Lions and trainers shape wild acts into danger and spectacle
The article recounts Madame Pianka and Frank Bostock training a Numidian lion for a living picture act. It details selection, busting rage, mounting pedestals, and carrying props, plus anecdotes of trainers and animals, dangers, and dramatic onstage incidents.
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Madame Pianka
Frank Bostock
Animal King
Madame Piianka
Goddess of
Liberty
Mr. Bostock
Clyde Powers
New York
New York Hippodrome
Mr. Powers
Captain Bonavita
Madame Planka
Mr. Rostock
Madame Pitan
Noah
The
Ark
Rearranged barn design proves handy and affordable
John Jackson of Ottawa County Michigan describes a DIY expanding barn with additions built onto the main structure. He details movable lumber reuse, loft usage for hay and fodder, and separate stalls for cows and lambing pens. He also notes plans for a cement floor and brooder temperature guidance based on chick behavior.
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John Jackson
Ottawa County
Mich
Michigan Farmer
Tall Tales Of A Penny Saving Newfoundland And A Scotsman’s Dog
A Newfoundland saves coins in a homemade bank to buy biscuits, while a Scotsman’s dog steals and dries his plaid by the kitchen fire. Mr. T. S. Cooper recounts the collie’s clever acts and its owner’s amusing details about dogs and habits.
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Martin J. Potter
New York
Doctor Potter
Bostock
Baltimore
Hostock
Europe
T. S. Cooper
R. A
Wise Barbers of Persia Promote Daily Shave Ethic
A Persian barber notes Americans lag in grooming compared to Europeans though he hails American workers as the busiest. He argues daily shaving is essential and suggests Americans could benefit from Persian practice where barbers spot unshaven chins and compel a shave.
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Europe
England
Persia
Pullet Eggs Fertility Questioned by Professor Atwood
Professor Atwood finds pullet eggs not better for hatching than those from older hens. He notes the first and last eggs in a clutch are often less fertile than the middle ones, especially after pullets begin laying freely.
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Professor Atwood
Rabbit Bark Damage Prevented with Whitewash Mix
To stop rabbit damage to tree bark apply a thick whitewash over the trunk at night. Add three tablespoonfuls of Paris green to the mix and paint trees, stirring frequently during application.
Killing Canadian Thistles in a Field
Instructions to kill Canada thistles in a field by cultivating a crop in that area and keeping the weeds suppressed.
Hereford Cattle Described as Prime Beef Breed
The Hereford breed is among the chief beef cattle in the nation. Believed imported by Henry Clay in 1817, they mature as early as Shorthorns and are nearly as large. Noted for good meat quality and breeding potential. Ground color red with white face and legs, two horns, and curly coat. illustration depicts a prize Hereford steer at the Missouri state fair.
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United States
Henry Clay
Malt Sprouts in Gleaned Barley for Alcoholic Beverages
A feed termed malt sprouts arises from barley grains sprouted in the malting process for making alcoholic beverages. The text notes g' ply barley grain sprouted in malting presses used in beverage production.
Why Farming Needs System
The Bookkeeper notes U S farming capital at fifty billion dollars, vastly larger than steel. If valued by land’s original cost, farmers gain. by market withdrawal value, they lose each season. Farm values have risen. old methods fail. A new generation must account for fixed capital and interest as a real cost, making farming a modern industry needing cost accounting.
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United States
Steam Bends Wood Best for Cost and Ease
The article argues that steaming is the superior method to bend wood, offering unrivaled flexibility and lower cost. It emphasizes steam bending's efficiency for shaping curved components.
Womans Interests on Spring Blouses and Shirtwaists
The article praises white spring blouses with tinted needlework and discusses tailored shirtwaists. It notes costs and fabrics from two to eight dollars for ready made pieces, with emphasis on color on white, linen embellishments, and practical styles like box waists and chemisettes.
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Uwen
Brassiere introduces new model for stout women
A new brassiere design replaces corset covers and offers warmth free support. It uses a heavy muslin lower section with a V overlap back, tape through eyelets, and a nickel hook. The front ends at the waist line with a yoke of sheer material and lace edging. The reinforced underarm shield aids comfort for rub-prone figures.
Outing Shirts and Belts in 19th Century Attire
The article describes soft finish outing shirts with attached collars, typically worn with a four-stitch belt. Fabrics include flannel, tweed, serge, homespun, and mixtures in navy, white, or gray. Tailors supply weather mixtures and whipcards for finishing.
Box For Holding Slippers In Expensive Dress Box
A dainty footgear box is described with a strong wooden case clad in brocade and stitched with Seccotine. The lid bears the word slippers in contrasting silk, and ribbon strings secure the box when closed. A six square cigar box can be repurposed as a trinket box with padded interior and silk lining.
Simple Frock Collars and Fichu Likenings Describe Trim
Simple morning tub frocks feature collars and cuffs as the sole trim. Fichu like collars vary in net or lawn, formed in folds around the neck opening and fastened at the belt with a buckle or rosette.
English Tea Party At the Vicarage Delights Group
A letter from England describes a homey informal afternoon tea at the vicarage attended by the canon, his sister, Mr. Ashfore, and a group of girls. The scene features roses, a long table service, bread, scones, cakes, jam, and lively conversation led by the canon and his sister.
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Miorence
England
Niginia Carter
Mr. Ashfore
Florence
Emma Paddock
Telforra
Wanderers Return Report From Louisville Courier Journal
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal notes a speaker recounting ten children with Thernik marrying, and reflections on home life. It mentions occasional divorce among offspring and returning wanderers.
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Thernik
Louisville Courier-Journal
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