Short Skirts Dominate 1920 Fashion Wave In New York
A New York fashion note describes the rise of short skirts and sleeves as the defining 1920 spring mode. Observers see street gowns abbreviated and diaphanous, with women adapting to the trend while hats and gloves remain standard. Designers including Callot, Paquin, Made le ne et Madeleine, Jenny, and Lanvin push long waisted and full skirts, while serge fabrics stay common in daywear and taffeta dominates evening gowns and afternoon frocks with modern draping and beaded embroidery.
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New York
Callot
Mae
Paquin
Madelene Et
Madeleine
Jenny
Lanvin
Market News Service of USDA Guides Prices and Trade
United States Department of Agriculture market reports and market stations supply up-to-date, unbiased data on fruits, vegetables, livestock, dairy, hay, grain, and seeds. The system links state and national agents, speeds daily distribution, aids dealers and buyers, and supports fair, healthy competition for millions of readers and users.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
America
Washington
Beetre
Tmarket
Silage Eases Start for Cattle on Feed
George W. Godfray of Iowa State College reports silage prevents overeating and helps steers adapt quickly to corn taste. Western range cattle acclimate faster to silage than native cattle not used to it, and silage with grain distributes feed evenly, boosting early grain gains. A short silage starter improves final gain and overall feed efficiency.
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George W. Godfray
Iowa State College
Protein Content Differences in Legumes and Grasses
The text compares protein and carbohydrate levels across legume forages like alfalfa clover lespedeza cowpeas and peanuts with grass hays such as Johnson grass timothy and other hay. It notes higher protein in legumes and higher carbohydrates in some grasses.
Colts Require Grain for Growing at University of Missouri
Colts increasing from 02 pounds to 807 pounds between September 15 and April 21, fed 8.42 pounds daily of shelled corn and oats plus 7.8 pounds hay. Small silage ok, but excess reduces growth. bran or oil meal aid. Exercise, water, and good quarters essential. a colt arriving undernourished may be stunted for years.
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University of Missouri
Digestible hay versus corn silage nutrients comparison
An old note discusses digestible nutrients in timothy hay. It claims 100 lbs of timothy hay yield 48.8 lbs of digestible nutrients, about three times less than corn silage. It implies hay and corn differ in palatability and digestion.
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Timothy
Seventy to a House in Warsaw Population Density
Warsaw, a densely populated city, faces growth limits set under Russian rule curbing expansion. A census shows about 70 inhabitants per building, vastly higher than London’s seven or eight, due to fixed city limits and military restrictions.
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Warsaw
London
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Addresses Deafness Cure
Catarrhal deafness is linked to inflamed mucous surfaces and Eustachian tube dysfunction. The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures by acting through the blood, offering one hundred dollars for any cured not achieved, with a Toledo, Ohio address and free circulation.
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Hall
F. I. Chaney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
A Hearee Koras and the Taxi Fare Ruse
A man rides a cab to a residence near a cemetery pays exactly eighteen pence and notes the horse. The cabby mocks the guest by pointing to the white horse with a short tail and hints the next ride should be by a black horse with a longer tail, in a Holluburgh Scotsigna style.
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Holluburgh
Jewels Stolen From Mrs Swellman Case Iffy
Boston Transcript reports a theft involving Mrs Swellman whose jewels disappeared and Mrs Meanly is implicated as the Blty suspect. The dialogue notes bribes offered to Swellman’s household staff and questions the motive and theft details.
Embryo Politician and Mother Dialogues on Rights
A fragmentary exchange features a child named Raymond demanding supper and claiming a constitutional right to be fed. The scene shifts to a Hostan Transcript style line about rule without consent of the governed, with a surreal Cupid image concluding the snippet.
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Litle Ray
Raymond
Hostan Transcript
His Views. All the World's a Stage In The Paper
A brief column notes that the adage All the World's a Stage may fit some people n making up appearances. The exchange hints at public perception and personal presentation without naming individuals or events.
Cuticura for Sore Hands Advertisement Tip
An Ad promotes Cuticura products for sore hands. Soak hands in hot Cuticura Soap suds, dry, rub in Cuticura Ointment, then remove with tissue. The ad claims Cuticura Soap Ointment and Trio aid all toilet needs.
A Touch of Mischief in a Preacher’s Family
A six year old Elizabeth endures a tense reference of opinion within the preacher's family. During prayer she prays for mercy on bad people and asks God to make all the good people nice. Her simple plea echoes a child's view of world balance and faith.
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Elizabeth
Loni
Prosperous Martinique Manufacturing Growth Declines
The article notes rising manufacturing in Martinique with 15 sugar factories 114 ram distilleries eight fine kilns one pineapple canning plant one chocolate powder and cocoa butter factory one alimentary pastes factory two cement factories two forges and foundries one copper shop tione terra cotta and brick factory 11 gaseous water factories and four printing houses.
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Martinique
Ram
Dog returns to old job after regiment timing
In Yonkers Statesman chat, a remark recalls Redid-Black taking his dog to France with his regiment. The exchange notes the dog has regained his position, while the man’s own old job remains in question as the dog resumes duties.
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Black
France
Green
Yonkers
Statesman
Jungle Hop tale of George Giraffe incident
In a vivid Jungle Hop scene Mrs Chimp explains that George Giraffe hurt his neck while dancing with Heloisa Lippo. Mrs Rhino arrives puzzled as Bufato Express notes the event, with fellow primates reacting with disbelief.
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Chimp
George Giraffe
Rhino
Gra Lelons
Heloisa Lippo
Their Material Pow what are castles in Spain built of
A fragment quotes a quip about castles in Spain being made mostly of gold bricks. The brief gag contrasts material value with architectural fantasy, reflecting a playful exchange.
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Spain
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