Memoir of Washington journalism and its sharp lessons
Preston recalls his father Herb A Preston Washington press life and lectures from Georgetown University. The address highlights newspaper work, editorials and satire in 19th century politics with anecdotes about Hamilton Fish Grant and Evarts and the craft of headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Press
Washington
James D. Preston
Herb ‘A. Preston
Ne York Herald
Preston
Washbrzthn
Life
Cauwaepe
Georgetown University
Ihem
Hamilton Fish
Ataté
General Grant
Jere 7
Jamie Buchanan
Bennett
Anf Heraly
Buchanan
Thespaper
Per
Black
Vast Global Outputs Noted In 1914 News
The article lists Spain as a major olive oil producer and notes Vancouver Island could supply one billion feet of merchantable timber annually for a century. It cites 1914 platinum, silver, and other mineral outputs, plus regional anecdotes on animals and health warnings in Petrograd.
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Spain
Vancouver Island
Russia
Colombia
United States
Petrograd
Lydia Botkins
Homer, Fil
Chateau of Pierrefonde Pierrefonds Renovation Snapshot
The Pierrefonds fortress near Compiegne is a rectangular feudal stronghold with corner towers and crenellated walls. Begun in the late 1300s by Louis d Orleans, it passed to Henry IV, dismantled in 1622, and later restored under Napoleon I and Napoleon II between 1858 and 1895.
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Pierrefonde
Pierrefonds
Compiegne
Louis d’Orleans
Charles VI
League
Henri IV
Napoleon I
Napoleon II
Italy Loses Large Sum In War Era Tourism
The report notes that before the war Italy attracted tourists who spent about 100 million dollars annually, a figure reflecting the country’s tourism revenue before hostilities altered travel and consumption patterns.
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Italy
Hip Drapery Puzzles 1916 Fashion Trends Stir Women
Fashion writers report anxiety over hip drapery as 1916 styles emphasize expanded hip lines with short jackets. Many outfits showcase open fronts, vivid barbaric color belts, and beaded or embroidered fronts, drawing inspiration from Asian and Russian motifs.
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Genghis Khan
Enamel The Bureau Drawer Increases Usability
The article argues painting the inside of bureau drawers with white wash and enamel creates a smooth fresh surface. It claims neat appearance and easy cleaning with a damp cloth. The method suits shelves cupboards and other drawers for linen china or kitchen utensils and may replace glass shelves.
New Colors In Middies For Young Girls
Middy styles gain popularity among girls with shorter smocks and beltless designs. Roseda green with white trim and pastel pink or blue appear in spring lines priced at 1.25 each, with striped variants also 1.25. Short smocks feature white smocking and large polka dots at 2.98. Tailored white flannel middy with plaits and pockets sells for 5.00.
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Norfolk
Charming costume evokes western cowgirl style
A charming costume combines georgette crepe and novelty silk with a crepe collar and fluting. Silk flowers and buttons adorn it. A horn hat, gray fallle, and ostrich feathers finish the look. The skirt features large checks reminiscent of Western prairie riding skirts.
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Prairies
Demand for Curves Shapes Fashionable Redingotes
The article notes the return of distinctively marked waistlines with redingotes and Louis XIV coats emphasizing close fitting busts and waists. It describes a stone gray Louis XIV coat with a chintz silk lining, mother of pearl buttons, a full basque, tight waist, large pockets, and patchwork details paired with a short plaited skirt and gray doeskin gauntlet gloves.
Nitrogen Fixation by Water Through Soil
The article explains natural nitrogen fixation by water seeping through organic soil and wall mortar, forming saltpeter as nitrifying bacteria dissolve soil potassium and accompany water movement. It notes chemists have not widely considered this imitation.
Fashion Notes on Waists and Collars From Evening Dress
The description emphasizes large comfortable waists with varied collar heights from high backs to low fronts. Fichu arrangements appear, with skillfully draped fichus favored over the stricter aurplice fichu of older fashion.
