Mystery of the Ravenepur House Unfolds in Poison Plot
In a tense parlor scene Ralph explains a deadly flower poison used to target the Ravenepur family. Geoffrey experiences the drug’s swift trance as Ralph outlines a method to use flowers to commit a fatal act while warning him to keep their shared secret.
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Perrine
Geoffrey
Lucretia Borgia
Tehigorsky
Ravenepur
England
Rom
Ralph
Styx
Ge Flower
Vera Marion
Mrs Mona May Arrives as Geoffrey Meets a Mysterious Englishwoman
Geoffrey saves a cyclist from a drunken assailant and meets Mona May, a striking Englishwoman with a seductive air. She admits her identity and hints at Ralph Ravenspur's influence as Geoffrey processes the encounter.
Predatory Intrigues Surround Ravenspur House
A fragment describes Mrs Ray’s dangerous charm and a looming conspiracy within Ravenspur. The narrator notes her fluent English, insular dress, and an unsettling push toward the farm as tensions rise. The text hints at danger and mixed loyalties as the plot thickens.
Second University Company Formed for Overseas Service
The Canadian militia department authorized a Second University Company to reinforce the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. Captains Geo. McDonald and Percival Molson will command and second respectively. HQ at 180 Sherbrook Street West Montreal. Recruitment expands after the First University Company reachs full strength.
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Canadian Militia Department Res
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Geo. McDonald
McGill
C.O.T.C
Percival Molson
McGil
COT
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Stettler Creamery to Share $500 Daily With Farmers
From mid May the Stettler Alberta creamery will distribute over $500 daily among district farmers. The plant will produce about a ton of butter daily, requiring roughly 6 805 pounds of cream. Cream yields 30 percent butter fat and the creamer pays 3 cents per pound fat, ensuring near 500 daily to patrons.
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Stettler
Alberta
Stettler Creamery
Short Courses For Farmers Wives At Portage La Prairie
The Agricultural College offered a women only short course, drawing far more than expected. Over 100 women attended by the second day, necessitating morning, afternoon and evening classes. The program continues this week and signals promising rural extension work.
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The
Agricultural College
Portage la Prairie
Importance of Home Vegetable Gardens on Farms
A historical note stresses the value of home vegetable gardens for rural families. It argues gardens provide fresh produce with medicinal and dietary benefits, reduce reliance on markets, and ease farm labor by enabling family members to grow tomatoes radishes cucumbers cabbage beans and more alongside field crops. It cites a Prince Edward Island example where garden consolidation into the field improved production and lightened women's farm duties.
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Eael
Fara
Howse
Prince Edward Island
Commission of Conservatiom
PFCN
Ty Conservation
Oats Threshing Debate Sparks Farm Feeding Advice
An Indiana Farmer writer argues against threshing oats for feeding. He says chop feed with dampened oats and corn yields strong work teams, while threshing and selling straw reduce oat profitability. He cites hay, middlings, and milk cows benefiting from unthreshed whole oats.
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Indiana
Seedy wand erer asks favor from old sailor at gate
A shady wanderer begs a favor at a gate, pleading to help a poor old sailor. A lady at a laundress’s work notices the sailor’s long quest and remarks the man does not look as though he ever reached his goal after sixteen years of following the water.
A Profitable Crop For First Year Flax
A profitable new flax crop for first year growers as high Saxseed prices boost appeal. Flax thrives on freshly broken prairie with strong root growth improving soil for wheat, enabling late spring sowing and a potential October sale at strong prices.
The Lure of the Land Farming a Business Of Highest Talent
A chemist from the U S department of agriculture argues in a pamphlet that farming is a high talent profession. He says farming requires initiative, patience, discipline, and enthusiasm, and that those drawn to agriculture gain broader life views and serve society more effectively.
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U.S. Department of Agricgltare
Hwe
Wiley
Canbdl
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Ward, Lock & Co, Limited
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Melbourne
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Tonieht
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Oman
Mr. Jensop
White Towers
Ralph Ravenspur
Mrs. May
Mona May
Geoffrey Ravenspur
Second University Company
Princess Patricia's
Canadian Light Infantry
Mrs. Jones
Murine
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Flax
National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited
REL
Vomon
NOTTO
R. G. Long & Co., Limited
Todgers
Count
Satan
Monsieur
Evy
Frost & Wood
Sipat
P. “Pie
Pj Pounosa
Ape
Py Rt Usar
Japan
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