Mary Roberts Rinehart Letters On War Truce And Hope
The noted wartime reporter Mary Roberts Rinehart reflects on her front line experiences and her Christmas Truce piece. She writes to tuberculosis sanatorium patients at Mont Alto Ham burg and Cresson, urging hope and courage as battles continue.
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Mary Roberts Rinehart
Jennie Brice
Europe
America
Belgium
Mont Alto
Hamburg
Cresson
Burg
Mont.Alto
Flanders
Switzerland
England
Minerals of British Columbia Output Falls After 1913 Peak
British Columbia's annual mineral output is valued around 30 million dollars. 1913 figures exceed this, while last year's production was about four million dollars less than the previous year. The decline is attributed to the European war disrupting metal markets and depressing the industry.
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British Columbia
Hilarious Thrift Comic Quips At The Opera House
A local comedian declares laughter was needed for patrons to get their money's worth. The opera house manager retorts that audiences forced laughs and the show must go on to satisfy ticket buyers.
Not a Hearth Fender
Clergyman rebukes a tattered hobo urging him to abandon wandering and defend his hearth and home instead of living on the road. The exchange underscores themes of duty and social responsibility in the era.
Not That Kind Phrase Sparks City Debate
A quotable remark contrasts a man reading Plato on a trolley with suspicions about his motives. The exchange hints at hidden agendas behind public appearances, suggesting skepticism toward overconfident business deals.
Man Objects To Woman Visiting Her Home
Dialogue reveals a father’s objection to a woman visiting a couple at her home, centering on the caller’s presence rather than the visit itself.
Chaperon to Guard Women On Great Northern Voyage
William Metzler of Portland is picked as official chaperon for unaccompanied young women traveling San Francisco to Hawaii aboard the Great Northern Pacific Steamship line. He will enforce a curfew and supervise on the liner, a role the San Francisco Chronicle notes could curb any romance on the voyage.
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William Metzler
Portland
Great Northern Pacific Steamship Ccompany
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco
Hawaii
Great Northern
Folk Song as Old as Man and Its Musical Impact
Professor Frederick Holmberg of the University of Oklahoma argues in the Springfield Mass Republican that folk songs have existed since humanity began, though most known today are five or six centuries old. He says folk tunes birthed modern music, influenced church regimentation, and inspired absolute music by Bach through Beethoven, while noting folk songs arise spontaneously from social conditions rather than deliberate composition by professionals.
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Frederick Holmberg
University of Oklahoma
Springfield
Mass
Bach
Haydn
Mozart
Beethoven
The Captain of Industry Epitaphs and Gossip
Mr Brown asks about defacement of Mr Skinner's tombstone after his funeral. The epitaph reportedly read He did his best with the word friends added to the epitaph by unknown vandal.
Diplomacy and deception in marriage dialogue
A sharp exchange between a free speaking woman and Miss Cayenne explores diplomacy in marriage. The woman asserts diplomacy is needed to get on with a husband, while Cayenne suggests diplomacy often means appearing deceived regardless of reality.
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Miss Cayenne
The Difference in Reactions at the Theater
A man enjoys himself at the theater after a good laugh while a woman leaves elated by laughter and a different one after a good cry.
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Kidder
Katherine
Cupid to Be Banished Aboard Pacific Liner
Women on the liner will be in their rooms at an early hour tonight as the tropic moon and broad Pacific glamour fade. Metzier announces Cupid will be banished from the decks, ending romantic patter under moonlight.
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Cupid
Metzier
Early Victorian Evening Corsages Inspire Paris Fashion
Idnalia de Villers reports Paris designers favor early Victorian corsages for evening gowns while modern women balance fitness and emancipation with classic silhouettes. The feature highlights decollate bodices supported by boned undergarments, low chignons, tortoise-shell combs, and Grecian headlines as trends reemerge under careful tailoring.
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Agenie
Winterhalter
Europe
Pretty Styles In Lingerie
The article notes evolving lingerie trends with new petticoats featuring flounces and lace, pink chiffon inserts, and a shift toward silk underwear for longevity. It highlights white net gowns, embroidered chemises, and night robes in taffeta crepe de chine and washable satin, with simple, practical pocketed silk gowns and decorative stitching like fagoting and smocking.
