Authors Imagined at Woodcraft League Grand Council
A Woodcraft league invite to New York hosts authors in a wigwam setting with Ella Wheeler Wilcox Ellen Glasgow Cosmo Hamilton George Barr McCutch eon and Winston Churchill among attendees. Ernest Thompson Seton and wife host. notable figures mingle as bachelor and widow archetypes are explored in witty observations.
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Woodcraft League
New York City
America
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Ellen Glasgow
Alice Hogan Rice
George Barr McCutcheon
Wington Churchill
Tulle
Flowers
Ernest Thompson Setons
New York
What Love Means To Man In The Modern Soul
A narrative exploring male love, the triumph of marriage, and a man's transformation from cynic to devoted partner. It argues love awakens purpose, guiding him toward a virtuous wife and the responsibility of lifelong companionship, with marriage shaping a man’s destiny.
Which 13 The Lonelier
A newspaper passage contrasts loneliness among society types. It notes independent bachelor women often deny loneliness while widows show persistent loneliness, and spinsters aged thirty and over reflect on lacking a husband, home, and children as they observe married friends.
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Hubby
His Present Occupation
Mrs Brown treats her servant humanely allowing evenings with her young man in the kitchen. Curious, she eavesdrops but hears silence. The maid explains the man is shy and has done nothing but eat so far mentioned.
Cross-Examining Lawyer Probes Witness on a Momentous Statement
A puzzled witness faces a sharp legal test as the cross-examiner asks if, on the date in question or any other time, he told the defendant or others that the disputed statement was of no moment. The exchange unfolds in a Youth's Companion puzzle-like tone.
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Youth
Grow more alfalfa urges Kansas farmers
Ralph Kenney of Kansas State Agricultural College urges expanding alfalfa cultivation across the state. He notes alfalfa yields and protein content make it a top forage crop, with successful irrigation in western Kansas and adaptation across diverse rainfall zones. Spring or fall planting is possible, with seed rates of 12–15 pounds in fertile areas and 5–10 pounds in drier regions.
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Ralph Kenney
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kansas
Missouri River
Kenney
United States
Mr. Kenney
Feeding Young Turkeys Says University Expert
Dr. R H Williams of the University of Arizona advises poults need a dry sanitary pen, varied feeds including bread crumbs oats bran sour milk or cottage cheese, and exposure to dry alfalfa. Start with hard boiled eggs and oats, then add grains and grit. avoid overcrowding and provide green substances. Turkeys show resilience after six weeks with proper care.
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R. H. Williams
University of Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station
Prepare Soil for Crop of Tomatoes
A Balti more American writer urges soil improvement before tomato planting. Use stable manure on poor land, at least half a ton per acre, broadcast, plus a high grade vegetable manure. or a ton per acre alone. Fertilizer should have nitrogen around four percent and phosphoric acid and potash about eight percent combined. Rich, heartily fed soil with vines spreading a dense foliage mat yields the largest tomato crops. I have seen heavy yields from rich sandy loam topped with fish composted with barnyard manure.
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Baltimore American
Cow Not to Blame for Bad Butter
Traditional saying explains that a cow provides milk freely but cannot be held responsible for butter quality. It cautions readers to avoid blaming the cow when butter turns out bad.
Building a Hotbed On Ground For Easier Removal
The guidance advises placing the hotbed on the surface rather than digging a pit. Building it above ground is more satisfactory and simplifies later removal.
Ventilation and Sunlight for Healthy Fowls
Proper ventilation and sunlight keep a dry house and promote healthy fowls.
Skimmilk Valued Over Water For Wetting Feed Mash
Two WV State College tests compare skimmilk to water for moistening feed mash in hens. Across 122 days, 22 hens using skimmilk produced 1,244 eggs versus 996 with water. in a second setup 60 hens yielded 862 eggs in 37 days with skimmilk against 632 with no skimmilk. A later period showed 1,220 eggs with skimmilk versus 978 without. Overall, skimmilk increased egg production. 802 quarts fed yielded 702 more eggs.
