Regent Prince Chun gains respect amid limited tasks
The Norththian Daily News notes Prince Chun as the new regent described as dignified and accessible though with little known about his administrative ability. The piece also touches on Anglican church tobacco debates, viper conservation debates in France, Chinese tendencies toward Western medicines, a German shipbuilding expo electricity display, coal briquetting prospects, and a Persian gold Quran cover valued at £10,000.
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Prince Chun
Norththian Daily News
Germany
Peking
Fox Catch By Over Coat Ends Pursuit In Winston Salem
David Clinard of the Fox Hunt club in Winston Salem N C captured a fox after a long chase with six hounds. He draped his overcoat over the animal and secured the fox just before the dogs arrived. A splinter removal tip suggests using hot water and steam to draw tissue and ease inflammation.
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David Clinard
Fox Hunt Club
Winston, Salem
N.C
Mr.Kinnard
Reynard
Mr. Clinard
Peanuts Dominate Northern China's Trade Routes
Peanuts form a large crop in northern China and play a major role in coal and foreign trade. They are shipped mainly to Russian Pacific ports, Siam, Japan, and Great Britain. The United States buys about $500,000 worth annually.
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China
Siam
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Efforts To Limit Beaver colonies And Odd Notes From Elsewhere
The text discusses Canada restricting beaver colonies to prevent near extinction and mentions a University of Jena professorship and a London court exchange. It also recalls a New York shopper delaying purchases, a tale of Marshal Bernadete, and a count of 34,000,000 lamps sold by a company, with a note about railroad ticket costs.
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Canada
Fish as Ideal Household Companions and Japan Policy
The piece extols fish as low maintenance pets, stressing owner responsibility for aquarium care and the joy of watching goldfish. It then discusses Japanese expansionism, California anti Japanese legislation, and Tokyo’s view that California should remain a white homeland while seeking footholds in Asia.
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Japan
Chicago
California
Manchuria
Corea
Italy
Far East
Faron Komura
How to Choose Tucks and Gulmpes for a Flattering Garment
The article discusses selecting gulmpe styles and tuck directions to suit a woman's figure. It notes diagonal and crosswise tucks are fashionable but stresses the need to harmonize gulmpes with the outfit and throat area to avoid spoiling the overall look.
Peacock Feathers Return as Subtle Fashion Decor
The article notes a revival of peacock feathers in interior design, favoring simple, elegant rooms over rococo clutter. It credits William Morris with inspiring restraint and suggests using one to three feathers in East Indian vases to create a focused focal point.
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William Morris
Sewing Basket from Straw Basket Notions
Simple guide describes weaving a sewing basket from a shallow straw basket line with satin or sateen. Attach elastic strips or ribbon as holders for scissors and add two small satin bows to decorate the handles.
Preparing Vegetables for Crispness in Water
Rinse all young vegetables such as parsnips, carrots, turnips and cauliflower in cold water to keep them crisp. Then place on a board and scrape them dry. A large amount can be prepared quickly without staining hands.
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Rnce
Handy Pocket On Ironing Board
Instructions describe sewing a small denim pocket onto an ironing board to hold items. The process involves forming a box pleat at the bottom and tucking the pocket to the back of the board for secure storage.
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Bottoi
Ty Beck
Origin of the Hoo Hoos Explained by Sapulpa Man
G E Lowdermilk of Sapulpa Oklahoma explains at the Bavoy Hotel the origin of the Hoo-hoos from a traveling lumberman's experience in Arkansas Ozarks. He cites a black cat symbol seen against a moonlit window and an owl hoot as the lone man's inspiration for a fraternal social group.
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Kansas City Star
G. E. Lowdermilk
Sapulpa
Okla
Bavoy
Mr. Lowdermilk
Ozarks
How Our Ancestors Dress Us in January Atlantic
Frank Crane reflects on historic dress codes from sword-belts to cuffs with two useless buttons. He recounts John Hetherington’s 1753 tall hat debut that sparked legal clash, and a king who shed knickerbockers for long trousers. Ghosts of fashion guide modern tailoring from Paris to Tokio.
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Frank Crane
Atlantic
John Hetherington
London
Hetherington
Paris
Tokio
The Main Thing
Rudolph Spreckles of San Francisco criticizes racing gambling at a San Francisco dinner. He compares gambling to a fountain pen, saying the pen itself is harmless but its association with racing corrupts the activity. He argues gambling dominates racing and uses a parable to illustrate the point.
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Rudolph Spreckles
San Frasciaco
Vase
Mr. Spreckler
San Franco
Aalrl
Mr. Spreckies
Cow Taken To Germ Bath In Milky Experiment
In a grim, fragmentary account a dialogue describes placing a cow into an antiseptic tank and a germ destroying bath, with warnings to prevent contamination of milk as the procedure proceeds.
