Christmas in Switzerland in War Time
The piece portrays Switzerland as a peaceful haven amid World War I, celebrating winter's beauty and sports. It notes skating, tobogganing, bob sleighing, skiing, and mountain railways enriching life. It links Christmas traditions to St Nicholas and Christkindli, and highlights Swiss sympathy for refugees and soldiers during 1916.
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Swiss Alps
Washington Star
Switzerland
Helvetian Republic
Jack Frost
Mother Earth
Norway
St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Yale
Liberius
Christ
Christkindli
Santa
Christkindle
Christ Child
St. Winfried
Scandinavia
Germany
Europe
Velvet Trains Dominant as Gowns Hit High Prices
Dressmakers cite high costs of French fashions as glitzy velvet trains transform even modest gowns. Velvet used extensively in evening wear and trims, with fur coats remaining costly as American shoppers rebuff luxury prices.
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France
Paris
Marie Antoinette
Catherine de Medici
Stimulating interest in better horses through colt shows
The USDA discusses colt shows as a key factor in improving horse breeding. It notes growing annual events, funding options from stallion owners to community subscriptions, and the value of prizes and trophies. Judges from state agricultural colleges or stallion boards are suggested.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Blallion
Minnesota
County Horse Breeders’ Association
Farmers’ Clubs
Bundry
State Agricultural College
Stallion Registration Board
Do Not Look At Difficulties Through God
A devotional urges readers to view problems through God's lens not through fear. It argues God sees the ending from the beginning and pledges to meet all needs. With the mind of Christ, believers can trust that difficulties will yield triumph and provision.
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God
Christ
Photographer's Brief Portrait Sparks Witty Caption
A Puck cartoon vignette features Mr. Spiffkin resisting a cheerful pose for a photo. He explains to the photographer that the shot is for his wife, who is away visiting, and he would rather not look too happy.
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Mr. Spiffkin
Puck
Abide with us toward evening prayer by J M Miller
A devotional meditation on the need for Christ as darkness falls. The author stresses that in evenings and at death, Christ's presence brings light, safety, and comfort, concluding with the prayer Abide with us for it is toward evening. The piece reflects quiet faith and reliance on divine companionship in life's final hours.
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Christ
J. M. Miller
Courageous Tommy Demands Pudding Despite Bogle Tale
In a playful exchange, Tommy asks for more pudding to settle his fears about the bogle story, insisting he might as well hear it tonight. His mother warns him, but he presses for another serving to settle the tale.
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Tommy
Saving Expense Tips for Inexpensive Home Furnishings
Advice on low cost home decor focusing on affordable options. Replace costly pieces with economical tables chairs and rugs. Use a plain kitchen table and paint to imitate style. Rag rugs provide a cheap floor covering solution.
Sleeves of Gauzy Material Feature Evening Gowns
Long sleeves appear in this season's evening gowns in gauzy nets and velvet. Black net gowns use jet bands around the arm for structure while old gold ensembles show lace scarves forming sleeves. Velvet sleeves offer two wearing options from shoulder to elbow or through the armhole to elbow.
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Ven
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Beaded Suede Muff in Paris Fashion
A Paris fashion note describes a melon shaped suede muff for afternoon strolls. It is dyed to match outerwear and embroidered with beads in conventional designs. Beaded loops decorate each muff opening for a completed look.
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Paris
New Kid Gloves With Floral Motifs in Dress Fabrics
Soft kid gloves in varied shades complement dress fabrics and feature floral embroidery for a delicate, stylish look.
Department of Agriculture Staff and Mission Described
The department of agriculture employs over 16 000 people devoted full time to improving agriculture investigating marketing problems and enforcing federal laws.
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Improvement of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Implements as Farm Investment Grow Each Year
Implements used on the farm form a large yearly investment that increases in value. Each added year of life to these tools is framed as a profit in this view.
Defective Horses in Public Service Defectives in Service
Report from 18 states on stallion unsoundness shows 9 percent with gait, conformation, and scattered defects among 2 640 cases. Figures reflect multiple defects per horse rather than individual animals, with varying licensing rules and certificates noting soundness for service.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Proper Training For Colt Raises Practical Weaning
A writer argues that colts should be weaned early as soon as they have eaten grains from their dam to avoid flesh loss. He notes that halters are broken by weaning time and warns that letting colts run free until two or three years old is bad business.
Sunflowers Worth Growing This Year
Several new sunflower varieties have debuted this year and are highly worth growing, offering notable blooms and vigor for gardeners.
Tie Fleece With Twine in Fleece Care Note
A brief guidance advises tying fleece with wool twine as the only acceptable method to avoid injuring the fleece. The tip emphasizes using suitable material to protect the wool during handling and processing.
Group Vegetables By Culture And Planting Method
Instructions emphasize clustering by cultural type resources. Keep vines with vines and roots with roots, arranging vegetables in compatible groups for efficient cultivation and harvest. The guidance targets organized planting, improved vigor, and easier maintenance.
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Mountain Republic
New York
Superior
Sunday School Times
Agricultural Department
Ates Tso
Caeween
COLT
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