Ursa Minor Hold Up Becomes Backwoods Test of Bravery
In Virginia’s rough back country a Richmond attorney travels with Beck Kane a boy guide. They face moonshiners and two bears blocking the trail. Beck shoots the bruin on a powdery muzzleloader as they push the sledge to safety toward Burchison’s, earning a promised reward and the respect of locals.
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Erbout
Beck Kane
Barton
Virginia
Howdy
Huyton
Ter Peterson
Burchixen’s
Beck
Burchison's
Horton
Peterson
Richmond
Barton’s
Barton's In
Stokes
Abe
Heck
Burchison’s
Hock
Bol Taan
Mrs McKinley Faces Winter Social Season at White House
The president's wife appears serene in recent portraits and is praised for calm beauty and fashion sense. Friends report her improving health and a fondness for softer dress styles over tailored outfits. As first lady of Washington, Mrs McKinley is expected to host and attend many social events this winter.
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Mrs. McKinley
Mra McKinley
Bi Us
Washington
Coughing, Breath Holding, and Cold Water Remedies
A physician linked to an institution with many children explains cough suppression by holding breath for a minute to reduce coughing. He notes coughing worsens wounds, while nitrogen acts as a panodyne, aiding healing. Also includes tips on washing fine handkerchiefs and cold water as a heart stimulant.
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Scientific American
Pulee
Honeymoon Custom Tied to Anglo-Saxon Marital Rite
Jelgin of Hoseymoen describes an early Anglo-Saxon practice where newlyweds drink diluted wine for 30 days after marriage. The custom, from which the term honeymoon derives, is said to be strictly observed by newly married couples.
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Jelgin
Hoseymoen
Preventable Illness and the Housewife’s Duty
A Ledger Monthly piece laments preventable sickness caused by poor home practices. It cites a religious mother who airs rooms poorly, keeps a servant without oversight, and neglects cellar cleanliness and winter ventilation, warning that crowding and stagnant night air spread diseases like smallpox and measles.
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Kitchhen
N. ¥. Ledger
Novelty Ties for the Corrected May Wearesty Woman
Novelty in ties displays sixty designs for the tailor made woman with praised simplicity. Ready tied black satin bows and puff ties in plaids and stripes appeal to fashion, while linen points and hand hem stitched pieces suit elderly wearers. An Old Time Hucking Bee event at a Concord farm features a September moon husking, lanterns, a moonlit yard, elm, a white table, popcorn, apples, gingerbread, and autumn leaves in a warm rural supper scene.
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Edward W. Emerson
la Giles Home Journal
Week Stone Steps Cleansing and Repair Notes
If in good condition, clean with hot water and then hearthstone. Remove creases by pouring strong soda and water on spots, then cover with a paste of fuller’s earth and boiled water, left on overnight.
Watering the Hogs with a Homemade Automatic Trough
A reader describes a simple home built watering trough for hogs. A barrel buried three-fourths depth forms a water reservoir with an inlet pipe and stopcock. An iron rod in mud connected to a lever raises when the rod end is lifted, allowing water flow to the trough.
Water control device for pigs uses connected barrels
A described system stops water flow automatically by a wire and board setup. Two barrels linked by a pipe regulate water height, with a hog’s-nose inlet and a pig-safe warning. After initial setup, height is maintained with no further adjustment. James Pearson notes regular cleaning of the drinking barrel.
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James Pearson
The Demand for Pigs and Early Marketing Benefits
The piece argues that marketing pigs at six to seven months yields higher profits than keeping them to maturity. It claims cost per pound rises with age, a ton of pork can be produced from six to seven month olds cheaper than from mature hogs, and early marketing reduces disease risk, labor, and feeding needs. It cites Waldo F Brown in Practical Farmer on these points.
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Ain
Waldo F. Brown
Varied Farm Tales From Old Journals on Crops and Stock
An old agricultural digest discusses drought and rain effects on melons squashes and pumpkins noting bees aid fruit set while manual fertilization raises needs for manure. It argues cooked food for stock is problematic and emphasizes steady income from diversified farming with favorable cycles and seasonal sales.
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Dutt
Fowls Timid and Easily Frightened, Says Exchange
An exchange argues that fowls, especially hens, are inherently nervous and easily scared by shadows, noises, and swift movements. The piece notes canaries and other birds share this timidity, and that repeated fright does not teach bravery. It likens hen panic to feminine dread when faced with tiny threats.
Placing the Meat in Poultry: Breast Meat Preference and Cuts
A guide notes that small bones and thick meat ensure satisfaction in fowl preparation. It states white meat is preferred by most buyers, with the largest breast portion being most desirable. The discussion references market fowls and shows cuts around the breast region.
Poultry market notes on breed meat quality
The Orange Judd Farmer observes most market poultry lacking thick meat, calling it a vital defect. Pure bred Wyandota and Plymouth Rocks are praised for ample white meat across breast and thighs, explaining their market popularity. Select breeders should choose fowls with well apart legs, wide body, and tendency to add flesh.
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Wyandota
Plymouth Rocks
Orange Judd
Notes for Shepherds on Feeding and Wool Losses
Practical shepherding guidance emphasizes varied feed to improve health and gains in sheep. Warns of worms from overfeeding and notes wolves as a threat in timbered Northwest regions, urging careful breeding and culling for better teeth and overall stock quality.
Ventilation hazards in winter poultry houses
A Farmers' Review note warns fresh air can kill chicks if ventilation creates dangerous draughts. It stresses poultry houses must be close in winter to protect tender birds. The Storrs Connecticut station reports feeding rations should favor leguminous crops to cut reliance on concentrated nitrogen feeds and lower costs.
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Lewames
Storrs
Connecticut
Surprise Party With Untimed Tipping Tale
A jumble of anecdotes recounts a diner named Brown facing a setback from alleged tipping schemes. Affected waiters, a ruined restaurant image, and a tale of poetic justice unfold as a boyish prank and a citywide critique collide with civic notions of decorum. The report blends scenes from a Detroit restaurant, a Vancouver-like street, and a political joke about lightning rods.
Relief From Pain and Womanly Ills Endorsed by Readers
Letters from readers praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from menstrual pain, inflammation, leucorrhea, and abdominal discomfort. They cite dramatic personal improvements after using the product along with Liver Pills and Sanative Wash.
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T. A. Walden
Gites
Georrites
Pixeway
Beneft
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