A Century of Bird Protection Faces Modern Fashion
The article traces a 25 year battle to protect wild birds from feathered hat decorations and the social skepticism faced by protectors. It notes reduced use of native bird plumes, the decline of the dove and other species in fashion, and the legal loopholes that complicate enforcing bird protection laws within the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Traveres
United States
America
Biological Survey
Department of Agri
Audubon Societies
Union
Movement For Bird Protection
Dutcher
Mr. Dutcher
Bird Protection History and Audubon Society Triumphs
A retrospective on United States bird protection, the Audubon societies, and the American Ornithologists' union. It highlights early advocacy starting in 1883, the 1884 inquiry, and the formation of the National Association of Audubon Societies, plus Merriam and Fisher roles and Willcox's endowment guaranteeing ongoing support for conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Audubon Societies For
American Ornithologists’ Union
William Dutcher
New York
National Association of Audubon Societies
Ornithologista of
North America
Dutcher
National Association of Audubon Sociaties
Congress
Council of the
Ornithologists’ Union
Department of Asrculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Council of the Union
Washington
Clinton Hart Merriam
Albert K. Fisher
American Or‘nithologista’ Union
Pregent Mological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
National Atrociation of
Sociery
Light Pressure of Photons and Paradox of the Century
The article notes light exerts pressure, estimating 74 000 tons at Earth from 10 000 trillions of photons per second, with greater force on reflecting matter. It recalls Simon Newcomb 1878 views and contrasts particle versus wave ideas, then shifts to brevity in holiday postcards and letters, including Voltaire Piton exchanges and Victor Bingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Newcomb
Sayed
Newton
Globe
Voltaire
Piton
Ieru
Tam
Victor Bingo
London Chronicle
Fragmentary editorial quips on perception and irony
Disjointed quotes about knowledge and indifference appear, reflecting a fragmentary reflective aside. The passage references observers, opinions, and a bygone literary tone with stray phrases and garbled names.
Woman and Her Instincts: Nature Rules Women’s Choices
A Scribner's excerpt argues that women follow innate nature beyond politics or argument. It asserts motherhood as an indestructible drive guiding women, while denying that professional life or ballots will alter this core instinct. It likens women’s drawing to a fixed course from nest to sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Hudson
Adirondacks
Scribner's
Hat dispute at Harpers Bazaar causes fuss
A fragment from Gritham quotes an angel and a second angel debating a hat that sticks out beyond the aisle. The wording hints at a humorous or satirical scene set in a bazar context. The exchange focuses on attire and propriety in a marketplace setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isles
Harper's Bazar
Tax ruling shifts Prudential reserve fund tax to Newark
In Trenton the New Jersey Supreme Court rules the Prudential Insurance reserve fund allocated to deferred dividend policies is taxable by Newark, reversing a state tax board decision and yielding the city about 600000 annually. The court also affirms 1907 and 1906 tax framework and insurer insured rights unchanged. In Mount Holly Mrs. Blanche Allen wins 9500 damages over her husband Edgar Allen’s death at a Lumberton grade crossing caused by a train. companion Worrell awarded 5 for injuries. In Montclair outdoor school pupils show bodyweight gains with transportation arranged for the 22 students sunlit program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Supreme Court
Prudential Insurance Company
Newark
State Board of Taxation
Hfa Insurance
Mount Holly
Blanche H. Allen
Vincentown
Lloyd’s Court
Edgar G. Allen
Lumberton
Frank Worrell
Allen
Worrell
Lum
Werton
Lumberton Station
Montclair
Montclair Board of Education
Board of Education
Death of Henry Reetz After Eating Raw Quince
A young artist, Henry Reetz, aged 11, died at his home 620 Grove Street after eating a raw quince soaked in milk. He prepared the fruit from his garden, then suffered violent pains four hours later and died in intense agony. He had been married four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Henry Reetz
Grove Street
Ile
Speon
Verdict awards $20 000 to injured port worker
A jury in New Brunswick awarded Frank Kovicr $20 000 after an hour deliberation for injuries from a car at the Port Reading docks operated by the Philadelphia Reading railroad. The railroad argued the Port Reading docks were under its sole control and liable for damage. The report also notes officers elected by the New Jersey League of Building and Loan Associations in Trenton with Joseph A. McNamee as president and other listed officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
Frank Kovicr
Port Reading
Philadephia & Reading Railroad
Port Reading Railroad
Trenton
New Jersey League of Building and Loan Associations
Joseph A. McNamee
Atlantic City
H. H. Maxfield
W. W. Smalley
Bound Brook
George Brown
Newark
Charles’s. King
Camden
Rockaway Dog Incidents Lead to Severe Accusations
In Mount Tabor George W. Earl faced disbelief over his claim a dog bit his son. The dog then allegedly bit another arm, convincing Edward Jones to vow to kill pets. The victim remains under medical care. In Mount Holly Philip Bullock, jailed for arson at Lydia Phillips residence, has been adjudged insane and sent to the New Lisbon county asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockaway
George W. Earl
Mount Tabor
Edward Jones
George Earl, Jr
Jones
Mount Holly
Philip Bullock
Lydia Phillips
Cranberry Year Recorded in Jersey as Harvest Tops Records
In New Jersey the cranberry crop is reported as the largest ever harvested in the region. Across the state, towns like New Germantown organize a band, Woodbury pushes for a Home Week, and Bridgeton ships fifty thousand bushels of potatoes. Local notes mention Hiram Clement dining on June strawberries and Beverly truant officers examining school attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Toms River
New Jersey
Woodbury
Bridgeton
Hiram Clement
Man and tree twins born same day in Missouri yard tale
The Missouri piece describes Samuel Hightower born March 15 1847 near New Garden in McNey Garden neighborhood of Rhy county and his unusual lifelong companion a sugar maple tree linked to his family. It notes how the tree sheltered and accompanied the family from infancy through adulthood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
McNey
Rhy County
Missouri
New Garden
Samuel Hightower
Elias
Thomas
Gowns for Street Fall Styles Broadly Discussed
Autumn street attire offers varied gowns and tailored suits to fit different tastes. Short tight skirts with practical coats and minimal trimming dominate, while coats echo sack and Russian styles. Designers emphasize closeness, versatility, and selective decorative touches for both women and men’s wear.
