The Muste Divine and a Winter Homecoming
Edith returns home after six years abroad to find her former music pupil Beth Forbes and Arnold Graves in a charged triangle. Beth’s singing reveals deep feelings as Edith discovers Arnold’s moving new composition. Beth forecasts a wedding and Edith invites the pupil to perform at their ceremony.
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Heith Wilmot
Arnold Graves
St Paul's
Wilmot
Switzerland
Edith
Ninneain
Hin
Arnold
Gieaves
Beth Forbes
Beth
Tramp Found Half Drowned After Water Run
A tramp rode the front of a fast train and rode out a long water stop. As the locomotive drank from a track tank spray fanned outward and the man lay half drowned on the baggage car platform before being forced off by the brakeman.
Swords of London and their ceremonial roles
Four swords belong to London city core symbols. The sword of state carries civic authority before the lord mayor, the pearl sword accompanies all ceremonial occasions, a central criminal court sword remains above the lord mayor's chair, and a black Lent sword is used on public fast days and royal family deaths.
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City of London
Temple Bar
Central Criminal Court
Cattle Mange Problem and Corn Crop Outlook for West
At the American Veterinary Medical Association meeting in St Louis, experts discuss cattle mange in Colorado and Kansas, dip methods, and costs. The Great Western Corn Crop shows high yield and quality due to favorable weather, with strong feeding value and expected market impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Veterinary Medical Associaion
St Louis
West FE
Glover
Colorado
Cleanliness in milk production prevents contamination
The article emphasizes that most bacteria in milk do not cause disease but can irritate infants and invalids. It argues for strict cleanliness at every milking step, noting one filthy practice ruins the entire process and that compromised milk cannot be fully corrected by later handling.
Potato Bugs Develop Immunity to Poison Says Expert
At a Somerset County New Jersey board of agriculture meeting the state entomologist said potato bugs show wide resistance to Paris green and similar stomach poisons. He cited changes in preparation and growing familiarity reducing effectiveness.
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Somerset County
N. J
Violet Growing Advice From A New Jersey Grower
T Norton of New Jersey outlines violet cultivation tips emphasizing early October planting, avoiding forcing with heat or strong fertilizers, using greenhouses, maintaining around 40 degrees at night, and ensuring daily harvests to meet dealer demand. He warns against tobacco dusting and emphasizes cool air, water, cleanliness, and reliable growers.
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Johnny Reed
Lady Campbell
Oet
T. Norton
New Jersey
Labor Saving Orchard Picking Device Invented
A reader describes a rope and pail system to dump fruit directly into a pickup pail while hanging from a tree. An old car serves as an anchor point, and the setup aims to reduce trips down from the branches. The Ohio Farmer praises the concept as a labor saver and notes less fruit bruising with well turf under trees.
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Ohio
Apple Crop of 1904 Compared With 1908 Yields
The apple crop of 1904 measured in bulk is larger than 1908, though not as dramatic in gross tonnage. Sound merchantable stock of standard winter varieties is sizable but may not burden buyers as much as feared. In Baldwin territory 1904 crop is much larger than last year, while Ben Davis district remains short and inferior, only slightly higher overall.
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Baldwin
Ben Davis
American Agriculturist
Orchids Thrive in Ordinary Greenhouses
Many amateurs view orchids as aristocratic plants and out of reach for common greenhouses. While some stove loving species come from hot regions, several varieties from cooler mountain climates can be grown successfully in standard greenhouses.
Secretary Wilson Praises Agriculture’s Tremendous Growth
In his annual report Secretary Wilson highlights agriculture’s record wealth creation, surpassing all gold output with farm wealth in two years. He lists major efforts including cooperation with agricultural stations, boll weevil combat, soil and plant research, road education, pure food standards, and plans to boost domestic production to 200 million dollars.
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Wilson
Columbus
America
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Kansas
Mississippi
United States
Timber Seasoning by Water Immersion Tested in Midwest
The bureau of forestry plans a trial at Wisconsin and Michigan stations to season cedar and tama rack poles by submerging logs in water for varying periods, then drying and weighing them. Expected benefits include reduced weight and greater decay resistance.
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Bureau of Forestry
Wisconsin
Michigan
New Fowl Breed Tops Shows and Notable Agricultural Notes
Professor W M Slayes of Minnesota Agricultural College named assistant secretary of agriculture. Buckeye Reds, Ohio origin, are a new distinct fowl breed famed as layers and heat tolerant. Hackneys lead show rings earning more money than horses at New York and Chicago shows. Arkansas advances rice irrigation on grazing lands. Colorado reports translucent Lux fereus apple that glows with light rays, fruit red and pink on cream.
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W. M. Slayes
Minnesota Agricultual College
Ohio
New York
Chicago
National
Arkansas
Colorado
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Harmless Ad
An advertisement claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy is safe for children and effective for coughs colds and croup. It lists Stewart Pharmacy Cook and Sherman as sellers and notes safety and lack of harmful substances. Also promotes Arizona a play by Augustus Thomas coming to Graham on a Tuesday in January with a strong cast and ornate scenery.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Arizona
Augustus Thomas
Graham
Thomas
Alabama
Mizzoura
New York City
Chicago
Academy of Music
New York
Rederick Remington
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Melody Divine
Belle Maniates
Arnold Calle
Serra
Bethagain
Misa Wilmot
Nowers
Russell Doubleday
Swords of London
NOS Mayo
Tle
Millero
M F&o Knowles
Montana
SR Mayo
Violet
Intere
Sting
Annual Report
Secre
Tary Wilson
Office of Public Road Inquiries
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
New Nation
News and Notes
Renee
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, GA
Chamberlain
Trace & Stage Co
Munn & Co
Broadway
Washington, D. C
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