Fall-Winter Fur Trends Make Bold Statements in Paris
A fashion writer notes fall fur fashion expands beyond sable and ermine to Mongolian goats, rabbits, coneys, Manchurian dogs, and even house rats. She highlights fringe tails, dolmans with long fringe, stripes in mink and chinchilla, large collars and cuffs, and new shades like Pervenche. Emphasis sits on accessible furs, varied textures, and bold accessory styling across Parisian tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Times
Dolman
Leeyes
Distinct Advantages of Motor Trucks for Milk Delivery
The article argues motor trucks beat rail for milk collection and delivery, noting time savings, reduced handlings, and lower overall costs on short routes. It highlights Britain’s rail rates, added costs from farm-to-station transport, and the efficiency of returning empty churns for load-sharing on return trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Jack Brooks
England
Britain
Reed trucks in many industries
A. J. Banta of Chicago advocates 8000 pound capacity medium trucks for diverse businesses saving time and money. He cites express firms dairy firms coal and grocery concerns and truck gardeners as logical users. Improved Cook County roads will boost demand for motor trucks within 50 miles of Chicago.
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A. J. Banta
Chicago
Banta
Uuity
Thouight
South Water Street
Cook County
Automobile Notes: Combining with Neighbors and Friends
A short guide discusses coordinating car use with neighbors and friends. It advises leaving a vehicle for the owner’s use, staying mindful of access when not needed, and planning ahead to avoid conflicts.
Aspirin Brand and Roosevelt Banter Highlight 1900s Ad Tone
An old advertisement proclaims Bayer aspirin as genuine and notes its packaging and directions for headaches and other ailments. The piece then shifts to a Roosevelt anecdote where the president dismisses a petition to help a state figure, quipping he could marshal a thousand signers to have him hanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Boschee's Syrup Promoted for Colds and Coughs
An old fashioned advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a nationwide remedy for cold coughs bronchitis throat irritation and lung troubles. It claims fifty three years of use in the United States and appeals to households to try a bottle for relief and better sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Dentagraph Reveals Tree Growth Variations in Pine and Oak
Scientists describe a dentograph device using a temperature-stable alloy frame to encircle tree trunks and record minute changes in growth. The Boys' Life article notes pine trees show orient intensely varying growth while oaks grow steadily.
Prehustaric Mexicans Allegedly Survived Noah's Flood Legend
The article claims a Garden of Eden like race lived in Mexico centuries before Cortez. It says a flood swept their valley, leaving relics near the capital as proof. Some writers push Mexico as the cradle of humankind and locate Noah's voyage starting in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Cortez
Noah
Earth's Life Zones and their geographic spread
Biologists divide the globe into life zones with similar flora and fauna. The zone depends on latitude and elevation, placing Canadian life zone in high Rocky Mountains as far south as southern Colorado and northern New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Canada
Rocky Mountains
Colorado
New Mexico
Bee Defense Proves Wasp's Downfall in Hive
A short incident describes a hive resisting a wasp that targeted the entrance. Bees mounted a defense and, after the wasp approached the hole, a bee killed it within an hour. The tale ends with a wry proverb about hosts and guests.
Theatrical scene at Greek theater mixed with police
A chaotic stage scene features Miriam as Ruth St. Denis dancing Israelites from Red Sea to wilderness. Two police watchers stand left center as actors debate a poet Baal. A cop asks what is happening and another explains a whiskered man aims to obtain ball for Moses.
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Moses
Miriam
Ruth St. Denis
Baal
Snakes and their egg laying behavior described
The text notes that some serpent species lay eggs and farmers uncover embryos inside leathery shells. It mentions eye shapes as oval and refers to constrictor snakes like the black snake as egg-laying.
Plows Sought as Asia Minor Offers Agricultural Prospects
The text notes opportunities for introducing agricultural implements in Asia Minor where large tracts await plows.It mentions Great Britain already has an agent there and cautions about distinguishing mindful effort from careless action.
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Asia” Minor
Great Britain
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Indiana
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Doan
Thos
H. Walters
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Des Des Moines
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Portland
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Sidney
Mont
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Eagle River
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Ohio
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Woodstock
Red River Valley
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Minn
Luther Nelson
Mayville
N. Dak
N.N. Y
Des Moines
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