Electric signaling device described for legislative use
An article describes an electric signaling device for a legislative setting. It features a pocket transmitter and a cane shaped unit placed on a desk or table. The system connects to a desk with wires and is designed to signal a representative’s request or action. The device is described as simple to use and potentially produced in multiple units.
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Phiye
Oa Divdtanes
Fancy Cretonne Work Buzzes in Quick Turn Decor
A Chicago trend shows cretonne based art becoming popular for quick decorative items. Magazine racks lamp shades and frames are created by gluing cretonne to wood then gilding with braid. French cretonne designs and belges fabrics define the period style, with affordable elegance rivaling high priced pieces.
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Chicago
Layer Candy Recipe From Home Kitchen Tutorial
A home made candy method outlines layered white pink and chocolate sections. It uses granulated sugar cream butter and flavorings for the white layer, pink with brown sugar, and a chocolate top layer with cocoa, then chills a damp place to keep layers intact.
Winter Handkerchief Drying Tip and Wartime Ruse
A garbled tip advises drying handkerchiefs on a line in winter and returning them to laundry to save time. The piece then claims the Japanese government funds war effort by paying for every dead rat brought in and lotteries each rat, with prizes.
Small Talk of Facts and Fashions
Fashion notes highlight light serge mohair and pongee for warm weather. Pongee frocks in ivy green dominate, satin remains popular, and skirts grow narrower. Colored blouses, tucked tule collars, and decollete gowns trend. new all gauze cashmere replaces voile. Knickerbockers in knitted linen and dotted net caps appear. house jacket of alk and lambs wool tops current style.
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Mirage Slic
Astrakhan
A New Veil Roll Described With Candy Candystripe Appearance
A new veil roll is described as a stick resembling mint candy. It uses all white citin ribbon edged with red satin ribbon and twisted into a blue spiral along a long piedboard roll. The roll is scented and finished with a delicious look.
Sashes of Galloon Novelty in Evening Gowns
A fashion note describes long galloon sashes used on back of hand gowns for evening or afternoon wear. Galloon with heavy embroidery and metal trim is chosen for a world body look. Some gowns line the sashes with net to prevent turning and twining.
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Galloon
Dry Hair Method for Pompadour Styling
After washing, dry with care and divide hair into sections. Comb the front part up then shape with a molded paper component secured with hairpin for a full set and neat pompadour appearance.
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Pompadour
Sandwich Novelty and Telegraph Operator Note
A recipe described with odd ingredients like mal onion ning olives and chow chow mixed with grated cheese and mustard dressing forms a spread for buttered bread. The text then notes that the nation’s roads employ more telegraph operators than the telegraph companies.
Good Breeding The Well Bred Woman Ideal
An essay on good breeding defining a well bred girl as refined, considerate, and discreet. It contrasts humility with boastfulness and condemns rudeness, splurging, gossip, conspicuousness, and toadying as signs of poor breeding. It emphasizes hospitality without ostentation and self restraint in manners.
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Colinia
Fashion Trends and Trim Details Impress Consumers
A survey of current dressmaking fancies notes large buttons and braid trims as popular. Ermine remains rare, while pink cashmere gowns and short peplums dominate afternoon wear. Glove makers push short sleeves. gowns feature Valenciennes lace and embroidered waists.
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Atripad
Atulf
Cross Bar Muslin For Corset Covers And Undergarments
An item describes cross bar muslin as a fine quality fabric for corset covers and separate undergarment pieces. It notes it is not suitable for kitchen curtains or sewing aprons and hints at its recent entry into women’s wear for durability. The piece mentions nongeneric muslin variants with plaids and embroidery implications.
Rubber gloves protect hands in kitchen care
Instructions urge wearing rubber gloves to protect hands during dishwashing and cleaning. Advice emphasizes good Castile soap, thorough rinse, and applying white petroleum jelly to keep skin soft and healthy.
Nut Fluff Dessert From A Dreamy Recipe
A damaged recipe snippet describes whipping eggs whites with nuts and corn agar while adding vanilla and buttered plate serving. The text mentions half cups of ingredients and a method to crackle and fold until fluffy.
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Pr United
Cryer
Potato Mucilage From Potatoes Peelings
A method describes making a mucilage by boiling potato peelings in water for an hour, then adding alum to create a stable solution. The text mentions quantities and steps but lacks complete clarity on purpose or final use.
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Wwter Mountain Globe
H. H. Gunderson
Pub
Hulett
Crook County
Wyoming
Anglican Church Synod
Kendigo
Brydges
France
Journal of Practical Agriculture
Swansea
Jesse H. Johnson
Pennsylvania
Sepnan-Ruza
Persia
Hiwokel
University of Jena
Phelogenetic Museum
Louth
New York
Chutomere
Fig
Jaber
Bernadete
Gaye
Ime Moore
Tom Hedge
Bartinaben
Cungrom
Mr. Hedke
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