Fragmented World Notes From a Turbulent Era
A collage of historical snippets covers global unrest, diplomacy, and politics. Mentions compare Russia and Ro Romania,Japan’s leaders, Bonilla, and Dewey, with remarks on philanthropy, labor, and media access. The piece blends gossip, stray facts, and broad reflections from a period of upheaval.
First Aid for Injured Trees in Preservation Efforts
Advice on protecting and preserving trees after breakage. If a limb is partially split, trim small branches to reduce weight, lift the limb back into place, lash it securely, and bore a hole through the limb into the trunk to stabilize the structure. The guidance emphasizes minimizing delay to maintain beauty.
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Santo Domingo
Konigsberg
Baltic Sea
Santiago City
Monte Crist
Maxwell
Practical guide to tree care and protection methods
The excerpt describes methods to repair bark damage using wax and cement, wrapping trunks with wire netting to deter gnawing by mice, rabbits, or horses, and cautions on protecting wounds during bark regrowth. It emphasizes gradual learning, avoiding careless handling, and notes the importance of selecting safe apple varieties like the Bes Davis.
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Orange Judd
Philadelphia Photographic Society
Berlin
Spraying Fruit Trees for Pest Control and Timing
An experienced fruit grower shares a three step spraying approach detailing timing and proper mixtures. He describes a 100 gallon cask outfit, a precise formula of blue vitriol lime Paris green, and a routine of three sprays aligned with blossom, petal drop, and ten days later to combat codling moth and other pests.
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Farmers’ Review
Moore's Early Grape Feeding and Cultivation
A Rural New Yorker correspondent explains that Moore's Early Grape requires strong wood to fruit well. He advises liberal feeding with decayed horse manure, wood ashes, and top dressings, plus old mortar mixed into the soil, noting practicality varies with vineyard size.
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Moore
Delaware
New Yorker
Useful book rest for knitters and readers on the invalid
This sketch offers a clear method to craft a book rest from a half inch thick board 12 by 6 inches, covered in brocade with a tin frame bent to form uprights and a horizontal support. Attach with screws and ribbon, and leave the fixing loose to tilt. A brass wall behind the screw prevents movement for compact storage on a shelf.
Diagram shows supports for heavy book under board
The back view reveals provisions for supporting a heavy book. Two tin strips nailed under the board at the back face outward and can be turned forward when needed. They should be painted as covered they could not be sat under the board.
May Day Party Ideas and Wayward Wordplay in 1920s Tips
A mother plans a May outing for twelve children to search for wild Gowers, serving lunches heated with a lamp and ending with ice cream and charity gifts. The piece promotes apple blossom luncheons, May baskets, and a Mayday queen game with tulip centerpieces and quips from Tennyson.
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Bureau of Charities
Designs for Three Quarter and Half Length Sleeves
Describes sleeve patterns for dress materials No 2 and No 3. No 2 is three quarter length with tight lining and buttoned wrist strap. top forms puff with velvet piping. No 3 ends at the elbow with decorative tabs, velvet buttons, galloon band, silk pleating, and lace frill.
One-Piece Gown Reigns In Summer Frocks
The lingerie robe promises unprecedented success this season as the one piece frock dominates dressy wear. From plain designs to lace and embroidery, outfits feature batlate fabrics, hand embroidery, and intricate panels. The bib front forms a center feature with openwork and floral sprays.
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Tia
Gown for the Evening and Silk Details Highlighted
An old fashion note describes an evening gown with a long silk buttonhole strip, silk materials all around, folded ribbon, and cocoons for ata Dalit style. It mentions silk threading, beading, and a simple standing collar, plus accessories for a complete dress setup and dressing table arrangements.
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Omargmnacian
Sesciabock
Six wealthy widows could fund a quarter billion
The piece lists Hetty Green, Jane Weightman Walker, Mrs. Marshall Field and Mrs. Marshall Field Jr. among the six wealthiest widows with fortunes estimated from 60 to 86 million dollars, noting Mrs. Sage and Mrs. Green as top earners and detailing how their capital was amassed or inherited along with other notable fortunes and related figures.
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Witla Henry Smith
Mra Smith
Russell Sage
Mra. Smith
Mra. Sage
Japan
Mrs. Sage
Areth
Hetty Green
Jane Weightman Walker
Marahall Field
Marshall Field, Jr
Field
Gage
Smith
Walker
Green
Chicago
Advice On Kidney Cure And Diet From Noted Physician Tei
An observed medical note extols a kidney and rheumatic remedy with dietary guidance. It lists fluids, soups, broths, and a plan of moderate daily activity, plus a suggested regimen involving extracts and tonics. The piece includes anecdotal references and ends with a moral about sympathy and duty.
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Ark
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