Renegade Cats and a Man’s Demands of Duty
A curious life history recounts a family’s cat population swelling after one cat’s illness. The daughter and later a son attempt to dispose of the kittens by humane and questionable means, culminating in a failed act of killing and a confession of intent. The narrator ultimately rejects killing the cats, hoping they die by chance rather than his hand.
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James J. Montague
The
Ark
Humane Society
Pan American aims and New Deal labor debates observed
Washington notes two core aims from the Buenos Aires conference. One was to set an example of allied nations settling disputes without war to deter conflict in Europe. The other sought a hemispheric neutrality pledge, with hopes of halting wartime trade, though officials doubt its feasibility and impact.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Buenos Aires
Hyde Park
America
Western Hemisphere
Europe
Council Board
Edward Mrs. Simpson
Congress
Army
Navy
Creosote Makes Stronger Posts
Illinois extension outlines quick methods to treat fence posts with coastal creosote to extend life beyond 15 years. It describes setup, costs, heating, dipping, and drying steps, plus species lists for durable and improved woods.
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J. E. Davis
University of Illinois
WNU
Water-Holding Secrets of the Giant Cactus
The tree cactus may hold as much as 1000 gallons of water. Nearly every part stores water with stems and leaves especially used for water storage.
Terracing Proves Effective to Control Erosion in Farms
A Missouri Farmer writer argues terracing combined with contour farming minimizes soil losses. Guide features include 0.4 foot per 100 feet gradient, terrace length under 2000 feet, and slopes not steeper than one to four. Emphasizes proper outlets and gully control steps.
Ration Guidelines for Weaned Colts
Ration for Colts outlines that weaned colts grow best on three fourts of a pound of grain per 100 pounds of live weight with good roughage freely available. The daily grain amount should fit desired development rate as per Wallaces' Farmer. Heavier rations can cause unsoundnesses of feet and legs.
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Wallaces
Hybrid Hogs Prove Superior in Eight-Year Minnesota Study
An eight year Minnesota study cited by Indiana Farmer's Guide finds cross bred litter size larger and growth faster than pure bred. Feed costs per pig are lower with cross bred lines, shortening time to market weight.
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University of Minnesota
Indiana Farmer’s Guide
Celery Strings Targeted by Cornell Research
Cornel Agricultural College researchers urge stopping celery growth with strings. Experts tested strings and found one can hold half a gallon of water. A professor describes a breeding plan to eliminate strings by crossing celery strains, though softening the strings will take time.
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Cornell Agricultural College
Agricultural College
Judging Characters and Biography Bias
This piece argues that biographers and readers must seek multiple viewpoints to fairly judge people’s character. It notes the tension between virtue and vice and warns against harsh or laudatory judgments based on limited perspectives. It urges tempering judgments with context and extenuating circumstances.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
Past echoes shape our lives with unnoticed roots
A compact reflection on how the past remains present in memory and feeling, shaping present life through quiet roots that resurface as imprints of youth and experience, with literary quotes illustrating mercy and enduring influence.
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Anne Ritchie
Foreign Phrases and Touchstone Meanings
A compact list of foreign phrases with English translations and notes. Entries include Apropos of nothing En rapport Nosce teipsum Trefois perdix Quod erat faciendum Lustspiel Paris vaut bien une messe and related brief explanations.
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Troy
Paris
Henry IV
Moral Courage Valued Over Physical Virtue
A reflection on moral courage by Charles Buxton, arguing it is more valuable than physical bravery because it is a higher virtue and in greater demand.
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Charles Buxton
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