Filmland notes on Fox Raoul Walsh and silent stars
Flickerings from Filmland surveys Charles Clary joining Fox in an eight reel feature under Raoul Walsh, Nance O Neil in New York screening rights, and the pull of California heartland melodrama. It praises Rollin S. Sturgeon for Gods Country and the Woman, Nell Shipman as a strong camera subject, and notes the shift in serials with Pete or the Ring and Ruth Stonehouse altering Ford Cunard pairings.
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Charles Clary
Fox Company
Raoul Walsh
James Oliver Curwood
Rollin 3
Sturgeon
San Bernardino Mountains
Nell Shipman
Josephine
Preparedness for the Canning Season in Hard Times
The article urges early planning for canning with a focus on strawberries peaches and beans. It promotes steam cookers for efficient jar filling and notes rising glass and sugar prices. Guidance covers jars funnels and preserving kettles plus advice from agricultural departments and home-economics sources.
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Department of Aericalture
Washington
Kfarmers
Thorne
Veote
Neil
Tanning Tips and Face Care from Coastal Guide
The article advises avoiding tanning with a face cream and government free power during sun exposure. It recommends cleansing cream over water for washing the face at the shore or mountains. It also suggests methods to make hair appear fuller and frame the face.
Cleaning Guide for Mica Surfaces
The note describes detars and meth- in descriptive steps using a cloth dipped in vinegar and water to clean mica. It emphasizes careful wiping and avoiding harsh chemicals that could damage the surface.
The Greatest Fish Tale Recalls a Legendary Catch
A vivid, if garbled, reminiscence names a famed fish and the crowd around a legendary catch. The narrator Walt Macon recalls setting, action, and the awe inspired by a monumental aquatic prize and its tale through humorous misreadings.
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Walt Macon
Wood Ashes and Bone Meal Fertilizers Cited for Farm Supply
article highlights home sources of fertilizer from wood ashes and ground bones as potash and phosphoric acid sources. It describes ash potency, storage needs, bone processing into bone meal, and a Russia said composting method using alternating ash and bone layers with watering and full fermentation steps over several months.
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Russia
Farm Management as a Branch of Agricultural Science
An address in New England defines farm management as applying organizational science to farming. It treats farms as businesses, analyzing efficiency, decision making, and regional applicability to improve feeding, crop choices, and livestock, with emphasis on practical farmer-driven data.
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New Enghard
Bs Dare
Trey Geertierdarhy
Tasuiers
Classicone
Dictates of Fashion In Wash Fabrics And Colors
Four dark greens ivy mint forest and myrtle appear in wash fabrics. Afternoon gowns favor taffeta and faille. White chinchillas wool velours and novelty fabrics suit sports coats. White suede buttons match leather trim. Georgette crepe sailor collars feature mauve turquoise and machine stitching. A pastel frowrk shows mauve and turquoise on dark ground. Georgette crepe watches the ground color. turquoise silks girdle trims.
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Georgette Crepe
Gray Taffeta 1860 Model Dress Described in Detail
The article reviews a gray taffeta gown inspired by Isue and Dresden styles with sheerly embroidered surfaces. It highlights ham work, beaded bodice, white collar, and contrasting white crepe de chine option, noting sleeves, drapery, and back slit as defining features and reflecting period fashion.
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Isue
Dresden
Dis Taders Ik
Elavieter
Biege Faille
Hodice Fashion Description With Blue Beige Palette
A fashion note describes a two section hodice with elbow length kimono sleeves and a surplice closing. It features a low yoke, box plaits for the skirt, blue embroidery, and a waist tying cord. Blue and beige dominate due to dye shortages, with diverse shades creating varied outfits.
Blue Serge Frock Merges Armor Motif With Gallant Accessories
A late fashion piece details a blue serge frock with blue taffeta, a coat of mail inspired basque, narrow brass eyelet trim, and white net at the neck. The ensemble features full blue crepe sleeves, a straight skirt with salvetu insets, a grass belt, and loops of ribbon. A bold bonnet or hat echoes the armor theme with metal eyelets and varied decorative options, reflecting a military influenced, elegant country look.
BAKING POTATOES FOR MOIST FLAIR
A recipe note explains baked potatoes stay moist when skins are left on and vents opened to let steam escape during cooking.
Dress Expert Knows How to Choose Flattering Styles
The passage outlines the duties of a dress expert who must study patrons tactfully and thoroughly, insist on creative freedom, and work hard. She should tailor advice to individual body types, mirror guidance, and color theory, considering hair, skin tone, eye color, and personal style.
Making Dishwashing an Easy Task
Mrs. Christine Frederick outlines ideal home dishwashing setup with a deep 30 inch high sink, right side stacking area, left drain surface, left storage shelves, raised-foot dishpan, wire drainer, two dishcloth sizes, spray faucet, and a wooden plate scraper. Steps include scraping, hot suds, rack placement, and scalding rinse. A study shows only one of six home washers tested performed satisfactorily.
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Applecroft Experimental Station
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New York
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Donald Crisp
Harold Bell Wright
California
Universal
Francis Ford
Grace Cunard
Ruth Stonehouse
Ford-Cunard
Christine Frederick
Boracic
Colerv
Wattercress
Health and Beauty
Anglia
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