Tapa cloth and winter counts in historic cloth studies
A historical survey recounts tapa cloth origins across the Pacific, its material and weaving practices, and the role of women in cloth making. It notes museum collections, implements used to beat and cut bark, and variations among Hawaiian, Samoan, and African techniques, with references to tropical bark sources and climate constraints. It also discusses buffalo robe parallels in American West history and details Sioux winter count pictographs used as yearly calendars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ater Cromander
Tabbitt
Society Tetyads
Pacific Ocean
Orld
M. Mark
Balahder
Rudil
Ham
GiTeron
Aineitenay
American Museum of Matural History
New York City
Tropics
Tate
Ian Trinnda
Africa
Manris
New Zealand
American Museum
Inchade
Varias
Samoa
American Museum of Natural History
Weny
Tousen
Far West
Dakota
United States
Daddy's Evening by Tale Ma y aay
A whimsical journey led by Ply-High the bird of the Elves and Fly-High, inviting elves fairies and brownies on a guided trip through a garden railway creek and cave view. They admire valerian columbines ferns and a sunlit lake with playful water scenes and joyful companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ply-High
Fly-High
Uie Breeze Brothers
Wong Fly-High
Tam
Fly-Hick
Red
Fiy-Hich
Mrs. S
United To Banished Gloom In Traveling Compartments
London merchants form a cheerful traveling colony in rail cars to lift mood. Two placards announce that only cheerful travelers may ride in the compartment, deterring dour passengers. The policy has drawn attention as a lighthearted effort to brighten daily commutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Mall
Shaky reminiscence prompts uneasy memory
Fragmentary reminiscences recall Mrs Wells and a car ride with a vague taste of prejudice. A cranky reminder about a washing machine and mention of a “Minks” incident hint at a troubling memory that surfaces in a disjointed dialogue.
Real Optimist Tapley in Kentucky oil district tale
A Cincinnati Enquirer fragment recalls Mark Tapley, a hopeful figure amid punishing cold in a Kentucky oil district. He slept in a green oak bankhouse built by Tom Dodge, where thin walls left visible gaps. The Kentuckian jokes that sleep means no need to chase the cat out, amid sour insinuations and portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Tapley
Rathe
Tom Dodge
Kentucky
Banks Sound But War Readjustment Seen Needed
Controlling of the currency official declares banking conditions in the United States are sound and urges the public to invest savings in Liberty bonds. He notes inflation affects commodities and necessities, while resources are available to meet wartime to peacetime adjustments. Secretary Houston calls for disciplined resource use at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhingten
John Skelton Wilkins
United States
Willieme
New York
David F. Houston
Raise Broilers For City Trade In Poultry Business
The article outlines methods for raising rapid growth broilers for urban markets, noting preferred yellow-skinned birds and sizes from three quarters to two pounds. It covers feeding with fattening diets, the value of ground feed, and marketing options including live or dressed birds to meet market demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
West
Value of Accurate Data on Marketing Practices
For growers to forecast market conditions nationwide they increasingly use crop reports and market data. Southern potato growers consider northern crop movement and leftover old crop, while northern growers may adjust acreage or top-dress for shortages. The article also advises continuous garden cropping, sheep-driven weed control, and July August asparagus rust spray with Bordeaux solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Northern Territory
Condensations of historic tech and trade notes
A compact set of observations cites that Bots existed before christ, China’s silk industry employs millions, there are about 300 known volumes, American waters are popular in Siam, over 3 200 entries are in that country, Tokyo plans a fifteen mile subway, wartime ship power totals rise to about 82 million horsepower, pigeons averaged a mile in 2 minutes 40 seconds in war observations, Chinese tops used for amusement reach barge sizes, three men split one, producing a sound heard a hundred yanis distant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Siam
Tokyo
Tomato shipments drive large U S farm market totals
Tomato shipments fill about 15 000 cars annually with an estimated value of 10 000 000 to 20 000 000 dollars per year. Most table stock moves from California Florida Texas Tennessee and New Jersey. About one third of commercial table stock ships in carload lots while canning crops run six to ten times carlot volume. Acreage and yield fall while prices trend upward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
California
Florida
Texas
Tennessee
New Jersey
Poultry Care Tips for Chicks and Ducks in Small Yards
Notes emphasize water access for rapid growth and protection for ducklings. Manage waste food to avoid disease and maintain chick warmth. Ducks touted as profitable for farm or backyard. Ptomaine poisoning from spoiled feed causes partial paralysis. Chicks grow with proper handling in confined spaces or with range. Mile is recommended for young chicks to boost growth and health. Wash and seal milk-feeding vessels daily.
The Mystery of Our Inheritance in Christ
Sermon notes discuss the mystery in Eph. 3 as Gentiles becoming fellow heirs with Jews and fellow members of the body of Christ. It contrasts earthly promises with heavenly blessings, notes unity through the Spirit, and highlights the church’s role in revealing God’s manifold wisdom. Includes quotes on faith, disappointment, and self-knowledge from various authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Kingdom of Heaven
Israel
Jesus Christ
Messiah
Eve
Christ
Jesus
Abraham
Apostle
Moule
William Conyers
Helmsley
Yorkshire
Prisoner Confesses in Chicago Murder Trial
Chicago court heard Frank Zagar admit to killing Serdakis and Kalzouros and shooting a third man after being urged by prison officials. He described the robberies with partners Ollie Buckner and Joe De Ski and claimed the Palipo killing happened just hours earlier. Doctors testified he appeared sane, jury later convicted him and sentenced him to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Zagar
Krohn
Zagar
Paul Palipo
Ollie Buckner
Joe Dei §Ski
Serdakis
Kalzouros
Palipo
Andy
Walt
Bert
Clarence A. Neumann
Psychopathic Hospital
Neumann
SLAIN AS HE SHIELDS BABES IN HOME CARD GAME
New York manufacturer Solomon Fishbein was shot and killed while shielding his two baby daughters during a card game raid at his apartment. Four masked men entered, ordered everyone to raise hands. Fishbein protected his children as gunfire rang out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Solomon Fishbein
Fishbein
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Atria
Ftusetins
James Bridger
Salt Lake
Fort Bridger
Oregon Trail
Wyo Mill
Wood House
Epes
Willian
Rogea
Grogan
Engiieh
Old
Manhattan
Kulcker
Grong
Real
Cincinneti Enquirer
Rogues’ Gallery
Plymouth Rock
L. W. Gosnell
Moody Bible Tnutituts
Bishop Horne
Shakespeare
Matthew Arnold
Moi
Terence
Paradise
Adam
Hare
Matt
Father
Danville
Ben D. Downey
King's Mountain
King’s Mountain
Minneapolis
Minn
F. B. Lagraye
Concord
Kan
Julia White
Florence Rhodes
Alma Lord
Sallisaw
Okla
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