Engagement Saved by Hidden Fortune Twist
Elizabeth Mellen discovers Teddy Davenport's Lookout mine shares crash and plans to marry him despite ruin. She secretly buys his Lookout shares, then in a dramatic reversal, the shares rebound to par and rise, making him a rich husband, as she reveals her gamble.
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Amile
Elizabeth Mellen
Teddy Davenport
Teddy
Alfe
Davenport
Elizabeth
Sanford
Sanford & Rollins
Theodore Davenport
Lookout
Plowman Tale Echoes Through Village Gathering
An elderly English gentleman and former Ohio teacher known for with lively stories entertained villagers. A nearby farmer arrived and noted he had spent the entire week plowing through the fields, completing a week of work as the scene unfolded.
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Ohio
Remarkable Oxen Plow Story From Buffalo Times
A Buffalo Times tale describes an English farmer boasting of fifty yoke of oxen pulling a hilltop plow. The plowman splits a big oak stump. the plow passes, then the stump closes and grips his coat tail, yet he holds on and pulls free the stump.
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England
Buffalo Times
Spaniards Emerge as Courteous Yet Intrusive Travelers
A Chicago News excerpt describes a Madrid tramcar scene where onlookers quietly listen as a couple argues after a woman injures her foot. It notes Spaniards’ readiness to discuss issues, their frequent smoking, and beggars selling lottery tickets for about 5 pesetas.
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Madrid
Spain
Chicago News
Editorial Flings Across Newspapers On Various Topics
A string of quips and observations critiques standards oil, sports culture, quick rich schemes and urban life. The pieces reference Washington Star Topeka Capital Chicago Tribune Philadelphia Ledger and Richmond Times Dispatch with wry humor about luck fatherhood at eighty four and grim suicide rates in New York.
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Standard Oil Company
Flattery
Washington Star
Topeka
Chicago Tribune
Long Island City
Osler
Philadelphia Ledger
Old Town
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Observant man reads value in people and things
In a reflection attributed to John Foster, the author argues that a perceptive person leaves marks on every encounter. Such marks reveal the true value and determine the attention given to each person or object, shaping experience.
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John Foster
Tamed Poetry Card Rejects Loud Lyrics
A timid suitor asks to submit a lyric but a harsh editor rejects it saying the poem should print quietly and not keep readers awake, preferring a piece that does not sing itself at all times. The exchange highlights the clash between expressive poetry and newsroom restraint.
Hints for Farmers on Pig Shade and Plantain Control
Practical notes urge providing dense shaded, well ventilated areas for pigs in heat to keep them cool and gain weight. It cites pigs’ limited sweating and describes grazing patterns. Also advises cutting plantain seed heads in spring and using mulch to prevent criss and weeds while aiding clover in wheat fields.
Prolific Yorkshire Sow Produces Big Litters Across Farrows
A correspondent reports a large Yorkshire sow farrowed eighty five pigs in five litters and reared sixty six. Three times she reared fifteen, largest litter twenty one with no pigs destroyed. Another two sows yielded thirteen each, one sow died, the other reared twenty six. Sows moved between two lots every few hours to boost litter size.
Importance of Cooling Milk After Milking
Farmers are urged to cool milk immediately after milking. Cooling to around 50 to 60 degrees F slows germ growth. Using an open water source like a spring or well can provide a cooler environment than a typical icebox to hasten cooling.
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Dria Wn
Angora Goats Thrive in Heat and Cold With Shelter
Angora goats and Amores show strong hardiness across climates from Vermont winters to Florida and southern California. They survive cold losses if sheltered from wet conditions, but perish in damp low areas. Their native Turkey and Africa ranges prove heat adaptability.
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Vermont
California
Florida
Turkey
Africa
Ground Feed For Horses
Ground feed increases horse nutrition by 25 to 30 percent as the hard grain coating resists digestion. Grinding part of the ration ensures the grain is fully utilized and avoids undigested portions passing through the stomach. An examination of the grain supports this claim.
Strain Cream Before Churning to Avoid Butter Specks
A dairy note in National Stockman advises straining the cream to remove specks of curd or sour milk before churning. The process prevents butter containing such bits and saves annoyance from imperfect texture.
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National Stockman
The Kerry Cow in America Dairy Adaptations
Kerry cattle from Ireland are scarce in the United States. They suit broken pastures, are small at 600 to 700 pounds, and yield a large quantity of quality milk, ranking close to Guernseys and Jerseys, as noted by the American Agriculturist.
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Kerry
Ireland
United States
Guernseys
Jerseys
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