Night on the prairie ends in a dream fulfilled
In a remote prairie outpost Frank confesses a past to Spoof and Jean as love ripens. Jean steers a staged romance toward truth, and a late midnight fire on the pond yields a mythical test. A phosphorescent figure rises from the water and joins Frank, sealing a lifelong vow. End.
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Regina
Jean
Prairies
Spoof
Frank
Paradise
Feeding Pullets to Secure Eggs
Pullets need attentive feeding to become profitable winter layers. Use skim milk or buttermilk if available. otherwise include meat scraps or tankage in mash. Scratch feed blends two parts corn, one part wheat, one part oats. increase animal protein as pullets mature and consider one daily crumbly moistened mash at noon. Separate pullets from males. if not possible, cull flock to free space and feed hens and pullets generously.
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Spoof
Reed Lake
Brown
Jean
First Railroads and the Race for Precedence
The New York Herald Tribune notes rivalries will arise over which American railroad first held a certain status. Beacon Hill in Boston may have hosted the first rail vehicle in 1807. The Delaware & Hudson Canal line likely was the first to use steam in 1827 from Honesdale to Carbondale. The Baltimore and Ohio likely opened passenger service in May 1830 from Baltimore to Ellicott’s Mill, a 15 mile route by horse power.
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Beacon Hill
Boston
Delaware & Hudson Canal Company
Honesdale
Carbondale
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore
Ellicott’s Mill
New York Herald- Tribune
Vacation renews belief in regular work, says Duluth Herald
The Duluth Herald quotes that the chief benefit of a vacation is the renewed conviction that it is darned nice to have a regular job. The remark underscores appreciation for steady employment.
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Duluth Herald
Purposes of Plowing to Improve Soil Condition
The article explains several aims of plowing including turning under organic matter, pulverizing soil to make a better seed bed, burying weed seeds and insects, and improving rain absorption to reduce runoff. It notes deep plowing loosens soil for root growth but argues wild plants prosper on unplowed soil as well.
Fruits and Vegetables Best Food for All Ages
Fruits and vegetables should furnish more than half the daily diet. They supply key vitamins for health and strength across ages. Apples and other fruits rank highly for the young and old. To keep them good, fresh, and appetizing, grow them. every farmer should consider a home orchard as vital as the garden, yielding high returns and improving overall farm skills.
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Spoof
Jean
Marjorie
Jerry
Hall
Gerald
Frank
Alice
Alton
Jake
Homstead
Grease and winter care for farm implements
The article stresses greasing plows and cultivator shovels after use and storing them before freezing weather. It notes rust starts at bolt-through wood parts and warns against neglecting shelter. It advises removing or repairing worn share parts and keeping tools under cover to prevent decay.
Rust-Proof Wheat Axminster Named By Manitoba Grower
Samuel Larcombe of Birtle Manitoba claims a rust proof wheat after years of selection and hybridizing. The seed grower, famed for many prizes, introduces Axminster which shows near full rust resistance, 30 percent higher yield than Marquis and milling value equal to Red Fife and Marquis.
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Samuel Larcombe
Birtle
Man
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