Woman's Land Army of America proves valuable farm labor
A farmer notes 25 young women from varied backgrounds worked last season and outperformed in care and thoroughness. The Woman's Land Army gains support as farmers see women as capable, with England's example showing how farm lassies helped avert shortages. There are 17 states with groups and 3,000 registered in New York alone.
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Doctor Sargent
Woman's Land Army of
America
Farmers of
Westchester County
New York
Womgn
Russia
England
Woman's Land Army of American
War of Machines Goes Deep in U S Industry
The United States expands war production by building new plants and converting existing ones. Training centers in private and public schools rapidly turn raw workers into skilled machinists, with expert supervision and on the job instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Wells
United States
Krance
Great Britain
America
Io Swift
Mare
Fancher
Early Buying Is Not Best Policy in Fashion Trade
A fashion observer warns against buying outfits far ahead of seasons, noting shoppers face wasted money and wardrobes out of sync with true styles. The piece urges prudent, midseason purchases, suggests reusing pieces through remodeling, and cites Paris fashion cues like checks and stripes for economical updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
Inchea
Friday fate in myth and history across cultures
A compact survey traces beliefs about Friday as luckless and lucky across cultures. It notes Friday links to colic cures, pivotal historical events, and religious associations, while contrasting modern statistical views on shipping losses and popular superstitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Lord Jesus Christ
Adam
Victory Matter of Course
The piece extols the United States unity and unwavering confidence in victory during war. It lauds the American resolve, the belief in being right, and the moral strength of soldiers and civilians, noting this calm confidence as a lasting American advantage. The writer emphasizes inspiration and patriotic spirit rather than excessive pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nature Study for Young Learners in Observation
In nature study focus on what objects do not just their form. Let children examine a plant or seed, observe roots stems leaves flowers and fruit and how it grows. Emphasize activities and daily life in home kindergarten and school to spark interest and steady delight.
Napoleon's Horses Trained for Safe Riding
The article details extreme methods used to train Napoleon's war horses to remain steady under torture. Horses endured blows to the head, blasts from pistols and crackers, waving flags, and nuisance stimuli like sheep and pigs to ensure instant halt at full gallop.
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Napoleon
Notes on brisk note taking and shorthand practice
A compact guidance piece on rapid note taking. It advocates brief, open order entries and personal shorthand to capture quick thoughts. Examples show condensed phrases for events and people, emphasizing speed and efficiency.
Memorials sold from Plas Newydd House North Wales
Memorabilia from the old Plas Newydd house at Llangollen include memorials of the Duke of Wellington Madame de Genlis William Wordsworth and Lord Edward Fitzgerald among other notable figures as part of the estate's contents.
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Plas Newydd
Llangolllen
North Wales
Duke of Wellington
Madame de Genlis
Southey
Wordsworth
Edward ’Fitsgerald
Pera
Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Woman Credits Vitality
A letter from Ellensburg Washington recounts relief after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. The writer notes long illness after marriage and says the remedy helped them bear a child, praising the company’s forty years of experience and offering formal advice.
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Ellensburg
Waczb
Jonneon
R. No
Wash
Lydia E
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Hass
Vermin Attracted by Food Warns of Ants and Roaches
The article advises keeping food sealed in ant proof containers or ice boxes to deter ants and roaches. It notes ants follow food and seals prevent trouble, while roaches frequent rooms only when food materials are present and should be kept out of living areas and drawers.
Letters Difference Shows War Time Frays
A brief note reflects wartime slang as soldiers in France appear anxious to return home. The exchange contrasts Biggins' attitude toward work with a misheard phrase about preferring “rustful life” over restful. The text hints at homefront ties to wives and mothers.
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Biggins
France
Homer
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