Christmas Gifts Reveal a Soldier in a Grand House
Colonel Batterfly visits his sister and brother in law Cal vin Murdock, an affluent man of smug piety, and his children. Loneliness and pride clash with generosity as Batterfly buys a lavish doll and battleship, only to learn the clerk mixed Penrose Street and Avenue, delaying the gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battersby
Calvin Murdock
Murdock
Col. Batterfly
Murdocks
Uncle Battersly
Penrose
Jim
Penrose Street
Penrose Avenue
Col. Battersly
Conscience Wins as Looted Gifts Go to Humble Family
A colonel returns rare loot given to a niece and nephew after learning they were obtained illegally. He follows an honest impulse, travels to a shabby home, and sees a mother and two children fondling the items. He leaves with a coin for each child, deeming the gift a lucky blunder resolved. The tale ends with a quiet, moral reflection.
The Christmas Turkey Guide for Buyers
A cautionary note warns buyers against yellow-fleshed turkeys as poor feeding and advises looking for firm white flesh. It warns that red, coarse legs indicate an old bird of the Christmas kind, and mentions rainy day stocking tars.
Handling Comb Honey and Its Practical Method
Well known apiarist explains comb honey production with strong colonies. Set aside the parent hive to catch field bees, hive the swarm on the old stand, and manage honey sections to prevent queen laying in sections. Advice on timing, extraction, storage, and packaging for grocers, drawn from Orange Judd Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Herman
Orange Judd Farmer
Green cut bone feeding cautions from Rural World
An Iowa poultryman warns against overfeeding green cut bone and blood meal to fowls, urging balanced rations mixed with soft feed. He notes varied breed tolerance, recommending sparing use and caution to avoid unnatural conditions and poor flesh gain. Prof. Henry cites flax seed benefits for stock when used with straw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Poultry Herald
Henry
Farm Journal on shelter, air, and warmth for stock
The article argues for sturdy stables kept warm and dry with ample pure air. It warns that in severe cold heat with coal may be cheaper than food needs, and prefers clean stable air with sufficient feed over warmth with impure conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Journal
Mull gowns set fashion in summer wardrobe
A blend of mull gowns replaces expensive fabrics for day and evening wear featuring pale purple fabrics with green leaf embroidery and rosebud accents. Advice covers thickness, trimming, waist yokes, diagonal folds, puff sleeves, lace flounces, and lilac ribbons through lace. Also notes belts and fashion humor from Chicago papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Peruna Protects the Household Against Catarrhal Disease
An advertisement asserts Peruna should be kept in every home with children to prevent and cure catarrhal ailments. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Schafer of St. Louis and others, describing coughs, croup, and rheumatism relief, urging immediate use and offering free medical advice from Dr. Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
J. M. Brown
Dunnegan
Springs
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Boston
BR. Paxton Co
Dept. 4
Mass
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John H. Rafferty
China
Papa
Murphy
Mamie
Tracy
Chicago Record- Herald
Johnny
N. Y
Parliament of
Austria
Reichsrath
Chicago Journal
Chicago Post
Chicago
New York
Decco
ST. Lois
Ayer
Noah Bacon
Steyn
Messine
Cattilean
FLO
Kane
New Orleans
Indianapolis
Albert Lietzman
Milwaukee Ave
Alice Schafer
MA R.brow
Candy Cathartic
Man
Shiplos
Sterling Remedy Co
Winchester
Perce
California
Fess
Cokss
Bandas
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Ae
Pepsin Syrup Co., Menticel
St. Jacobs Oil
Price
Katy
George Morton
Gew's Pass
St. Louis
Western
Canada
Estern
Mark Sebeoois
Fone
Ntawa
Camilo Gerreers
West Sinth Street
Kazenaity
Ret
Quincy Balltteg
DR. Joseph Reeumatic Cure CO
Joliet, IL
Ana Elia
Tribune Building
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