Carriston and Madeline’s Cannes plan fuels secret plot
In a divided circle of relatives, Charles Carriston prepares for a rapid marriage to Madeline Rowan while pursuing a worldly life abroad. He hides his true name from Madeline’s aunt, plans a luxurious future, and travels to Cannes to secure a winter residence, hoping to surprise her with wealth and status.
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Costisven
Cuarriston
Madeline
Carriston
Edinburgh
Will
Bettws-y-Coed
Jie
Tondon
London
Charles Carriston
Man in Fearful Standby With Supposed Maniac
The narrator recalls telling a frightened servant to leave and confronting a supposed maniac. He closes the door, stands alone, and watches the man rise to speak before sinking back into his chair with his face buried, leaving an atmosphere of dread.
Carriston Tracks Madeline Rowan After Her Aunts Death
Madeline writes of her dying aunt and Carriston departs for Cannes. On return he finds Madeline missing after traveling to Callendar then London. A spiteful anonymous letter warns him to guard his lover or face being left in the lurch. Carriston suspects Ralph Carriston, but the motive seems unclear as he pursues her possible whereabouts.
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Madeline
Carriston
Madeline Rowan
Scotland
London
Oxfordshire
Carrigton
Ralph Carriston
Charles Carriston
Ralph
Cannes
France
Irance
England
Oxford
Carr
Jove
Carviston
Scotch Express
Callendar
Lodan
Up-to-date UWints On Critiva Soil Moisture and Crops
New York bulletin stresses soil moisture as key to yields and drought resistance. It explains water forms, surface drainage loss, and capillary lift, urging methods to store moisture by sinking water into soil for plant use. It details rainfall data, regional comparisons, and practical steps for farmers and gardeners.
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NEW York Bulletin
New York
Kansas
Pruning and Training Grapes For Early Quality Yield
An experienced vigneron outlines a method to prune and train vines for higher quality and quantity of fruit. Vines are spaced eight feet apart with an eight foot row layout, initial single cane growth, and stake support. A trellis with three wires, topping at five to five and a half feet, guides cane growth. Cares include pinching, opposite-direction training on top wires, suckers removal, hoop-like training, and annual renewal of bearing canes while restricting vine crossing and maintaining bloom timing.
San Jose scale outbreak spotted in Illinois orchards
Illinois fruit growers report infestations of the San Jose scale as inspectors note six counties affected and 64 orchards or nurseries inspected. The bulletin explains distinguishing the San Jose scale from oyster shell bark louse and scurfy scale, with eyed inspection and color cues for eggs, and outlines an upcoming illustrated bulletin on scale extermination.
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San Jose
State Agricultural Experiment Statioy
Ogle
Adams
Sangamon
Shelby
Clark and
Randolph
S. A. Forbes
Capacity of a Corn Crib and Practical Notes
Capacity rule: two cubic feet per bushel with 70 pounds per bushel in ear form. Ohio uses 14 pounds fall and 12 pounds spring after drying. Two 30 by 6 by 10 foot cribs hold about 1,800 bushels. End openings reach floor, boards added as filled. can fill top by tossing to ends to use full space. Feeding comparison to maintaining warmth. shelter boosts feed efficiency. pine board cited as best feeding. Soil moisture: acre at 1 foot depth weighs 1,800 tons with 25 percent moisture equals 450 tons water. eight inches depth yields 1,200 tons and 300 tons water at 25 percent. plants thrive best with 13–25 percent moisture.
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Ohio
Starting Quinces and Farm Notes on Whey and Fleece
Quinces are best grown from 6 to 8 inch cuttings. Plant in four foot rows with six inch spacing, bury so the upper bud is level with the ground. Wisconsin station says 100 pounds of sweet whey boosts calf flesh and health, while sour whey has little value. If farmers unite more, they could better protect themselves. Arizona average fleece weighs nine pounds and shrinks 76 percent.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
Veadly Missouri Feud Ends In Fatal Exchange Of Fire
Two families in Veadly Missouri feud over farmland and tensions escalate after a Monday quarrel. On Tuesday afternoon three Partlow brothers confronted William Price and his sons near Camden County, resulting in William Price being shot and Bon Partlow and Bob Partlow killed. Bob Partlow dies that night. the younger Partlow flees unarmed. Both families are influential and feared further violence.
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Lenaney Mo
Ttco
Partlow
Camden County
Price
William Price
Ben Partlow
Bon
Bob Partlow
Bob
Bob Parlowt
Not Senator Hanna Governor Nashwell’s Ambition Interferes
Inquiry among political circles reveals Manna will not be appointed to succeed Sherman in the Senate. It is stated Lieutenant Governor Jones will fill the unexpired term, with Governor Bushnell seeking no bid for the full term. Reports of Manna being urged for Postmaster General are verified, but he declines cabinet service in any capacity.
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Clevenant
M. A. Tanna
John Sherman
United States Senate
Manna
Bushnell
Jones
Col Crofton Retired From Active Service
Washington February 4 Colonel Robert S Crofton Thirteenth Infantry was arbitrarily relieved today by order of the President. Despite attempts by the War Department to have him retire through persuasion or medical board findings he was deemed physically fit. The retirement was effected under the age based rule applicable when reaching 62. The last forced retirement was General Care and such actions are rare.
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Washington
Robert S. Crofton
Thiftteenth Infantry
War Department
Crofton
Rev Dr Brooks Dies After Paralysis In Mewruis Tennessee
The Reverend Dr John A Brooks prominent Christian church minister and former seven year pastor of Prospect Avenue Church Kansas City died in Mewruis Tennessee from paralysis. Born June 6 1836 in Mason County Kentucky he served as Flemingsburg College president and pursued preaching in the Christian denomination. He was Prohibition party nominee for Missouri governor in 1884 and for vice president in 1888 though he fell short by millions.
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Missouri
Clinton B. Wisk
Utah's New Senator Elected After Heated Ballot
Salt Lake City Feb 4 Joseph E Rawlins elected to the United States Senate on the thirty third ballot as a silver Democrat. The Utah Legislature concluded a long and exciting political contest with Rawlins defeating Thatcher Henderson and Brown in the final tally.
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Joseph E. Rawlins
Salt Laker Curry
Utah
Rawlins
Thatcher
Henderson
Brown
United States Senate
Road Is Ordered Sold in Kansas Pacific Foreclosure
United States Circuit Judge Sanborn, at Attorney General Harmon's request, ordered foreclosures on liens for the Kansas Pacific line from Kansas City to Denver and the Kansas Central from Leavenworth to Miltonvale totaling 163 miles. Master Tram P. Dillon to conduct the sale, with sale actions set to proceed as directed.
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St. Louis
United States
Sanborn
Harmon
Kansas Pacife
Kansas City
Denver
Union Pacific
Kansas Central
Leavenworth
Kan
Miltonvale
Tram P. Dillon
Kansas
WasukeTon
Cleveland
Princeton
Grandp Rarins
Mich
Chicasre
Lyons
Princess de Chimay
Europe
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International Press Association
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Arizona
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Larledo County
Senator Hanna
Nashwell
Col. Crofton
DR. Brooks
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