American torpedo bomber to drop from air during war
U S army develops a torpedo that detonates five to six feet above ground, scattering fragments horizontally. Inventor Lester Barlow says bombs require no height calculations by pilots and tests at Mineola verified accuracy and safety. Barlow envisions rapid, mass production and longer range flying torpedoes.
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Import Trends and Personnel Notes from Early 1900s
Data shows 1015 imports of Bar Le Due jellies and rams from Meuse France. Wisconsin National Guard G Company lists Hamsey Meena, an Egyptian in its ranks. Reports mention shipbuilding plans in Jacksonville Florida capitalized at 200000 dollars employing 600 men.
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Oriental evening gown with blue tulle and silver sequins
A description of the Oriental styled evening frock emphasizing a tall slender figure. The Assyrian bodice features blue and silver sequins with a blue tulle gown over silver cloth. The royal blue velvet train bears silver and blue sequin motifs and the design notes trends toward long or short gowns with glittering trims.
Gift Idea: Laundry Bug Gift Bags for Closets
A quick handmade gift idea uses a square of cretame or silk hemmed on all sides. Turn back corners embroider initials on one corner and attach loops at four corners to hang in a closet. It creates a tidy hung feature for storing clothes and smaller items.
Tallor Made Frooks in Faris Display of Tallor Made Gowns
A fashion correspondent from Faris reviews a recent gown display noting satin panels with plaited cloth, velvet and satin combinations, dark rich colors, minimal trimming, and mid length dresses with full banques and a raised waistline. Thedescription trails into unclear text describing backs and peevish fittings.
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Faris
Spanish Modes Find Favor In Parisian Fashions
A well known Paris milliner showcases Spanish inspired fashion this fall with a dashing chapeau and bound silk scarf. The Spanish hat influences sports hats and mantillas of lace reappear in Chantilly styles. Straight skirts lengthen, pointed bodices return, and Lyons will manufacture Spanish lace. A revival of the high curved comb marks the period.
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Chantilly
Lyons
Pretty and Useful Gift for Knitters
A Christmas craft item describes making a knitting bug. Materials include cretonne, two embroidery hoops, inch ribbon, and brass rings. Assemble by wrapping hoops with ribbon, sewing and folding cretonne, and attaching rings with crochet trim to form a decorative bag.
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Dresden
Cretonne
Festive Foods and Roasts for Holiday Dinners
Household menu featuring Christmas Square dessert with chopped peel cherries raisins dates and rose flavoring then German forcemeat for goose or pig and a roasted pig with butter and flour seasoning plus Sweetbreads a la Newburg and stuffed potatoes. Pots include mushrooms cream lemon juice and Worcester sauce in rich fillings.
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Chestnut Desserts And Holiday Dishes In Old Time Guide
Home cooks share holiday recipes including cider jelly mold with lemon juice, chestnut dressing for turkey, sweet potatoes Southern style, and chestnut dainty dessert with cream and wafer garnish. Instructions cover boiling chestnuts, mashing, mixing with butter sugar and stock, and decorative serving tips.
Tea Recipe for Three Servings in Earthen Pot
Instructions describe heating an earthen pot and adding three level teaspoons of tea one for each person. Boil water then steep for three minutes to release full flavor. Includes steps for pouring and serving.
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