Russian Ambassador Bakmetieff’s New Washington Embassy Hostess
Mme Bakmetieff widow of the Russian ambassador to Washington succeeds Baron Rosen. Born in the capital, she is Mary Beale, daughter of General Beale and sister of Mrs. John R. McLean. She debuts in Arthur administration circles and is a noted hostess with vast Washington real estate inherited from her mother.
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Mme. Bakmetieff
Baron Rosen
Washington
Legation
Mary Beale
Edward Fitzgerald Beale
Grant
John R. McLean
Corinth
Mme Bakmetieff
Arthur
Peale
Concerning Women and New London Club Initiatives
Among the newest sthanee Taft lis are tea plants from Buddhist priest gardens in Ceylon sent to the agriculture secretary for care on Carolinas tea farms. Princess Mary explores clay sculpture inspired by Princess Louise. The Halcyon club, a London women’s group led by Duchess of Bedford and Beatrice Carraden, is formed as a limited liability company with member shareholders and nonpolitical aims.
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Sthanee Taft Lis
Ceylon
Secretary of Agriculture
Carolinas
Princess Mary
Louise
Duchess of Argyll
Duchess of Bedford
Beatrice Carraden
Lady Coghill
Halcyon Club
London
Mrs Sacred
Warm Knitted Winter Suit for Boys with Red Trim
A gray yarn knitted suit with bright red border trimmings protects a small boy from cold. The ensemble includes a worsted cap resembling brownie headgear and is shown in an accompanying illustration suitable for outdoor winter play.
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Jack Frost
Fragrant Cushions From Dried Rose Geranium and Lavender
Dried rose geranium leaves and lavender blossoms are used as a sofa cushion filling. Gather lavender stems when blooming, strip leaves from stalks, and mix with geranium. Pack into heavy muslin bags and cover as standard cushions.
Keeping UnifAL Bills Low and Dental Care
Advice urges careful dental care to save costs and preserve natural teeth. Regular checkups every six months or sooner, early fillings, and starting care for children at age two can reduce long term expenses and prevent pain. Each dollar spent on a child's teeth yields long term savings.
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Western Newspaper Union
Danger in Decayed Teeth Raises Dental Care Alarm
An editorial warns that Chicago school children show 97 percent needing dental care as decay harms glands and general health. It cites Dr. William A. Evans on infection from decayed teeth and laments low public awareness and dental treatment rates nationwide.
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Chicago
William A. Evans
Health of
United States
Medical
Dental
Western Newspaper Union
Land Co. Secretary Invites Investment From Farmer
Eli Myers of Them Lite Sec. of Marbalo Land Co. promotes farming investment from a farmer in Tensas Parish Louisiana. Claims the land is divinely blessed and cites a 100 bushel per acre average corn yield for Louisiana delta country. Quotes Eugene Falk, president of the National Corn Growers Association, as a top corn authority.
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Louisiana
Delta
Eugene Fauk
National Corn Growers’ Association
Inexhaustible Soil in Louisiana Delta Report
A report from the University of Louisiana notes soil in the Delta region appears balanced yet exhaustible over time. It cites experts from multiple states who visited Louisiana to study climate and farming prospects, noting cooler days than the North and the need for artificial fertilizers as soil ages.
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Louisiana
Delta
Fred H. Rankio
Agricultural College
University of Tinos
Laos
Wim
Curtis
Illinois
Missouri
New York
Germany
Wisconsin
Iowa
Michigan
Tuciaoa
Louisiana Lands Offerings and Farm Prospects
A Northern speaker extols Louisiana agriculture noting diverse crops, rich alluvial land, timber, waterways, and ports. It lists sample plantations with prices per acre, highlights high returns from local farming, and urges readers to buy now as land values are expected to rise, with agent contacts for buyers.
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Louisiana
Panama Canal
Gulf
Mississippi
Missouri
United States
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