Henry VIII the King With Six Wives
The article traces Henry VIII from a popular, reforming king to a ruler who divorced, married, and executed multiple wives. It recounts his early victories, prosperity, and eventual shift to break with the Catholic Church. It ends noting his death in 1647 and the contrasting biblical meditation on resurrection.
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Anne of Cleves
Flanders
Catherine Howard
Catherine Parr
Alcibiades the Athenian: brilliant but self destructive figure
Alcibiades, renowned Athenian youth, used wealth and charm to rise in Greece’s rival city states. His extravagance, bold schemes, and shifting loyalties led to repeated falls from power, ending when he was slain by arrows during a palace fire in Persia’s court years after fleeing Athens.
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Tissaphernes
Butterflies of Burma Charm and Spiritual Thought
A vivid Harper's Magazine vignette recalls vast swarms of Burmese butterflies along Lower Burma rail lines. The piece intertwines natural spectacle with a Burman belief that human spirits become butterflies, guiding cautious behavior between the living and the departed.
Five legs on a horse and more in mischief
A six year old pupil at a Scottish school proudly shows a merit prize for natural history. He recounts answering five when asked how many legs a horse has, admits being wrong since others claimed six. The anecdote captures the playful mischief of children and a teacher's reaction.
Sole Remark On The Street Prompted A Grin
A man on the street quips that money talks. Another friend replies that money only says goodbye to him, reflecting a streetwise exchange on wealth and luck. The brief dialogue captures a wry moment of humor about finances.
Conformation and Weight Key in Draft Horse Breeding
The Wisconsin Agriculturist advises breeders to focus on size weight and conformation for price in markets. He notes most Chicago sales salt overweight horses, and that fat healthy stock sells fastest while thin weak animals fetch low bids. He cites Percheron Society data showing heavier mares offer greater farm value and market returns through efficient work.
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Wisconsin Agriculturist
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
United States
Dinsmore
Percheron Society of America
Silos and corn yields for cattle feeding
A 12 ft diameter silo 80 ft high holds about 75 tons of silage while a 14 ft diameter by 30 ft high silo holds about 108 tons. Twelve cows need 36 tons for 200 days at 800 pounds daily. A 10 ft diameter by 22 to 24 ft high silo suits this herd, with higher height advised for summer prep. Green corn yields range from 10 tons per acre on good land to 20 tons on very rich land.
Don’t Excite Cows With Harsh Driving and Disturbance
Guidelines advise keeping cows calm by avoiding hard driving abuse loud talking or unnecessary disturbance to prevent excitement in dairy herds and safeguard welfare during handling and milking routines.
Ground feed for hogs boosts weight gain says Swine Breeders' Journal
The article explains grinding oats and corn with a bit of oilseed meal and soaking or grinding grains like wheat to aid digestion. It emphasizes grinding for young stock lacking full teeth to improve intake and growth when mixed with corn and other grains.
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Swine Breeders’ Journal
Leveling Board Reduces Soil Moisture Loss
A leveling board attached to the cultivator helps cut evaporation by keeping the ground fine and level. With less surface exposed and reduced capillarity at the surface, soil moisture loss is minimized.
Market for Skimmed Milk Finds Strong Pig Market
Market reports show skimmed milk finding its best use in pig feed, with producers noting higher demand from hog farmers. Analysts say the price stability improves by directing skimmed milk away from beverage use toward livestock nutrition.
Woolen Motor Scarf Instructions for Full Custom Fit
Directions for a wool scarf about 16 inches wide and 3 1/2 yards long using a No 8 bone hook. Includes chain foundation, multiple rows of double crochet, loop work, fringe construction with 24 inch lengths, tassel knots, and side edge crochet.
Shantung Coats and Smocked Frocks For Little Ones
The article describes Shantung coats for children in double breasted styles with pearl buttons and self colored collars. Tiny coats feature square yokes and embroidered cuffs, with braids and herringbone edged collars. A smocked Shantung frock with a matching hood is also highlighted as stylish and timeless.
Fashion Fancies and Hats Trimmed With Feathers and Velvet
Fashion notes describe Amall and flat hats with wisps of feathers flowers and velvet dowels. Belts feature black patent leather with white kid edging and mother of pearl eyelets. White hats for warm days are adorned with flowers or birds in cretonne. Lace remains the rage with imported laces in many designs and combinations.
Stronger chiffon sleeves improve sheer sleeve wearability
Harper's Bazar notes a safer substitute for delicate chiffon with a sturdier fabric, especially in black white and flesh tones. The change promises easier wear for women who desired chiffon sleeves without compromising durability.
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Huarper
Bazar
Novel crumbs tray and scraper for the kitchen
A young housewife would prize a new invention featuring a deep tilted groove at the back beside the handle. The tray collects crumbs as they are wiped and kept until the meal is finished, aiding cleanup in the kitchen.
Teaching value of dress for children
The article urges parents to foster pride in appearance without expensive clothes. It highlights cleanliness, neatness, and self respect as key to health and social treatment. Bright colors like pinks and blues stimulate pleasant responses, while white calms, aiding care of garments and prevent soiling in daily routines.
New Neck Scarfs Show Fine White Embroidered Batiste
In these days of Dutch neck gowns scarfs are in constant requisition and shown in great variety. A new white hand embroidered batiste scarf features an inset colored piece at each end, offering warmth and washability for travel from cleaners. Scarfs also come in plain mull with hemstitching in all colors.
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Newport Society
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