Half a Mile of Blackfeet Pictorial History in Canvas Frieze
Glacier National Park Blackfeet braves create a half mile of painted history using mineral pigments on canvas. The hieroglyphic panels depict tribal war and hunting, featuring warriors Stingy Chief Boy Black Bear and others in scenes of battles, horse thefts, and encounters with Sioux Crow Flathead and Nez Perce foes. The work will be displayed in log lodge hotels on old hunting grounds and shown at the Panama San Francisco exposition.
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United States
Glacier National Park Reservation
Chief Mountain
National Park
Glacier National Park
Montana
Glacier Park Reservation
Stingy
Tepee
Assiniboine
Chief Boy
Boy
Crow
Black Bear
Buffalo
Contrasting White and Black Creates Striking Fashion
A Washington Star fashion piece extols white and black contrasts in coats and skirts. It describes oyster white broadcloth coats with white fur trim paired with black velvet skirts, noting military influence, draped basques, and decorative girdles as key details in a distinctive 1910s style.
Child's Plaid Dress in Dark Green Wool with Red Accents
A Russian style frock features a dark green wool plaid fabric crossed by red and white lines. It has an invisible center front closure and two box plaits, a red maire sash, a white lawn collar and cuffs with red embroidery, and a black velvet bonnet with a plaited red ribbon detailing at the back.
Shall We Raise Small Or Big Sheep
An analysis compares medium type Shropshire with larger Oxford Hampshire in profitability. It argues Shropshires yield more lambs per ewe, lower feed costs, and higher market value per lamb, citing farm data and Breeder's Gazette figures to conclude medium-type sheep are more economical.
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Elmer Henderson
Shropshire
Why a Red Sun Signals Dust and Moisture in the Air
The article explains that a red sun indicates high dust or smoke in a damp atmosphere, intensified by moisture. It notes that dust particles scatter blue light more than red, aiding rainfall formation, and cites Prof. W. J. Humphreys and physicist Aitken on dust’s role in weather and rain.
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W. J. Humphreys
United States Weather Bureau
Aitken
First Citizen Refuses Chautauqua Booking Effort
A touring booking agent in the Midwest seeks the town’s most prominent man to introduce a Chautauqua program. Mr Jones is approached but the top citizen and his wife have already chosen another catalogued option.
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Middle West
What He Thought of War in a London Club Exchange
A traveler from Limoges in France speaks with a Londoner in Southampton about the war. He describes it as terrible and ghastly modern warfare with many good fellows killed and bars closing early, while lamenting the lack of holidays. The Limoges man shifts topic, leaving the speaker disappointed.
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London
France
Limoges
Southampton
Tigers In Korea Sightings Alarm South Port Hunters
Reports from Fusan in the Japanese press describe tigers near the port. Local gendarmerie organized hunting parties but no wild beasts were killed. Tigers have frightened villagers, killed bulls, and carried prey into forests. many villagers pursued the beasts as they grew bolder and evaded several hunts.
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Korea
South Korea
Fusan
Hat Pride Sparks Price in Mexican Humor
A humorous dialogue contrasts Mexican pride in hats with a domestic view. Mr Growcher notes humor differs, observing that in Mexico a man may wear the same hat all year, reflecting cultural contrasts in headwear customs.
Crosslets Faces Sleepless Mower Nuisance
A local neighbor jokes about a dull lawn mower owned by Mr Crosslets. The exchange hints at nightly and morning runs that disturb others, with a warning that the mower will fail from lack of sleep. The tone reflects a rural or small town newspaper style.
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Mr. Crosslets
Fish and Brain Action
Two vacationers pass an hour without a bite and joke that fish become brain food when they stop fishing to philosophize. The exchange riffs on Isaak Walton and the boredom of patient angling.
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Isaak Walton
Hints for the Middle Aged Fashion Notes
A middle aged woman faces indecision about outfits yet must buy clothes. Black net and chantilly lace return, with silk veils for day to night wear. Featured gowns include a black satin dress with a tunic of black filet net and velvet bands, plus a reddish violet ribbed velvet crepe gown with a lengthy box plaited tunic.
