Portobello Gold Aboard Shipboard Rescue in Sea Tale
In a dramatic scene from Arthur D. Howden Smith, Master Bones urges action as Ben Gunn clings to the cabin door. The crew considers abandoning him but ultimately helps Ben by rescuing him from the stormy sea after a hail and dangerous hull strikes. Darby argues for mercy as the crew rows to safety. Master Ormerod joins the efforts, calling for swift action while the assailants hammer at the door.
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Darby
Ben
Master Ormerod
Treacherous chase as hounds close in on the fugitives
A tense pursuit unfolds as a bloodhound reveals the missing bird and alarms echo from behind. Darby and his companion push the horses harder, driving toward safety while the invaders scramble for boats.
Escape from Savannah and Journey to Charleston and New York
After fleeing a pirate threat at Savannah, Robert Ormerod and companions push inland through plantations to Charleston and then travel by sea to New York. They buy equipment from frontier villagers, secure a ship, and plan a northern journey, ending with a homecoming to New York in April 1755 where Moira becomes his wife.
Teetotal Origin and Turner Tombstone Epitaph
The term teetotal for total abstinence originated with Richard Turner at a Preston temperance meeting in 1885. His exclamation popularized the word, and his Preston tombstone notes he died October 27, 1846 at age 56 as author of the term.
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Richard Turner
Preston
England
Turner
Manchester
Two Varieties of Stars and Their Evolution
The article explains that giant and dwarf refer to brightness, not mass, and outlines a theory where stars start as very cool, low density gas red stars then heat and contract toward white hot stages. Giants dominate the ascending branch while dwarfs characterize the descending, cooling path toward invisibility.
Winter milk depends upon summer care
The article explains that a cow’s winter milk production hinges on summer feeding and care. It urges dairymen to keep cows in good condition during summer, feed grain, and provide shade and water, noting heat and pasture shortages can reduce future yield. It ends with a light aside about an old fashioned girl and a radio operator.
Spraying Orchards For Scale Insects In Dormant Season
The Indiana Farmers Guide urges spraying for San Jose scale during dormancy after leaf fall and before bud break. Thorough coverage is essential, with lime sulfur or miscible oils, proper equipment, and wind-direction passes to reach all tree surfaces.
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San Jose
Choose Right Varieties in Planting a Vineyard
J Harold Clark advises New Jersey growers on grape varieties and planting practices for a vineyard. Concord Brighton Niagara lead the list, with home favorites Ontario Campbell Barry Worden and Delaware also suitable. Soil should be fertile or sandy loam, rows 10 feet apart, and 12 to 18 inch planting holes with vines set deep and pruned to two buds.
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J. Harold Clark
New Jersey
Invasion of the San Jose Scale Returns in Orchards
The San Jose scale is reemerging in orchards after years of control. Growers are urged to inspect trees during pruning for infested twigs and branches. Mark heavily infested trees and spray with lime sulfur at one to eight parts water as buds swell, with extra spraying for marked trees.
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San Jose
Pruning Raspberries For Best Yields Cuthbert Varieties
The article notes winter injury limits and recommends cutting off damaged portions. If canes reach six feet or more a severe prune is advised. Michigan Experiment Station experiments with Cuthbert indicate medium pruning yields best.
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Michigan Experiment Station
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Arthur D. Howden
Smith Wny Service
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Knayve
W. E. Dietzker
George J. Klager
A. J. Warren
Justice of the Peace Legal Counsel
Ann Arbor
Observer
Barnard Real Estate
Wuerth Arcade
Ann Arbor, Mich
William H. Murray
Natl Bk. Bldg
Painter
A. A. Fluff Rug & Carpet Cleaning Company
Broadway
North Fourth Ave
Savannah
Peter
Carolinas
Flint
Charleston
Moira
Jwe
Bob
Pontius Pilate
Long John
Veter
Hana
Ben Cunat
Ormevrod
Ben Gunn
Admiralty
John Flint
Flints
Bill Bonesi
Wlat
Bones
New York
India
Baltimore
Maryland
Pearl Street
Robert
Cortes
Robert Y
Robert Ormerod
Murray
Bill Bones
Aimee
Ypsilanti
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Saline Opera House
Henderson Stock CO
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Detroit Edison Company
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