Mystery at the Scotland Academy Tragedy and Wax Figures
Janet Mercer moves toward a faculty post at Scotland Academy where wax figures replace a living staff. Gordon Haskell oversees odd conduct tied to a past tragedy in which Berenice Brace and two brothers died at sea. A wax tableau stands in forms of the four children as Bracebridge’s will demands preservation.
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Janet Mercer
Arthur Fleming
Academy
Gordon Haskell
Scrietor
Wilton Yna
Janet
Haskell
Yong
Yong the Pupile Ie Berenice Braceage
Yachool
Scotland Academy
Berenice
Bracebridge
Payne Raa
Haskin
Balder
Chapter III-Continued it Thank you mother
In a dim attic scene, Berenice leads Payne past wax figures of seven children, fear and fascination mixing as old Mother Martha prepares each moment. Payne senses a shadowy presence behind a glass, while Isabel’s ribbon and the talk of past ages deepen the gothic mood and enigmatic family dynamics.
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Berenice
Martha
Payne
Ely
Isabel
Jenice
Genteel Household Secrets Drift Through Dim Basement
In a shadowed house, Berenice, Gordon, and guardians debate love and duty amid whispers of fear and old portraits. Payne, Haskell, and Wilton watch, while Arthur and Janet enjoy quiet study by the fire. A lingering sense of menace threads through plans, photographs, and a promise of more to come.
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Berenice
AK Doven
Ridfix
Migs Mercer
Arthur Moming
Ike
Payne
Martha
Wilton
Haskell
Gordon
Arcadia
Arthur
Janet
Hamlet
Ophelia
Jerry Moore
Laying hens care to boost egg production in heat
A guide from North Carolina State College and WNU service outlines practical steps to offset summer declines in egg production. Key factors include mite and lice control, ventilation and shade in laying houses, constant fresh water, full feeding, and careful culling. Treatments involve spraying with carbachlor or kerosene mixtures, nicotine sulphate on perch poles, or dipping birds in sodium fluoride solutions, repeated every ten days if needed. Maintain good ventilation without drafts and provide ample shade using sunflowers or brush arcory. Monitor body weight to avoid excessive fat or leanness and adjust fattening feed or moist mash at noon. For 100 birds, two and a half pounds of dry mash mixed with water or milk suffices.
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Fartish
Beténston Poultryman
North Carolina State College
WNU
Turkeys Feeding and Marketing Tips From Michigan State
Poultry experts at Michigan State College advise a home mixed growing mash for turkeys using 20 pounds coarse ground yellow corn 17 pounds fine ground oats 10 pounds bran 10 pounds flour middlings 5 pounds alfalfa meal 14 pounds meat scraps 10 pounds dried milk 10 pounds soybean meal 2 pounds calcium carbonate 1 pound salt 1 pound cod liver oil. Scratch grain of equal parts cracked corn and wheat aids after six weeks. Keep feed in groundable hoppers, move to keep ground clean. Consider marketing out of season to gain premiums from restaurants hotels and resorts rather than focusing only on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Michigan State College Poultry Department
Michigan State College
Corn gluten meal as poultry feed at Cornell
Experiments at Cornell show corn gluten meal can substitute for meat scrap in poultry rations. Half protein for laying hens can come from gluten feed with the other half from meat scrap, producing lay rates comparable to all meat scrap rations. Growing chicks thrived with gluten feed when combined with wheat middlings, bran, and 10 percent dried skim milk, or 7.5 percent skim milk if meat scrap is used.
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Cornell University
Poultry Implements Grow, Eggs Rise in Florida Farming
Poultry raises its economic standing in Florida, with Iowa supplying more poultry and eggs to city dwellers. The industry ranks fourth in state agriculture. Improve yolk color with fed whole organic rats, ensure clean water, repair yards, and provide calcium for shells. Heavy egg production needs abundant feed and strong brooding setup.
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Iowa
State
Alfalfa seed production rising in western Ohio
Western Ohio reports growing interest in alfalfa seed production with Ohio State University agronomists fielding many inquiries on harvesting and handling. Yields have reached up to six bushels per acre in early commercial production, with averages around two to three bushels.
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Department of Agronomy
Kil State University
WIU Gorvieg
Western
Ohio
Ohio State University
Hogs at Risk From Spoiled Feed and Poisons
Veterinarians from the United States Department of Agriculture warn hogs can be poisoned by spoiled feed frosted alfalfa excessive cottonseed meal poisonous plants and garbage containing lye or soap powders. Salt poisoning causes thirst intestinal upset and possible paralysis with symptoms like appetite loss vomiting and unsteady gait. Early detection with targeted treatment and clean water is crucial and heavy feeding should be avoided after poisoning.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
The reddest tomatoes vary by region and heat
US Department of Agriculture scientists and state stations found tomato color depends on climate. Varieties that look bright red in northern areas often fade to grenadine under high heat. Direct sun and lack of shade shift pigmentation, showing regional color differences.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Slat or Trench Silo For Cheap Farm Fodder Storage
A farmer may choose between two inexpensive silos trench or crib for fodder storage. Trench silos suit clay soils and require proper drainage while crib silos are easier to build but need more materials. Lining crib silos with building paper reduces spoilage of outer ensilage.