Dictates of fashion for the season summarized
The article describes fashion trends including crystal bead trimming and blanket sports coats with large plaids and fringe. It highlights bright trimmings on white voile waists, high crowned hats with close hair, deep Chinese blue gowns, tub silk waist s with bold stripes, ribbon forming full trains, turned up sailor hats, velvet sport coats with white fur borders, and colored stitching as decorative detail.
Pinafore Sewing Guide for Boys and Girls
Simple pattern instructions for a child pinafore in casement cloth holland or linen. Step by step cutting, folding, and stitching details cover neckline square, shoulder straps, edge binding, braid choices, and optional embroidery. Suitable for both genders and easy to wash and press.
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Holland
Painted Furniture Is New Craze Inspires Women and Girls
The article notes a craze for hand painted furniture awakening artistic talent among girls of all classes. Pieces feature landscapes, flowers, birds, and butterflies on white or black backgrounds with varnish to protect the art. One room showcased lavender-painted wall and furnishings with lavender accents.
Silk Jersey Blouse with Plai d Patch Pocket Feature
A blouse of silk jersey with a plain collar and cuffs, the garment features a changeable plaid body and a patch pocket with an elastic top to prevent sagging. The design appeals to those familiar with typical sweater pockets and their open mouths.
White Flannel for the Morning Dress Order
Harper's Bazaar notes new white flannel fabrics for morning dress. The text says these flannels are softer and nearly as thick as duvetyns, contrasting with yesterday's materials.
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Harper'a Bazar
Silk revival Gros de Londres in fashion circles
An old fashioned silk fabric named Silk Revival Gros de Londres is being revived for broad use, featuring in blouses and other garments as designers explore its classic appeal and potential modern applications.
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Gros de Londres
Economical Wintering of Idle Horses
The article advises economical care for idle horses during winter. Allow outdoor access with dry bedding and a protective shed, avoid high priced feeds, and feed mainly hay oat straw corn stalks or sorghum. Begin light work eight weeks before spring and gradually increase grain rations while ensuring adequate protein and rough feed for proper development at minimum cost.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Practical Little Hints on Hog Care from Colorado
W D Mwall offers practical hog keeping tips emphasizing disease prevention via burning carcasses, segregating runs, dry feeding areas, and avoiding straw stacks. He advises pure skim milk for grower pigs, limited sour milk for young pigs, and adding soda to sows slop to ease piglet scours.
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W. D. Mwall
Colorado
Proper grading improves apple prices and packaging
The article stresses that uniform grading raises returns for apples and similar crops. It notes that even a few poor fruit can drag the lot down to lower grades, so sellers should aim for No 1 and No 2 stock in well graded packages to maximize value.
Profit Goes Glimmering
The article notes that a feeder earns little when keeping an animal in normal condition without gains, as more than two percent of the animal’s weight is needed and adverse weather like cold rain and storms erodes profit.
Fertilizer Needs Higher for Vegetables than Other Crops
For intensive vegetable farming the fertilizer value may reach 75 to 150 dollars per acre. The text notes vegetables demand more nutrients than any other farm crop and outlines potential per acre costs.
Horses and Mules Shipped to Europe
Prof A Trowbridge notes about half a million U S horses and mules sent to Europe for the war effort. The figure is under two percent of the 23 million on hand January 1 1915 and far below the 1916 colt additions. Demand and rising costs straddle profitability as auto vehicles replace some stock. High quality draft and saddle animals likely yield best returns.
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1. A. Trowbridge
University of Missouri
Europe
United States
Cutting Ensilage Ensilage cut short improves packing and keeping
Short ensilage cuts pack better and feed more evenly, improving preservation and feed quality. Cutting length half to three quarters of an inch is recommended though it requires more cutting power.
Feed for Calves and Milk
The piece argues cattle must balance nutrition between milk production and calf growth. It asserts cows should not divert all feed to milk, preserving strength to raise healthy calves and future cows.
Know the Weeds Become familiar with farm weeds now
Learn to identify weeds on your farm before they spread and cause damage. The state experiment station offers help to distinguish bad weeds and methods of eradication, encouraging early action to protect crops.
Protestion for Ewes Amid Storm Precautions
Farmers warned to shield ewes from heavy weather to prevent soaked fleece and potential lamb chill. Strong winds and rain threaten flocks. extra shelter and dry bedding advised to minimize health risks.
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Absolute Music
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Paris
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