Indigo cultivation and art card prizes draw lines in era commerce
A mix of articles notes Indigo crop trends in India showing a decline in acreage for 1905 06 and a predicted rise with new methods. Other items report on a Royal Academy prize for graphic arts in Leipzig an illustrated visiting card concept and diverse science and industry briefs from lumber to phosphorescent larvae in British Guiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
United States
British Guiana
England
C. W. Anderson
Linnean Society
New Governor of Australia Earl of Dudley Named
The Earl of Dudley appointed governor of the commonwealth of Australia. Born 1867, he became the second Earl in 1885 with a baronetcy dating to 1643. He has shifted to liberal views, married to Rachel Gurney, banker’s daughter, and now has four sons and three daughters with twin boys recently born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Dudley
Commonwealth of Australia
Rachel Gurney
Charles Gurney
How Woman Was Made The Hindu Theory a Pretty Substitute for the Rib Theory
A satirical retelling of Hindu myth in which Twashtri lacking material for a mate combines elements of moon, serpent, grass, flower, feather, deer, sunbeam, cloud, wind, haze, peacock, diamond, tiger, fire, snow, parrot, and turtle dove to create woman. The tale frames woman as a composite of diverse natural traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twashtri
Vulcan
Burden of Industrial Conditions on Charity Grows
The text notes sharper industrial strain increasing the load on charitable agencies, likely twice that of the coldest recent years, while families not applying for aid bear much of the burden. It argues that only when unemployment reaches a level forcing relief applications does charity fully reflect the community burden.
Fragmentary Dialect Snippet on Family Reputation
A brief, incomplete dialect text discusses a man who marries a woman from a disreputable white trash family and notes the Nostle inspired by such unions, with a blunt warning about mentioning it in sacred scripture.
Murder of the Seal in Metropolitan Magazine Narrative
A vivid account details hunters killing seals for pelts. Whitecoats pursue pups and mothers as blades strike, skulls crack, and pelts are stripped. The scene ends with the carcasses piled, daybreak to nightfall marking the slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Magazine
Lodge
Juel
Anotter
Concrete superiority in railway viaducts from century
The modern development of concrete construction improves railway engineering with substantial appearance and architectural character. Large reinforced concrete viaducts span six miles across water to Key West, replacing wood and steel with grand, rhythmic arches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Key West
Cain and Eve Mystery Probed by Old Preacher Tale
A humorous reminiscence from General Fitzhugh Lee recalls a colored preacher addressing a dark skinned congregation. A white man asks who Cain married, given Adam and Eve on Earth, prompting the preacher to pivot with a lively retort about the land of Nod and divine hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Csin
Fitzhugh Lee
Ntte
Cain
Ned
Abel
Earth
Veiled Couple Sparks Dining Room Stir in Town Topics
A vinegary spectator watches two youths embrace from adjacent seats at a hotel luncheon. She denounces liberties while the room erupts in chatter about the weather amid public rebuke and snide exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dameel
Courtroom Snippets and a Dinner Fire Story
The defense attorney questions circumstantial evidence about drinking and gambling tied to the defendant on a street car. A witness explains the blue chip paid the conductor as proof. Secretary Downes recites a dinner fire tale with a dramatic first act moment and a mistaken alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippincott's
A M. Downes
New York
Debates Over Unemployment Solutions in New York
Editorial by Hidmand T. Devine argues organized efforts and honest reporting can help solve unemployment. The piece cites New York Times data, references 30000 jobless residents, and notes consultations with labor unions school leaders and other sources to gauge the situation and potential remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hidmand
T. Devine
Charities
New York Times
Huaphats
Die Pene
New four cylinder auto arrives for young owners in city
A miniature four cylinder car, an exact scale replica of a full size automobile, has been delivered to Masters George and Megbere Lurie aged 14 and 11. Built by A Halverson for John Lurie, the model features a four cylinder engine, high tension magneto, pressed steel frame and artillery wheels. The car supposedly can reach 40 mph and will be seen in daily use on city streets as the youths accept challenges from other cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spedale
George
Megbere Lurie
John Lurie
A. Halverson
Witte
Cleaning Hints and Household Tips from the Era
Practical cleaning advice covers kerosene for sink grime pillows and curtains benzine for spots and stains ammonia for paint removal and fuller's earth for stains. Included are quick tips for lace curtains collars and general fabric care with period note snippets on German population and fashion items.
Techniques for Meat Dishes and Economical Help Notes
The text offers recipes like Boel Stew Spanish Steak and Lamb Stew with steps on browning, stewing, and serving, plus hints for Frizzled Beef and Cock in Ashpan. It also notes charity workers observing a link between rent payments and family thrift, suggesting aid tends to vary with economic status.
Almond Frosting and Fabric Advice Mixed in Recipe Note
A garbled recipe lists ground almonds with bitter almonds or almond essence sugar and water boiled to a syrup, poured over ground almonds then beaten with egg white. The text then hints at fabric pressing and a fashion remark about a pink garment and arm color.
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H. H. Gunderson
Hulett
Crook County
Wyoming
Royal Academy
Lelp
Berlin
Cecille
Johann George of Ebachsen
Wm. R. Huntington
Huntington
Vermont
Wisconsin
Golden Gate
Hawaiian Islands
Merchant Marine
Barkentine
Erskine M. Phelps
Ft. George
Irmgard
Gerard Co. Toby
Asa Goddard
American Automobile Association
Scott
Calesman
Morris K.degup
American Museum of Nature History
London
Chile
Natural
Terlade
Tadpolun
Avion
Tex
wMouseetuh
Kan
Neenue
Tye Grou
Baglieh
Iolan
Australia
Lord Budle Rar
Cer Tlain
Lord i i
Ireland
Lord Dudley
New York City
Berit
Re Hyuling Koeelage
Poris
Herview Platen
Perron
Eunaide
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