Right Working of Grading System Grows Farmer Confidence
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, the piece argues that proper application of federal grain grades by country buyers stabilizes trade and improves farmer satisfaction. It warns against overgrading to please customers and under weighing, and promotes using official sample certificates from Licensed Inspectors to verify quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Analysis of a Farm Business Improves Market Profitability
Farmers gain from systematic study of production and marketing to boost profits. The United States Department of Agriculture recommends analyzing farm activities to identify strong and weak points, measure efficiency, and guide future expenditures. Key factor is accurate tallies of large income items and proper classification of yearly totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Office of Farm Management
Immense Loss by Rodents Across United States
Rodents of various kinds cause crop losses in the United States amounting to about 300 million dollars. The fact underscores the need for persistent coordinated campaigns to combat these pests and protect agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Farm by products and soil care tips from a farm bulletin
The text discusses forage insurance and valuable livestock by products such as manure. It notes cowpeas, soybeans, and velvet beans are related, with barnyard manure as a key farm by product. It mentions safe bank investments, green crops turned under, and fall garden plowing as a method to destroy pests.
Fancy Furs Show Range of Barrel Wraps and New Finishes
Paris fashion notes describe a wave of fancy furs including barrel wraps reaching the knees and full body coverings in mink broadtail and musquash. Short fichu shaped wraps for girls with button and loop fastenings gain popularity while slipper satin appears in high priced hats.
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Paris
Paria
Jong
Max
Kolinsky
Snap fasteners on undies for detachable shoulder straps
Lingerie straps using snap fasteners allow transfer between garments by unsnapping. Create from batiste satin or chiffon trim with pastel embroidery. Edges can be hemstitched or buttonholed. decorative knots and ribbons enhance the straps.
Satin fabrics shape future spring hats and garments
Satin for hats, slippers, or Swiss satin will be used considerably in advance spring millinery for women. The heavy texture of the cloth will meet demand for softly swathed and full draped effects. Talk of satin replacing heavy winter fabrics has persisted and smart models in heavy satin have appeared.
Velour Sailor Hats Dominate Girls’ Fashion This Season
The popular veloura sailor leads outfits for girls from babies to teens. Straight or roll brim styles use plain ribbon bands, while tricorne shapes feature ribbon bands with rosettes or bows. Velvet remains chic for party wear, with wool jerseys offering strong utility option and wool embroidery in bright colors as the favored trim.
Stripes and Plaids Vogue in Rodier Woolens
Paris fashion notes describe Rodier spring woolens with bold stripes and plaids, bright colors and softer tones. Designs imitate embroidery via hand loom weaving, featuring Serge Gansella and Rubanor weaves and three tone Berberrina cachemire. A large white serge plaid includes geranium, canary and jade hues.
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Rodier
Paris
Passementerie
Cachemire
Riviera
ADDS TO WORK BASKET LID
A diagram explains a simple method to fit a lid for a work basket. Cut stiff card to fit the lid and cover with pale pink satin or sateen. Sew a broad elastic band across the upper part at intervals to secure the cover.
Sewing Pocket for Work-Basket Lid
Describes a small loom like device with loops to hold scissors bodkins and needles. A sateen pocket with a gathered edge is sewn across the lower part and can be fastened inside the inner head of a work-basket with simple stitches through the wicker.
Bird Hunters Clever Trick In Nigeria Described
Temple Manning reports from the St. Louis Republic on a Nigerian bird-hunting method. Munshi hunters in Bassa disguise as birds, using a straw shirt and fake head to lure real quarry, often achieving success though risky in other lands.
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Africa
Temple Manning
St. Louis Republic
Nigeria
Bassa
Munshi
Change in Woman's Life Promoted by Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
A reader from Fremont Ohio reports relief from menopausal symptoms using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She cites improved heat flashes nervousness and backache and endorses the product after 16 years of company experience offering confidential guidance from the Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Apc
Poleon St
Fremont
Ohio
Pinkham’s Vegetable Co
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Fringed Puffings And Box Plaitings In Fashion
Odd trimmings are fringed puffings for party frocks and teen wear. Used in silk or ribbon about an inch wide on nets or georgette in contrasting colors. Fringed puffings reveal material unraveled on both edges. Box plaitings suit sweaters smocks and young girls dresses. Covered buttons remain a chic trimming from belt to wrist.
Paris Fad Loosens Blouse Lengths Reach Below Waist
Latest fashion notes from Paris describe blouses that are short and loose reaching inches below the waistline. The style trend emphasizes casual lines and relaxed silhouettes among women observing street fashion.
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Paris
Procession of Splendor in Lawrence Desert Campaign
A vivid portrait of Col Lawrence leading Arabs into El Wish. Feleal rides in white, a sheikh in red, Bedouins with purple banners, drummers, and 8 000 camels forming a brilliant, barbaric pageant amid a war song praising Felsal and family.
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Lawrence
El-Wish
Feleal
Felsal
Scouting and Juvenile Courts Claim Effect on Boys
A Tacoma attorney cites a Boys’ Life report claiming that of all juvenile court cases in the past year not a single active scout appeared as a court case. The Tacoma council lists 700 affiliated scouts and only two offenders had any scouting connection.
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UV. BE. Harmen
Tacoma
Wash
James KE
West
A Hybrid Mariner and the Many Ann or Lina Jane
A fragment portrays a seasoned sailor who feels for landfolk in storms, contrasting with Flo on a liner who sees little of the sea. The dialogue references an old salt and two vessels, the Many Ann and the Lina Jane, in a reflective shoreward mood.
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Flo
Rice Fielden Increasing Across Manchuria
Rice cultivation expands in Manchuria with Korean pioneers and now predominantly Chinese growers. Japan also opens wild lands along railways for paddy fields to port towns, increasing regional rice acreage yearly. Current crop yields about 8,000,000 bushels annually.
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Manchuria
Concrete Ship Work Stopped at Oakland Port
The United States slipping board ordered discontinued work on a concrete ship project at Oakland California. Some fear this signals the end of concrete ships as freight carriers though the steamer Falth proves such vessels were structurally possible.
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United States
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Blood Cleanse
An old advertisement describes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy for chronic nasal catarrh and colds, claiming internal action through the blood to mucous surfaces. It offers testimonials and a $100.90 price, with a note that the medicine may not cure all cases. A second snippet mentions an inventor adding an electric lamp to a safety razor handle.
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Pere Rere
Halls
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Eigfish
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the top remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims quick mild relief with a healing vegetable compound and offers a sample bottle for ten cents upon request.
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Kilmer
Dr. Imer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Ady
Frameup Question Haunts Marriage Tale in Louisville
A Louisville Couriers Journal joke frames a marriage tale where a man asks what her father said when she was coerced into marriage. The reply suggests family members blamed bystanders as the union was questioned.
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Louisville Couriers Journal
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Sailor
Mrs. Godden
Duane
the Model Cleaners and Dyers
Broadway
Denver, Colo
Paragon Auto Radiator CO
Court Place
Denver
Cols
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