The Arethusa Janitor and the Engaged Sarah Jane
A tale of Thomas the English janitor who staffs Arethusa houses and courts Sarah Jane Higgins. Miss Edith funds and questions him as he juggles work and romance, while a rich man contemplates a separate future. Eventually Thomas reveals he plans to marry Sarah Jane, who marries another.
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Alaswayth
Thomas
Edith
Dow
Manglin
Usban
Watts
Sarah Jane ‘Iggins
Jaco
Sarah Jane
Thom
Miss Edith
Arethusa
Sarah Ja
E ‘Abe
Farm Boy Meets Woman on Loomis Farm
Leslie Somers tells of Sue Loomis reading a hopeful letter from Sart Willis who seeks farm work. A city man arrives, helps Sue expand the 47 acres, and proposes a partnership with her on the farming venture, expressing love as well.
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New York
Sue
Spring Valley
Sart Willis
Mother Ear
Loomis Farm
Mrs. Loomis
Bert
Sheltering at Brookside Farm Healings Hearts and Hands
Ben inquires at Aunt Polly’s Brookside Farm where Myrtis Lampton, an orphan raised near Wakefield, finds a new home and a chance to study teaching. Aunt Polly supports the match as Myrtis grows stronger, guided by Ben’s gentle care. A closing note mentions North Dakota lignite reserves estimated by the U.S. Geological Survey, 97 billion short tons in beds over three feet thick.
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Polly
Esther
Myrtis Lampton
Wakefield
Ben
Mise Calder
Myrtis
Aunt Polly
Miss Calder
Myrthe
Carla
School Board
Myrtia
United Sates Geological Survey
North Dakota
Live stock notes warn on cold weather and breeding traits
The note urges warmth for weanlings and colts as temperatures drop, advises keeping pigs indoors, notes ongoing demand for high class lambs and sheep, and highlights horses selling well. It cautions farmers to avoid fat sows and to favor muscular development for better breeding, while warning of early fall rains and winter ewe health.
Farm Methods of Wintering Sheep
A Missouri correspondent urges proper shelters and open lots with ample fresh water to winter sheep efficiently. Warm sheds cut feed needs, prevent wet fleeces, and reduce disease risk. avoid dilapidated barns. Proper flooring drainage and bedding keep sheep comfortable and water supply consistent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Wurling the Ewe Flock and Market Culling
The article discusses selecting undesirable ewes for sale, including poor milkers and ewes with spoiled udders. It notes that appearance can mislead owners, as fat ewes may look best but are often parasites on feed. Thin ewes that raised good lambs deserve lasting reserve, and breeding season aims to have animals in gainful condition.
Good Grave Votes Reflect Draft Horse Temperament
The text describes draft horse temperament as generally lymphatic yet not sluggish. It notes the work demands steadiness and easy handling, while requiring that the horse perform willingly with some snap and vigor.
Railroad activity through North Dakota outlined in depot plans
Reports from North Dakota detail growing railroad activity this year with the Midland Continental arranging to enter Jamesville’s business district and erect a new depot. Last year’s operators are acquiring land and expanding, with Molloy’s Furniture noted in related advices.
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Ne 1 Dakota
Pr Fark
North
Ihsien
Midland Continental
Xouth
James Ul
Ely St
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Leslie Somers
Fairy Farm
Bart
Lola Fof
Brookside Farm
Louis Fligelman
Wahpeton, N. D
M. Parsons
J. R. Molloy
Furniture Furniture
Glacier National Park
Glacier Park
Montana Rockies
America
Glacier
Rocky Mountains
Rockies
Continental Divide
Puce
Great Northern
Wahpeton, N
E. S. Cameron
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