Farm water power plants cut waste water and save energy
The article argues that many United States farms have sufficient running water to generate electricity with small power plants. It outlines feasible designs, costs, and construction tips for damming streams, building flumes, and housing turbines and dynamos, noting head from three to six feet can drive 50 to 200 HP turbines and that savings come from replacing gasoline engines.
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United States
Niagara
Navy serge street costume with plaited skirt design
Description of a navy blue street costume with a plaited walking-length skirt, plaited bodice, white waistcoat, elbow sleeves, braided coat edges, and a satin beaded hat. Materials listed include serge, buttons, cord, coat lining, and hat trim. A second princess shape variant uses similar trimming with braiding and box plaits, plus a felt hat with ribbon and roses.
High Collars and Health Risks in Fashion Choices
The article warns that extremely high collars can harm the throat by restricting circulation and causing dark marks. It advises selecting neck wear that fits properly, avoids overly tight styles, and suggests varying collars to keep the neck muscles relaxed and blood flow unrestricted.
Dress construction notes for bodice and sleeves
The article describes using cashmere serge or similar cloth identical to the skirt fabric to assemble an over bodice. It calls for three tucks on each shoulder, stitched down, with a material strap edged and embroidered at the front opening and oversleeve. Materials listed include 1% yard s 46 inches wide and 2 buttons.
Fringed Veils Create Cohesive Color Effects
The crave for fringes has reached weils with big new borders. One or two rows of fringe border changeable chiffon veils. Fringe borders use hues matching the veil net to produce stunning color effects across a wide range of shades.
Altering an Evening Gown Drapery with Veils
A fashion note describes transforming a slim sheath by using two veils as drapery. Drape one at each shoulder and fasten with a buckle to create filmy straight lines from shoulder to hem. An extra long veil across the back, buckled at the shoulders, adds a hanging finish for the season.
Skirts Grow Wider at the Hem Across Styles
Fashion writers herald a shift from ultra tight silhouettes to skirts with generous hem widths. Street styles show three to four yards, house gowns six to seven, all unlined and flowing. The look promises ease of movement, graceful lines, and avoids the plastic or restrictive feel of previous trends. Rumors of ten yard Paris race skirts circulate, but confidence rests on measured, secure designs.
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Paris
Linen and Canvas for Book Covers in Homes
Attractive magazine covers use heavy linens and craftsman canvas as living room accents and for postcard albums. Available in many colors with cretonne applique. Gray linen book covers feature purple orchid cretonne and terra cotta canvas designs, while cretonne cutouts form swastika motifs in dull oriental tones.
To Keep Rugs Flat Cardboard Corner Patches Advice
A brief tip suggests girls who shuffle feet and kick rugs should cut medium weight cardboard into triangles and sew them under rug corners to keep rugs flat and minimize scolding. The method aims to improve life by stabilizing rugs and reducing floor disturbance.
Kissin and portrait mix up in studio joke
A collection of early 20th century quips and headlines pokes fun at dating and art. A joke about a gallery portrait diverges when a lady requests a portrait with her hat, and the painter quips that he is not a landscape artist.
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Lordh Longvox
Dauber
Lardi
The Road of Hope and Steadfast Resolve
The road is long and hard yet hope endures. Tempests loom overhead as mortals travel on. Each new day brings fresh battles in life’s tourney. Yet love will light the path and keep the goal in sight.
Traveler Complains of Wrong Change Given by Booking Clerk
Traveler accuses the booking clerk of giving two dollars too much in change. The clerk apologizes and admits uncertainty about the transaction after the fact.
Masuline Ignorance Hat Debate Between Spouses
Mrs. Ferguson tests spring hats and asks George for his opinion. He frets over two styles, preferring the inverted coal scuttle while noting a need for another hat at home. The exchange captures domestic humor and fashion critique in a light moment.
Tourist Prices Board Says Ten Dollars A Week
A witty exchange notes that ten dollars a week covers board while apartments are plentiful for rent in the area and suggests landladies prefer boarders to tenants.
A Familiar View in a Morning Ceiling Joke
A architect asks how to decorate a bedroom ceiling and a motorist replies to mimic the bottom of a touring car, hoping the result will seem natural when waking. The quip plays on unexpected design choices and humor about daily routines.
Tit for Tat Sparks Move Talk Between Neighbors
Jones and Smith quarrel about moving to a better locality. Jones plans to relocate, while Smith intends to stay. The exchange shows neighborly tension over residency choices and social dynamics.
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Jones
Smith
Uncle Boffin and the Lord's Penny Joke
A lighthearted reminiscence tells how Uncle Boffin, as a child, dropped a penny through a cellar grate on the way to church. He reflects with dry wit that “there goes the Lord's penny” as he inspects his remaining coin and the place it vanished.
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Uncle Boffin
Hotel Clerk Question About Room Disturbance
A hotel clerk asks about a noisy incident from the previous night while the guest reports losing a combination to a set of underwear. The exchange centers on an awkward mix up over an unknown code and wardrobe mishap.
Stranger seeks town with good opportunities for daughters
A stranger asks where to raise his girls well and the old settler says the town provides a button factory with frequent calls from the city for housework work for girls, suggesting it is a suitable place for raising daughters.
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Ron
Birmingham
Kiowling
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Cleveland
Nashville American
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Hoston Herald
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