Words of War and a Silent Departure from France
A retrospective blends World War I slang Blighty and Gone West with a tale of Jerry O a pilot and Marie M a German spy romance at Issoudun. It ends with President Wilson leaving Brest aboard the George Washington on June 29 1919 quietly sailing home past surprised American troops.
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India
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Atlantic
English Channel
South Africa
England
Aviation Center
Issoudun
Jerry O
Marie
Jerry
Marie M
Wilson
Brest
George Washington
M. P
Paris
Fifth Engineers
One Hundred and
Western Newspaper Union
Winter eggs less profitable say Ohio expert
Ohio State University extension poultry specialist R B H Cray notes fall egg production is more profitable than winter output. He urges February as the planning month for pullet hatching to supply next fall’s high prices and predicts five years of tighter margins requiring higher egg output per bird.
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R. B H. Cray
Ohio State University
Cray
Breeding Cocks Kept in Quarters for Early Growth
Berley Winton of the Missouri College of Agriculture advises placing prospective breeding cockerels in bachelor quarters from 10 to 12 weeks old. Cull cockerels are moved to fattening crates two weeks before sale and fed a light batter for 3 to 5 feeds daily to avoid overfeeding. Fattening should last no more than 14 days. The batter mixes seven parts cornmeal and three parts middlings with buttermilk or skim milk to the pancake batter consistency.
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Berley Winton
Missouri College of Agriculture
Green Ducks Always in Demand at Fair Prices
Ducks require similar care to geese but are easier to mate and manage. The article advises keeping standard bred ducks for uniform quality, notes bigger carcass, and ready demand for breeding stock. It outlines a feeding ration of cornmeal, flour, bran, beef scrap, grit, and green feed to fatten ducks to the green duck stage in ten to twelve weeks.
Witchery of Queen of Scots Captivates Readers
John Buchan in the London Sectator portrays Mary Stuart as a fearless, lively figure whose voice and daring frame her as a brave queen faced with religious and political upheaval. He notes her courage, impulsive lovers, and decisive nature while condemning cowardice and disloyalty.
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Ronsord
John Knox
Forth
Murray
Morton
Bothwell
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Duke of Anjou
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Robert Dudley
Chatelart
Ronsard
Hven Ruthven
Rizzio
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Darnley
D’anville
Montmorency
France
Langside
John Buchan
London
Turks Read Koran in Vernacular Affects Belief and Practice
The Sunday School Times notes Turkish officials allow three Koran translations after widespread sale of fourteen thousand copies. Readers gain understanding when the text is in Turkish, with some reacting sharply, while in Sudan the Koran remains primary in schools and Islam grows under Anglo-Egyptian rule.
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Kemal Pasha
Sudan
Sunday School Times
Up in the Air Smokestack Builder Noted by Source
Klymer is described as holding a high position and is noted for constructing smokestacks. The remark suggests prominence in his field and a focus on stack building within his industry.
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Klymer
American college men lack political engagement, says Laski
Harpers Magazine cites Harold J. Laski arguing American undergraduates show little interest or obligation in politics. He notes near total absence of campus political cues comparable to Oxford or Cambridge and dismisses the notion of students pursuing public service.
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Cambridge
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Harvard
Yale
Harold J. Laski
Harper’s Magazine
And He Doesn't
A humorous exchange notes a sharp line about keeping a floor polished. The speaker jokes that his method involves placing a young helper, called Willie, on the floor to stay still.
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Willie
No Date Exchange of Flowers Turns into Self-Grown Blooms
A playful exchange reveals a pact to grow flowers at home, contrasting phrases about appearance and a plan to cultivate blooms. The dialogue centers on personal style and garden effort rather than external events.
How It Happened Josephine and Her Lamb
A pet lamb named Billie bounded into Josephine’s life and showed signs of butting. She cried when Billie ran into her, rubbing her back and saying Billie forgot to stop, breaking her heart at the moment.
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Josephine
Billie
Liberty Magazine
Victory Over Disease Roadmap Aims at Contagions
Opinion notes general optimism about defeating contagious diseases and reflects on life joys and wisdom with a humorous aside about friendship and aging. The brief references The Woman's Home Companion and a dated editorial tone appear throughout the excerpt.
Poultry Hygiene and Disease Prevention Focus
The article explains poultry hygiene as dual: to promote health by enabling vital bodily functions with minimal hindrance and maximum efficiency, and to defend health by warding off disease causes, interrupting their spread, and destroying them.
Worm Trouble in Poultry Tied to Cleanliness
The article notes many worm treatment ideas for poultry and turkeys but stresses that worm troubles stem mainly from dirty premises. Clean up droppings, disinfect roosting areas, and keep waste away from areas frequented by the flock to reduce losses.
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