Europe Losing Its Charm Says American Traveler
Alexander P. Brown of Philadelphia notes Europe lost appeal on his thirtieth trip. He cites higher prices in Switzerland and Paris, bad weather and crowded hotels. He says Americans returned home earlier and Swiss hotels faced bankruptcy while Paris streets were dirty and full of holes.
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New York Sun
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Place Vendome
Grand Boulevard
Prolong Life of Plants With Fresh Air and Care
Many house plants suffer from too dry and warm air in closed rooms. Open windows daily, ventilate on mild days, and provide good light soil and moisture. Use rich earth, heat soil to kill worms, fertilize with ammoniated bone meal, avoid fancy jardiniere, wash glossy leaves, and give ferns a winter rest. A rubber plant needs water and occasional milk-wiped leaves. palm scales are removed by soap solution baths.
Odd Tuition Across Europe Trains Thieves and Gruisers
In St Petersburg a police training inst practises forgery study focusing on passport signature falsification. Monte Carlo hosts a croupier school where learners run trials at gaming tables. Brussels runs a grave diggers school with mandatory exams for sextons across Belgium.
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Belgium
Hawk Attacks Hunter in Virginia Turkey Run
J S Spicer of Fredericksburg Virginia was attacked by a large hawk while turkey hunting in Spotsylvania County. The hawk dived from a tree limb disarming him with talons as he guarded his face. He forced the bird to the ground, cut its leg leaders with a knife, and brought the hawk to Fredericksburg alive.
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Prince Arthur Turns Haystack Mess Room Joke
During army maneuvers in a country district Prince Arthur of Connaught and officers dined on a haystack. A farmer demanded the mess be moved after learning who the diners were and told the officers they must come off the stack, joking that they might eat it next.
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Petunia Tones Inspire Velvet Silk and Crepe De Chine Fashions
Readers note petunia shades dominate 80 tailored costumes seen at afternoon socials and dances. A stylish three piece ensemble features petunia red silk skirt and blouse, with a petunia purple velvet coat and rose malines neckpiece, paired with a velvet hat and black suede gloves.
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Enslaved Maids and a Caboose Chase in Kennewah
Miss Pearlie Fattershall recalls rivalry with Miss Genevieve Pye and a costly lifestyle, while Hayden the conductor halts a runaway five mile caboose to capture Walt Bradley, Kennewah branch treasurer who embezzled funds. Bradley is escorted away amid a crowd’s jeers as the train returns to safety.
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Kennewah
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St. Peter
Early Season Poultry Care for More Eggs and Profit
Agricultural guide by EK Kneeland urges farmers to boost egg production with bright housing, clean floors, open windows, grit and shells, and balanced feeds. It details dry and wet mash methods, specific ingredient mixes, and daily green feed to maximize yielded eggs.
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EK. Kneeland
Conveniences in Hen House for Easy Cleaning
The Missouri Valley Farmer describes a hen house layout with movable roosts for cleaning, drop boards forming nest box roofs, nests accessed from the back, a hinged front door for easy egg gathering, and a muslin curtain on a roller to prevent frozen combs on very cold nights.
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Missouri Valley
Setting Hen Trial For Productive Hatching
The article outlines a setting hen test to allow hens to sit on china eggs for a few days to acclimate to the coop and reveal genuine incubation intent. Before placing real eggs under them, dust the hens with lice powder and sprinkle powder over the nest.
To Make Hens Contented and Productive
Focus on hen welfare through dry conditions, ventilation, air flow, exercise space, and proper feeding. The article argues contentment boosts yields, noting that comfort leads to healthier, more productive laying. It emphasizes practical conditions over elegance for sustained results.
Keeping Hens Healthy in the Coop
Advice for poultry care emphasizes dry flooring and litter, ample ventilation, clean housing, balanced feeding and regular water. It recommends constant artificial grit, oyster shell, and cracked corn as supplements to maintain hen health.
Back Button Fastening Tips For Neat Blouse Edges
Advice on creating tidy buttoned backs for blouses highlights using a hem along the left edge and a reinforced buttonhole strip to protect the fabric. The guide covers sewing, finishing, and maintaining smooth buttonholes to avoid visible gaps and torn holes, with tips for durable gains.
Paper Rope Jardinieres and Baskets
Paper rope crafts create a variety of products from baskets to picture frames and rugs. The hobby engages housewives with practical uses and gift making in a stylish, home friendly pastime.
Plaid gowns reshape winter fashion trends in Paris designs
Fashion notes praise plaids and mixed loom colors as France’s couturiers reinvent morning dresses and straight lines. Untrimmed simple frocks gain prominence for key occasions, with modish accessories and separate coats elevating morbidity away from traditional mannish suits.
Lime Water Rinses Jars to Freshen Milk Vessels
Use lime water to rinse jars and jugs stored away and smelling musty. This practice helps refresh vessels used for milk and keeps them sanitary.
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