The Dale Family Welcomes Kentuckians At Red Oaks
The Dale household hosts Hugh and Harry with Barbara and Dave as they tour Virginia's capital area. Colonel Dale recalls Patrick Henry and the Burgesses, while Dave shares Kentucky frontier tales. A lively tavern scene follows with a notable wrestling bout and an unexpected shouts of approval from onlookers.
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Jamestown
Bacon
England
Middle Plattation
Williamsburg
Gloucester Street
Colonel Dale
Dave
Old Capitol
William and Mary College
Mr. Henry
Lord Dunmore
Sir Walter Raleigh
Raleigh Tavern
Mr. Jefferson
Belinda
Faneuil Hall
Virginia
Kentuckian
Harry
Hugh
Nger
Kentucky
Ord
Mystery of the Shawnee Boy at Red Oaks Plantation
In the Kentucky wilderness before the Revolution a Shawnee captive raised as Hahtoo’s son helps settlers fend off a war party at a frontier fort. A Virginians arrival saves the day and a dying leader names the boy his son. At Red Oaks in Virginia Erskine Dale meets Barbara, Harry Dale, and Hugh Willoughby while taking his first fencing lesson.
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Hugh
Dave Grey
Gayety
Grey
Erskine
Dave
Harry
Barbara
My Lord
Kentucky
Jerome Sanders
Hahtoo
Dave Yandell
Red Oaks
James River
Virginia
Colonel Dale
Erskine Dale
Harry Dale
Hugh Willoughby
Cavalcade of Coaches Through Gentle 1774 Spring
A vivid 1774 procession unfolds with two coaches leading an elegant cavalcade. Elder ladies ride in the first coach as flowered faces and dancing eyes fill the second, while riders in boots and spurs follow, and baggage wagons roll along. Harry on a chestnut and Ken tuckian on a gray lead the columns with Hugh and Firefly in line.
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Harry
Hugh
Colonel Dale
Dave
He Is Hurt and Goes Home Says Dave
Dave reports a person is hurt and has left for home. The remark notes a injury occurred and the individual departed the scene.
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Dave
Desired Cook Said to Embrace Galatians Spirit
An English clergyman advertised in the London Times for a cook who must have humor and embody the fruit of the spirit. He cites Galatians verse 22 describing love joy peace long suffering gentleness goodness faith as the ideal culinary companion.
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London Times
Hessian fly control urged as safe sowing dates issued
The USDA reports severe Hessian fly damage in past seasons and urges farmers to follow state fly free dates before sowing. Ohio led a broad campaign with county agent outreach, displays, and targeted mail to ensure late sowing after September 24 to October 1, reducing losses. Similar efforts spread to Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania. Cooperation among farmers yielded small noncompliant percentages.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ling
Ohio
Auglaize
Hancock County
Marion County
Kansas
Missouri
Indiana
Illinois
New York
Pennsylvania
Labette County
No title identified in the herb notes
Garden weeds rob moisture and plant food from crops and crowd vegetables. Sharpen the hoe and attack them to protect the garden crops.
Bordeaux Leafhopper Control By Bordeaux Mixture Study
A USDA Farmers Bulletin reports two years of work showing Bordeaux mixture plus nicotine sulphate as an option, though Bordeaux alone best prevents leafhopper damage. The 4-4-50 formula uses copper sulphate and lime per 50 gallons water, with spray thoroughness and multiple applications to reduce hopperburn.
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United States Department Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Bordeaux
Washington, D. C
Handy trough to feed hogs
A farmer solves feed spillage by nailing a wide board along the trough inside the pen. The board extends through the pen wall, allowing even distribution of feed along the entire trough and preventing hogs from crowding to a single spot.
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Paul Gorton
Keeping Bees at Work motion picture for beekeepers
A new one reel film titled Keeping Bees at Work demonstrates best practices in bee management. It covers requeening winter prep hive unpacking swarm control and other care details while noting laboratory comb sampling for disease identification and control guidance. Prints may be borrowed or bought for about 37 dollars.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Entomology
Millet For Late Feed Surges In Farm Practice
Farmers report a late millet patch yields useful feed at low cost if land is weed-free. German millet provides good feed when properly cured and is palatable to horses, mules, and cattle who thrive on it.
Hermit Crab Dwells in Dead Mollusk Shells
The hermit crab's peculiar habit is living in shells from dead mollusks to protect its soft abdomen. The creature’s front is thickly crusted, while its abdomen remains delicate and easily damaged. It may change shells cautiously, especially after moulting, to fit its growing body.
Lady of Distinction Emphasizes Perfume's Allure
An advertisement highlights a refined woman defined by her perfume and skin care. It advises a Cuticura Soap bath with hot water to cleanse pores, followed by Cuticura Talcum powder for clear, sweet, healthy skin.
Why Librarians Like Job
A New York Sun inspired vignette shows librarians in the central circulation department quietly solving readers’ title mixups. A hopeful caller asks for Jack London and Galsworthy, while staff correctly redirects to The Call of the Wild and To Let, noting the humorous misfires as a daily ritual.
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New York Sun
Jack London
Galsworthy
Housewife Thanks Red Cross Ball Blue Ad
A housewife smiles at a basket of white clothes and thanks Red Cross Ball Blue sold by grocers in an advertisement.
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Red Cross
Criticism. He I dream most of my stories
She How you must dread to go to bed.
The gloomiest hearts on earth
A contemplative remark notes that hearts devoid of gratitude feel the deepest shadows and warns that unexpressed thanks dulls joy and humanity. The line emphasizes the moral value of expressing appreciation in everyday life.
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John Fox, Jr
Charles Scribner's Sons
Mr. Brockton
Jane Willoughby
Hanover
Patrick Henry
Henry
Jefferson
Green
Richmond
Burgenses
Dale
Willoughby
Dane Grey
Department of Agriculture
Bellans Hot Water
Parker’s
Hiscox Chem. Wes
N. Y
Gista
Hiscox Chemical Works
Petchogue
Finca Og
Garantesh
Express
Harold S Peepala
Brooklyn
N. Yo
Stearns
Hessig-Ellis
Drageistay
Memphis
Taxa
Ross & Winks
Alma
Ill
Floyd Miller
Arenaville
O. G. Sahleen
Indianapolis
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