Woman hero of Valley Junction thwarts marauding gang
Mrs. John Fairgraves of Valley Junction Des Moines aided by by grabbing a revolver from a bandit and holding him until the marshal arrived. The raid by 15 armed men terrorized the town until she intervened, causing several raiders to be captured or flee. The town and saloon were shocked as residents feared further violence.
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Des Moines
John Fairgraves
Valley Juncion
Valley Junction
Des Moinex
Vex
Ves Hotel
Sirecares
Pune Ming
Towa
Gang On
Girgenti the Beautiful through Sibyl Sharpe’s view
William Sharpe writes in The Garden of the Sun about Girgenti Sicily, praising its ancient renown. He contrasts today’s city with Acragas in Roman splendor and highlights its enduring allure and the Greek sea setting.
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William Sharpe
Girgenti
Syracuse
Sicily
Agrigentum
Acragas
Chemical resistances in engineering heatproof materials
Engineers study extreme temperatures and chemical action to select materials for vessels and utensils. French engineer M. Auguste Morel notes graphite carbon resists many temperatures but bonds with iron, limiting use. Pure silica remains useful but softens in oxyhy.
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M. Auguste Morel
Ruins of Mare Africano Inspire Awe in Travel Writing
A vivid travel reflection praises Mare Africano as among the world beauty spots. It extols sunrise temples and cities near Taormina and Girgenti, noting golden ruins, ivory temples, and sweeping landscapes that leave an unforgettable impression. The piece also discusses worry's drains and comments on the electric furnace enabling extreme internal heat for new materials.
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Sicily
Timeo
Taormina
Madonna del Tindaro
Tyndaris
Aeolian Isles
Belvidere
Girgentl
Porto Empedocle
Knocking Them Again Blabba English Joke Tale
A fragment references adelphia Record with Blabba and Slobbs discussing telling an Englishman a joke. It hints at crowding of London versus New York but provides no clear event or outcome.
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London
New York
Adelphia
London Outfitters Predict Noisy Spring Men’s Wear
The London outfitter forecasts strong contrasts as a spring style feature for men with notably noisy overcoats even in Scotland. The comment frames a bold, attention grabbing trend for upcoming season.
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London Outfitter
Scotland
Curious habits of feenage foxes and spared prey
Native Notes describes how fox dens near a home are left untouched with partridge nests and browd in nettle patches, a fox earth ringed by rabbit holes yet unmolested, and a large pit with rabbits where prey remain safe while nearby watchers observe foxes.
Roads of Rome Beat Modern Miles by Longevity
An essay argues Roman roads, wide and stone paved, outlast modern macadam by durability, though costly. It cites underdrained beds and France by example, notes American engineers favor practicality, and comments on seed corn advice at article end.
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Evan
Macadam
France
Edward K. Parkinson
Parkinson
The
Country Gentleman
W. P. Judson
United States
Best Methods for Protecting Vines from the Squash Bug
The article describes squash bug life cycle and damage to squash cucumbers and melons. It advises hand picking, morning collection, kerosene or tobacco sprays for nymphs, keeping bugs in water with kerosene, using boards to gather insects, crushing bug eyes, and planting vines among potatoes to reduce infestations, noting adult bugs survive certain treatments.
Hay Barn Doors Improve Outer Load Unloading
A Rural New Yorker diagram proposes a good hay barn door method. Set an inclined track with roof and rollers on the doors to ease opening from the outside and ensure secure closing from inside.
Muzzle For Corn Plowing
A farm column describes a wire muzzle for corn plowing and drills wheat. The author notes wire muzzles are easier to make than nail muzzles and do not scratch horse mouths or hinder breathing as cloth bags can. A correspondent reports making smooth wire muzzles that proved first class.
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Homa
Jottings on farming practices and field setup
Fragmentary notes discuss harrowing quickly before sowing, choosing two good corn stalks, and aiming for even stands on a hill. Mentions germinability, placing seeds, tying with stakes, and field labor considerations. Contains unclear garbled phrases but centers on improving crop establishment and efficiency.
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Mt Pices
Two Dairying Delusion Causes Wisconsin Farmers’ Quotas Debate
A reader letter misstates dairy production and cow prices in Wisconsin, claiming policy targets harm farmers. The piece argues for clarity on quotas and market effects, urging careful assessment of government measures impacting dairy output and income.
Cement watering tanks show practical farm construction
The Ohio Farmer notes Mr. M. Goodwin of Delaware county Ohio built a 35 barrel round cement watering tank. After digging, a foundation and ground level were set, staves placed, and concrete filled to the top. Vertical iron bars and wire hoops reinforce the circumference while crushed stone sand and cement mix form the wall.
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M. Goodwin
Delaware County
Ohio
Beets and Carrots for Dairy Cows in Abbotsford
A Abbotsford dairyman seeks information on sugar beets and carrots for dairy cattle. He notes mangels yield more with less labor, while beets fatten better per pound. Carrots aid milk but require similar growing and harvesting effort, with variety choice affecting labor.
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Abbotsford
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Marauderi
Ira Quantance
Puilas
Mt. Giaintance
Harry Fisher
Erich Muenter
Harvard University
Muenter
Girgenti the Beautiful
Soudan
Central
Africa
Sho Sultan
Dairying
Fara
Wisconsin
Thomas Shaw
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