Easter in the Holy Land and Its Global Reflections
The piece surveys Easter celebrations from Jerusalem to Spain Italy and France, contrasting rituals such as the Holy Sepulcher procession and Jordan bathing with regional displays and personal spiritual interpretations. It also notes varied observances in New York and Rome, plus a fashion vignette for a navy blue serge girl’s coat.
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Holy Land
Jerusalem
Jesus
Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Via Dolorosa
Jordan
Russia
Greece
Bulgaria
Turkey
Spain
Italy
France
New York
Rome
The Season of Rebirth and the Gift of Selflessness
The piece links Ash Wednesday to spring’s renewal, arguing self-denial reveals life’s gifts. It speaks of surrender as a path to enduring influence, noting those who give up themselves gain far more in return, in both great legend and quiet service.
Easter Morning Reverence and Hope Unfolds
The poem reflects Easter day as creation dawn and the unveiling of life anew. It contrasts mortal suffering with resurrection and vanishing doubt, urging faith to guide hope toward the promised ascent beyond mortal sight. It emphasizes reverence and the divine mystery of the empty tomb.
Fields of Bermuda Lilies in Bloom
The fields of Bermuda lilies present a lovely sight with vast unbroken waves of white blooms and a pervasive sweet perfume. Bermuda's sailing and boating culture stands out as a major pastime among residents and visitors.
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Bermuda
Proper View of Easter and the Life Beyond
The article presents Easter as a festival of spiritual rebirth linking nature with the Wayshower's life. It urges reconsecration to love and service, entombing earthly passions and donning immortality through higher ideals. It notes the hope of future knowledge about life after death, but says current speculation is fruitless.
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Gate of Death
Lfe
The Little Difference in Wealth and Waste
Herman Frasch chief chemist for Standard Oil recently died worth about 5 million dollars. In New York he spoke of coal to by product conversion and said a small change can shift wealth and poverty and turn a waste into profit. He cited office workers as symbols of difference between effort and cashing checks.
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Herman Frasch
Standard Oil Company
New York
Frasch
Washington Star
Welcoming a Stranger in a Distant Land
A cannibal chief remarks to a missionary that he is the first seen in a long time. The steward notes hard times and the high cost of living has become terrible.
Wishing Is Easy Bright Exchange Between Friends
In a light exchange Charlie says he would choose riches over looks to be born with, while Mollie notes it would be easier to wish for both wealth and beauty. The playful banter centers on desires and self-image between the two.
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Charlie
Mollie
Morning Frock and Netting Revival in 19th Century Fashion
A historical note traces the revival of old fashioned netting once tied to fishermen and wives. It describes dainty morning frocks with white tulle and pink rose trim, chiffonn sash drops, and embroidery enhancing netting. Machinery now handles much of the work, yet the revival preserves its fashionable air in drawing rooms.
Repairing Kimono Sleeves with Trimmed Inset
A method to mend torn kimono sleeves without visible patches: cut the sleeve along the top from neck to wrist, insert a trim such as a silk band two or three inches wide, which widens the sleeve and waist to cover the tear and adds dressy fullness.
Waste Basket Rejuvenated With Silk and Lace Covering
A worn wicker waste basket can be renewed by wrapping a layer of colored silk or lining and a second top layer of crocheted lace. Square or paneled baskets fit best. attach lace panels to the wicker, whip with white thread, and finish with ribbon, a bow, and coordinated colors.
Revival of Lace Influences Home Furnishings
The article notes lace gaining prominence in upholstery and decor with lacemakers in demand. It cites widespread lace use on pianos and windows and highlights a renaissance blend with modern lace, plus a strong revival of crochet shaping drawing room styling.
Worth Gets Busy With Spring Frocks And Fabrics
Worth leads the Paris fashion surge with spring gowns. He crafts walking costumes in gabardine and soft fabrics, evening gowns in charmeuse pekine with silver, and wide short skirts that reveal shoes. Sleeves reach elbow length for robes de ville while collars stay high and close. Underskirts accompany the wide dresses.
