The Two Captains Chapter V Continues
Pope and Crystal sail from Hamburg aboard the Gypsy under pursuit as the Dutch frigate Ramillies chases the Oak. They refit with four Dutch seamen and plot a voyage to the Bay of Campeachy while wary of a revenue boat and a looming privateering enterprise. The crew’s brutal pirate appearance sets the tense mood for their coming voyage.
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Northen
Crystal
Pope
Popé
Margate
Ramillies
Hamburg
Bobbin
Sandwich
Steve
Margate Roads
Broadstairs
Goodwin Sands
French
Maddison
Oryata
London
Camperdown
Thames
English Channel
Richard Pope
Jonathan Crystal
Matthew Grindal
Bay of Campeachy
West Indies
Buik
Matthew Grindall
Captain Pope
Grindal
Crossman
Jonathan
Herbert Spencer in Youth and a Practical Joke
The eighty third birthday of Herbert Spencer recalls his stern yet human character. As a young engineer with the London and Birmingham railway he impressed peers with intellect beyond his fellows and once played a practical joke by slipping tracing paper into Hensman’s hat, causing it to tighten as the day wore on, a moment of shared amusement amid his early controversial stance.
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Herbert Spencer
London & Birmingham Railway
Spencer
Hensman
Henaman
Hardy Bulbs for the Garden
The article urges planning ahead for hardy bulbs, stressing early ordering and proper soil with drainage. It advises thorough soil preparation, removing obstructions, adding sand or leaf mold with manure, and mulching for winter protection. It notes bulbs left in ground may increase, and fresh varieties add delight each year.
Rotation of Crops and Soil Balance in Farm Practice
A farmer argues that crop rotation maintains soil fertility by balancing plant nutrient needs. Barley consumes more potash than wheat, risking soil depletion if grown repeatedly. Rotations should alternate nitrogen gathering and consuming crops, aided by stable manure and targeted fertilizers to sustain productivity.
Rise of Farmers’ Colleges Attracts Young Minds
The piece notes a shift from business colleges to farmers’ colleges funded by United States money. It urges students to commit four to six years, arguing agricultural graduates typically command better salaries than medical or law school graduates and that demand for such experts persists for both men and women.
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United States
Millet as a forage crop in watered regions
The piece notes heavy rainfall in the Central West and Mississippi Valley promises abundant hay and possible supplementary crops like corn cane and millets. It observes millet varieties Hungarian and German as valuable forage, especially for dairy and general farming, but emphasizes cutting before seed formation for maximum feeding value.
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West
Mississippi Valley
Smallest Baby Is Dead In Circleville
Circleville reports the death of Emma Harriet Butts, hailed as the smallest baby on record, a four and a half month old infant who never exceeded two and a half pounds in weight.
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Circleville, C
Emma Harriet Butts
Red Hat for Farley Cardinals Include Archbishop
Rome cablegram reports high Vatican authority that Archbishop Farley of New York will be among three new cardinals to be created.
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Rome
Vatican
Archbighop Farley
New York
The Language of Flowers and Youth Produce Sales
An old column links flower symbolism with wholesome farming kids. It extols teaching business by selling fresh produce directly to families, noting 5 cent orders and the value of learning customer service and responsible work for young vendors, with guidance on judgment and safety.
Effective foliage plants and farm labor worries
Crotons thrive in a rich loam peat leaf mold and sand mix and require ample watering though drainage is key. Keep red spider and thrips in check with syringing. The labor question on farms is urgent as average farm hand wages rise, unskilled labor hampers hiring, and farmers should retain good workers year round.
Youngest Moonshunner Faces Trial in Kentucky
Alfred Davison, 9, the youngest prisoner ever captured for moonshining in Kentucky, is on trial in Frankfort. The preteen defendant stands charged with illegal liquor production under state internal laws.
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Frankfort
Alfred Davison
Scranton backs Justice Gray for presidency
The Lackawanna County Democratic convention adopted a resolution recommending Justice George Gray of Delaware for the presidency during a special meeting in Scranton.
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Scranton
Lackawanna County
George Gray
Delaware
Fertilizers for orchards from manure to ashes
A government bulletin extols well rotted barnyard manure for orchards noting it supplies humus and nutrients to improve health vigor and fruitfulness. When manure is scarce unleached wood ashes are a strong substitute with claims that one ton equals five tons of manure. Many manufactured fertilizers exist but soil elements lacking are nitrogen potash and phosphoric acid.
Millet hay harvest timing and storage guidance
Objections to millet hay can be overcome by harvesting before seed ripens. Cutting when seed begins to form yields better hay stock relish. store under shelter when possible. For milch cows growing cattle and sheep, millet hay is nearly as good as clover when not overripe, but overly ripe millet is poor.
Shelter Belts Promote Profit Through Strategic Planting
Belt widths of seven to eight rods are optimal for wind protection and cropland value. Evergreen belts with deep roots and dense foliage shield winter winds while center rows hold deciduous trees. Even two or three row belts yield good returns, with one row every six feet offering rich crop gains and estate appeal. Scots pine, Norway spruce, white ash and European larch suit most soils, planted from outer belt inward. Timber belts yield early benefits for stakes, hop poles, bean poles, fuel and later supplies for telegraph poles, railroad ties, and general lumber.
The Value of Agricultural Education for Farmers
The article argues farming demands precise study and training. It cites a veteran farmer who wishes he had agricultural college education, aided by his son now pursuing it. It notes pioneers who resist schooling are rare, and emphasizes education as essential for modern farming success.
Education for Farmers' Children At Agricultural Colleges
The piece argues strongly for educating farmers' children at agricultural colleges, contending it is wise to equip sons and daughters of farmers with knowledge from agricultural institutes and colleges.
Lost Death Watch Returns in Lexington
Alexander McKeever, the death watch over William McCarty who took poison to escape the gallows, has returned to Lexington after a three month mysterious absence. The incident rekindles public interest in the case and the fate of McCarty remains unsettled.
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Lexington
Alexander McKeever
William McCarty
Thief Displays a Nerve at Morstein Saloon
Indianapolis special describes a thief who broke into Frank Morstein's saloon, served drinks through the night and into morning, then fled with the money and most of the stock.
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Indianapoli
Ind
Frank Morstein
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Farley
Moonshnner
Judge Gray
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