Whence Came The Big Bowlders Of The North
An exploration of glacial transport reveals how giant granite bowlders rest on bare mountain tops far from similar rock. Ice sheets carved continents, carried stones hundreds of miles, then retreated after four advances, with interglacial periods allowing plants and animals to roam before renewed cold.
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G. N. Collins
National Geographic Magazine
Arctic Archipelago
Greenland
Iceland
Scandinavian
Europe
Strait
Asia
Great Lakes
Lake Superior
California
Advice to Aspirants on Peer Privileges and Harsh Realities
The article mocks the complex, outdated rights of English peers, detailing privileges from noose choices and hat wearing in court to deer hunting in royal parks. It notes legal immunities, such as contempt protections, jury trials for peers, and the franking privilege, while highlighting political satire and the impracticality of many ancient prerogatives.
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Royal Foresters
House of Parliament
OM Bailey
House of Lords
Care of Children's Teeth and National Health
The Lancet urges better care of English children's teeth as vital to the country. It says tooth brushing at school is of limited value unless done at proper times, especially before sleep. A national crusade on dental health could improve public health and reduce unsuitable recruits for the armed services.
Marathon Meet Sparks Local Business Debate
Community leaders discuss funding a marathon event to boost commerce. Questions arise about benefits to merchants and the telegraph company, with emphasis on stimulating messenger services and local commerce through the planned race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph Company
Messenger Boys
Collars of Tulle Show Elegant Paris Trend
The article discusses tulle collars and plisses as the new Paris fashion. It highlights contrasting black accents, lace and net Weave options, and suggests home made collars using lace net and velvet from bits saved at sales. It urges women to craft affordable collarettes jabots and stocks.
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Paris
Fur trimmed veils mark latest fashion in London
The fur trimmed veil trend extends to London with brown veils edged in sealskin, white veils bordered by ermine, and gray veils trimmed with squirrel. Fur lined motor veils appear, using squirrel lock for warmth. Crepe de chine is covered by a square, and the long lace veils feature flowing ends, replacing the previous spring patterns.
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London
Sailor Collar Trend Influences Winter Lingerie
The satin sailor collar on winter jackets sparks girls to sew similar collars for one piece frocks and blouses. Linen collars with faint aged tint and heavy buttonhole edging gain favor over lace. Deep ivory tones are preferred to pure white, and wide collars pair with dark gowns as a graceful accessory.
Pretty Dressing Table Pin Cushion and Box Set
In a vintage craft sketch a pretty and practical dressing table article is created from silk remnants, velvet, ribbon and two small circular cardboard boxes. The left box yields a pin cushion filled with cotton wool and velvet topped. both boxes feature ribbon frills, bound edges and decorative bows with a central ribbon loop for lifting. The right box stores hairpins and tidbits, made in pale pink silk with apple green ribbon to match the velvet, serving as a charming dressing table ornament.
Curtains and Draperies Trends for the Season
Babinet curtains will dominate parlors dining rooms libraries and bedrooms with various styles chosen per room. Cluny lace decor shows a revival alongside renaissance influence while imitation Brussels lace offers affordable elegance. Notting ham curtains appear in new lines with colored Nottingham favored for summer use and single or two tone combinations.
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Nottingham
Darning Advice for Knitted Underwear
Darning knitted underwear should avoid wool as it shrinks and worsens holes. Use loosely twisted knitting silk instead and darn very loosely. When washed, the texture will closely resemble the original knitted fabric.
Broderie a Deux Faces Embroidered Screens Introduced
A Belgian firm unveils double faced embroidery for rich furniture decor. Fourfold screens feature gold brocade with painted color figures symbolizing the four seasons, outlined in embroidery silk on tinted silk. The reversible work can be applied to various sketches by trained workers.
Children’s Sashes Use Large Collar Supports, Says Mother
A clever mother advises using the largest gelluloid or bone supporters for children’s sashes. Place one at the front and one on each side to prevent a stringy look, adding more as needed for ribbon softness.
Munyon's Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief
The ad touts Munyon's Cold Cure as capable of breaking up a cold in one day and preventing pneumonia. It claims instant relief for head, throat, and lungs, priced at 25 cents, with free medical advice from Munyon's Doctors via mail from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
D3d
Jefferson Streets
Philadelphia
Catarrh Cure Promoted By F J Cheney Co
An old-time scene gives way to medical advice as a sales pitch for a constitutional remedy. The ad asserts catarrh is a constitutional issue and claims the product can cure it by working through the blood and mucous membranes. It promises to send circulars and testimonials and lists Toledo Ohio as the manufacturer with a druggist distribution note.
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Cour
F. J. Cheney Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & CO
Drugeista
Yalt
Tough Luck Indeed Nurse Hivins Baby Swallows Ink
A house incident notes a baby gulping ink from a bottle while no blotting paper is available. The report emphasizes the unusual hazard and seeks caution for caregivers in similar households.
NEWSPAPERS TAKING IT UP
A simple home remedy for rheumatism and kidney trouble is publicized. The formula uses Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla with dosages and directions. The note urges sufferers to obtain ingredients or have a druggist prepare the mixture.
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Hudson Bay
Canadian Rockies
North America
Wal der Nerp Mecunticoor Lake
Mame
Curbstone
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