Red Winged Blackbird Eats Little Fruit in Agriculture Bulletin
The U S Department of Agriculture reports the red winged blackbird eats mostly weed seeds and insects, offering net benefit to crops. It nests near water in marshes across the United States, with breeding colonies in the upper Mississippi Valley contributing to grain damage in the West. Weevils and grasshoppers form notable parts of its diet, while grains make up a small share. The bulletin stresses protection of the species with local control where overabundant.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
United States
Mississippi Valley
Pacific
War Baby on the Brookton Porch Brings a Match
A Belgian war baby unsettles bachelor Robert Driggs in Brookton. Mary, the loyal servant, finds the infant adrift after an emigrant train stops. Driggs grows fond of neighbor Mrs. Denslow as the child’s care and affection bring them together, ending with a proposed marriage to secure a permanent home for the child.
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Robert Driggs
Mr. Driggs
Brookton
Mary
Driggs
Brieux Foresees France After War in Temps
Eugene Brieux, in Paris Temps, doubts French unity after the war but expects political improvement. He says citizens will learn to disagree without hate and argue without insult. He argues France, shaped by geography and race, is destined to agitation, which can be fruitful, unlike immobility.
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Brieux
France
Eugene Brieux
Paris Temps
Soldier Returns Home in Yorkshire Style Humorous Tale
A veteran recently released from hospital arrives home in classic Yorkshire fashion. His left arm tucked in his jacket draws no pity, but the warm welcome from father and siblings sparks playful, affectionate quips about the troubled yet triumphant homecoming.
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Yorkshire
Thad
Moother
Parasols Offer Novel Shapes For Summer Fashion
A survey of parasol styles notes Chin-Chin and Pagoda as favored shapes while most buyers stick to the traditional form. Features include detachable handles for travel, black and white checks, emerald greens, and lace coverings. The Pagoda parasol shown is black silk with white striped border and black wood handle. Chin-Chin parsol has straight ribs wrapped in chiffon. For hot weather, black parasols absorb more heat.
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Japan
China
Flowered Tapestry Cushions for Elegant Rooms
The text describes cushions made from flowered tapestry offering durability and elegance. It suggests small artistic designs in pastel prints suitable for a handsome room and notes blends with backgrounds. It compares burlap cushions with raffia embroidery as quaint and inexpensive, highlighting cost differences between raffia and embroidery silk.
Fabrics Make Noted Regulations For Sport Hats
A detailed account of fabric hats for outdoor life notes sport hats in silk, cotton, and mercerized fabrics. Describes three hat styles with taffeta silk, checked cotton, and mercerized poplin, plus a lightweight jockey cap. Patterns are supplied by standard pattern companies and are accessible to home milliners.
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Clever Home
Julia Bottomley
Neutral tones highlight outdoor fashion trends
In Neutral Tones, forestry cloths and small cravenette goods arrive in splendid neutral tones that pair with morning dresses. Tweed coats on mannish lines suit suburban residents seeking smart outdoor sport coats.
Timely Tip on Surah and Silk Serge Frocks
A long established fabric known as surah or silk serge is gaining popularity for dresses and suits. Makers describe it as an old time surah revived in attractive frocks and two or three piece ensembles.
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