Libby the Unloved and the Farm Hand Meant to Leave
Libby Anderson confronts her mother about a man named Dave Dutbig, whose actions threaten the family home. After a tense period of doubt and resolve, Libby learns of a planned move to town, while her elderly mother clings to the old place and to Dave’s supposed care. The scene unfolds with family conflict, loyalty, and a looming relocation.
Honor System Questioned at Annapolis Naval Academy
Reports say midshipmen at Annapolis faced charges for cribbing on a recent exam. A board of inquiry led by Capt. Robert L. Russell recommended the dismissal of several students, including Midshipman James B. Moss, amid claims the honor system has failed and many students used unauthorized aids.
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Fumoth fumigator offers instant mite destruction for poultry
Poultry raisers learn of a new Fumoth fumigator from A Thompson Company Detroit that kills chicken mites within minutes. Large sheets saturated with a non corrosive chemical permeate cracks and crevices by heat, with no after odors and quick return of coop after use. One sheet suffices for areas 10 to 12 feet square.
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D. & C. Talisman gift charm offer
The Detroit & Royaland Navigation Co offers a limited run of unique Golden Prog Good Luck Charms for men or women. Charms are tarnish free and shipped to any address on receipt of one dollar. Great as a birthday gift.
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Detroit & Goyaland Navigation Co
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The Old Place Healed by a Letter of Dave
Libby cares for her dying mother in a rural home as tension with Dave over inheritance builds. A late letter from Dave reveals he plans to keep the place for them, restoring the mother's faith. She dies content as Libby gains a home and relief from displacement, ending the strained family saga.
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Dave
Libby
Ang
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Water to heat rooms rather than coal, says Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune notes that humidity and temperature affect comfort in heated homes. Tests show a 60 degree humidity and 68 degree room feel warmer than 72 degrees with 30 percent humidity. Dr Henry M Smith urges evaporating water to raise moisture if 68 degrees is not warm enough, proposing water as a cheaper warming rule.
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Henry M. Smith
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Calling Them Jim at the Hotel Porter Job
A new hotel porter named Jim works through his first night following a call sheet. The night clerk commands Call 17 and 4, and Jim reports seventeen rooms reached while four remain untouched, prompting a tired exchange on the busy duties.
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Jim
Make One Good Tire From Two Old Tires
A Detroit Michigan ad claims two worn tires can be transformed into a single tire offering up to 2 500 miles at a low cost. The Auto Tire Fix at 237 Bust Jefferson Ave promises to convert old tires into a new one cheaper than buying anew, guaranteeing performance.
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Photographic Wood Properties Reveal Self Imaging Wood
A London Royal Society paper notes wood can produce self images on photographic plates, varying by species. Conifers show strong, definite images, likely due to resin or hydrogen-containing compounds. spruces differ, while beech, oak, and sycamore show activity. Knots often yield good images, while elm and horse chestnut are weaker. The report also mentions a humorous exchange about soup.
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William J. Russell
London Royal Society
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