A Fair Guide and a False in a Secret Mission
Captain Netherton and his half troop pursue a perilous mission guided by the untrustworthy Barestro. A French spy posing as a guide, Adele Bretigny, misleads them toward Corbara, while Grace aids with critical intelligence and a bold escape plan. The night chase ends with a alerted pursuit by Gen. Beresford’s squadron.
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Beresford
Monsieur D'Eaubain
Darentro
Udle
Ecarte
Tam
Baresko
Barestro
Talinera
Senor
Netherton
Grace
Corbora
Corbara
Talmlera
Gen. Beresford
Talmiera
Gen. Doxall
England
Miss Smith
Capt. Netherton
Adien
Adele Bretigny
Classy Clubroom Wit and Wry Tea Party Advice
A woman's club discussion reveals quick wits are scarce in hostess duties. An anecdote about a euchre party ends with a clever jab and a graceful rescue by Mrs B. A college student riffs on Parsifal tickets and Kinetoscope impressions, echoing light social humor from a tea.
Festive Gift Ways From a Father and Son
A son cloaks banknotes in creative gifts such as a fan with folded money and a rug with a moneyed design, and a father hides 12 silver dollars to be found throughout the house by his daughter. A Christmas Coffee Cake recipe follows, detailing ingredients and a decorative almond and candied peel topping to please masculine family members.
Eccentric Hats At Winter Milliners Event
Winter display at Part pian millinery shows toques with marabout plumes in varied whimsical shapes. Curiously shaped hats attract attention from shoppers and visitors.
A Craze of the Moment in Velvet and Velveteen Gowns
A fashion note highlights simple tailor-made gowns crafted from velvet and velveteen as the latest craze. The piece reflects period style and emphasizes affordable elegance for the stylish reader.
Mistletoe Luncheon for Christmas Engagement Plan
A young woman will announce her Christmas Eve engagement with a mistletoe luncheon. A large mistletoe bunch hangs above the table with red and green ribbons, sprays at each place card, and one over the dining room door. The hostess will share the tradition that the first man to enter a door with mistletoe must marry the girl in the room.
Practical Poultry Fattening Methods for Last-Pound Profit
The guide outlines fattening poultry for higher per pound price, advising separate cockerels and pullets in small pens with insect control, three daily feedings of soft mix with milk, and specific rations. Crate fattening uses 2 ft by 16 in crates, four birds per crate, with a V trough for feeding, aiming for plump dressed birds for private sale or shipping.
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Prairie Farmer
Winter Cayers on Winter Egg Laying Practices
The piece stresses selecting winter laying hens and providing comfortable housing with roomy scratching sheds. It emphasizes sensible feeding at the right times to ensure a steady winter egg supply. Keeping hens active and healthy in winter mirrors summer conditions to prevent complaints.
Breeding Birds For Next Year Buy Now
Breeding birds should be purchased now as they are cheaper at this time and will perform better in spring after getting acquainted with their surroundings. Early purchase helps ensure mature pairing and improved nesting success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amity
Incubator guidance for poultry hatching equipment choice
Practical advice from the Laidianapolis News on selecting an incubator, proper setup, and steady operation. Emphasizes buying quality, careful uncrating, assembling, room temperature and ventilation, lamp maintenance, and avoiding excessive temperature changes to maximize hatch success.
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Laidianapolis
Ryan
Outdoor wintering of bees on trestle supports and straw roof
A Bee Culture contributor describes packing seven bee colonies for winter on trestles with a straw roof and boards to form a floor. The method uses a back wall, space between hives, and sloped roof to shed water. It notes trestles as handy for elevating frames and reducing movement during winter.
Get New Roosters for Healthier Flock
Advertisers urge poultry farmers to introduce new roosters to avoid inbreeding. They claim crossbreeding improves vitality and egg production, advising replacement to maintain genetic diversity and reduce inherited issues.
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Josephb. Bowles
Th Light Dragoons
D'Eaubain
Baresto
Shoulder
Monty
Sedeng
Finnishing Market
Fattening Coop
AVENE
Winter Cayers
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