Welsh Descent Leads Joseph Davies to Federal Trade Post
Joseph E. Davies of Wisconsin, long associated with the Democratic rise and Wilson’s circle, serves as chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. The article notes his Celtic heritage, career rise from commissioner of corporations to FTC head, and his portrayal as a capable, principled leader with strong ties to his home state and the University of Wisconsin.
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Arkansas oil stones and cotton growth facts noted
The article notes Arkansas yields most natural oil stones of the country and states one planted cotton seed can yield forty billion seedlings in six years. It also describes Russian cows with spectacles to protect eyes from winter glare and mentions a southwestern question about the topic.
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Arkansas
Russia
Miss Hortense McGhee’s Thinness Draws Concern
After trying all the advice she read on reducing, Miss Hortense McGhee seeks a second opinion from friends who remark on her thinning appearance and ask if she feels well.
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Miss Hortense McGhee
Mr Culmrox Speaks Out on Slang Use
Mr Culmrox voices opposition to slang approval saying it is too troublesome to define what slang is permissible and that guessing the right implement for every case is equally hard, noting a big dinner context.
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Mr.Cumrox
Mr. Culmrox
French gilet offers warm house and street wear compromise
The Paris idea called the French gilet is praised as a versatile substitute for sweaters. A velvet version worn with a shirtwaist and skirt keeps warmth indoors and under coats, while remaining stylish and practical for incomes tight on fashion.
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France
Hanging bedside pocket for invalids provides easy reach
A simple bedside pocket made from cardboard and chintz offers an organized space for handkerchiefs lozenges eau de cologne and small essentials. By sewing fabric around two cardboard pieces and attaching a ribbon it can hang over the bed rail as a thoughtful gift for an invalid patient.
Grapevine soil, pruning, and training methods in viticulture
The text explains ideal soil for grapes and how deep root penetration, moisture, and soil structure affect vine vigor and fruit quality. It describes overhead and single cross wire training systems, their post spacing, wire placement, and cane renewal for annual pruning.
New Collars of Organdie Styles and Fit Cuffs
Organdie collars feature revers with lopes and embroidery and high medici or upright frills. Descriptions include ornate organdie collars, turned back edges, and a crush ribbon through slits. The fitted cuff trend emphasizes snug wrist fits, with reminders to tailor ready-made frocks for a proper closure and easy sleeve removal.
Jersey Silk Cloth Fashion Returns Next Spring
A fashion note predicts a strong trend for jersey silk cloth in the coming season. Writers praise the durability of jersey silk garments from petticoats to blouses, noting good wear and luster.
Wardrobe Accessories Invented for Several Seasons
The article promotes accessories designed for wardrobes that have been in use for multiple seasons and asserts every woman should own at least one. Copyright 1916 by the McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
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McClure
Handbags Rise In Fashion Amid War Time Scarcity
Women seek dainty handbags with luxe fabrics as leather costs climb due to war. Reticules for theater and shop use appear costly, prompting choices like velvet and brocade bags with silver frames. Descriptions include pansy colored velvet and mahogany brocade bags with carved ivory tones. A gate-top silver bag on a bracelet offers convenience.
The Well Dressed Girl
The sensible girl will choose simple neat youthful styles under eighteen. Fashionable families show beauty in color texture and finish, not startling outfits. Veils are bad form for girls under eighteen except in stormy weather. jeweled hair ornaments should not be worn in daylight.
Sleeves Modish Highlight Evening Dress Styles 1860
The piece notes sleeve fashions for evening dresses in 1860, confirming sleeves cover shoulders and enhance appearance. It mentions rare sleeveless gowns and a rising drop shoulder trend shaping the season's style notes.
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Milady
Pruning Blackberries for Fall Growth and Fruit
Fall pruning guides advise selecting five or six canes per root and removing the rest while small. When canes reach two and a half to three feet, cut or pinch the tips back two to three inches to limit upward growth and encourage laterals that bear fruit the next season.
Controlling Borers in Fruit Trees
Advice to control borers in peach plum and cherry trees by building 8 to 12 inch high earth mounds around trunk bases. Keep mounds through summer, remove October 15 to destroy small borers before they enter the tree.
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