Fleecing the Farmer in seed and stock swindles
An exposé of swindles targeting farmers, detailing the seed and seedling scams around improved seed and pedigreed varieties, hog cholera cures, cattle finishing tonics, and stock foods. It explains how departments of agriculture promote genuine science while swindlers seek endorsements to sell overpriced, ineffective products. It warns readers to verify endorsements by writing to official agencies and to buy only from reputable seed farms with strong records.
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United States
United States Departments of Agriculture
American Breeders’ Association
Clark
Kentucky
Timothy
Burbank Plains
Agricultural Department
Department of Agriculture
Eash
Fge
Department of Agriculture and Experiment Stations
Agriculture Departments
Seph B. Bowles
Camp Meeting John Allen and the Passes Saga
Story of Camp Meeting John Allen, grandfather of Mme Nordica, and Gov Morrill of Maine Central. Morrill disliked passes but gave one after Allen pressed persistence. Clerk asked for what account and the governor urged. parsons may need passes on the road to heaven, he said, to keep Maine Central connected with Allen's route.
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John Allen
Mme
Nordica
Gov. Morrill
Maine Central
Allen
Morrill
John Alt i
Rotary
Heatien
National Magazine
Bread Board From Plate Glass Fragments
A reader describes using a large plate glass fragment from a store window as a bread board. Edges are smoothed with a file dipped in camphorated turpentine, and the surface resists dough sticking better than wood. The note praises its practicality for handling French candies and general kitchen use.
New Pins For Bride's Shower Showpiece Dinner Table
A bridal pin shower introduces an assortment of pins for guests to bring in varied forms from simple black and white to pearl topped and hairpins. An exquisite bell pin in dull silver with malachite azurite is showcased, with plans for matching collar pin watch fob and belt pin to suit the wedding gown.
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Ping S Mall
Winter Dinner Table with Red and Green Theme
A detailed description of a dinner for eight with red and green decor. Red walls and black mantel, tall candles and fairy lamps with red shades, a green centerpiece, red pepper berry bowls, operasticks at each place, white name cards in red ink, red crepe paper desserts, beets and green beans salad in green pepper cases, scarlet bread ties, glass dishes, a wood fire, and guests’ delight.
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Madame Megas
New Perfume for the Bath Delights Readers
A new salts of eau de cologne offers a refreshing bath experience. A tablespoonful or two, doubled for stronger scent, softens water and renews energy after a long day. The salts and related toilet waters are praised for bath use, with this extract highlighted as best.
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Eau de Cologne
Sleeve Bows Accent Three Quarter Sleeves With Belts
Sleeve bows are added to fen little dress accessories and sold with matching belts. The rabbit ear bow design with two ears completes the sleeve, often made of satin or velvet for a refined empire back effect. It adds a charming color note to white and black gowns.
Pretty Negligee An Indispensable Part of Wardrobe
A detailed description of a one piece Mule gown with six gore skirt two five inch ruffles and a waist band. It explains ease of wear no tying required and how beading ribbon and rosette embellish the collars sleeves and front. Materials listed include ten yards of 38 inch fabric beading five yards ribbon and buttons suitable in Swiss dimity lawn or cashmere variants.
Winter Accessories and Furs Displayed at Local Shops
Red gloves dominate the glove counters amid winter fashion notes. A new ermine fur toque with left front ostrich tip trim, mink turbans, and pale pink rose accents appear. Souvenir card books sell for 30 cents, smaller editions for a quarter. Velvet ribbed net appliques and velvet effects offer jumper waist ideas, while white crepe de chine evening waists with gold weave designs and oriental braids provide a charming, coordinated look.
Accordion plaitings set fashion for skirts and feet
Accordion plaited skirts tucked to give proper shape remain fashionable, with crisp neat feet enhancing young wearers. In taffeta and light silks these hold shape well, though not recommended for lighter, softer weaves.
Case for Turnover Collars and Cuffs Craft Guide
Step by step instructions describe making a two piece cardboard case covered with ribbons to hold turnover collars and cuffs. Materials include 11 by 4 inch pieces, holly and green ribbons, satin baby ribbon, and precise sewing steps to join pieces, form a booklet, and secure items inside. The process emphasizes neat edge finishing and decorative straps.
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Gage
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Fakir
W. M. Hays
U. S. Department of Agriculture
M. Hays
Bride
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