Way to Select Partners at an Evening Party
A hostess designs a party method where men select partners by drawing numbered pictures of the women. Each picture corresponds to a name set opposite its number. Pictures are placed face down, and men draw one to identify their partner, enabling quick pairing during the event.
Colored Eyelet Embroidery Trends In New Gowns
A description of colored eyelet embroidery appearing on necklines and sleeves of new gowns. The effect also enhances midday frocks and unwashable fabrics, giving a delicate contrast against white materials and chemisette accents in light tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
Suitable for Young Girl Costume Designs Described
The first costume features a navy surge ensemble with a five gore skirt, Greek key braid trim, semi fitting coat with wrapped seams, matching braid trimming, embroidered lawn collar, and a navy Tagdi hat with pink rose wreath. Materials listed include serge, braid, and silk. The second style uses auricula face cloth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
The Latest In Handbags From The Season
The article previews a range of luxury handbags with seal and moroco leather, blue saffion leather, cross-grain gafflan and German aliver frames. Features include duplicate strap handles, powder puff pockets, mirrors, gold fittings, unbreakable clasps, and varied linings in green, blue, red, and black tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handbag Inc
Otmiration Teory
SUI
Fsa
Innovative use of leftover soap pieces in hostess’ guest rooms
A hostess gives guests fresh soap pieces and devises ways to reuse scraps. One idea coats small soap shards into a wire soap for children, which is stirred in warm water to create thick lather. Another method packs fine soap fragments into cheesecloth bags as a substitute for bran or almond meal in bags.
Novelty Vanity Box Hidden in Bracelet Plaque
A fashion note describes a vanity box concealed as a plaque on a bracelet. The bracelet uses thin gold wires and features a colored enamel plaque with a monogram space. A spring lift reveals a tiny puff and powder for touch ups.
Crib Cover Design in Flannel Weaving Colors
A crib cover may be made from a yard each of white and pale blue or pink flannel. Embroider a flower and bow knot on the colored flannel and a conventional border with a large central monogram on the white. Bind with a wide satin ribbon and add a rosette bow in a corner, colored side up.
New Collars Grow Popular in Racy Styles and Silk
The latest collars attract interest for their bold designs. Jaunts toward silk trims and Persian satin appeal to wearers seeking changeable styles, with plain satin and plaited quillings highlighted as fashionable details.
Fragmentary note on jewelry and belief
A garbled fragment discusses wearing diamonds and rare jewels, mentioning a woman and belief, but the text is unclear and lacks complete context or specifics about events or sources.
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United Stamies
Guy
Bradley
Florida
Baltimore
Agricultural Department
American
New York City
Audubon Society
South
North
Treasury
Albert Wilbur
Association
Willcox
Swilliam Dutcher President
National Associatoy OF
Akouboh Vwiaeties
Ilter-Anawersds
Belove
Yipplacott
Lucifer
NEW
Jersey State News
New Germantown
Beverly
Nesleet
Monroe Township
Linstey Rowe
Atlianthe City
Ifort
McLease
Sis
Aayor Broy
Missouri County
Man
Tree
Mr. Hightower
Uncle Sam
Booker T. Washington
National Business League
Deacon Brown
Lonchapoks
Lonchapoka
Tuskegee
Missionary Fund
Calhoun Travers
Stephen Paget
Phoee Rice
Wireleas Music
Ita Vaolue
Park Avenue
Fortieth Street
Metropolitan Tower
Randall Syn
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