Robins and gardens through Indianapolis spring interest
In Indianapolis robins fill front yards as families vacate porches to shelter nests. Amateurs flood city gardens seeking fresh air and home produce. Dr W B Fletcher notes widespread backyard gardening gains amid shade issues and imperfect knowledge, praising accessible gardening books and practical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Especia'ly
W. B. Fletcher
Park Avenue
Elizabeth
Bailey
Cornell University
Parrot display sparks debate over pet disease risks
A society woman's lavish care for a dying parrot sparks cautionary talk on psittacosis and pet related contagions. The piece notes parrots and other pets can spread microbes and warns against extreme pet obsession and anti vivisection sentiment.
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New York
Paris
The veteran horseman Bud Doble at the fair grounds
Bud Doble, a legendary trotting driver, speaks on horse temperament, training, and gear. He explains how modern boots, harness, sulkies, and track design have boosted speed while maintaining the art of driving. He foresees two minute trots and praises the bike sulky on turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Pennsylvania
Mont Pelee
Congress
Bud Doble
Doble
Rac
Mr. Doble
Flora Temple
Lady Suffolk
George M. Patchen
Dexter
Goldsmith Maid
Indiana
The Brightest Star Hope in Life and Faith
Rev. A. Conrad extols hope as a constant star in life from childhood to old age. He describes hope guiding sailors, students, professionals, farmers, mothers, and children, sustaining calm amid sorrow and loss, and cites Romans 8 24 We are saved by hope as its message.
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Jenvett
Jewett
Chickering, Vose
Ivers & Pond
Fischer
Cameron, Stewart
Braumuller
Wulschner
Stodart
Heaven
Earth
God
Paradise
Christ
Olivet
Jesus Christ
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Robins and Gardens
Pr. W. B. Fletcher
Anapolis
Fairview Park
Broadway
Robin
Papa
Gamma Robin
PET Animals and
American Medicine
Star Street
Gay Street
Juel
Hoss
Janes
Walter
N. Pennsyliva
Nia Street
Cta
Merchants’ Association
Sander & Becker Furniture Company
East
Washington Street
Courthouse
A. Conrad
D. D
Old South Congregational Church
Worcester
Mass
Gertrude
Vansant
Pittsburg
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