The Mai i fe of Helen and Warren: A Kitchen Clash
Helen manages Nora the housekeeper while tensions rise over housekeeping rules and respect. Nora’s sulkiness grows as Helen weighs firing her, then promises a further month of trial. A late night roof encounter prompts motherly care and reevaluation of staff strain and vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora
Helen
Hélén
Thompson
Maida
Mr Thompson
Warren
Mike
Jingo
Miss Middleton
Propagating Rex Begonias and Winter Garden Tips
Home gardening notes discuss starting annuals from seed for winter display at small cost. Tips cover potting early, rooting cuttings in sand for Rex Begonias, and overwintering plants like geraniums and begonias. Also lists common house plants and pruning guidance for a compact indoor display.
Peonies Planting and Bed Preparation Guide
The article outlines best planting time from mid September to mid October for peonies and herbaceous plants. It details soil preparation with well rotted cow manure, compost, and manure for a rich, deep bed, plus planting depth and spacing, crown trimming, and spring fertilization with strong potash fertilizer after bed starts.
Ventilation and Stable Design for Dairy Barns
William A. Radford explains dairy barn ventilation, foundation, and floor plans. The article covers 36 by 60 foot stables for about 30 cows, four vent flues, side air ducts, and water proof floors. It details center piers, footing depth, and grading for stability and drainage. It also notes a submarine rapid-fire gun concept for submarines with a disappearing carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
University of Wisconsin
Krupp
Germany
Garden pruning hints and seasonal care from a fragment
A fragmented horticulture note discusses pruning timing for plants and trees, urging winter or early spring pruning to avoid damage. It mentions iris, hellebore, cabbage, and dew as factors, with warnings about late pruning causing weak growth.
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Helen and
Mabee
Herbert Urner
Buffalo
Street
Peonies
William A. Radford
William” A. Radford
William A. Radord
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Brates
Nance
Manuse Alley
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