Hidden gold and a mysterious bag found on Hamill Down
The narrator discovers a canvas bag containing twenty sovereigns hidden in a rock aperture on Hamill Down. He follows a man named David who retrieves a blue bag with a tin box, then hides the box and returns. Back home, Will and George inspect the gold and link initials to Daniel Leighan, hinting the bag may be his lost money and bonds.
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David
George
Will
Daniel Leighan
Daniel
Wil
Sean
Seecke
Gramor
Hooknor Tor
Grimspound
Mr. Leighan
Aaid David
Tru
Box of papers drives family rift and three thousand pounds
Daniel Leighan probes a missing tin box tied to three thousand pounds in gold and signed papers. David presses his uncle on a robbery claim while weighing what the box contains and what can be sold to settle debts. The tension centers on ownership and possible punishment.
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David
Toad
Daniel
President Roosevelt rallies rough riders at San Antonio fair
President Roosevelt joins the rough riders on the San Antonio fair grounds, wearing civilian attire and a dusty collar yet delivering a rousing battle cry. He recalls his path to the presidency while three miles from the parade site.
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Roosevelt
Maj. Llewellyn
San Antonio
New York World
Fair Grounds
United States
Shade for Small Stock Tips on building simple pasture shade structures
Farmers should provide shade for all livestock including swine sheep and poultry. Build small shade shelters from local timber poles branches and thatched roofs. Construct sturdy wind resistant frames with hay or straw roofs to keep animals cool and healthier, a practical experiment for any farm.
Reducing Poultry Stock After Hatching Season
A Farm and Fireside guide advises discarding excess roosters after hatching ends since hens lay without them and roosters incur food costs. Preserve only thrifty early pullets, dispose of nonmature pullets before winter, and sell market-ready cockerels promptly. Provide ample space for growing stock and limit warm poultry houses to nest-appropriate numbers.
Borrowed Trouble Amid Weather Fears for Farmers
A Journal of Agriculture note warns farmers against borrowing trouble over rain or drought. It argues genuine troubles exist but fear of prolonged rain or a brief drought causes unnecessary worry. Stay cheerful, face conditions, and take chances for the future without fret.
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Journal of Agriculture
The Champion Shropshire Ram Owned by George Allen
A champion Shropshire ram owned by George Allen from Vermilion County Illinois is highlighted as the top exhibitor in a county show. The article notes the animal's breed and ownership, emphasizing the prize status and local rural interest.
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Champion Shropshire
Shropshire
George Allen
Vermilion County, Ilinois
Potato Quality Tests From New York Experiment Station
The New York Experiment Station studies potato quality noting best development at soil temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees. Tubers at depths of one to five inches are affected by these conditions, while large surface fluctuations hinder ripening and flavor. Shallow plantings under three inches or deeper than six inches are unfavorable.
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New York
Treatment for Fence Posts Methods and Practices
A brief on fence post preservation describes two methods. One uses a tank with posts piled and covered in quick lime, gradually diluted with water. The other method involves charring posts to a half inch depth and then dipping.
Post reinforcement with coal tar coating discussed
The article explains applying coal tar to posts so the tar extends above ground after installation. It notes this may not stop decay but should extend the posts' durability by protecting exposed sections.
Details for setting up an efficient wheat shock
A Rural New Yorker writer outlines practical steps for forming a strong wheat shock. Instructions cover bundle spacing four to a row with central support, caps chosen from long straw, wind direction guiding cap orientation, and aiming for about twelve bundles per shock for stability.
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New Yorker
New Apple Picker Attracts Washington Growers
A Washington State fruit grower has invented a telescopic apple picker that reaches any level of the tree. A ring at the top, cut edge operated by a trigger, severs fruit which drops into a canvas bag on the wearer’s shoulders. Claim is bruiseless picking and about half the time of the usual method.
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Washington State
Low-Down Back for Corn Reel Job
A brief note describes needing a low-down rack for grazing and cutting corn stalks, noting the task requires a back bed setup. The text mentions no specific people, places, or dates and reads as a practical equipment reminder.
Forage loading aid boosts efficiency on heavy stalks
The note notes that ordinary farm work is laborious and that anything easing loading helps. It highlights corn stalks as particularly heavy to lift and load onto a high rack, and suggests a low-lown wagon absent, a rack like the accompanying illustration will greatly assist.
England trial uses lime sulfur dip for sheep scab control
An English experiment dipped sheep in a lime sulfur solution with 25 lb sulfur per 120 lb lime. Diluted to 100 gallons for use, the dark red dip controlled sheep scab and did not noticeably injure wool.
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England
Wheat screenings as sheep feed at Minnesota station
Wheat screenings whether ground or ungrounded prove satisfactory for sheep feed. At the Minnesota station it required 18 percent more wheat to produce a given grain using screenings. Since screenings come from the northwestern wheat fields their value as feed is evident.
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Minnesota
Northwestern
Selecting Seed Potatoes For Better Yields
Selecting seed potatoes can prevent shortages and improve harvests. By hand-picking the seed from the best bulbs, farmers separate seed from waste. Over a few years this selection process can raise merchantable potato yield.
Agricultural and livestock care notes from a farm guide
The text gives practical tips for cattle housing and milk preservation, horse care, and farm produce handling. It covers protecting cows from pests, drying horses after sponge baths, and cooling milk. plus guidance on ripe tomatoes and curing onions on the ground before storage. It mentions New York City consuming about 35 000 sheep and lambs weekly.
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New York City
Mixed political jabs and foreign affairs from press clippings
A collage of witty quotes and brief notes from multiple papers reviews war, diplomacy, and public figures. Topics include yellow fever talk, Turkey naval orders, American population growth, Senator Mitchell’s trial, Franklin birthday talk, Arctic funds, and Constantinople intrigue.
Bhort Personalities Roam Woods and Royal Lineage Claim
Bhort Personals notes Tolstoi wandering through the woods while Gen Booth of the Salvation Army is described as a workaholic. It mentions B Rustard of Duluth Minnesota as a direct descendant of the old royal Norwegian line.
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Tolstoi
Gen. Booth
Salvation Army
B. Rustard
Duluth
Minn
Norway
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