Young American inventor Hammond dazzles with wireless weapons
John Hays Hammond Jr. rises from Yale graduate to leading innovator. his wireless guided torpedo system, thermite shell, and electric dog model promise U.S. military use. He tests Natalia off Gloucester and argues for government procurement while rivals study interference by the Dolphin.
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Poetry and Noses in Browning and Atlantic Reflections
The Atlantic suggests Browning’s A Face omits the nose in a profile praised for its lips neck and chin. The critic notes readers will infer a line that suits them, while the鼻 shape is treated as a trivial absence that preserves the poem’s charm.
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Atlantic
The Average Man Believes What He Hears Is True
A reflection on belief and skepticism notes that people tend to accept paid-for words as truth. The passage suggests ordinary listeners are swayed by persuasive voices and money behind them.
Flashlight Aims Rifle Fire With Inverted T Shape Beam
A new night hunting flashlight for high power rifles projects an inverted T beam to mark the strike point on the target. The device helps aim at close range by guiding bullets to the illuminated point while casting only limited light beyond the shaft to reveal the animal’s outline.
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Alfies
Funeral Etiquette Takes Four Handkerchiefs
In our town customs, women attend funerals with two handkerchiefs, but Mrs. Tug Watts always carries four.
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Tug Watts
Dare Them to Shoot Him in Civil War Regiment
In 1864 Colonel Daniels of the Seventh Rhode Island faced a rumored coup. He ordered his men to fire their loaded rifles into a bank while he stood before them, giving Ready Aim Fire. The guns misfired and no one shot him, ending such threats in the unit.
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Daniels
Rhode Island
Origin of War Terms with British Roots
The article notes few modern war terms come from Britain aside from shrapnel. Grenadier traces to German origins from grenades, not French. Musket derives from Italian moschetto linked to a small bird, and originally referred to a small mortar and then infantry rifles, with musketeers as the unit name.
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Grenadier
Artist recalls loft living above city roof garden
The artist describes living in a small top floor room and the girl who reads about a lively life comments on the nearby roof garden access. The exchange captures a moment of casual urban life and imagination.
No Indians in 100 Years
The author argues the full blooded Indian will not be extinct within the lifetime of current generations but will vanish from the continent in about a century. He cites reservations still housing full bloods, yet tuberculosis and environmental changes have reduced their numbers, leaving comparatively few full bloods on reservations.
Hat Makes Woman Look Thirty Dollars Younger
In a millinery shop a woman asks how a hat suits her. The modiste quips that the hat makes her look thirty dollars younger, blending wit with fashion dialogue.
Why Do You Keep That Sign On Your Desk
A man explains he uses a desk sign reading This Is My Busy Day to deter others from lingering to conduct business while he plans to play golf. The exchange reveals his desire for uninterrupted leisure and his way of signaling boundaries.
French Costume Lines Shape Early Autumn Fashion
New York women adopt the small tilted hat and redingote inspired gowns from France. Slim, straight lines from shoulder to hip, belted tunics, and one piece frocks redefine style over two piece suits. Dark blue fabrics with scarlet accents and ribbon lacing dominate the season's look.
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New York
France
Cheruit
McClure
Cozy Covers That Wash
A simple washable cozy cover in white spotted muslin with pale blue lining and a hemstitched frill. The lining color can match the tea service and is removable for washing. Crumbs of comfort note and a wry remark about homes and marriages to suffragettes conclude the piece.
Fragrant Baths For Beauty On A Budget
Fragrant baths offer a quick beauty boost using common oats or bran. Tied in a cheesecloth bag and agitated in warm water the mixture creates a thick milky bath that whiten skin with repeated use and costs under six cents.
Pockets That Are Handy for Safe Traveling Garb
A design for deep belt pockets worn under a traveling coat or skirt offers secure, easily accessible storage for money jewelry and letters. The straight fabric band is 6 to 7 inches deep, possibly larger for gardening or housework, with envelope pockets, buttoned flaps, and optional lining, fastening by ribbon, buttons, or press studs.