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Paris
Couturiers
Worth
Fashion Center
Fallie Francaise
Work Wonders With Sash In Dress Details
Designers favor subtle changes over drastic cuts by varying backs of frocks and coats. A simple dark blue wool frock with back center fastening uses a black moire sash tied in a loose bow at the hip. The nursery dress lacks appeal versus corsage front-fastening styles, while basque drapery offers a modern demi toilette option.
Cheese Holders Evolve in Salad Courses
The article describes two cheese serving pieces: a flat silver or silver and glass dish with a central cheese plate for wafers and a newer fist dish featuring a glass cup in the center to hold softer cheeses.
Bootblacks Adopt Celluloid Sock Shield For Shoes
Up-to-date bootblacks use a celluloid sheet over the top of an oxford to protect hosiery from polish. The spring top clamps around the ankle and it can be wiped clean with a cloth for easy maintenance.
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Oxford
Secret of using brood mares on farm
On a large stock farm a Cornell graduate breeds 26 brood mares to a 16 hand stallion to raise mule colts. The mares work long hours hauling wheat and hay, are well cared for by experienced drivers, and produce valuable foals. Proper handling, regular work, and rest before and after foaling are stressed for profitability.
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J. M. Ret
Cornell
Weanthy
Gory Cary Olds
Whey a Valuable Feed Balancing Calves or Pigs
An article compares whey with skim milk showing whey contains 0.8 percent protein and 4.7 percent carbohydrates with a nutritive ratio of 1.67, suggesting whey should be fed with protein-rich meals like oil meal and gluten feed to balance a ration for calves or pigs. It notes whey is worth about half as much as skim milk for feed.
Green Feed Essentials for Winter Ration
Green feed is essential in winter rations. When cabbage and beets are scarce, sprouted oats provide an alternative. Soak oats 24 hours, then sprout on a top shelf, spread on day three, and feed when two inches high.
Assurance of Health for Poultrymen
Poultrymen know sanitation is the best health assurance for flocks. No matter how fine birds are or how sturdy the house, if vermin and disease germs infest the building a profitable flock cannot be maintained.
Colores of Eggs in Heavy and General-Purpose Poultry
The article notes that heavy layers produce white eggs while general purpose breeds tend to lay brown eggs. It highlights breed differences and egg color outcomes in common poultry varieties.
Alfalfa Pasture Proves Cost Effective For Iowa Farms
Alfalfa pasture provided a cheap feed option at the Iowa station with a 1921 example showing alfalfa plus grain at about 2.88 dollars per 100 pounds, corn valued at 60 cents a bushel. It offered good grazing from spring to late autumn May 7 to December 26, with deep roots resisting drought and enabling grazing most months under average Iowa conditions. To avoid stand loss, regulate animal per acre for two to three small cuttings, and avoid over pasturing and crown damage by timely cutting and regrowth.
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Iowa
Direct Road to Eggs and Cold Mornings
A compact observation links warm meals with cold dawns and hints at a shared human pursuit of clear sight. The piece reads as a reflective brief on routine nourishment guiding daily life.
Too Many Shotes Fill the Pen at Night
The note describes an overflow of shotes piling in the pen during cold nights. It highlights the crowded conditions and the strain on space and safety for the animals.
Sewage as Fertilizer Sparks Cautious Caution
The article notes that using Knewage as fertilizer can be safe if plant roots remain intact. even slight root injury allows disease organisms to enter, stressing careful application to prevent damage.
Bad Combination For Poultry Roosts And Bird Heights
Heavy birds and high roosts create problems as large breeds especially require lower perches. The text warns against towering perches for big fowl.
Advantage of Concrete Post
The concrete fence post is described as the most permanent and sightly option. It emphasizes longevity and visual appeal as key benefits for property fencing.
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Jaffa
Eee
Claus
Inverness
Iowa Station
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