Miss Fairy and the Twin Pranks Stir Mount Mark Readers
Miss Fairy flouts twin sisters provoking a fiesty response as the community of Mount Mark, Indiana, watches the arrival of Mr. Starr and a new minister. Prudence, nineteen, keeps house while daughters Furry Carol Lark and Connie stir curiosity and face a neighbor’s apple orchard raid with Connie taking discipline.
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Mr. Starr
Mount Mark
Helen
Prudence
Furry
Carol
Lark
Constance
Connie
Apples and Lies Trigger Silent Confession in Chapter Four
In a tense scene at the parsonage Carol and Lark confess their part in a prank that spirals into guilt. Prudence discovers a note from Carol pleading forgiveness for Connie while Lark laments stealing apples and hiding from blame. Both girls reveal the Skull and Crossbones incident and vow to tell the truth.
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Prudence
Connie
Carol
Reas
Lark
Cyrtl
Duret
Prudence Makes Twins Face Consequences At Averys
In a split scene Connie and Prudence clash over pranks and gifts. After scolding, Prudence imposes punishment and a plan to repay the trouble. The twins confess their mischief to Mrs Avery and vow to mend behavior, ending with Connie lamenting her wish to be called Lady Magdalena Featheringale.
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Prudence
Connie
Praidence
Curdi
Lark
Averys
Efor
Avery's
Prue
Mount Mark
Etiquette Lessons In A Busy Shop And School Gossip
The chapter shows Connie lounging near a register while twins study Latin verbs. Fairy and Prudence organize an evening with Babble, Carol, and Lark debating social etiquette, guest duties, and entertaining college men, amid teasing and lively chatter.
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Connie
Fairy
Bleda
Chaka
Babbie
Eugene Babler
Prudence
Carol
Asia
Prue
Bobbie
Inter
Carel
Lark
Furry
Oysters and Mischief in a Town Te_a Scene
Prudence and twins embark on a prank aided by oysters purchases and a drugstore plan. They hunt for a rotten smelling concoction to sully a room, while Fairy prepares candy. Caroline eavesdrops as plans unfold for a prank involving Babble and items left behind.
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Prudence
Lark
Babble
Oregon General Purpose Fowl Emerges From West
A new poultry breed named the Gregons, originating in Oregon, combines Leghorn and Plymouth Rock traits to yield a medium weight all round bird. It features high egg production, white eggs, yellow skin, and white plumage like Leghorn. Prof. James Dryden notes it aims for market suitability and brood resistance, with some hens reportedly laying over 200 eggs a year.
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West
Gregons
Oregon
Amatvara
Sprouted oats for winter egg production in hens
A Colorado Agricultural College article argues sprouted oats boost protein and fat, increasing feed efficiency for winter laying. It notes sprouting yields 350–400 pounds of succulent feed from 100 pounds of oats, and recommends reliable sprouters for fed birds. It also compares breeding lines from Ontario and Maine stations, stressing selection for stable late fall and winter laying.
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Antwerson
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Gata
Wang
Fairy Faces Twins Plan to Embarrass Her
The character Fairy may recognize the twins and consider how to counter their scheme. The question implies doubt about her awareness and the twins' likelihood to succeed in their attempt to cause embarrassment.
Lifeboat Father James Francia Honored in Washington
The text recalls James Francia born 1901 in Toston and died 1803 in Washington. It notes he was celebrated as the father of the lifeboat in America. He received a gold medal, described as the largest and finest ever given by the government, presented at the White House with President Garrison, now shown at the Nations Museum in Washington.
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America
James Francia
Toston
Washington
Garrison
the Nations Museum
Rats in the Chicken Yard
Rats invade poultry yards and can be controlled by a poison mix of two parts cornmeal and one part sugar of lead. Do not let chickens access the feed. remove other foods. Place poison feed in a tagged container nailed to a barn beam, with holes for ventilation, and burn or bury dead rats to prevent scavengers.
Importance of properly arranged poultry feed hoppers
For well run poultry houses the dry feed hopper is crucial and must be kept in good order. Properly arranged hoppers prevent waste and scratching of feed and guide correct feeding box setup to avoid losses and confusion.
Feeding bone in hen diets boosts eggs and chick growth
A farmer test shows fresh green bone in chicken feed doubles winter egg output and raises summer yields by a third. Fifty eight chicks split into two groups, one with bone, grew faster, larger, with brighter plumage, and fewer deaths. The study suggests bone feeding lowers chick mortality and improves overall stock health.
Corn Gluten for Chickens Feed Mix
Corn gluten feed makes an excellent addition to the ration and may be procured through feed stores. It is highly palatable and may mix with other feeds, including cornmeal bran and scrap. The recipe lists quantities for cornmeal bran white middlings corn gluten feed mest scrap charcoal and salt.
Des Moines Firms Invest in Champion Alberta Lands
Des Moines based Toreph and Sons purchased 240 acres near Champion Alberta with Canadian Government aid. They report 10,000 bushels of wheat from 240 acres in one year at 44.1 bushels per acre and $1.85 per bushel, totaling about $10,010. A second buyer, A. Wright of Milo Town, bought 160 acres at Champion for $3,200 in 1915 and harvested 4,487 bushels, netting $2,472.07 after costs. The reports illustrate land investment returns in early 20th century Canada.
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Champion
Alberta
Canada
Champlos
A. Wright
Milo
Town
Chame Pon
Welcht
bin Ind
Champion Ss
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promises Gentle Cleanse
A 60 cent bottle advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle yet effective laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse the liver and bowels, ease stomach upset, and prevent illness with a taste children love, urging mothers to choose this product over “castor oil.”
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Castor
California
Misread Bound Leads to Odd Instrument Exchange
Fragmentary dialogue recounts confusion over Tootles and an icy sidewalk injury. A dealer named Bow ton Evening Transcript appears in the garbled text, suggesting a miscommunication about instruments and a possible replacement.
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Tootles
Winston
Bow Ton Evening Transcript
Equating Attacks: A Satirical Frail Exchange
A fragmentary quarrel phrase spread presents a clash of accusations, noting that one side faced equal or roundly denounced attacks. The wording hints at a lively, period style debate with uncertain actors and a hint of political contention.
Youthful Looks Through Simple Tricks Mentioned
A fragmented note hints at aging and beauty notions from a dated column. It references a man’s attempt to please Sulth’s wife with a motorcar, a birthday gift, and ideas around aging, vanity, and memory. The text shows garbled dialogue and misread phrases.
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Kebool
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Carole
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Fila
Timne
Ontorio
Maine
Ontario
William Jack
Hasna
Solomon
Mise Cayenti
Balamore Agrican
Sulth
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