On the Farm Milk sugar exceeds fat in pounds
A field note reports milk contains more pounds of sugar than fat and cotton grown in over 60 countries. It notes Romania’s wheat crop halved by drought and cites farm population reaching 82,509,000 on January 1, 1984, a new all time peak.
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Batimatgt
Just Like Us Garage Scene Sparks Worker Exchange
A garage owner orders water for a boy named Tuck as a tense exchange hints at someone who seeks information, wind, and water. The dialogue suggests social friction and a wary attitude toward a visiting man who frequents the shop for facts rather than tasks.
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Tuck
Aswell
Summer Study Question From Farmer About Josh
In a brief exchange S asks if Josh is studying during the summer. Farmer Corntossel replies he thinks so and mentions Josh may be studying commerce or music. S notes Josh is seen with a college library book titled Trader Horn.
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Josh
S! Simlin
Farmer Corntossel
Quite a Difference Mother Lecture Exchange
A humor note shows a mother lecturing Billy after the company leaves about sufficient versus enough. The boy replies with a witty distinction that dessert timing defines the difference between the two words.
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Billy
Modern Times Viewing Habit Sparks Family Speech Gap
A speaker notes that regular visits to talkies keep him in touch with his children. He explains that if he misses screenings, he struggles to understand their speech at home, highlighting a comic contrast between cinema culture and family communication.
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Old Boy
Howarth
Not Quite the Sama
Peggy tells George he is only one in a million, not one in a million. The remark shifts his perception from being special to being common, revealing a nuanced exchange about self worth and affection between the two.
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George
Peggy
Depth of Political Ledger Cited in Campaign Hint
A dialogue excerpt features Senator Sorghum noting a politician’s shallow depth, saying he has never seen the man dig deeper than two thousand dollars in any campaign, casting doubt on his fundraising seriousness.
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Senator Sorghum
When There’s a Will On a Porch
A brief exchange suggests a suitor will remain in pursuit this summer. The dialogue hints at engagement plans initiated on a front porch, reflecting a casual, rustic tone.
Do Women Know More About Politics Than Men
Miss Cayenne asserts women can manage politics better, counters men’s assumption that they must lead. She states there has never been a time when women couldn’t manage men, emphasizing female political insight.
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Miss Cayenne
Picture of Liberty with Ice Cream Cone
Russell and Jean examine photos. Jean asks what the pictured figure is. Russell answers it is the Statue of Liberty and notes she is recognizable because she holds an ice cream cone in her hand.
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Russell
Jean
Laborious Inspection Politician Dialogue in Europe Travel Mock
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum musing on taxpayer desire to trace public spending while noting limited time to travel to Europe. The exchange frames accountability versus accessibility in fiscal scrutiny.
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Sorghum
Europe
Washington Star
Two Sides to a Sheet of Fly Paper
A witty Pearson's Weekly quip contrasts two aides to every question with a joke about a fly choosing sides to fly-paper. The brief piece frames a light pun on perspective and choice.
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Pearson's Weekly
Pattern 16268 Seeks 15 Cents For Dress Pattern
Advertisement notes Pattern 16268 offers a women dress pattern in sizes 14 through 44. Requires 3 1/4 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 16. Includes step by step sewing instructions. Send 15 cents in coins or stamps to Sewing Circle Patterns Department New York City.
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SIZ
Sewing Circle Patterns Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Senator Sorghum on diplomats learning host country language
Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum arguing against diplomats learning the language of the country to which they are assigned. He warns the habit risks consuming the best years of a career by endlessly studying slang and phrases rather than serving.
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Senator Sorghum
Abe
Washington Star
Those Amateur Glaziers Smith Assured His Wife
A fragmentary tale recalls a man named Smith who pledged to repair a broken window. He measured, bought glass, and, after a brief stop, returned to the shop where the clerk quips about fitting the old size again.
Real Old-Timer and the Dentist Quip
A humorous exchange mocks a cautious elder who waits for dental pain before seeking care. The remark frames him as old-fashioned, highlighting reluctance to visit the dentist despite discomfort.
Helpful Determination on Utopian Bills Sparks Debate
Senator Sorghum hedges on utopian ideas saying he is willing to take a chance if a bill is brought. He notes he would vote for a utopia bill should it reach the floor, signaling openness amid cautious skepticism.
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Senator Sorghum
Utopia
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