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West Virginia
Russian Thistles Relished by Cows
In spring dairy cows grazing on grass range may eat young Russian thistles with no harm but once thistles form and remain green, cattle can ingest large amounts. The barbs injure the mucous membranes of the first stomach causing hemorrhagic inflammation, reduced feed intake, decreased milk flow, bloating, and possible death.
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H. S. Eakins
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Colo
Making the Garden Windbreak May Hemlock Hedge Advice
The article advises arranging garden rows north to south for sun, and stresses two essentials for rapid vegetable maturity a sandy loam soil rich in well rotted manure and a windbreak. It recommends planting the windbreak in May with a hemlock hedge as the solution.
Temper of Horses in Breeding Practices
Advice on breeding farm horses stresses selecting for temperament along with size and conformation. It warns that undesirable dispositions in sires and dams are as problematic as undersize or poorly shaped stock.
Blanket Advice for Fresh Cows in Cold Weather
The guidance recommends placing a blanket on a fresh cow during cold days to shield her from drafts while doors are opened and closed. It emphasizes protecting vulnerable livestock from chill when barn activity increases.
Good Seed and Bed for Strong Germination
A good seed bed and clean strong germinating seeds form a solid combination. Both are essential for successful germination and healthy crop establishment.
Don’t Let Mare Stop in Yard or Harness
Precaution urges handlers to prevent a brood mare from slipping while at pasture or during light work in harness, highlighting safety for animals and handlers.
Quarrel Over Old Acquaintance Ends In Denial
Mr Babcock recounts a tale of an old friend who allegedly knew his wife when she was a girl. The wife presses for details, and the man insists the friend did not say that. The exchange shifts as the husband clarifies the friend said he knew his wife when he was a boy.
Personality of Perfumes
The piece contrasts perfumes as refined and classy versus loud and common. It praises French scents as essence of refinement and notes some expensive brands smell like Broadway chorus girls. It asserts perfumes have personal personalities.
Fragrance Defines Women More Than Hats Says Southern Woman’s Magazine
A Southern Woman’s Magazine article argues the perfume a woman wears reveals her personality more than hats do. It suggests scent can help identify a woman in a crowded room by a single sniff leading to her.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Victoria Market
King Street
Caribbean
Jubilee Market
New York Sun
Southern Woman’s Magazine
Uncle Jethro’s Fishing Joke
A stranger asks about fish in a tiny stream. Uncle Jethro replies none, then admits his real aim is to show his wife he has no time to sift the ashes. The exchange ends with a quiet punchline.
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Jethro
Uncle Jeth
One Thing Left
A brief comedic dialogue from a New York Sun item features a wife asking if duties are done for the night and her husband meekly apologizing that they are not yet finished.
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New York
Exciting Flag Race Contenders For 1916 Season
President Ban Johnson comments on the 1916 baseball season with optimism for a prosperous year. He notes strong contenders including Boston Chicago Detroit New York Washington and St Louis with Cleveland rising as a potential threat. He highlights changes at St Louis under Fielder Jones and expectations around Connie Mack and the Athletics.
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Ban B. Johnson
Uncle Sam
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
New York
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
Del Drake’s Baseball Career Leaves Him in Limbo
The article traces Del Drake’s failed stints with the Detroit Tigers and Memphis Feds. He struggled with age and experience, being deemed too young or too old, and ends up likely Class B after a career spent with independents and limited organized-ball success.
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del Drake
Tigers
Cobb
Crawford
McIntyre
Jones
Del
Detroit
Memphis
St. Louis
Feds
Drake
Independents
San Antonio Infield Formed For Season
San Antonio builds infield with Tex Westerzil from St Joseph at third Earl Dunckel from Memphis at first Jack Love at second Mike Balenti at short Al Odel returns as reserve third baseman joining the squad for the new season.
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San Antonio
Tex Westerzil
St. Joseph
Earl Dunckel
Memphis
Jack Love
Mike Balenti
al Odel
Eddie Roush Delivers Quiet Big Hit for Giants
Eddie Roush, a Federal League veteran, has made a strong impression with the Giants, progressing steadily and delivering a sharp, decisive impact with notable effectiveness.
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Eddie Roush
Giants
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Stax
Ban Johnson
Fielder Jones
White Sox
Connie Mack
Connie
Amercan League
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