New Year Traditions Across Europe and Scotland
A survey of New Year customs from Berlin to Vienna and Oxford to Dresden notes evolving celebrations. Berlin blends revelry with restraint as stores feature rattle catalogs. Vienna hosts a court homage ritual. Oxford retains a burser gift ceremony. Dundee and Burghead keep unusual local rites like the Clavie. Hogmanay in Scotland remains a rowdy, unifying festival tied to Burns and Robert Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Polly
Empire
England
Germany
France
Lustgarten
Paris
Charlottenburg
Avenue
Kurfurstendamm
Vienna
Hofburg
Maria Theresa
Gessler
Queen's College, Oxford
Samuel Smiles
Magrath
America
Heglesfield
Philippe
Dresden
Burghead
Moray Firth
Scotland
Far North
Robert Burns
Henry Bickersteth
More
Chantilly Lace Fall Gowns Highlight Black and White Style
The feature describes Chantilly lace in fall evening gowns with black and white schemes. It notes tunics bordered by white fur, velvet ribbons, smoked pearl beads, and net lace variations. Velvet ribbons decorate tunics and decorative floral watercolor designs on menus appear for a bazaar stall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantilly
Indian Marriages Recognized Under Tribal Customs
The Buck v Branson decision holds that a marriage contracted within an Indian tribe according to its customs and while tribal governance existed, remains a valid marriage if no federal statute invalidates the tribal customs. Dissolution of such marriages is likewise recognized. they are not common law but legal tribal marriages when Congress recognizes the tribe’s domestic relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branson
Okla
Congress
Johnny Knew Them and a Minister’s Question
A brief cartoonish exchange shows the minister asking Johnny to name the three graces. Johnny replies with Breakfast, Dinner and Supper, delivering a light, humorous moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Walrus Slaughter Threatens Eskimos as Numbers Fall
The Daily Industrial News of Nome Alaska warns the walrus is nearing extinction after a single season's hunt. A catch of 723 animals included 420 cows and calves with many wounded or shot dead. A full grown bull weighs about a ton and hunters prize the skin oil and ivory. Eskimos may lose essential food fuel light and leather from their disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Industrial News
Nome
Alaska
When Was He In the Legislature
A witty exchange about state lawmaking features J Fuller Gloom stating the average legislature is a debating society where participants neither know nor care about each other’s topics. The remark highlights the perceived vagueness and lack of substantive discussion in legislative sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fuller
The Zulu Trick Passed From Zulus To Allies
English troops in South Africa taught French and other allies a bedless sleep method. A shallow dug hip hole lets a soldier lie on back or side comfortably, turning an arduous night on hard ground into a refreshed awakening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
France
Scotchman’s daring note shaves risk of German jail
A London bound traveler, Danny Scot, had he not added British after his name, would have faced a German prison tale. A naval officer aboard scrubbed English from the passenger list while keeping British intact, prompting a flourish from a venerable divine who praised Scots as men of sense across centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Scot
Russia
Baltimore Sun
Grim Wit of Douglas Jerrold Quote on Trades
A noted quotation by Douglas Jerrold comments that even grim trades like grave digging or hanging can bring moments of pleasure with certain people. The wry remark reflects jest about human nature and darker professions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Jerrold
Perhaps He Had None
A brief witty remark from the Toledo Blade notes a man prepared in neat attire yet judged by conscience as lacking. The line contrasts outward polish with inner fault, commenting on public decorum vs. inner morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
Dainty Menu Cards Featured For Craft Readers
Art lovers are invited to try creating dainty menu cards inspired by examples shown in this feature. The piece highlights simple techniques and basic materials to craft elegant cards for gatherings.
Card sizes and backing for pale gilt-edged cards
The article describes purchasing gilt edged cards in pale shades for a project. It specifies cards about 3.5 by 4 inches and a wedge shaped white card backing hinged at the top with tape, with Diagram A indicating the arrangement.
Pillows and fashions from period design notes
The piece describes living room pillows with pink cosmos patterns set on dark green fabrics and fringed ends, plus fashion notes on a Moyen-age inspired black satin gown with a chiffon tunic, satin overblouse, silver lace trim, and metallic cords.
