Dairying and the Farm Fertility Challenge in Iowa
The article argues for intensified farming, crop rotation, and preserving soil fertility as the West’s farms face rising population and scarce high yielding lands. It highlights dairy science, Jersey cattle contests, and prize-driven dairy programs in Iowa to boost efficiency, profits, and education for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamely
West
New England
Europe
J. J. Richardson
Davenport
Iowa
American Jersey Cattle Club
New York City
Cattle Club
Marsh
W. B. Harney
Hampton
Iowa Dairymen’s Association
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Costume designs with russet and navy fabrics and braids
Describes two historical costume patterns with detailed construction. First uses russet fare cloth with black military braid, wrapped seams, six rows braid at hem, semi fitting coat with braid trim, black felt hat with satin bows. materials listed include six yards cloth, braid, lining, buttons. Second pattern in navy serge features panelled skirt and box plaits, sailor collar lined with fabric, navy chip hat with feather mount. materials include six and a half yards serge, seven buttons.
Furniture slips show practical use of cretonne covers
Women can craft furniture slips from cretonne or figured fabrics to renew old pieces. Cut patterns from three cent cambric, trial slips unpinned, then pinned to the final material. French seaming suits figured fabrics, plain fabrics gain color by braid. Slips hide furniture frames and accommodate shrinkage after washing.
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Pittsburg
Damask Shawl Scarfs Fashion Feature Colors and Design
Silk damasks shape the making of broad shawl scarfs popular in old monarch era decor. They wrap warmly, resemble faded sofas, and feature blurred Japanese red patterns, Nile named greens, and mellow thistle blues. Borders are mara pou, worn over shoulders with bold, cloaklike flair.
Ironing Table Linen Secret Of Starch And Drying
An experienced laundress explains the method for ironing table linen. She dries items in the air, boils them, runs them through the wringer, folds them in a dry cloth for hours, and uses hot irons to avoid moisture. The secret is thorough drying before starching.
Girl's Evening Dress in Cream Satin with Lace Details
A simple cream satin dress features a gathered skirt waist and lace band at the hem, with a matching kimono hodire edged in lace. Sleeve and waist are trimmed to a coordinated lace finish. Material required: 414 yards satin 42 inches wide and 3% yards lace.
Chenille Scarfs Parade In Fashionable Chenille Fringe
New scarfs made of chenille promise warmth with Persian borders and fringes. Available in navy blue old blue amethyst and other fashionable shades, they claim to keep wearers indifferent to cold.
The Wheel Motif Adorns Gowns With Filigree Jewels
Ornate gowns now feature a large jeweled wheel motif crafted from old gold Aligree fretwork. It is inlaid with giant sapphires and imitation stones, connected by heavy bead and gold filigree chains.
New Silk for Scarfs Fashionable Scarfs in Silk Crico t
New silk fabrics like fine silk cricot and Uke glove silk appear for scarfs. They come in fashionable shades with scarfs featuring embroidered or crocheted ends in self tones or harmoniously contrasting colors.
Price of Ivory Rising and Market Outlook
Ivory prices keep climbing in Europe amid strong demand and steady sale allotments. If consumption grows and substitutes or larger supplies appear, prices may advance further. Ivory used for piano keys yields slim margins despite modern cutting and bleaching methods.
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Europe
Mrs. Winslows
The Missing Bird Mystery in the Boarding House
In a boarding house scene, Mrs Hasher asks Mr Newcomb about dinner. He jokes that soup is easy to obtain but implies the chicken may have an alibi, hinting at a mystery surrounding a missing bird.
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Mr. Newcomb
Pramula Ho Eyelid Relief Promoted by Howard Bros
Strong winds and sand storms disturb Eye comfort. PET TITS EYE SALVE is advertised to soothe and quickly relieve irritation. Distributed by Howard Bros. druggists in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pramula Ho
Pettits
Howard Bros
Buffalo, N.Y
The Only Way To Comfort From Helping Others
A reflective line from George Macdonald on finding comfort by focusing less on self and more on aiding others. Also includes an old time Murine Eye Remedy advertisement with pricing and product notes plus a humorous local-pride gag about Crimson Gulch’s census showing and a joke about bronco Bob and a saloon census taker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Macdonald
Crimson Gulch
Broncho Bob
Dowble
Trance Medium Taunts Slate Writer Over Postcard Messages
A modern exchange features a Trance Medium mockingly complimenting Ferdinand on a prior slate-writing stunt and the former slate writer boasting he now dispenses spirit messages on souvenir postcards. The taunting wizard oil line hints at a quick fix to stiffness, promising a dramatic cure in one night.
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Ferdinand
Slate
Life and Air Collide at Busy Train Station
A woman hurries to a Life magazine stand at a Chicago station, demanding Life quickly while a clerk advises air. The scene captures a rapid daily ritual amid busy evening travel.
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Life
Always Something to Misa on Flying and Travel Errors
The fragment hints at humorous reflections on aviation mishaps and the familiarity of attempting to move from shore to ship or plane to sea. It contrasts success in boarding a vehicle with the failure of reaching the aeroplane, praising the persistent imitator and noting limited chances for the man who misses the aviation goal.
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Misa
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Ars Hugh G van Pelt
Fiat
Mahallen &Rowe
Salu Bey
Wilattinn
United States
Deraide
Tim Sas
Jean Cew
W. Wo
Antette
Guernsey
Iowa State Agricultural Collee
Ames
Gilburts
Jarvis
Ivestock
Hig Neaighbor
Matilda
Philip
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
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