Gypsy Moth Introduced Here in 1869 and Control Methods
Connecticut entomologist reports that gypsy moths arrived in 1869 via L Trouvelot from France to study silk worms. The piece describes spread methods from egg clusters to caterpillars, life stages, predators, and successful introductions of natural enemies like Calosoma sycophanta and Compsilura concinnata. Chief controls include egg-cluster destruction, lead arsenate spraying, tanglefoot trunk bands, and thinning woodlands.
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W. BE. Britton
Connecticut
L. Trouvelot
France
Medford
Mass
Old World
New England
Apanteles Lacteicolor
Craft gift for soldiers embroideries and needle cases
Instructions describe making khaki cloth needle cases and matching sewing bags as thoughtful gifts for soldiers in France. Steps include hemming edges, looping ribbon, placing needles, adding red white and blue trim, and optional monograms with French knots or cross stitches.
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France
Crown Gall Found in Nursery Stock
Crown gall is a bacterial disease attacking fruit trees and ornamentals such as stone fruits apples grapes and roses. It forms galls on roots especially at the crown which can gradually starve the plant and kill it. young nursery stock is more susceptible and infected stock should be discarded.
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J. M. Mann
New Mexico
Colony Plan of Housing
The colony system of housing poultry may be adopted to good advantage on many farms. This method eliminates the danger of tainted soil and promotes healthier poultry production.
Changes Needed in Schedule of Sprays for Fruit Crops
Kansas State agronomy experts outline a spraying schedule to combat pests and diseases in orchards. The plan includes five primary sprays timed to blossom stages and cover codling moth, apple blotch, and blight, with arsenate of lead and Bordeaux mixtures among the ingredients. A late sixth spray may be required for a late codling moth brood.
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F. S. Merrill
Kansas State Agricultural College
Merrill
Fresh Air Advice for Winter Skin Care
A Farm and Fireside writer argues against bundling up eyes and face. He promotes fresh air and brisk walks in snow flurry and recommends washing with soft rain water, using cold cream, massage creams, and nightly lotions for face hands and lips to prevent chapping.
SIZES OF HOUSEHOLD LINENS FROM A READER'S GUIDE
Instructions for making home linens cover sheet sizing pillowcases table linen and towels. It gives dimensions for sheets pillowcases napkins towels and bath items with tips on hems and fabric use. Emphasizes buying material by yard and sewing to fit mattress sizes for efficient use.
Wrap materials highlight opossum and luxe furs
The article details wrap options beyond metallics and velvets, featuring self-brocades in satin and satin velvet, dull gray shades paired with chinchilla or squirrel, and notes Austrian opossum returns for day and evening coats. Kolinsky fur gains favor with rich wraps, while ermine remains premier for evening wear especially with velvets and dark brocades.
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Kolinsky
Velvet and Velveteen Dominate Child Dress Trends
Velvet or velveteen outfits are praised as stylish for girls from five to twelve, with mixed materials like velvet with serge or plaid setups noted. The fashion point stresses updating last season garments with minimal extra cost while maintaining an economical yet sharp appearance.
Youth Has Charm in Simple Fashion for War Era Women
A fashion writer says youth and personality define charm. Simple, dainty dress suits women best, not loud or extravagant on the street. War-time practicality guides style as older actress looks are avoided for lasting youthful appeal.
The Useful Tunic For Winter Fashion
The tunic is to make an important feature in the winter fashions. Women with last season's gowns can remake them by cutting off a wide skirt to form a tunic over a narrower contrasting skirt. A variety of tunic designs are offered.
Sleeves Echo Trend with Fullness at the Top
The season favors long sleeves that fit the arm closely while designers experiment with fullness at the upper sleeve. The new look resembles leg o’ mutton shaping and shows signs of being well received by observers.
Agriculture the Mainstay of the Nation
A feature praising Western Canada as a farming powerhouse where high land values meet record crops. It lauds farmer status, rising prices, large wheat and oat yields, land accessibility, and extensive rural infrastructure attracting tenants and owners to a new life in Western Canada.
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Western
Canada
Western Canada
How He Made Window Sashes
A Welsh woodworker applied for a joinery job at a building materials company. The foreman challenged him to make a sash. The first attempt failed, the second was finished, and the foreman condemned it until the worker mocked him, proving the foreman’s poor timber.
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Taffy
Boschee's German Syrup Advertised for Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty one year trusted remedy for coughs bronchitis and throat ailments. It claims to provide a good night's rest ease of morning expectoration and natural healing while noting bottles are sold at 30 and 90 cents in civilized countries.
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Boschee
United States
Strange War Craft Plans A Visionary Ocean Wheel Vessel
Popular Mechanics reports a proposed war craft for the council of national defense. The design envisions a giant oceangoing water wheel with two connected cylinders and adjustable paddles. A gyroscopically stabilized axle carries a fighting mast and gun turrets at each end.
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Council of National Defense
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Government bees film sparks hive fever rumor
A United States government expert created motion pictures showing bees making honey. Jill asks if true. The films are described as lifelike and allegedly caused an early hive fever outbreak the day after their release.
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Bill
United States
Jill
Woman's admission on tight shoes spurs masculine stereotype
A quotation asserts that any woman who says her shoes are too tight reveals a masculine inclination. The remark reflects dated views on gender and fashion, illustrating how footwear issues were tied to perceived gender traits.
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