Pretty Porch Color Scheme with Willow Furniture
A soft color palette features willow gray furniture and cushions in green and white or green and gray stripes or cretenne. A green grass rug centers a large green table holding a bowl of soft gray-green tones. seasonal flowers enhance the porch’s charm with pink and white peonies and dahlias.
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Ross
Gray Shades Rise in Popular Style
Gray emerges as a fashionable choice noted for its cool appeal. The article cautions some complex faces may not suit gray and advises careful consideration before wearing paler gray tones.
Fragrance Bathing Adds Delicate Cleanliness Notes
A line describes a bath product that imparts satin softness and a subtle fragrance. It notes the brans is less useful yet a bath with it yields a sense of delicious cleanliness.
Novel Stocking Design Echoes Military Boot Style
Designers create a pair of stockings with 13 simulated buttons and buttonholes along the side plus heavy silk outlining to mimic the overlapping boot top. A silk tassel at the center front adds a military touch while remaining light for warm days.
To Prevent Tomato Curdling With Dairy
A pinch of bicarbonate of soda mixed with tomatoes to be cooked with milk or cream will prevent curdling. The tip notes this simple additive stops separation when dairy is heated with tomatoes.
Feeding hogs with new corn requires balanced rations
The article warns against feeding hogs only new corn as overloads can cause digestive issues and poor meat. It advises mixing new corn with clover, alfalfa, bran, pumpkins, and skim milk to build a strong frame. It stresses attention to growth balance over fat alone and watching for anemia signs.
Destroy White Fly on Tomato Plants
Agriculture experts describe fumigation with hydrocyanic acid gas for white flies on tomatoes, with precautions for safety. When impractical, an all night tobacco extract fumigation followed by whale oil soap spray reduces adults and nearly all pupae, though eggs remain. Avoid syringing in greenhouses to prevent pollination disruption and rot.
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Department of Agriculture
Harness Oiling Is a Rainy Day Job for Horse Owners
Harness oiling is a necessary rainy day task on farms and in city stables. Even little wear across weather can dry and harden harness leather, causing cracks and failure. Regular oiling serves as preventive care and a cure to keep harness flexible and long lasting.
Modern Dairying Shown On A First Class Farm
A visit reveals stables nearly as clean as parlors and milk care run with 60 systematic, methodical precision. The article contrasts today’s modern methods with older practices.
Most Profitable Hoga Feeders Say Heavy Hogs Lead
Professor Samson of Oregon Agricultural College reports tests showing heavy feeders are more profitable. Poor feeders use 463 pounds of feed per 100 pounds gain while big feeders average 418 pounds, indicating efficiency gains with weight.
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Samson
Oregon Agricultural College
Storing Vegetables For Late-Sown Harvests
Late-sown carrots beets and other vegetables store better than early sowing crops that are harvested too old. Proper storage methods help preserve flavor and texture for winter use.
Make Profit With Sheep On Any Farm
This column advises farmers to profit from sheep on large farms, noting sheep outperform cattle on 100 acres or more. It recommends grading sheep by size, feeding prime lambs separately, selling lambs when needed, and diluting cow milk for orphaned lambs. Emphasizes clean water, Clover or alfalfa feed, disease risk myths, and using experienced buyers for rams. It also highlights state fairs as valuable learning events.
Chicken Driver A Gentle Guide For Herding Birds
A simple palm leaf fan on a long stick guides young chicks and ducks without fear. Used gently, it directs movements effectively and avoids distress, offering a humane alternative to rough handling.
Calf Yard Needs Shade and Grass for Comfort
A farmer states little calves need a spacious yard with trees and green pasture. A dusty road harms young calves especially during fly season. The fires do not bother calves in such a nature, and a shady pasture is preferred.
Harbor No Scrubs on the Farm This Year
A directive urges keeping a strict rule to harbor no scrub males on the farm for another year. It emphasizes discipline and orderly labor practices among workers and residents.
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