Dressing the Large Woman According to Maude Odell
Maude Odell advises large women to embrace their figure and dress to their height. She urges V necklines over round or square bodices and warns against horizontal folds and cross trimmings as unflattering.
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Maude Odell
Green Book
Odell
Solution to Remove Hair and Whiteen Skin Tips
This article suggests using simple sulfa solution to dissolve and remove upper lip hair with minimal irritation. It also promotes lemon juice to whiten hands and nails and claims brushing teeth with a pinch of common salt yields instant whitening.
Doughnuts and Green Gloves Come Into Play
A compact note mentions doughnuts and green gloves as items of interest. The context remains unclear but suggests a light, quirky topic or item pairing in a local recap.
Furs and Furbelows: Paris Fashion and War Woes
In Vogue’s note on Paris winter fashion the true Parisienne limits furs to a velvet muff and neckpiece with little fur trim while soldiers’ needs dominate spending. American sisters wear fur bands on coats as Parisians wear crepe bands, highlighting the contrast between fashion and wartime hardship.
Gaberdine gains status as durable fashionable fabric
Gaberdine remains a fashionable fabric and rivals serge in durability and finish. It offers a soft supple feel and is suitable for the most exacting wear. The change from serge is pleasant and breaks the monotony when serge goes out of fashion.
Duties to Perform During Fall Season
The article urges farmers to advertise quality animals to attract buyers and maximize profits. It stresses selling good breeding stock at fair prices, protecting crops from spoilage, mending roof leaks, and checking pasture fences to keep pigs from escaping into fields.
Winter Tribute Encourages Woodstock Farmers
A farmer praises readiness for winter noting ample wood under the shed and the ability to resist coal shortages. The message implies farmers can endure winter without corn or coal by relying on stored wood for heat.
Success In Fruit Growing
Intelligence energy and close attention to details drive fruit growing success. The text warns that laziness spoils outcomes and implies careful practice and diligence are essential for prosperity in this field.
Turnips as Dairy Feed Warned for Milk Flavor
Turnips can be fed to dairy cows but should follow milking to avoid imparting an objectionable flavor to the milk.
Keep Ewes Healthy and Thriving in Breeding Season
Farmers urged to maintain ewe vitality to prevent disease and ensure strong, thrifty breeding stock. Proper nutrition, exercise, and overall flock health are emphasized to sustain productivity.
Soil for Vegetables Delights Growers with Warm Rich Beds
Article extols vegetable farming needing warm deep mellow soil and rich organic matter. It notes vegetables outperform when soil quality is high and urges gardeners to improve texture, drainage, and fertility for better yields.
Many Advantages in Fall Planting
The article notes several benefits of planting trees shrubs or vines in fall. It cites more time for soil preparation cooler working conditions and easier stock handling. Fall stock is often a half year ahead since ground prep and plant shock are reduced.
The Market Duck Care Notes
The duck seldom becomes broody and prefers outdoor runs. Ducks should not be kept in close buildings and need deep drinking troughs. Peking ducks are good breeders but should not be under four years old. Ensure the trough is not shallow as a duck’s head may fit into the water. Neglect can cause sore eyes.
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Peking
Cherry Is Profitable Grower Emphasizes Orchard Expansion
The cherry is a profitable fruit and the tree is an independent grower whether in the fence corner tree line or stock lot. The cultivation of more trees on the farm is important.
Gardener’s Thinning Rules Impact Crop Quality
An article notes that farmers who ignore thinning guidelines miss a major yield and quality boost. It emphasizes that proper thinning can markedly increase wealth for the landowner and improve crop quality for consumers.
Permanent Farming System and Dairy’s Enduring Role
The article notes that dairy farming stands as one of the few truly permanent systems of agriculture, underscoring its resilience and long term viability in farming practice.
Money In Appearance of Fowls
A brief note asserts value lies in the appearance of fowls as of Elsa, suggesting money is linked to how birds look rather than their substance.
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Elsa
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Secchading
India
Eusory
Washington Star
Vreeder’s
Pierce
Shrewsbury
England
Hampshire Ram
Gaberdine
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