Davies the Celt and the Trade Commission Leader
A profile of Joseph B. Davies of Wisconsin, longtime commissioner of corporations and now chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. The piece highlights his Celtic heritage, family background, career rise under Wilson, and view of the FTC as a traffic police ensuring fair economic road rules.
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Federal Trade Commission
Wisconsin
New York
Lloyd George
Wales
England
Joseph E. Davies
Washington
Federal Trade
Mr. Wilson
United States
Joseph B. Davies
Bureau of Corporations
Mr. Davies
America
Watertown
Wis
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University of Wisconsin
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Joseph Davies
Ison
Yen
Assembly of Wis
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Philippines
Woodrow Wilson
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Princeton
William H. McCombs
East
Baltimore
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The
Beyong Cavil
Cotton seeds and cotton price notes across history
A compilation notes cotton seed yield estimates, Arkansas oil stone production, a Japanese tapestry to be seen in The Hague, Uruguay’s single tunnel, camphor source Blumea balsamifira in the Philippines, and a playful Oklahoman column about cows with snow spectacles. It also cites historic cotton price highs and lows from 1866 to 1898.
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Arkansas
Japan
Peace Palace
The
Hague
Uruguay
Philippine Islands
United States Bureau of Science
Bureau of Forestry
Philippines
Daily
Oklahoman
Okmulgee Democrat
Checotah Times
Achille Press
Muskogee Phoenix
Red Rock Record
Antlers American
Custer City Courier
Comanche American
Russia
Southwestern
True Humility and Hidden Heart in Humble Life
Quotations reflect on humility as an inner virtue not shown by outward signs. The author notes that plain clothes, modest homes, and humble jobs are common, yet true humility resides in the unseen heart rather than external appearances.
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Jennings
Art of the Healer and the Touch that Heals
A compact remark notes that not all doctors practice faith healing yet many heal by touch and still must earn a living. The exchange suggests medicine blends science with personal touch as a livelihood.
Miss Hortense McGhee Shrinks On Diet After Advice
After trying every tip she read to lose weight Miss Hortense McGhee seeks reassurance from friends who remark on her thinning frame and question her health. The remarks reflect concern over her wellbeing as she continues her weight loss efforts.
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Miss Hortense McGhee
Mr Cumrox Speaks Out On Slang
Mr Cumrox voices disapproval of slang, arguing it is hard to define what is permissible and as complex as selecting the right implement for every course at a large dinner.
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Mr. Cumrox
Brother Bogus Rebels
A quoted exchange shows a rough interrogation by a colonel as Brother Bogus explains he seeks employment and clarifies his past work status, resisting implied marriage or deeper motive. The dialogue captures a tone of street vernacular and a confrontational hiring scene.
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Bogus
Brother Bogus
Puck
Secret of Superiority
A mountain proverb shared by W A Bradley in Harper's Magazine notes that people who read less think more, suggesting rural wisdom over literacy. The remark plays on regional pride and humor about knowledge and reading.
Dogs as Disease Carriers on Farms Warned by Agriculture Bureau
The Drom Weekly Letter from the U S Department of Agriculture warns that neglected dogs can spread disease to stock and humans. It cites foot and mouth disease, rabies, hydatid, and tapeworms, urging strict control, feeding, disinfection, and keeping dogs away from carrion and raw viscera to protect livestock and family health.
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Drom
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Negriculture
Comfort for Horses Stalls Relies on Size and Placement
The text argues that comfortable stable stalls prevent health and performance issues. Poorly built stalls or narrow spaces can cause distress, with risks rising when horses are moved to larger or different barns. Emphasizes south-side placement or double walls for north-facing stalls, plus level flooring and ongoing maintenance.
Lazy Ancestors of Our Modern Fowls
The jungle fowl laid 12 to 15 eggs yearly in the wild. Selective breeding produced egg heavy birds like Leghorns that lay close to 300 eggs a year, with lifetime outputs over a thousand. An egg type hen yields about five times her body weight in eggs annually, requiring substantial feed and offering strong market value after laying years.
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Anderson
Colorado
Rich Colors Return in 18th Century Style In Fashions
Fashion notes describe a revival of bold color and metallic accents in evening gowns and street wear. Velvet, silver tissue, and crystal embroidery recall 18th century French modiste trends with gowns from Venice and Watteau influenced hues. A standout rose satin look priced near $1100 funds French orphans.
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Venice
Doucet
Kalinsky
Buttonless Blouse Aims For Busy Women In White Satin
A new buttonless blouse uses soft white satin veiled with white chiffon. A high back collar rises and extends along the surpliced front. Snap buttons at the bust and waistband hold the pieces, with long sleeves that bell slightly over the hand.
Keeping Up Fertility For Fruit And Veg Growers
Keep up soil fertility this winter by studying fertilizer problems now and plan actions for next spring. It will pay for fruit and vegetable growers.
Big Spoon Proves Handy for Farm Use
A large spoon serves multiple farm tasks from stirring mash for hens to weighing horse rations and mixing hog feed. Useful for measuring tonics and other chores, it comes at a small price.
Garden factors influence crops by soil type
Garden guidance notes how different soils suit various vegetables. Sandy soils favor early crops while loam soils support tomatoes and melons, and muck soils nourish nitrogen feeders like lettuce cabbage celery and onions.
Dusty beds and lice link to pneumonia and cholera
A historical note suggests coughing and pneumonia from dusty beds could be reduced if louse-infested beds are oiled. Breathing dust may cause pneumonia and lessen dogs resistance to cholera, highlighting health risks of unsanitary bedding.
Facilitate Drainage in Berry Patch This Winter
Some furrows or ditches may be needed to facilitate drainage in the berry patch this winter, even with drains present. When ground is frozen, water cannot reach underground drains.
Make Tubes From Paper To Hold Cloths
A reader describes crafting paper tubes from girt brown and white papers to roll large cloths, keep them smooth, and organize a buffet drawer. The method uses diagonal folds for body, end caps, and ribbons, plus extra boxes for trays and napkins.
Opal Laces Feature Frosty Silver and Gold Effects
Opalescent laces with wave and floral motifs are described in multiple designs including heavy orchid patterns with purplish spangles. Fabrics feature black nets with silver leaves, white nets with silver or gold spangles, and silk nets in various colors embroidered in silver or gold. Bolero jackets and flounces with scalloped edges use soutache braiding in lace patterns, aiming for a metal incrusted look.
Hoopskirts and Bustles in Winter Fashion Trends
Winter fashion centers on hoopskirts and bustles adapting classic hoop and crinoline styles. Hoop skirts may widen at the meea or hips, with hems, while bustles stay subtle. A fur coat version shows the hoop structure extended to the knees, supported by wire stiffening under skunk fur.
Heavy Brocades Influence Fashion Trends
Vogue notes stiff brocades and fabrics like falles and grosgrains now feature metal medallions with a youthful appeal. Designers mix sector patterns from scrolls to allover medallions, while still using velvet and plain taffetas for dignified gowns.
Teazle Wool Angora Looked Knit From Harper Advice
In Harper's Bazar guidance the teazle wool can resemble Angora when brushed on the wrong side after knitting. The article notes brushing with a wire brush to finish a sweater for a soft fluffy finish.
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Harper’s Bazar
Home Doorsteps Decorated With Bright Iron Ornaments
Doorsteps appear popular with iron enameled decorations in bright colors. Figures, fruit baskets, and flower baskets are common designs. Some feature flat wood panels with large painted flowers and metal weights on the back.
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Edward B. Clark
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