Spring Styles Featuring Checked Fabrics And Trims
Spring fashion emphasizes checked wool suits and an expanded range of checked taffeta pieces. Many outfits use cording and lace trim with delicate muslin accents for a refined, seasonal look.
Child's Summer Frock Styled in Natural Pongee Silk Trim
A child's summery frock features natural colored pongees trimmed with brown wash silk. The lightweight combination offers coolness and a graceful finish for warm weather wear.
Niter Formation From Lime Motor Mortar Study
The passage explains potassium deposits on wall mortar react with air and nitrifying bacteria. This process draws nitrogen to form niter. The description notes chemical interaction between lime mortar and bacteria affecting mineral formation.
Willing to Be Heroic according to Uncle Eben
Uncle Eben recalls a belief that some men are ready to share risk and hardship to help others. The tale emphasizes selflessness as a moral ideal amid communal danger.
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Eben
Practical Hints for Hog Raisers From the Agriculture Dept
Practical guidance on farrowing pen design and management for sows, including light, cleanliness, and drafts control. Advice covers feeding regimens before and after farrowing, water, exercise, and pasture use. It also details boar care, weaning, castration timing, and cautions against spaying females.
Forage Crops Favored for Hogs in Minnesota Study
University of Minnesota agronomy bulletin urges using clover and forage crops to replace grain for hogs. It cites clover pasture as a cheap substitute, plus mixtures of oats with Canada field peas and Dwarf Essex rape as effective summer forage. Early sowing and follow-up corn with rape aid late season gains.
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Andrew Bobs
College of Agriculture
University of Minnesota
Canada
Potatoes to be Shipped in Sacks for Economy
There is great economy in shipping potatoes in sacks and trustworthy grading would make sacked potatoes acceptable, reducing middleman costs to benefit both farmer and consumer.
Look Over Implements For Timely Cultivation Work
Farmers are advised to inspect cultivation implements and arrange repairs early so equipment is in good working order for the growing season. Early preparation helps ensure timely operation and minimizes downtime.
Vigorous Chicks and Fertility in Breeding
Breeders must provide ample exercise to obtain vigorous chicks and good fertility.
Sufficient Lime for Eggs Noted in Recipe
A historical note states that sufficient lime for seven dozen eggs is contained in a pound of oyster ash.
Practical points for a poultryman
Practical guidance from Connecticut Agricultural College on keeping flocks healthy and eggs preservable. Emphasizes disease prevention, shell strength, clean nesting, daily egg gathering, cool storage, and freshness checks. Recommends using fresh eggs within a year, proper rinsing after preservation, and careful boiling with a small hole to vent air.
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Lslin
CARD
Connecticut Agricultural College
Early Vegetable Planting Guide Notes Frost End
Advice on sowing onion seed and peas as frost leaves, with beets early potatoes spinach radishes and lettuce suitable for early planting. Highlights timing for crops and suggests readiness after frost danger passes.
Do Not Blame the Cow for Bad Butter
A pithy proverb contrasts milk giving cattle with butter quality. It warns readers not to credit a cow for flawed dairy products, noting responsibility ends at milking and butter quality lies elsewhere.
Study Poultry Market and Marketing Smartness
Good poultry raisers are not necessarily strong marketers. The article urges readers to study markets and understand demand to improve profitability. It emphasizes applying market knowledge to poultry raising for better returns.
Poultry Seasons and Management Overview
Poultry culture follows seasonal cycles and requires good management to cover the entire year. Proper planning helps maintain steady production, health, and efficiency across all seasons.
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Senate Pres
Naval Capital
Det
Mr. Black
New York
A. B
C. D
New York Eagle
Lincoln
Hivarts
Evarts
Edmunds
Senator Evarts
Wanamaker
Vermont
Senator Hearts
Dresamem Er
United States Department of Agriculture
Duroc
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