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Page 13
... can he commence his career with the same advantages which attend the
young man entering upon any other kind of business . It is generally the first step
in life which gives direction to its whole future march . It is the resolution early
formed ...
... can he commence his career with the same advantages which attend the
young man entering upon any other kind of business . It is generally the first step
in life which gives direction to its whole future march . It is the resolution early
formed ...
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A gentleman ( he may or may not have had early practical acquaintance with
farming , but he has good sense and sound judgment ) , with resolute mind and
purpose , and in gratification of long cherished wishes , devotes his attention and
...
A gentleman ( he may or may not have had early practical acquaintance with
farming , but he has good sense and sound judgment ) , with resolute mind and
purpose , and in gratification of long cherished wishes , devotes his attention and
...
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Their rapid growth and early maturity enables some to raise them with profit . We
found a good show of hens . The most numerous ' were the Brahma Pootra . Of
the comparative merits of the different breeds , we speak only as far as our own ...
Their rapid growth and early maturity enables some to raise them with profit . We
found a good show of hens . The most numerous ' were the Brahma Pootra . Of
the comparative merits of the different breeds , we speak only as far as our own ...
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Regarding the injury to our fruit trees and grape vines , we apprehend that it took
place between the last of February and early in March . The ground was so open
in that month that some strawberry beds were forked over and plants set .
Regarding the injury to our fruit trees and grape vines , we apprehend that it took
place between the last of February and early in March . The ground was so open
in that month that some strawberry beds were forked over and plants set .
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Nathan Bushby , South Danvers , early tomatoes , 50 cts . onions , 50 cts . William
Buxton , mammoth squashes , 50 cts . James Perry , box of beets , J. P. King ,
wheat , $ 1 Cornelius Sullivan , Beverly , cauliflowers , 50 cts . H. & J. M. Perry ,
for ...
Nathan Bushby , South Danvers , early tomatoes , 50 cts . onions , 50 cts . William
Buxton , mammoth squashes , 50 cts . James Perry , box of beets , J. P. King ,
wheat , $ 1 Cornelius Sullivan , Beverly , cauliflowers , 50 cts . H. & J. M. Perry ,
for ...
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Page 26 - Tis of the wave and not the rock; 'Tis but the flapping of the sail, And not a rent made by the gale ! In spite of rock and tempest's roar, In spite of false lights on the shore. Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea! Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee.
Page 26 - Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it : thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it. Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly : thou settlest the furrows thereof : thou makest it soft with showers : thou blessest the springing thereof. Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness. They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness : and the little hills rejoice on every side. The pastures...
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Page 24 - See the wretch that long has tost On the thorny bed of pain, At length repair his vigour lost, And breathe and walk again ; The meanest floweret of the vale, The simplest note that swells the gale, The common sun, the air, the skies, To him are opening paradise.
Page 60 - And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.
Page 18 - Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves is as true of personal habits as of money.
Page 145 - it is stated, that " a cautious observer, having found a nest of five young jays, remarked, that each of these birds, while yet very young, consumed at least fifteen of these full-sized grubs in one day, and of course would require many more of a smaller size.
Page 25 - For Freedom's battle once begun, Bequeathed by bleeding Sire to Son, Though baffled oft is ever won.