Hidden refuge in a New York rebel tale
Ames and Thorndyke seek shelter in a barn hideout under a hayloft while redcoats search the area. They escape to a house attic with Gertrude King in disguise and meet Beverly and Sam, who aid their plan and discuss Scammell, Clinton, and the danger closing in Manhattan.
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Ames
Arges
Donald Thorndyke
Beverly
Gertrude King
Hell
Sam
Capt. Thorndyke
Clinton
Tam
Sean
Mola
Geetrude
New York
Peter Burt
Rivington
Washington
Burt
Grea
Minteena Gertrude
Hind
noIne
Vie Mattur
Sireury
Capt
Thorndlyke
Tris
Amoshia
Manhattan
Stryker
Lronja
Christian
Meeting with Rex Reveals a Hidden Patriot Link
The narrator describes a tense sequence of events as a Quaker refuge hides a brother and sister from patrols. Rex appears suddenly at a critical moment, transformed in appearance and attire, implying a concealed identity within a broader web of secret patriots and disrupted escape plans.
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Alyme
Clinton
Father
Turtle Key
Ames
Stryker
Jersey Shore
Kingsbridge
Lown
Trmper
Blackleg
Rex
The Scientific Horse in Yorkshire Stagecoach Tale
The London Spectator recounts Canon Mac Coll’s anecdote about a “scientific horse” discussed with a Yorkshire coachman. The coachman praises a horse’s appearance and skill, prompting a humorous exchange on the horse’s cleverness and presumed knowledge beyond humans.
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Canon MacColl
Yorkshire
Aly
Jehr
London Spectator
Handy combination wagon plan for stock and logging use
The fragment describes an inexpensive self-made wagon design with a 16-foot length, capable of hauling two horses and up to 15 head of 260-pound cattle. It mentions a sketch or parts list, a red line, and uprights A and B, with heavy bottom construction tapering to 2 by 4 at the top, suited for home fabrication under two dollars for materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pia
Ames
Thorndyke
Woatters
Tyas
Amen
Amos
Tanainthe Gured
Suver
Indead
London ‘Telegraph
Irful Combination Toy Assembly for Pollens and Bolts
A farmer ad describes a crude contraption named the Irful Combination. It details bolted joints, a main body, extra battlers, and labor saving rigging for a buggy-like device. The text instructs on notching, sockets, and fitment to use dry storage, mentioning pigs and a Danse-like context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
Gigson Talibers
Nafeld
Ration talk on milk feeding and butter taste in doubt
The text critiques milk feeding practices claiming milk yields drop with improper rations and straw as feed. It discusses butter flavor, turning, and corn fodder as better options, while warning against dubious certificates and unreliable authorities in health questions.
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Dave
Keateler AM
Ebbingham
Ohio
Pumner
New York
Ruth
Milking in Shade and Branches Aids Milkers
A 19th century tip explains how to manage flies while milking by tying the cow’s tail, rubbing grease on the cow, and spreading leafy branches for shade. It notes keeping branches watered and refreshed every few days to ease milking and protect the cow from pests.
mend the road to summer prepare for wet weather
In dry periods crews should mend roads to survive upcoming rain. Delays hamper safety and extend repair times. Proactive maintenance avoids urgent fixes during storms and protects travelers and infrastructure. Continuous, timely repairs prevent worsened damage and costly after storms.
Trees for Drainage and Shade in Drought Areas
The article argues trees near homes affect moisture and drainage. It notes rapid growing species like Eucalyptus globulus quickly alter soil and water use. It discusses deciduous and evergreen trees, favoring the white maple for rapid growth, shade, and soil improvement, with mixed advice on placement and usefulness.
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Rome
Australia
Jan
Wintel
Xiii
Ladder on Wheels Causes Safety Concerns in Orchard Use
A letter from A. Cunningham warns of ladders on wheels in orchards, noting instability and the risk of a fall when reaching from outside tree canopies. The writer advocates safer designs and proper support to prevent injuries and promote safer climbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joni
Mafety
de A. Cunningham
Quotable Dinner Guests Hint at Hidden Truths
Fragmented reminiscences paint a scene of after dinner chatter about memories, fatherhood, and uncanny tales. The mood shifts as others boast odd habits and a shy joke about a child’s sayings emerges, followed by a concise anecdote about health quackery and a medical tonic praised by several readers.
Timely Garden Notes on Orchard Care and Crops
Practical guidance on orchard drainage fertilization and cultivation. Emphasizes treasuring nitrogen, use of lime and green manures, and the role of corn as a windbreak. Warns against grain and hay, urges late-season cultivation, and notes apple prices and optimistic orchard reports from Hormertead.
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Dalley
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Chauncy
Hotchkiss
Ui Appleton & Co
Citapter
Shaw
The
Nagmar
Jhb
Turin
Detroit Free Press
Allen
Erlal
Olmsted
Roy
N.Y
Perkaya Ghy
Denver Post
MK River Valley
Milk River Valley
Montana
Kor
Adders Mons Folsom
Td and
Broadway
St. Baul
Mian
John
Weston Courier
Piso
Detroit Journal
Mail
A.W. Bulletin
Ateliaon Globe
Peg
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Pinkham
Uerren
Rinemam No
Dean Mra
Pinkian
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pintthum
Buckingham
Hall
Con Mantus
Timely Garden Notes
Plutocrata
Hormertead
Ayer’s
HTP
Ager
Boston
Atlas OF Western Canada
Ottawa
Fea Berean
Beto
Canada
Dipea Peter
Kelly & Taneyhill
New Hampshire
Military Academy
Winchester
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