New Substitute for Wood Pulp Examined in Uganda
The Imperial Institute in London reports tests of elephant grass from Uganda as a potential paper pulp supplier. The dried sample yielded a colorable pulp with fibers longer than esparto and similar to bamboo, prompting hope for a profitable substitute despite reader skepticism about substitutes.
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Uganda
Africa
Imperial Institute of London
Tropical
Imperial Institute
Esparto
Colorado
John Fitzgerald
National Pike Forest
New Mexico
United States
Dressing the Part for Women in Sportwear Trends
Mary Dean surveys how women’s sports attire evolves with each new activity, stressing that style must coexist with practicality. The Norfolk suit remains a staple for tramping, offered in durable corduroy, khaki, and English worsteds, with short skirts and functional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dean
Norfolk
Foot Care Routine From Mother's Magazine
An afternoon program describes arch strengthening exercises for the feet. It includes toe lifts, standing toe raises, and a cocoa butter rub after exercise to prevent bunions chilblains and headaches, advising proper footwear for comfort and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother's Magazine
Tamworth Is Best Hog for Good Hams
C. B. Miller argues Tamworth hogs yield ideal hams balance of fat and lean. He notes southern planters bred fattened hogs under corn limits, while northern farmers push large 176 to 800 pound hogs producing inferior hams. Tamworths thrive on clover and raw potatoes, with small Berkshire hams also mentioned. European demand favors small, well balanced hams around 160 pounds, guiding U.S. farmers toward Tamworth production.
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Miller
America
South
Great
Corn Belt
Berkshire
Tamworth
Europe
Tangyland
England
Corn
May Eat With His Knife Mrs Adele Bryant Seeks Divorce
Adele T Bryant formerly of New York accused Solomon Bryant of cruelty in a California marriage that began September 23 1912 and ended with separation September 18 1918. She testified he ate with a knife kept high clothes and slept in clothes, while noting his letters were written by his daughter. Judge Monroe ruled the conduct did not meet cruelty.
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Adele T. Bryant
New York
Solomon
Bryant
New South Wales Shows Growth in Pastoral Production
The New South Wales minister for agriculture J L Trefle announced a rise in pastoral production value from 66 865 000 in 1906 to 97 200 000. Total agrarian production now stands at 195 520 000, up nearly 85 000 000 since 1906, with crop output climbing from 27 070 000 to 59 085 000 over eight years as Governor Sir Gerald Strickland noted NSW’s agricultural prosperity.
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New South Wales
J. L. Trefle
Gerald Strickland
Dominions
What Causes the Trouble In Life?
Quotations reflect a Cincinnati Enquirer observation that half the trouble in life stems from a man marrying a living picture and then complaining about the frame’s cost.
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Hfe
Cincinnati Enquirer
Sugar and Cement Effects on Cement Setting
Tests show sugar can alter cement behavior with small amounts. One quarter of one percent prevents settling, while one to two percent causes rapid initial setting followed by disintegration. Results indicate sugar acts as a setting modifier in concrete mixes.
A Daily Bath for the Eye
A daily eye bath preserves sight and beauty for those who work with dust. Dissolve one teaspoonful of racic acid powder in one pint of rose water. Each night pour the lotion into a glass eyebath and bathe each eye in turn by opening and shutting it in the tepid solution.
Keeping the Feet Healthy
An instructional passage guides readers to a foot health routine. It describes removing clothing, settling in a comfortable chair, and performing repeated foot contractions and pointings with both feet. The exercise emphasizes ten repetitions per foot to improve muscle control and flexibility.
Delicate Baby Slip and Smocked Garment Guide
The article describes sewing a refined baby layette with a simple to elaborate slip option. It covers a tiny smocked yoke, low square neck, one-piece garment, ribbon rosette detail, and optional sleeve smocking. Guidance emphasizes white thread over silk to avoid yellowing.
Georgette Crepe Tops Fashion in Vogue Style
Walsts and More Walata. Georgette crepe is one of the most popular materials for blouses this season and justly so for its sheer appearance like chiffon and durable wear as noted by Vogue.
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Vogue
Small Girl and Boy Fashions in Blue and White Styles
Describes attractive children outfits in blue and white pink and white schemes with poplin pique or linen fabrics. Outfits include trimmed collars cuffs skirts and blouses with ready to embroider options. A five to six year old sample features blue patch pocket white blouse and blue embroidered collar and cuffs. Caps match frocks priced around 60 cents each.
Military Capes for Girls and Traveling Fashion
Women embrace practical travel wear with a new mackintosh cape modeled after the military cape. Inside pockets hidden when fastened provide safer storage than coats. Fashionable mackintoshes in silk and cashmere imitate smart silk coats while remaining versatile and protective.
Valuable Hints for the Gardener
Useful gardening guidance covers wheel hoes as efficient tools, affordable drills, and long lifespans. It lists crops for succession, optimal sowing and transplanting practices, soil tips, and protection methods, plus practical notes on mulch and seedling care.
Farmers Pride Transcends City Life Pressure
A thoughtful reflection urges farmers to respect their calling. It contrasts proud, content rural workers with urban laborers who long for farm work and the chance to return to the land.
Dodder Worst Weed in Alfalfa Warns Station Expert
Oswald of the Minnesota experiment station notes dodder is the worst weed in alfalfa in Western states and some European countries. Dodder is an annual parasitic plant that wraps around alfalfa and drains nourishment. While not yet widespread in Minnesota, seed production may increase risk. two dodder varieties exist, large-seeded and small-seeded, with seed separation easier for the former.
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Oswald
Minnesota
Clipping Horses in the Hot Season
Clipping during the hot season benefits horse health, comfort, and vigor by reducing heavy coats that trap dust and impede skin pores. Idle winter horses gain grooming and vitality when moved to longer days and hard work, avoiding unnecessary heat stress.
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Spirit of
Absence of Alfalfa Among Farm Fields Discussed
The article notes the lack of alfalfa on thousands of farms where it could form 10 to 50 percent of cultivated acreage. It argues for proper methods and care to establish alfalfa given its comparative edges and certainty of success.
Manure Valuable By-Product On Farm
Manure on the farm is the most valuable by product but it loses value if kept in the barnyard.
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Eek
Gifford Pinchot
Pinchot
Orient
Spain
Asia
Bailey Willis
United States Geological Survey
China
Celestial Empire
James M. Willcox
Pennsylvania
American Catholic Historical Society of
Philadelphia
Willcox
Concord
Orly
Benjamin Franklin
Congress
New Jersey
Nathan Sellers
Confederation of States
Germany
Mar
Helo
Los Angeles
Acre
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