Sailor Returns to Lisbon After Sea Battle in War of 1812
Capt Lion Fellowes survives the Sachem sinking off Portugal when his crew surrenders to a British frigate. An English speaking girl, Cara Inglepin, hides her identity to save him. In Lisbon he encounters Capt Chater of the True Bounty and declines a mate berth due to disloyalty concerns.
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America
Lion Fellowes
Sachem
Portugal
Fellowes
Lisbon
Chater
True Bounty
Miss Inglepin
Cap’n Fellowes
Captain Fellowes
Miss Inglepie
Daon
Miss Cara
Britain
Wimmin
Cara
Markess da Perenha
Clara Inglepin
Wellington
The True Bounty Aboard Amid War Time Tensions
On a voyage north from Lisbon the True Bounty sails toward the Western Islands. Captain Fellowes wrestles with loyalty and love as Miss Cara Inglepin shows growing trust in Ben Chater and a wary alliance with fellow privateer wardship.
Chase of the Badger blockader and Captain Collishawe
Fellowes and Captain Chater sight a man of war, the Badger sloop of war led by Captain Collishawe. They debate courting danger versus home port as Collishawe’s reputation for pressing crews looms. Peninsula news and memories of Cara color the tense moment aboard.
Dust Explosions Warned In Mills And Mines
The Louisville Courier-Journal reports that grain mills and mines face dangers from dust explosions. Dust on walls and crevices masses can trigger chain blasts. protective coatings prevent ignition. Experiments show corn dust powering a small automobile engine.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
As Women Know Most Husbands Want to Be Thoughtful
A line from American Magazine notes husbands seek tenderness and consideration but many daily demands prevent the ideal. The comment reflects a common home life observation.
Horses and Mules Face Higher Demand Says USDA Report
A Department of Agriculture bulletin forecasts increased demand and better prices for well bred horses and work mules, with rising saddle and draft horse values and a looming shortage of quality work stock. It notes declines in total stallions and jacks licensed, higher replacement costs, and urges careful selection of mares, stallions, and jacks to sustain future stock.
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United States Department of Agriculture
J. O. Williams
S. R. Speelman
Bureau of Animal Industry
Corn
Mississippi River
Stallion Registration Board
Washington, D. C
Conservation of Labor in Filling Silo
Farmers across the country adopt a small crew plan for silo filling. Two men suffice to cut, move, and feed bundles with a binder equipped with a bundle elevator. Belt power from a tractor or electric motor runs the cutterage, eliminating heavy manual work and the need for a man at the feed table.
Round Bin Capacity Is Figured Quite Easily
Professor Cap I Miller of North Dakota Agricultural College explains a simple method to determine grain capacity in a round bin. Measure the circumference in feet, square it, and multiply by .07958 to get the area. Multiply by grain depth to obtain cubic feet, then convert to bushels by division as outlined.
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Cap I. Miller
Department of Agricultural Economics
North Dakota Agricultural College
Shipping Fever Prevented by New Guarding Agent
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a new germ free protectant against hemorrhagic septicemia in cattle and sheep. Vaccinated animals remained healthy after severe artificial exposure, while unvaccinated ones died. The bulletin outlines symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and farm care. Free copies available from USDA Washington DC.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Farmers
Henry J. Washburn
Washington, D. GC
Storing Green Alfalfa for Best Results in Mows
Advice from C J Willard of Ohio State University on handling nearly cured alfalfa. Store brown hay by packing tight in hay mows, layering to break green clusters, and avoid mixing layers after fermentation begins. Salt may help reduce fermentation and mold.
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C. J. Willard
Ohio State University
Farm Notes on Crops and Harvesting Practices
Warm dry weather aids paint jobs while soy beans cowpeas and alfalfa boost soil and animal production. Alfalfa hay feeds work horses but may cause laxative effects. The combined harvester threshers save time and reduce costs. High protein wheat earns more and moisture under 18 percent allows safe storage. Early listing plowing barred by weeds and volunteer grain removal is crucial.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia for sour stomach relief
A note promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a quick remedy for sour stomach from rich meals or smoking. It claims the product alkalinizes acid and sweetens the system, endorsing physician backing and warning against alternatives.
Rockefeller on patience amid slow drivers on back road
The account recalls John D. Rockefeller being held up by a slow vehicle on a narrow back road. After a passable moment, he reaches a broad crossroad and reflects that resentment injures the bearer, noting temper harms the spirit and that he has learned not to anger easily.
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John D
Cat Rescued From Church Steps In Philadelphia
An emaciated cat trapped beneath concrete steps of a church under construction was rescued by the Philadelphia SPCA. Workers had left a small front opening and the cat is believed to have crawled in at night and become imprisoned when the day’s work resumed.
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Philadelphia
Tar and feather degree mocked by idle gossip
A wry remark on how many a good name earns a tainted reputation from rumors and gossip among idle talkers. The quip notes social judgment can tarnish reputations regardless of merit.
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Tagus Bar
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John Company
Inglepin
Brighton
Tun
Tie
Lion
Crimpin’ Collishawe
Dartmoor
Ile
Collishawe
Crimpin
Peninsula News
Old Ben’s
New York
Philups
Magnesia
Hanford
Philosophy
Vretchiers
Castoria
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alfred Iverson
St. Edwards
Nebraska
Eve Saan Ee Seay Et Fa Aati
Lyn
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