Purple Martins and Wrens Show Friendliness to Humans
An naturalist essay celebrates birds that tolerate people, detailing purple martins nesting on urban rooftops and house wrens thriving in city yards. It notes the brown thrasher and barn swallow as adaptable songsters, and recounts stories of nesting behaviors, human interactions, and the shift from shotgun to opera glass in bird observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis
Progne Subis
Chicago
House Wren
Prof. Dearborn
Field Columbian Museum
Tom
Tabby
Chelidon Erythrogaster
United States
Bradford Torrey
Sisiphus
Aren
Cistothorus Palustris
Butt
Thrasher
Mmne
Proof That It’s an Ik Wind That Blows Nobody Good
A Chicago attorney recalls a humorous breach of promise case after a client’s friend offers glee at the money owed. The third man jokes that paying the $5,000 will fund his marriage plans to Miss Blank next month. The anecdote underscores irony in a legal dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Siwyer
Nwcomer
Misa Blan
Miss Blank
Compensation for Artists and Catalogue Names
A letter to the London Times suggests printing the names of artists whose works are accepted by the Royal Academy but not hung due to space limits. The correspondent argues this would be a small relief for those artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Bowles
London Times
Royal Academy
Pretty Blouses Fashion Plate Describes Three Garments
A detailed description outlines three blouses: a lawn dress bodice with tucked muslin vest and embroidered edges. a pale blue zephyr with shoulder tucks, open work embroidery, and pleated lace cuffs. and a third with flouncing embroidery, tucked centers, and a lace edged collar.
Make a Useful Little Wool Wrap With Tricot Stitches
A detailed knitting pattern describes using wool and a No 12 hook to create a wrap. It covers chain lengths, tricot sections, short rows for armholes, front pieces, and finishing with double crochet rounds to prevent curling.
Braided Costumes for Contrast in Women Fashion
The text discusses white broadcloth costumes with black braiding being too conspicuous for women with few gowns. It suggests dark costumes with light braid as preferable and notes braiding can be removed later. A contrasting coat would accompany the worn attire.
Cleaning White Wings and Parasol Care Guide
Instructions for cleaning delicate white wings using a naphtha and French chalk cream dry brushed off, plus thick cold water starch aid. For parasols, hot French chalk removes grease, then wash with gasoline and white soap, sponge with gasoline, and avoid heat or fire.
What Is to Be In Fashion This Season
The piece notes sleeve width shrinking to avoid heavy shoulders and fuller arms, hats growing too large for new dresses, waists kept short but not aimed to appear small, and throats elongated with close high collars edged in lace or net. It reviews how fashion elements evolve with durable, recurring trends.
Arabian cloth drapery fabric at 19 cents a yard
A new inexpensive drapery material called Arabian cloth is praised for its beauty and cool appearance. Priced at 19 cents per yard, it resembles fine scrim or cotton voile with tulip designs on a dull ecru ground, offered as ideal summer window curtains and draperies in floral and pastel patterns.
Tight-Fitting Petticoats and New Sheath Dresses
Readers learn of new petticoats sold for the latest sheath dresses made on the circular plan to avoid fullness at hips or knees. The piece notes women often wear at least one petticoat and states tight fitting styles do not pinch or disturb the graceful gown’s set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mrs Judge J. Boyer Credits Perris for Restored Health
Mrs Judge J. Boyer of 1421 Sherman Ave Evanston Iowa says she became run down could neither eat nor sleep and lost flesh and spirit. She reports Perris fruits of new life and strength and thanks Perris for her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge J. 3
Boyer
Sherman Ave
Evanston
Peruns
Perris
Teddy Bear Adventure Ends With Missed Shot
Quirky mock-ominous note describes Billy Block misfiring on a canary bird during a casual shoot. The speaker laments bad luck and unfinished aim in a humorous, Appalachian voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Block
Cure of Eczema Spoots Hopeful End in Boy’s Life
From infancy Owen suffered severe eczema, hospital doctors called his case hopeless. Four hospital discharges proved futile until six months ago when Cutiura Remedies were used. The family reports dramatic improvement and full recovery. Mrs Lily Hedge of Camberwell Green England dated Wan 12 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Lily Hedge
Camblewell Green
England
Time imposes limits on choosing parents for the world
A report notes a policy restricting individuals from selecting their own parents, arguing it creates heavy handicaps for rights and identity. The piece discusses philosophical and ethical implications, citing unnamed authorities and global perspectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi
Iren
Fur Co. Ad Promises Hide and Pelts Shipment
The notice urges buyers to send hides pelts and wool to N. W. Tite & Fur Co. at Miantis Mine. It remarks the next best thing to knowing how to obtain a thing is to learn how to live without it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Tite & Fur Co
Miantis Mine
American Tent & Awning Co Prices and Catalog
Information and prices for stack covers awnings tents flags and related items offered by American Tent and Awning Co Minneapolis. The note adds a quote: Many a man is lonesome because other men are particular about their associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tent & Awning Co
Minmapolis
Message on preservation and free information from Maire Paint Co
A fragment notes valuable information sent free on request from Maire Paint Co of Minneapolis Minnesota. A proverb about flattery to an honest man accompanies the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robb
Maire Paint Co
Minneapolis
Minn
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Edward B. Clark
American Ornithologists’ Union
Atvach Englang
New York State
Wren
Brown Thrasher
Della Strocke
Perina
Aidney
Carters
SPRL
Wanngann Soc
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