Frances Brookin Builds a World of War Time Charity
Frances Brookin shifts from heartbreak to purpose as she aids wounded soldiers in Richmond. Her devotion grows through nursing, charity work, and a new bond with a wounded captain named Somers, whose memory she keeps alive while facing wartime duties and a complex romance.
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Frances
M.M
Richard Somers
Frances Brookin
Virginia
Richmond
Francis Brookin
Hfe
Tabor
Richard
Somers
Brodnar
Ismime
Jehard Somers
Artilery
Vdt
Cannes
Arner
William
Vouseceraes
Mr. Davis
Drainage and underdrainage for road construction discussed
The article quotes Prof. Ira A. Baker stressing drainage as essential in road building. It outlines three drainage systems: underdrainage, side ditches, and surface drainage, with emphasis on lowering soil water, preventing frost damage, and the value of tile drainage for earth roads.
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Ira A. Baker
University of Illinois
Itis
Rota
Plowing the Orchard Guides Tree Health and Yields
The article warns farmers against deep spring plowing near fruit trees, noting it harms root systems and wood growth, and urges shallow work. It recommends plowing only every five years, leaving an unplowed strip at least 20 feet wide, and keeping the orchard weed-free with midseason harrowing and a subsequent cover crop plan.
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Tye
Unruly Stock: Prevention and Fence-Up Ideas
The article argues that unruly livestock reflect careless farming and urges vigilant fencing and steady limits. It warns that one rogue animal can corrupt the herd and recommends removing persistently uncontrollable stock to prevent wider harm. J L Irwin cites Ohio Farmer on prevention.
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Hart
Avith
J. L. Irwin
Ohio
War memoir recalls McCook's Fifty-second Ohio and Kenesaw
S M Pyle recounts his wartime service with the Fifty-second Ohio under Col Dan McCook. He recalls Lexington retreat confusion, green troops at Richmond, and a hat episode that earned him respect. A colored servant helped under fire, finally returning home with Pyle after Kenesaw. The night at Kenesaw proves especially harrowing for the regiment.
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McCook
S. M. Pyle
Fifty-Second
Ohio
Chicago
Col
Dan McCook
Company G
Col. McCook
Col. Dan
Dr. Pyle
Kenesaw
Tom
Dan
Yoni
Columbus
Tennessee
Kenesawa
Chickamauga
Tasseled Turkish fez recalls a Civil War sacrifice
A Confederate veteran recounts a morning after Manassas when his unit found New York Zouave dead on a hill. He tells how a wounded boy begged water and, in gratitude, handed his purple fez as a final gift before dying, the veteran keeping it as a relic for years.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Manassas
New York Zouaves
Hood
Serves Ice
Roads in Ioone Scott County Rebuilt With Gravel
License money from Scott county saloons funded road improvements. Early construction used ashes on rock, then gravel as ashes ran short. Gravel was dumped. small rocks placed on large ones, then the large rocks omitted. Roadbed grew 10 to 16 inches deep as gravel roads became standard.
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Ioone
Scott County
Good Cows in Demand Ahead of Market Rally
The report notes that while some dairy herds are selling milk cows and fattening others due to hay scarcity, demand for good cows remains strong and prices are high. Trade in city markets is described as very active, with no slowdown evident in cattle prices.
Absent Man in Blue Leads Parade Memory
A Chicago-Record-Herald poem recalls veterans marching past with banners and cheers. The speaker honors brave men from Malvern Hill Gettysburg and Fair Oaks, noting a missing hero yet remembered by those who cheered him in youth.
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Malvern Hiang
Fair Oaks
Gettysburg
Malvern Hill
Tod
Kiser
Chicago-Record-Herald
Wisdom Fragments From Newspapers
Reading snippets from Chicago Daily News and Atchison Globe reveals maxims on self satisfaction and anger management. The quotes advise answering with calm clarity and avoiding complaints when emotions run high.
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Chicago Daily News
Not a Bit Anxious About Daughter Crossing Ocean
A cheerful mother explains she taught all her children to swim early while discussing concern and safeguarding as sea crossings become common. The King responds with a calm tone about voyage safety.
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Atlantic
States
Reinasured and Jealous Dances Recalled in Brooklyn Life
In a Brooklyn Life snippet a daughter recalls dances with Harry Trottles last night while the mother notes jealousy. The daughter responds with happiness and affection, highlighting a family moment amid a tense emotional exchange.
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Harry Trottles
Brooklyn
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Chicag
Daily News
University of Ilinoiis
Grewrome
Blue
Atchison Globe
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