Insect Losses and Birds Help Fruit Growers
The Liberty Bell Bird Club urges orchardists to shelter insectivorous birds to curb crop damage from pests. It highlights estimated annual insect costs to corn and wheat, and shares examples of birds like nuthatches, titmice, chickadees, and woodpeckers aiding fruit trees. A pledge promotes year round bird-friendly, zero-waste stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Bell Bird Club
Uncle Sam
U. S
Philadelphia
New York
Bird Club Pledge Promotes Study of Local Birds
The Liberty Bell Bird Club of The Farm Journal pledges to study and protect all song and insectivorous birds and to contribute to club efforts. Membership costs nothing and a badge-button is sent free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Bell Bird Club
Farm Journa
What War Is Just One Battle in Boy Scouts Magazine
Cyrus Townsend Brady argues war reveals its true nature in a Boys' Life war issue. He notes war first harms the land then noncombatants and finally soldiers, detailing devastation such as burned cities depopulated towns cut forests destroyed crops and wrecked industries.
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BOY Scouts
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Boys’ Life
Dr. Brady
America
Brady
War’s toll on animals in Galicia and Austria
The piece laments wounded and riderless horses in Galicia and Austria as cities burn and civilians flee war. It notes dogs, cats, and caged birds abandoned by refugees, with thousands of horses reported wandering exhausted and starving, highlighting war's cruelty to animals.
Intrepid rider and horse will decide critical moments
In Rotterdam, Stephen Black reports from the Animals' Guardian that the motor is seen as largely secondary to the horse in emergencies. He notes motors are sometimes useless, while the horse alone can meet the emergency, making the horse almost as decisive as man in future decisions.
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Stephen’ Black
Rotterdam
Inner Evolution Sparks Republic and Justice
The text argues happiness arises within, and no republic lasts if people are inwardly enslaved. Social change cannot rely on material shifts alone but on educated desires for equality and justice. True law comes from just hearts, starting with one person and spreading to others through home and school.
Lessons on Judges and Parenthood From Biblical History
The lesson surveys Gideon and Abimelech, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon, noting revolts and the lack of deliverance except self-service. It emphasizes divine obligation in parenthood, the need for a proper married life, and the hereditary impact of sin, while highlighting motherhood as a supreme opportunity shaping national destiny through figures like Samson.
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Gideon
Abimelech
Shechem
Jonathan
Torah
Jair
Israel
Jephthah
Gilead
Jordan
Jehovah
Jepththah
Ibzan
Elon
Abdon
J. B. Lawrence
D.D
Samson
Unclear: Fragmentary Biblical Narrative Fragment
Fragmentary OCR passage describes Manoah and his wife seeking guidance from Jehovah. An angel informs them the child will be a Nazarite with a life dedicated to God. The text hints at divine plan for personal and national strength through this vow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah
Happy farmer lad and busy farm life excerpts
A series of brief items and quotes reflect farm life and rural values. It contrasts Willie the farmer boy with chores, pets, and happiness on the farm, notes large 1914 farm animal trade values and tuberculosis spending, cites safety and labor statistics, mentions Canton China’s slave-girl rescues, and comments on Billy Sunday slang and widespread profanity in magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobbin
United States
Tabernacle
Billy
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Canton
China
Chan King Wah
Philadelphia
Billy Sunday
Baptist Standard
Lake Prairie District Agricultural Society Dissolved in Iowa
At a special stockholders meeting in Pella Iowa on October 8 1914 the society voted to dissolve and distribute assets to stockholders after all debts are paid A W DeBruyn president and Chan Porter secretary signed the notice of dissolution
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Lake Prairie District Agricultural Society
Pella
Iowa
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Pella, Iowa
Riley
Reasoner
Prairie City
Monroe
Hunter & Hunter
Reasnor
Dwight Beman
Minneapolis
Black Hawk
McCormick
Oliver
Gatley
Satley
Surrey
WM. Brand
N. Boland
Ed Cook
Farm Journal
Bell Bird Club
Sampson
H. H. Fariss
Willie
A. W. DeBruyn
Chan, Porter
Fey
Imei Emgores
QVER
Manxs
Copumients &c
Commonio
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Targeat
Adeniers
Tf. Star Auto CO
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