Contraband a sea tale of danger and a treasure voyage
A Chicago business leader recounts a voyage on the steam yacht Emerealda with Carrington and companions. A lone passenger spots a mysterious woman on deck and a conspiratorial talk hints at copper market schemes and imminent war, stirring tension aboard the elegant vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tewe
New York
Chicago
Great Lakes
Carrington
Gerald Carrington
Long Island
Tompkinaville
Tod
Tompkinavile
Kang Plank
Bemeraida Wae
Mystery on the Yacht Under Guarded Skies
The narrator recalls a visiting woman aboard the yacht and ponders how to prove her existence. He weighs crew loyalties and possible aid from officers Turner or Hutch, and considers Seely and Scotey as unlikely accomplices while Carrington’s claims linger in doubt.
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Mrready
Carrigton
Carrington
Guult
Turner
Wil
W Roman
What is your guess about the girl
A terse remark questions the girl's motives and hints she might be seeking to travel to Europe secretly, possibly as a spy or for anonymous access rather than by mainstream steamship routes. The tone suggests suspicion but provides no concrete evidence or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrington
Hollis
Europe
New York
Cme
Eecape
Kameraidan
Potar Dudith
L Dew
Warner
Mip
Steamship Lines
Unclear fragmentary report on tool development
The readable text hints at work on a new hoe design by Wulng muriar and eewent. Details on purpose location or outcome are incomplete but suggest development or testing of agricultural implements in a partial note.
Stale Beer Hinted As Remedy In Local Trick
A fragmented old item mentions using stale beer as a pest trap or lure with plans to soak a target and notes best balms for critters. It references local wholesale provisions and a small panphiet called Trap the alrobae tos Gs Sul or the hopa, and suggests sugar and vinegar as alternatives.
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Chicago
Busogly
Pawety and presented (t In hae yard Re er
Unable to determine readable facts from the provided text fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawety
Terrier Saves Families From Ammonia Fumes in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati Ohio Teddy a terrier owned by Morgan Kerwick manager of the S J Charles hotel alarmed residents by barking at a bed covering. The dog enabled Mrs Kerwick Mrs Clara Woods and her daughter Mina to awaken, allowing three families to escape a dwelling at 425 Plus street before fumes overwhelmed them.
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Verrier
Cincinnati
Teddy
Morgan Kerwick
S J. Charles
Pheasants Save Chickens In Oregon Farmland Tale
In River, Oregon, Poultry keeper L. Mos from Odell district reports pheasants scaring hawks away from penned chickens. He notes roosters alert the yard, driving hawks off and protecting chicks. The birds reportedly feed on corn while helping safeguard the flock.
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Porrest L. Mos
Odell
Marnus Hawkes
Poultry Fats Canoling Eggs in a New Way
A popular science note describes a new candling method for eggs. The device shades the dark area while daylight cannot reach the egg from above, allowing one room to handle candling grading and pecking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
Making Money with Capons
Capons can be profitable if fattened properly by twelve months. Use middlings and grit for digestion and ensure ground feed is dry enough. Keep male birds limited to avoid losses, as capons fetch higher prices than turkeys per pound when sold timely.
Ventilation of Henhouses for Winter Comfort
Henhouses must be ventilated in winter to keep birds from overcrowding near the roosts. Provide at least ten inches of perch space per fowl and keep the house open to improve comfort. Cut a small north side hole two feet above floor to cool the house and remove odors. Remove all windows and insert screens. doors should be left wide open.
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Ted
Carrington
Elmer
Fosdick
Alf
McCann
Kimasch
Wen
Jbout
Anne Cinee
Nm Baalness
Tawi
Sectey
Cours Tony
Catin
Agare
Take Good Care Of Brooder Maintenance
A fragment advises frequent cleaning and disinfection of the brooder to prevent disease in poultry. It warns against germs and emphasizes hygiene to protect chicks and prevent illness during weather changes.
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North Atlantic
A.C. McClurg & C
France
Java
mHnke
Footy
Pomlick
McCnon
Currington
Hawke
Moe
Sring
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