Wildcat Adventure Interrupts Turkey Hunt in Arkansas Wilderness
In the Arkansas White River country, Doc and companions hunt turkeys but face a wildcat encounter. Doc recounts slipping through green briers, climbing logs, and an optical illusion of a wild-cat convention before returning to camp with a turkey and a tale of survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc
Arkansas
White River
Dor” Simmons
Waite
Arkansaw
Dee
Doc" Simmons
Emory
Nell
Ed Morton
Greenbriers
Farm Wisdom and Practical Advice for Better Livestock
Practical notes on dairying care, clean water, and milker hygiene. Tips on breeding, crop moisture needs, and manure use. Plans for experimental farms, poultry and horse care, fencing, and road maintenance. Promotes careful planning, animal welfare, and diligent farm management.
Luncheon table linen styles and care in period guides
A detailed preservation and arrangement guide for luncheon table linen covers. It discusses circular and square luncheon covers, various doilies for plates and goblets, lace and filet usage, and color coordination. It notes laundering should be done by professionals and offers storage tips with scented fillers to preserve the linen.
Centerpiece Care for Dining Room Storage
A practical guide describes preserving centerpieces and dailies by using a long cardboard roll wrapped in cotton wadding and covered with silk or cretonne. Ends are gathered and tied with ribbon, followed by lining a section with material the size of the rail’s length for protection.
Practice Skipping Rope for a Slim Silhouette
The article notes New York women turning to rope skipping to shed fat and regain a sylphlike figure. It profiles a Parisian beauty culturist endorsing the method, describing adherents who achieved dramatic weight loss and a graceful appearance through regular skipping and reformer guidance.
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New York
Paris
Fashion trends in silks and accessories of the season
The article notes prevailing new silk patterns and scarce white flowers, with changes in jewelry and dress: chains worn on the wrist, fur trimmed hats with large wired black lace bows, piqué revived for skirts and dresses, gowns with lowered sleeve fullness, Cameo ornaments returning with classical dress, and a white serge suit for the south featuring stained black and white nongee collar and cuffs and a tailored silhouette.
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South
Pretty Bodice Viere Fashion Description
Description of a ladies bodice using cashmere or fine wool with lace front waist lace back yoke puffed sleeves tucked and gathered. Details include cashmere bretelles silk galloon lattice ribbon velvet button crossings latticed oversleeves lace under-sleeves a waist with looped sash ends and a broad ribbon waistband. Materials list includes yardage for fabric lace velvet ribbon molo and galloon.
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Doc” Simmons and
the Wild Cat
Ernest McGalley
Gan
Rod
Old Emory
Evere
Nai Rao
BROOK
Willem Galt
Poulterman
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hull
Farmer Huckleberry
National Corn Growers’ Association
Scott
Kansas
House Committee On Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Mr. Scott
Agricultural Department
Miei
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