The Battle of Elk Canyon and Farwell’s Village Rescue
News from Fort Frayne chronicles a night action near Elk Canyon where Marjorie Farrar and Helen Daunton rally as Will Fenton fights at Farwell’s village. Captain Seale’s troop, aided by Wayne, recaptures the outpost, with Will wounded but praised for gallant defense. Colonel Fenton wires positive news to Mrs Farrar as the tribe is pushed back.
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Nebraska
Custer
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Trooper Creek
Bunko Jim’s
Farwell
Farrar
Wayne
Jimtowr
Lucretia Fenton
Kitty
Lucretia
Will
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Helen Daunton
Helen
No. 5
Mrs. Farrar
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Elk Springs Canyon
Laramie
Fettermania
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Buffalo
McKinney
Leah
Ellis
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Kurtz
Allison
George Fenton
Frejze
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Dcter
Emiles
Sunshine
Terry Rorke
Uncle Fenton
Monterey
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Gotham
Ormsby
Malcolm Seale
Germany
Marjorie
Abraham
Honest Fenton
Elk Canyon
Department
White Wolf
Pretty Bear
Pete Boland
Whirr of the Wheel and Bicycle Trends
A 30 million dollar rubber tire trust forms to keep prices steady. A Buffalo rider covers 1400 miles with no punctures this year, signaling tire improvements. Swedish iron output for steel tubing is pre-sold for four years, while English makers cautiously adopt wooden rims. Cyclists carry odd loads on crowded streets. A $5,000 Philadelphia bicycle with gold detailing and diamonds hints at prestige rather than performance.
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Philadelphia
Improvised Smoky House From Two Barrels
A Country Gentlemen note outlines a quick method to smoke small meat portions by placing an old kettle in a cut opening of one barrel and hanging meat in the upper barrel. The setup uses smoldering chips for draft and can be sealed with cloth for fumigation or sulfur bleaching.
Fashion Notes: New Winter Garments and Trimmings
The article previews upcoming fashion trends with sleeveless Eton jackets over silk or cloth costumes and puffed elbow sleeves. Passementerie fronts, ruffles of taffeta, and shoulder trimmings are highlighted. Short jackets, double breasted coats, velvet lapels, and new cloaks with contrasting sleeves are described along with wide embroidery bands from waist to hem.
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Eton
Feeding Arrangement to Keep Hens From Soiling Food
A compact feeding device prevents hens from dirtying their food and themselves when fed in open dishes. The arrangement offers a neat, clean method for poultry feeding and reduces waste.
Feed-trough board for poultry from American Agriculturist
A wall-mounted hinged trough design keeps fowls from reaching the food. A board with a front rim is nailed to the wall six inches above the floor. The flat-work arrangement opens from the top to load feed and remains closed otherwise, preventing access to the food.
Seed corn selection and care to ensure good stands
A cor. Live Stock Indicator columnist urges farmers to select seed corn early, store it properly, and plant the largest, best ears. He warns one third poor stands persist despite effort and explains his method of husking and saving seed, noting high germination if cared for and not overharvested.
Facts for Farmers Advice Column
Farmers Union urges hog feeders to know sell weights and proper rations for cattle. Ewes should stay thrifty when bred and horses respond to kind treatment. Salt and water sustain hog health while farms drain in fall. Shuck corn now and shelter it quickly. Feeding wet fodder on rain days wastes feed. Leave sufficient meadow growth to mulch plants.
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Farmers’ Union
The Farmer's Happy Home Evening Sessions for Rural Ladies
A Pennsylvania Farmers Institutes notice says that during winter two day institutes the first evening will be dedicated to ladies with topics on Country Homes. Topics cover home construction heating lighting ventilation sanitation water supply sewage plumbing cooking child care and health related to country life.
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Superintendent of Farmers’ Institutes
Pennsylvania
Bloody brutality reported in Philippine islands revolt
The Philippines revolt is described with brutal acts by Spanish forces and native casualties. A Spanish lieutenant, his wife, and 12 year old daughter were tortured and crucified in a village outside Manila. Spanish officials allegedly tried to suppress news by censoring mail and hiding reports of 38 prisoners dying in a single night.
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Philippine Islands
Manila
Black Hole
Farm feeding and manure wisdom from Farmers' Union
The Farmers' Union urges careful rationing to avoid livestock depreciation. Pigs should grow bone and muscle, not fat, while all stock need salt. Best farming pays when manure output covers feeding costs, so save every bit. Sheep weed briars, and compact finished products tend to pay more.
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Farmers' Union
Under Stairway Space Turns Stable Convenience
The article describes converting the area under a stable stairway into a harness closet and a grain bin with hinged front panel for easy access. It notes the waste space often becomes a dumping ground and offers a practical plan to organize chores and storage in a traditional farm setting.
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Ing
Orange Judd
Foreign Notes Include Turcoman Fever At Merv District
Ten thousand Turcomans have been carried off in two months by a malignant fever raging in the Merv district. A shepherd’s body was cremated by electricity at Roche La Moliere France. A thunderstorm toppled telegraph wires imprisoning a man. Le Guilvinec lost 52 men in one night during recent gales. All male residents were boating when the storm struck. A new term Ca cann y appears in trade disputes meaning wage cutting for poor pay. A French passion play Le Mystere de Jeanne d Arc is staged by peasants near Domremy. Canon Menager of Tailles in Brittany is a 94 year old senior priest active 70 years in the ministry and 52 years in his parish.
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Roche la Moliere
France
le Guilvinec
Cape Finisterre
Scotland
le Mystere de
Jeanne d’Arc
Meni En Xaintois
Domremy
Canon Menager
Tailles
Brittany
Jubilee stamp marks Montenegro set and US post office growth
A jubilee postage stamp from Montenegro celebrates 200 years of Niegodh dy nasty. The piece notes US post offices rising from 75 after the Revolution to 42,000 by 1880 and 70,000 today, with international counts for Britain Germany France Austria Hungary and Italy. The 1855 60 issue shows rising philatelic value, from $1 a set to $42.95 and higher for a block of four 90 cent stamps.
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United States
Post Office Department
Maximin the Roman Emr and His Giant Feats
A legendary eight foot plus Roman emperor known as Maximin reportedly wore his wife’s bracelet as a thumb ring. In ancient service as a barbarian soldier he killed an ox with his bare fist on a wager and consumed a hindquarter in a single meal.
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Maximin
Bargains Offered at Siegfried Store This Christmas
Siegfried reports strong response to invitation to inspect stock. High sales of China for Christmas trade show goods and right prices. Store promises fair treatment and daily availability of required goods throughout the year. Presents two bargains for customers to review.
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China
Banquet Lamp Offer With Glass Globe and Cupid Figurine
An ornate reading lamp is offered for sale featuring a decorated globe, center draft burner, removable font, gold or nickel plating, and a Cupid figure. Priced at $2.98, advertised as a great bargain likely to sell quickly.
English Dinner Set Offered At 9 98 After Discount
A 100 piece English semi porcelain dinner set with brown underglaze and gold lines is offered at 9 98. The seller claims the best English will not craze and notes a two dollar present in the price. They urge examination and promise a full stock of items expected in a first class Crockery store in Warren County.
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Warren County
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