Bos Lawrence Family Struggles in California Gold Rush
The Bos torn Lawrences, reduced from a 4600 acre ranch to a small farm, face hardship after the father’s death. Eldest siblings work new jobs while Sam and Ariel pursue schooling. Phil into the tram works, Gail in the public library, Edith at the book department. Ariel sneaks out at night for joy rides as Van pursues Gail. Phil suggests inviting Lily Cass, prompting consternation. Van seeks Gail for a weekend with his Chipps relatives.
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California
Sam
Little Ariel
Phil
Te Tren
Gail
Edith
Ariel
Van
Lily Cass
Chipps
Gail Plans Weekend With Van Amid Uncertain Promises
Gail and Van plan to join a Chipps house party while she masks a false invitation, fearing Mrs. Chipp may not approve. The looming weekend, the lie, and Ariel’s innocent trip to Muller's strain family trust as Gail braces for an uncertain outing with Van Murchison.
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Gail
Edith
Murchison
Galil
Chipps
Mrs. Chipp
Gal
Mamma
Papa
Phil
Gall
Ariel
Dobbins
Van
Chipp
Mr. Murchison
van Murchison
Burlingame
Tany
Mia Chipp
Heith
Gar
Mary Tevis
Muller's
Beb
Thimble Origins and Early Makers in Europe
The article traces thimble origins to Egyptian and Roman times with Seneca noting brass or bronze predecessors. It states the first machine-made thimbles appeared in 1608 in Holland by Johe Lofting, who held the patent. Early versions used silver and gold for the wealthy, later shifting to cheaper metals, inspired by the bell shape and thumb wear to protect against needle points.
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Seneca
Holland
Johe Lofting
Lespedeza Hay Potential Aimed For Market Quality
The USDA notes hay from lespedeza could become a high quality market hay if weed free and cut at the right time and properly cured. Weather and drought reduced yields in 1983 84, with other hays down 24 to 82 percent of five year averages. Lespedeza cures quickly and retains feeding value. best when cut in bloom or seed dough stage.
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Unieedentes Department
WNU
Giuw
United States Department of Agriculture
Baling Hay From Field Found to Be Good Plan
The Ackerman farm in Champaign County Ohio shows success with field baling of alfalfa and clover. Charles Ackerman states wilted hay air cures faster in windrows preserving color and leaf while reducing barn handling. Last year he baled 160 tons alfalfa and 180 tons clover with high quality results.
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Charlies Ackerman
Champaign County
Ohio
Best Foaling Time Spring Says Missouri Experts
Missouri College of Agriculture men state foaling in spring is ideal for mares under natural conditions. They cite plentiful rain, longer growing season, and adequate feed as factors that allow foals to reach good size before winter or natural weaning.
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Missouri College of Agriculture
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Wnhu Service
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Ede
China
Lucky Lawrences
Los Gates
Sacramento
Cabin River
Santa Crus Mountains
Los Gatos
Dick Stebbins
Jim Slake
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