Real Robinson Crusoe Lived Free on a Small Island
Francis Arnold Collins reports in St. Nicholas that the true Crusoe was a Scotchman who voluntarily landed from the Cinque Ports in 1704, sailed again aboard the Duke with Selkirk as sailing master. Selkirk endured four years and four months of isolation, then recalled his misery upon leaving the island and the meager provisions he carried.
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Selkirk
Crusoe
Francis Arnold Collins
St. Nicholas
Cinque Ports
William Dampier
Stingers
England
Rogers
Little Bravo and the Indian Moccasins
A Native American tale recalls Little Bravo a boy whose mother cares for him amid a riverbank tribe The storm drags him into spirit land where his gold moccasins bloom into eternal flowers The mother and father mourn but are promised reunion as the orchid yellow moccasins endure by the riverbank long after the tribe has left.
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Little Bravo
Spirit Land
Uncle Bill Ill and Tales of Seven Toes and Tacks
A poem recounts illness among uncles and brothers. Uncle Bill is very ill while Uncle Joe and Uncle Jake suffer toe pain. A tale describes tacks on the parlor floor and a mistakenly noisy scene as a cat and thief confusion occurs.
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Bill
Joe
Jake
Papa
Max
Tricky party question on workforce numbers
A business man claimed his women and men employees were equal, counting himself. If each woman would have half as many other women as men, the solution is four men including the employer and three women.
Coaching Tour Passes By White Farm Home
A coaching party travels along the road past a small white farmhouse named Home. Trotting horses, jingling harnesses, and a coach dog accompany the journey as Ned, Arthur, Babes, the Twinies, and Teddy from over the way wave from the fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned
Arthur
Babes
Teddy
Horse Sense. Advice on Collars for Horses
A farmer advocates close fitting hard leather collars over padded options to reduce soreness and extend life. He notes careful initial fitting, soaking, avoiding low drafts, and proper girth use. Steel collars are being tested this spring, deemed practical and convenient.
Dwarf Apple Trees From Paradise and Doucin Stocks
A report on dwarf apple trees grown from Red Astrakhan on Paradise stocks, planted by George T. Powell in New York’s Columbia County. These trees stay eight to ten feet with ten foot spacing and bear a bushel to a barrel with proper care. Commercial viability on Paradise stocks is untested, while Doucin stock promises large trees eighteen to twenty feet high and wide spacing.
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George T. Powell
Columbia County
N. Y
Dwarf Fruit Trees Boost Yields in Limited Spaces
The government horticulturist notes that dwarf fruit trees yield more than standards, bear sooner, and suit small enclosures or fruit gardens. Grafting can expand fruit varieties, with single trees bearing up to 150 apple varieties. Plant small fruits and vegetables under and between trees to maximize space.
Renewing Fenceposts with Patched Ends
Do not discard old fenceposts when the buried ends rot. Patch the top end by attaching a two foot piece of ordinary post to the end, smoothing both ends. Nail on about six spikes, then invert the post so the patched end sits on top for extended life.
Sprayer setup speeds small area coverage with cart aid
For areas under one acre a compact sprayer works well. A barrel on a one-horse cart with a three-quarter inch pipe extends to cover four rows. One man can spray both fruits and potatoes unassisted using this economical barrel pump system.
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Z. H. Wagner Company
Fort Madison, Iowa
Calliope
Roy Y. Stichter
Home Teaco
Phoenix Building
HOME
Fred Brazel
Mor
Mutual
Grush & Brindley
Vienna Bakery
Robinson Crusoe
Brother Max
Bome
the Citizens Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Dr. D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville
Dr. W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's
Washington, Lowa
Austin
Sutherland
Washington, Iowa A
D. G. Knottnerus
Squa
Rock Island Ev Cn
Washington
Iowa
Sun
Mail and Express
Tward
California Special
Daily Mail
Paprees
Daily Express
Daily Pass
Washington Branch
G. B
St. P
Hwest Lind
Chicago
Milwaukee
Hillam
Iowa Central
Brighton
St.Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Mason City Mail
Twin Cities Limited
Peoria
Peoria Limited
A. J. Morris A. B. Cutts
Minn
Clifford Thorne
Court House
J. J. Kellogg
Attorney-At-Law
South Side Square
W. M. Butterfield
Orall's
Eicher & Livingston
LAW
Charles A. Dewey
Lawyer
D. J. Wilson
Wilson
Wilson , Wilson Lawyers
Washington County Savings Bank
W. M. Keeley
E.D. Morrison
P. J. Hanley
J. B. Crail
BANKS
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Capital
A. Wurrs
Saam'l Thompson
Fyestiens
AL. Coulter
Wurrs
E. C. Rupp
Casey’s
Coleaso
D. FL. Macon
Chichester’s Pills
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