The Sloop and the Sprite Face Fierce Night Chase
Captain Thorndyke and Ames cope with a British ship the Sprite as it closes in on their schooner in the Long Island Sound. Beverly King aids with supplies and defies the foe while Gertrude disappears amid a brutal boarding. The fight ends with Bolden ordering surrender yet Thorndyke refuses and the battle continues.
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Snalady
Long Island
King's Sea
Thorndyke
Philadelphia
New York
Beverly
Donald Thorndyke
Itla
Taney
Ames
Amen
Iid
Aecver
Eulien
Calvary
King
Mei
Donald
Anica
Thad
Gertrude
Ugwin
Sven
Tare
Gertrute
Gona
Thanwit
Saint George
Bolden
Belden
Sunburn Threatens Fruit Trees Across Regions
An article notes sun scald endangers fruit trees, especially in the southwestern states, where trees are headed low to protect trunks and tops are pruned to reduce sun exposure. It warns of long term damage, possible remedies, and secondary fungal and bacterial issues following sunburn.
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Sun Sul
Northesastero States
Ada
New Lagiums
M Mand
Widy Tager
Aten
A. Waugh
Use for Gravel Banks and Road Maintenance
Rural communities should promptly utilize local gravel and clay for road ballast as better macadamization remains distant. Form committees, identify available materials, and begin substantial work on rural lanes to improve safety and travel ease. Also notes a bark beetle outbreak threatening urban trees with April activity and spring warnings.
Feeding Mistakes Hint Nervous Cows Produce More Milk
A discussion on dairy feeding argues nervous cows may be better milk producers than large beef cows. Small milker cows with good digestion convert feed into milk efficiently, while large, fat cows waste food on beef and fat. Nervous energy increases feed needs, so management should favor smaller, high‑producers and monitor digestion closely.
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C. Wy James
Ame Cullivator
Timothy Axa
Hutversta
Hueveman
Simple and useful cooler for butter and cheese
A historical note describes a two by two foot cooler built from boards and cheesecloth with a wire opening, placed over a five gallon oil can to collect drips. It explains layering with wheat sacks and hanging in a cool dry spot to keep butter from melting in hot weather.
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G. Thornton
IV Farr and
Nome
Orchard and Garden Advice for Fruiting and Feed
The article gives farming guidance on orchard and garden practices including lime and ashes for rot prevention, selecting fruit- bearing varieties, raspberry propagation from suckers, onion harvesting with proper curing, strawberry leaf curl control, and dairy feeding with Timothy hay. It emphasizes planting around suckers, destroying surplus suckers, and targeting high market value hay for dairies.
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Dante
The Grand Brace Chaos Story From Bohemian Town
A Bohemian town tale recounts a man in blinding heat after an intemperate night. He wakes with no memory of how he returned home and fears he may have leapt from a balloon or sailed a stormy sea. His wife recalls dramatic mischief at home including the cradle and a gas flame incident.
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Arizona
Washington Post
Chicago Times
Hera
St. Louis
Philowp
Tilly
Norvelins
Chicago
Mintie Vo
Indianapolis
Astbruay
Wis
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Aindhng
Esau
Greilannitt, Apparently Without Hitting. I Saw the Boat's Head Slew Alwut
Emeicer
Krocker
Smith
Pearl
Brooklyn Lite
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Lagiato
Crib
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Keononmient Cooter
the Grand Brace
Athens
Detroit
Jovely
Alia
Howe
Hoxton
Rua
A.W. Bulletin
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Puck
Chi Baily News
Ise
Boston
State and
Madison Streets
Til
W. L. Douglas
Union Warth
Gratin
Klua
Urzeat Makere
Urerice
Baka Jougher
Law
Lala Ue
W. L. Douglas Shoe CO
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Hass
ME Dieling
Kelly & Tal
Eaghers
Alice Aummner Percos
Archibald
Humnin
Colege
Aviteiires
al Dnalere
Fr Aitied
Jeanal
Montana
Pacific Coast
ST. Paul
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East
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Dessing
BOK
Abvertiae
J. H. Chambers & CO
Wiholewsie
Ems
Welz
Goce
M. Roberty
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