Pino enjoys the limelight while Gussie flirts under social glow. Sarto notes a perilous rise as a Russian diplomat shadows the scene, and Count Souravieff reappears, hinting at danger and intrigue.
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Chevy Chase
Prince del Pino
Washington
Ludovic Sarto
Mrs. Waring
Prince
The
Bois
Gussie
Paris
Littl
Sarto
Mocking Safety Razors Sparks Domestic Debate
In a spirited exchange Mr. Stubb insists safety razors are useless and vows to switch. Mrs. Stubb retorts with scorn, challenging his opinion while recalling a failed pencil sharpening attempt with the new device. The exchange highlights differing views on grooming tools.
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Mr. Stubb
John
Mrs. Stubb
Itate housewife and dusty tramp argue over a saw horse
The Itate housewife asks why the tramp has not moved all afternoon. He replies he meant a saw horse, not a horse to work. The exchange reveals a misunderstanding and comic tone as the tramp explains the joke.
Welcome Mat Joke Reflects Frayed Hospitality
A Houston Post humor item notes a man bought a door mat with the word Welcome. His wife cannot persuade him to wipe his feet on it, prompting the quip that he does not like to wear out his welcome.
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Houston Post
Edmunds Razor Like Child Sparks Family Quip
A mother praises Edmund as the smartest child while a grumpy relative quips he resembles a razor and needs strapping, turning a family banter into a sharp joke about his behavior.
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Edmund
Sweep and Harness Design for Team of Horses
The article describes a detailed plan for constructing a sweep with pine and scantling parts, including wheels, teeth, and hitching arms. It explains harness techniques for beginners, hay packing methods, and recommended stack dimensions of about 16 by 28 feet. Montreal Star notes the sewing of these drafts.
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Montreal Star
Dressed Dog as Baby Helps Sighted Pug Teddy
A Portland tale recounts Teddy the pug feigning a baby to ride streetcars for daily eye exams. With a white dress cloak and veil, he secured seats as a quiet infant, until a doctor praised the royal patient and billed nothing.
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Teddy
Alog
Portland Oregonian
Egg Tester Shows How Dealers Spot Bad Eggs
A Minnesota farmer patents an egg testing device with a wooden frame leather egg supports a bottom mirror and a lamp hood. Eggs placed over an aperture cast a shadow on the mirror revealing unsound eggs by the amount of light passing through.
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Minnesota
Farmers urged to unite for higher prices and profits
The piece argues individual farmers struggle in markets while farmers acting together can boost prices. It cites examples such as wheat, beef, pork, and mutton gains per unit and notes Tidewater Virginia sweet potatoes and Southern cotton growers increasing profits through cooperation, calling organization the big stick of commerce.
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Tidewater County
Virginia
Sulphur remedy for rats in barn and corn
A folk remedy recommends sprinkling sulphur on the barn door and through stored corn to deter rats and mice. A pound of sulphur is said to preserve a large bare of corn.
Italian Tomatoes Import Growth and Quality Remarks
Tomatoes from Italy are imported in increasing quantities yearly with good quality and low prices. Large quantities of canned tomatoes are shipped from Italy to the eastern United States while American shipments to Italy are smaller. A Liverpool importer notes US tomatoes are often packed before ripening, making them undesirable. Italian tomatoes are carefully selected and packed when ripe and richly colored.
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Italy
United States
Liverpool
Lifting a Heavy Log Safely With a Simple Crib Trick
A reader describes a method to lift a heavy weight like a log or barn timber without strain. Build a crib under the log’s center using small blocks, raise one end, slide the crib into place, then ease the log onto the supports.
Farmers advised on early corn harvest and field care
The article cautions against laying by corn too early as weeds thrive and the ground becomes foul. It notes much of the crop's nourishment comes from air and dew reaching the roots, stressing a weed free surface for proper growth.
Spraying Trees and Crops Boosts Yields and Bees
Spraying at the right season protects crops from insect enemies and yields perfect fruit. Do not spray during bloom to avoid harming bees, which aid pollination. A small, affordable farm spraying outfit proves valuable from the first year of use.
Prevent Egg Eating by Hens Through Exercise and Diet
In the malin the egg eating habit stems from soft shelled eggs, which tempt hens. Prevent by forcing exercise and providing ample lime rich feed. Keep a small trough of cracked oyster shell within reach for self service to curb the habit.
Gardening Tips for Fall Cleanup
The Garden in the Fall explains that after harvest you should spade the soil to expose seeds and let them sprout. If seeds appear, repeat spading to save labor in spring. Late summer and fall are ideal for cleaning a garden to reduce weed seeds.
General Farm Notes on Livestock and Crops
Sour swill is not fit for hog feed. The early fruit catches the big price. It takes nerve to thin fruit, but it pays. Too much corn will produce thumps in pigs. Dry soil is one of the first requisites for sheep farming. Select the pigs for breeding from the sow with the largest litter.
The Advertiser as Modern Crusader in Commerce
Lily Herald Frost argues in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat that advertising dominates literature and drives sales across breakfast foods patent medicines and branded goods. The piece praises the business agent and insists advertising keeps readers attentive, profitable and dependent on brand names.
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Lily Herald Frost
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Foote Adopts Country Life by Buying Shoe Store
Absalom Foote quits city life to move to a small western town and buys Thomas R. Foote’s Shoe Store. He keeps the sign and adds a note that the place has changed it. He notes the local habit of men who spend days on street corners exchanging fool opinions.
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Absalom Foote
Thomas R. Foote
Foote
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