Wayside Tales Reflect On Time And Understanding
A father tries to explain standard time to his son Harry as Barry doubts his grasp. The dialogue notes that even older students like eighth graders struggle with longitude and gratitude, offering a gentle moral about learning through schooling and patience.
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Father
Harry
Barry
Child sulks over troubling song at Sunday school
A four year old returning from Sunday school seemed upset as he told his mother that all the children in the gang would suffocate the little children, but he said he wouldn’t sing it. The Boston Transcript notes the child's protest about the troubling lyric.
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Boston Transcript
Didnt Suit Her Betty Prefers Her Own Home Day
Betty, a chatty girl, spends the day with her grandmother. After several hours she grows gloomy and says she dislikes being at One-people’s house. She announces she is going away because she does not like the place.
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Betty
Grandma
Man’s hunch urges cutting out the things you should
A terse note urges starting now by acting on a personal hunch. The speaker claims removing known negatives can boost overall well being from feet to head, framing it as decisive self-help rather than advice.
Weeds and Bugs Destroy Garden Crops Cultivation
United States Department of Agriculture guidance on controlling garden pests. Notes cutworms, potato bugs, flea beetles, and plant lice as primary threats and outlines practical prevention like soil stirring and stem protectors. Describes timing of cutworm damage and potato beetle emergence with basic control tips.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Gardening guide on potato beetles and garden pests
The article describes controlling potato beetles, slugs, flea beetles, and plant lice. Methods include hand picking, killing by boiling water, poisoning with Paris green mixtures, and dusting with ashes or dry road dust. It advises inspecting plants daily and seeking advice from the state extension division for unfamiliar insects.
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Extension Division
High State College of Agriculture
Birds Aid Farmers by Establishing Community Refuges
The bulletin explains wild birds greatly curb insect damage and suggests creating community bird refuges on farms and preserves. It cites high per-acre gains, recommends protection, nesting sites, and water and food improvements, and notes refuges along roadsides enhance pest control.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
United States
Acre
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Prepare Soil for Gardens and Seedbed Formation
The article advises plowing the land to ten inches, broadcasting stable manure, and harrowing to form a perfect seedbed. It stresses cultivating both planted and unplanted areas to conserve moisture and ensure soil readiness for gardening.
Allike Clover for Forage in Alaska Pasture Mixes
Alaska clover adapts to low, poorly drained land where common red clover fails. It yields less forage than red varieties and should not dominate Inner pasture. Still, include in every pasture mix to add variety and improve resilience.
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Alaska
Password at Fort Saratoga Delays Post Passage
An officer tries to pass a post but is blocked by a sentry who insists on the password Saratoga. The corporal’s strict orders prevent any passer without the password, forcing the officer to seek another route.
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C. O
Saratoga
Well Read Miss Catt and Miss Nipp Exchange Patter
In a playful exchange, Miss Catt proclaims a ready wit while Miss Nipp quips about cover design, highlighting a light, humorous moment that dresses their dialogue in flirtatious tone. The vignette reads like a society chat fragment from a bygone era.
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