Amherst professors uncover rich fossil trove in Wyoming and Nebraska
An Amherst College expedition led by Prof. F. B. Loomis, with four students, excavated fossil remains across Wyoming and Nebraska. They recovered articulated camel skeletons, a pig skull from an extinct lineage, a large amphicyon, thousands of teeth, and Indian flint tools, to display in the Amherst Museum and advance evolutionary study.
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Amherst College
Wyolmning
Nebraska
Wyoming
America
New
Amherst Museum
Amherst
F. B. Loomis
Spanish Creek
Raw Hide Creek
Nebraska Line
Niobrara River
Automobiles chase Montana antelope in novel sport
Four Helena men led by Lewis Penwell and W F Parker try antelope chasing from a car at 40 miles per hour across Musselshell flats toward the Little Belt mountains. They kill four, including a wounded animal later finished, declaring the sport surpasses other hunting sports for speed and excitement.
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Montana
Prairies
Helena
Lewis Penwell
W. F. Parker
C. B. Witter
GC. H. Flickenger
Copperelis
Penwell Ranch Company
Musselshell River
Little Belt Mountains
Penneill
Wiiter
Flickenger
Corsets Adapted to the Individual Wearer
A fashion piece argues corsets must fit the wearer, not distort the figure. It discusses high and low designs, bone length, and proper fitting, noting the slender may wear higher styles with less risk while the stout need caution. It also cites shop practices, often requiring a corset-maker for alterations.
Simple Cure for Red Nose Pledge for Winter Skin Care
An advert explains a simple remedy for red noses and pale complexions as Old Father Winter approaches. Massage the face nightly and morning with fingertip tips to stimulate glands and improve skin health, keeping blood vessels active for a brighter appearance. The routine is quick and worthwhile.
Linen embroidered coat collars preview Parisian color trend
Linen embroidered collars shown for the season wield a Parisian touch with blue lavender or pink blue edges. They run larger than early fall styles with deep pointed reyers and scalloped edges. Trish lace medallions and tiny rose motifs emphasize the decoration ecosystem.
The Slashed Skirt Compared With Sheath Style
The article explains the differences between the slashed skirt and the sheath skirt. The slashed skirt reaches the knee or hip and uses chiffon rather than knit fabrics, while the sheath skirt is a tight unlined garment that falls in folds from a high waistband to the floor. The names derive from their appearance and readers are urged not to confuse them.
Dress Material Buying Guide From Annie Rittenhouse
The article advises shoppers on street versus home wear fabrics for the season. It recommends rough woven coats and suits, diagonal serge, chevron cloth, English cheviot, and Scotch homespun, predicting a shift from smooth to rough textures and highlighting striped cheviots and gray black striped chevrot as strong options.
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Annie Rittenhouse
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Teslor
Current Fashion Notes on Hats Coats and Accessories
Roses for hats are immense in size. New coats are elaborately braided. Modish grays range from deepest amoke to palest pearl. The Psyche knot is the favorite coiffure of the moment. Pompadour ribbons are much in demand for evening sashes. The sack shape is smart and becoming to good forms. The walking coat is long and the walking skirt is short. Rich and dark colors have the greatest vogue in hat trimming. Brightly colored heels are found on many of the new smart pumps. Some smart French women are beginning to carry dainty walking sticks. Filet net and soutache braid are the two most popular trimmings.
Attractive Coats Show Fall Fashion Variety
The fall fashion page highlights blue serge coats with colored collar accents, bright reds greens and orange notes, and a Francais model in wide twill serge with black satin trim and a satin scarf. Utility coats favor large black and white checks with satin collars, while black and white stripes remain prestigious but show soil quickly.
Alligator Claw Purse Introduced With Clasp Strap
A new small purse uses alligator claws as the material. It is fastened with a single clasp and features a strap across the back.
Novel book ends hold reference books with decorative boxes
Two small cardboard boxes filled with weight like stones or sand form book ends. Covered with fabric and silk cord, they create a decorative rack for reference volumes. When gaps appear, the remaining books slide together to close the gap, and the boxes double as paper weights when not in use.
Vegetarian Soups From A Light Housekeeping Guide
A historic snippet describes economical meals for two with home cooking and no meat stock. It highlights vegetarian soup ideas such as Cream of Tapioca with milk and vegetables, Onion Rice Celery soup variations, and a tomato bisque using tomatoes, water, soda, and milk for a rich finish.
My First Lunch Box Memory From a Rich Man's Street
A reflective reminiscence recalls a morning when a boy with a half dollar and scarce breakfast finds pride in his first lunch box. He remembers his mother’s loving act, the lamp light, the fear of a scorched room, and the cold tea transformed by care into a warm memory that endures despite fate.
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Ikea
Fortuna
Chafing Dish Delicacies and Kitchen Precautions
A humorous dialogue precedes detailed home cookery notes on chafing dish dishes. Instructions cover preserving stove gas and lamp safety, wrapping birds in bacon, baking in casseroles, and serving eggs Swiss style with a cream dressing. Tips emphasize wrapping ice in newspapers, proper water in boilers, and safe lamp extinguishing.
Ramikins Make Leftovers Look Livelier at Table
This piece extols ramikins as versatile serving vessels for leftovers. It notes various materials from green Sedgeware to metal and methods to heat without cracking. Suggestions include serving beans, macaroni, rice with cheese and butter, or potatoes with cheese and milk, baked in ramikins for neat portions.
Bridget's Beatitudes and Frugal Kitchen Advice
A fragmentary piece offers homely proverbs on frugal cooking and cleaning. It extols minimal water in frosting, delicate small onions, soap and broom practices, and avoiding waiting to use new cleaning tools for better results.
Origin of Soup and Its Domestic Value Through History
The piece traces soup from ancient origins to England in the seventeenth century when ox tail soup became popular among the poor. It notes regional varieties from Scotland and Spain, mentions Arab and Roman references, and highlights soup’s practical hygienic value and nourishment from inexpensive ingredients.
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England
Scotland
Spain
Jules
Frying In Deep Fat Art Requires Proper Heat and Technique
A fragmented note discusses frying with deep fat, stressing correct temperature to avoid heavy or soaked croquettes and soggy results. It mentions maintaining steady heat, testing with a match, and placing items on a lined plate to prevent moisture and improve delicacy.
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