Theresa von Lynar's perilous midnight mission unfolds
Theresa von Lynar directs Boris and Jorian to guide her beyond city gates toward the Muscovite camp to save her son’s claim and the duchy. Boris and Jorian pledge loyalty as she arms them with tokens and a ring, while a twist reveals possible double dealing and a hidden physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa
Borla
Jorian
Theresa Vou Lynar
Boris
Jori
Martha Pappenheim
Conrad
Purgatory
Dorian
Anna
Marthe
Beut
Courtland
Plassenburg
Thersa von Lynar
Joan
Plansenbourg
Jorlan
Henry the Lion of
Kernsberg
Maurice
Ivan
Margaret
Moscow
Henry the Lion
Tall Boris
Theresa von Lynar
Hochenstein
Barry
Madem
Walla
Fraud Scheme In Wall Street Plan To Exploit Homeseekers
Two financiers Gimbold and Hochheimer plot to seize land by abusing government homestead rules. They promise transport and funds to poor applicants, then secure signed mineral-right options and ship families to Arkansas and Missouri. An inspector exposes the plan as the partners are confronted and exiled by a crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocky
Mr. Gimbold
Flower
Mr. Flower
Arkansas
Foplin
Mr. Hochheimer
Gimbold
Missouri
Misouri
Davy
Gimbeld
Cacunr
Hochheimer
Ginbald
Ph T. Bowles
Aize
Mulberry Street
Reat
Police
Aunt Maria Blake Recalls Afternoon Tea Experience
Aunt Maria Blake recalls her first afternoon tea in the city. She kept her eyes open and saw the refined refreshment tables with ribbons and flowers. She notes the sandwiches rolled and tied with pink ribbon, joking that the ribbon hid the tea treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunt Maria Blake
Lippincott's Magazine
Home Made Land Roller From Mowing Machines
A Prairie Farmer described a homemade land roller built from four mowing machine wheels with half inch holes, oak planks, and a central sickle bar. The frame uses four by four hardwood, a wagon wheel seat, and an old mowing machine tongue. The design improves turning ease compared to a log roller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Farmer
Treating Grain for Smut With Formaldehyde Method
A farmer recounts using formaldehyde to treat smutted wheat and oats. By soaking seed in diluted solution and drying, subsequent grain was cleaned effectively and smut greatly reduced. He notes careful seed cleaning and avoids sending foul seed. The lesson: as you sow so shall you reap.
Growing Better Corn for a Uniform Stand
The article urges growers to use graded seed to improve germination and stand. It notes that two thirds is a common stand in the corn belt and that uneven kernels cause uneven drops in planters. By sizing seed so two to four kernels drop per 95 hills, a more even yield is possible.
Have Faith In the Farm and Invest for Profit
The author urges farmers to treat farming as a business by investing money and effort. Fear of spending on improvements or sufficient fertilizer leads to failure, while systematic, yearly improvements increase the likelihood of success and profitability.
Manure Waste Sparks Call to Better Bedding and Handling
The article urges farmers to reduce manure waste from fattening steers by moving manure efficiently and keeping sheds well bedded. It warns against feeding outdoors and letting rain or thaw drain away costly fortifiers, urging action to stop these drains.
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Joan Shon Stand
Crockett
Prince Wanp
Alexis the Deacon
Bia
Francois
Mentone
Philadelphia Record
Capyright
Hoecky
David Gimbold
Israel Hochheimer
Roswell P. Flower
Wall Street
Fee
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