Bonded Prisoner Recalls a Wild Civil War Of Pretend
In a Scho field neighborhood game of bonded prisoner two boys Penrod and Sam wage a spoof civil war with wooden swords and improvised bonds. Their capers chase a colored boy Verman and culminate in a clash that ends when Roddy Bitts uses the saber to end the conflict and restore peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schofield
Penrod Schofield
Samuel Williams
Sam Williams
Herman
Verman
Maurice Levy
Georgie Bassett
Sam
Conan
Penrod
Roddy Bitts
Pris
Roddy
Roderick Magsworth Bitts, Jr
Old Editor Desires A Night Of Quiet Reflection
A Kansas City Star fragment recalls an editor yearning to wander back to childhood, hearing his mother call and imagining apple orchards, cider mills, and a moonlit Willer creek timber as he recalls days with his father and long-ago initials on a hackberry tree.
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Dad
Willer Creek
Preventing Hog Cholera Through Community Action
United States Department of Agriculture reports vaccination disinfection and quarantine cut losses from hog cholera. County agents and farm bureaus foster farmer groups, lend instruments, and sell serum at cost, reducing outbreaks and saving millions in pork value across several states.
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United States Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural Colleges
Farm Bureau
Agricultural Colleges
Farm Bureaus
Cholera Control Clubs
Department of Agriculture
Scott County
Missouri
Seward County
Nebraska
Allen County
Indiana
Kingsbury County
South Dakota
Johnson County
Pergola design rooted in Italian style and garden use
The pergola originated in Italy and many well planned examples follow Italian models. They use brick or stone pillars in solid builds or lighter larch poles. Strong cross bars should slope upward to avoid sagging, and while less durable than solid structures, they cost less and quickly enhance beauty as rambler roses fill in.
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Italy
A Tramp Vessel and Its Role in Shipping Rates
A tramp vessel operates without a fixed route or schedule. A chartered vessel on a regular route but with irregular sailings is not a tramp. The tramp’s potential, not its present use, keeps freight and passenger rates low, acting as a subconscious spur for competitive service in naval and merchant marine trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Merchant Marine
Country butter can be improved by proper handling
Dairy expert A B Neale of Kansas State College explains common faults in country butter and offers a method to improve quality. He advises cooling cream, controlled ripening at 70 to 75 degrees, and a heat insulated setup to reach the right temperature before churning. He notes churn temps around 60 degrees and emphasizes thorough washing and salt incorporation.
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A. 8. Neale
Division of Extension
Kansas State Agricultural College
Neale
Purebred Stock Buoyed by Specialist Breeders
Purebred stock, raised by focused breeders devoting to one or a few breeds, is deemed the most profitable due to producing more uniform products and meeting high standards.
Cows and Crops Feed Debate in Dairy Farming
Guidance on feeding dairy cattle emphasizes growing the right crops to supply forage. It warns against forcing cows to eat unsuitable feed and notes not all crops suit dairy cows.
Proper Planting and Care
Guidance on planting and maintaining vines shrubs and trees to prevent loss. Emphasizes careful preparation proper watering mulching and regular monitoring to ensure vitality and growth. Encourages establishing healthy root systems and choosing suitable species for local conditions.
Spray for San Jose Scale Observed in Local Signs
Fall spray advised for San Jose scale after recent signs noted on trees. Extension agents urge homeowners to treat infested orchards and ornamentals promptly to protect yields and plant health.
Tow to Give Milk
An early note explains that a cow intended to produce milk must be raised and fed accordingly to ensure milk output. The text emphasizes proper breeding and management for dairy purpose.
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Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Wwell
Perrod
Bugs
Mr. Williams
Margaret
Williams’ Yard
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