Forests of Ohio Bend to Timber Destruction Addendum
A. B. Plowman warns that Ohio region once boasted a premier hardwood belt. Pioneer overuse decimated oak walnut and other species, weakening forests, reducing timber, causing soil erosion and water issues. He urges forest preservation, education, and planting of resilient species to halt ongoing damage and drought prone springs.
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Ohio
United States
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Drake County
Adapter solves mounting issue for tantalum lamp
The tantalum lamp is highly efficient and desirable but needs vertical hanging, while existing fixtures are angled. A new adapter fixes this discrepancy, enabling use in current fixtures.
Prepare Homes for Birds by Clark Amid Harsh Sparrow Battle
Expert Clark urges readers to create bird friendly yards by removing English sparrows, building martin, wren, bluebird, and oriole houses, and maintaining water and shrubbery. He details nest boxes sizes, entrance holes, and strategies to deter sparrows, including targeted poisoning methods and humane measures. The piece promotes furthest reach into urban and rural settings with concrete steps.
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American, Ornithologists’ Union
Joseph B. “Bowles
Iti
Martin
Frank Bond
Government Biological Survey
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Mr. Bond
New York Model Hats Feature Cretonne and Panamas for Summer
A summer millinery roundup presents Panamas trimmed with ribbons and chiffon, cone shaped crowns, net and lace brims, and a variety of flowered cretonne and Dresden details. Cretonne dominates with floral patterns. accessories like collars cuffs belts bags parasols and shoes follow suit in festival rose motifs.
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Dresden
Panama
Cretonne
Cretonnes
Dresdens
Cling to the Petticoat Rules Fashioned Lingerie Trends
The article notes that despite the dominance of the directoire silhouette the petticoat remains beloved by American women. Modern petticoats are in batiste and sheer linen with lace or embroidery flounces. Ribbons, dimity, and dotted swiss appear in materials and colored lingerie trends expand.
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Directoire
Pretty Neck Ruffs and Coordinating Hats
The article notes that the white ostrich feather bow with white ribbon is among the prettiest neck ruffs, paired with white tulle as a fine substitute for girlish faces. It cautions that a fluffy hat should accompany these soft, delicate accessories to avoid incongruous attire.
The Turban and Its Brim Hair Fashion Guide
A fashion sketch describes the turban as a round hat with a straight upward brim two to four inches high and a flat top eight to ten inches wide. The toreador adds a two inch brim, while the toque offers many shapes with varied front widths and brim heights. Napoleon influences appear in some toques, and crown forms range widely.
Peignoirs Versus Tea Gowns Distinct in Design and Style
The piece explains how peignoirs sit between summer tea gowns and lingerie, noting that peignoirs lack collars and coat effects, while tea gowns feature distinct sleeve styles like the putt, angel, or classic. It contrasts neck exposure and trimming between the two attire types.
The New Overblouse Fashion Feature
A modern garment called an overblouse is worn over lingerie waists or muslin frocks. One pretty model is surplice styled and crafted from Valenciennes lace with old blue filet net, heavily embellished with silk floss designs in the same shade.
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Valenciennes
Popular Sleeves For Evening Dresses In Vogue
A simple straight sleeve design remains popular for evening dresses. The sleeve is cut evenly and loced up toward the shoulder on two sides, showcasing a clean, tailored line. This fashion note highlights a classic silhouette favored for its versatile elegance.
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ST Srowood
Continent
A. B.plowman
Department of Botany
Beaver College
Virtue
THE
Sparrows
Clark
Edward B. Clark
Progne Subis
Purple Martins
New York
By Julia Bottomley
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