Ribbons Show Rich Variety for Girdles and Hats
Rich satin faille and motte ribbons mold girdles and hat trim. Velvet brocades and stripes appear in dark roman hues. Girdles and sashes of brocade add luxury to plain gowns. tinsel ribbons with gold or silver scrolls decorate girdles collars and cuffs. black tassels finish turbans.
Novel Utility Bag From Remnants
A knitted or crochet inspired design presents a versatile carry bag made from strong remnants. It features a central fabric piece, satin side panels, sateen lining, ribbon edges, silk cord handles with key rings, and curved decorative frilled sides. The bag opens to lay flat for easy item selection.
Woman dries damp cotton by oven browning for fluffy resilience
A young woman making cushions found damp cotton filling hard to sew so she dried it in the oven. The heat browned the fibers and created a light fluffy filling that remains resilient and resists matting and packing.
Chantilly Capes Adorn Little Dresses with Embroidered Sacks
Chantilly capes with embroidery form loose dark blue and red sacks edged with silver. Mounted over black tulle for young girls, the capes resemble tiny sacks with kimono sleeves and long fronts tucked into the belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantilly
Colored organdie neckwear with bright color stripes
The piece notes new organdie neckwear showing Roman striped collars and cuffs in bright printed colors. It mentions extensive black striping on collars and vests and describes newer items embroidered with red and green oriental designs.
Co operative plan of buying a stallion for better stock
Farmers urged to pool resources to buy high quality stallions. The piece argues underbred sires produce poorer offspring, wastes feed and pasture, and calls for stricter registration laws to curb cheap services. It advocates traveling to obtain a guaranteed, valuable sire and warns against relying on scrubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Farm Progress
Wanating
Tuberculosis Threatens Hog Markets and Farmer Responsibility
The piece argues tuberculous hogs and cattle harm market access and consumer safety. It urges farmers to remove tuberculosis, noting discrimination in hog markets for dirty districts and warning of stricter inspections and buyer reluctance if disease persists.
Winter protection technique for berry canes
Tender blackberry and grape canes in severe climates may be bent along the row and covered with an earth blanket for winter protection. If soil is removed from one side of the roots the canes bend more easily and may be held in place with wooden pegs if needed.
Watch Hired Man Warns Against Fear Around Horses
A field note urges farmers to observe hired handlers around horses and dismiss anyone who shows fear with them. Fearful treatment can spoil a horse, so act on the experience to protect stock.
Satisfaction in Painting and longevity of paint
Neatly painted buildings give owners more satisfaction than most other spending. Two coats of paint should last seven years.
Sudden Change of Feed Dangers for Sheep and Horses
A farmer warns that abrupt feed changes from pasture to fattening rations cause dietetic disturbances and lamb deaths. Proper gradual transitions from hay to alfalfa corn barley molasses and straw silage are essential to prevent heavy losses in early fall feed lots. The note stresses cautious feeding for horses and sheep to avoid unprofitable results.
Ashes from hardwoods Rich in Potash and Phosphorus
The article notes hardwood ashes from deciduous trees such as oak elm maple and hickory contain more potash and phosphorus than softwood ashes from pine. It states twigs yield higher value for farming than heartwood, and younger, smaller wood produces better ash. Coal ashes lack sufficient potash for agricultural use.
Silage for Horses Feed Guideline
Silage which is not moldy or spoiled makes good horse feed. Recommend daily rations of ten to fifteen pounds per head for horses.
Farmer Loses Big At State Fair Trip
A farmer who skipped the state fair laments losses far beyond travel costs. He reports missing steps in the parade and multiple failed efforts, highlighting the toll of absent participation on the local showcase.
Watch Young Colts For Impure Strain To Protect Value
A watchers guide urges close surveillance of young colts to prevent blemish or impure strain from ruining future horse value.
Steady Gait Emphasized Over Rushing in Daily Tasks
A quiet guideline urges steady movement to complete daily chores. It advocates a balanced pace, suggesting consistent effort beats bursts of speed followed by rest.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aenu
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!