Black Hawk Memorial Statue in Concrete Erected by Taft at Rock River
Lorado Taft built a fifty foot unitarian concrete statue of Black Hawk on a bluff above the Rock River near Oregon Illinois. The sculpture aims for permanence surpassing the Sphinx and pyramids, honoring the Native American chief and recalling his history with the white settlers.
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America
Rock River
Oregon
Lorado Taft
Taft
Black Hawk
Liberty
New York Harbor
New England
Mr. Taft
Chicago Art Institute
Eagle's Nest Camp
Chicago
Ilinois
Black Hawk Aesin
Iowa
Tepee
Missisippi
Uncle Sam
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Statue of Indian Chief rises on ledge of stone
A composite figure representing multiple tribes is crafted to symbolize a conquering spirit. The head and profile are detailed, with the statue visible from twenty miles on clear days. Starting from models, workers enlarged the piece to a fifty foot height and positioned it on a farm wagon for site testing. A fifteen foot soil removal reached bedrock and a thirty foot ledge was formed.
Monumental Black Hawk statue forged in concrete by Taft era project
The article recounts the creation of a large concrete Black Hawk statue built with steel reinforcement and tons of cement and granite screenings. It describes molds, scaffolding, a steel tower, and a winter casting period. Attending speakers included Dr. Charles Eastman and Wynnogene Cornelius, direct descendants of Black Hawk.
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Taft
Charles Eastman
Laura M. Cornelius
Wynnogene
Black Hawk
Canine Code of Etiquette in Animal Behavior
The article describes a natural canine code of etiquette driven by possession and sharing. It notes how a small dog with a bone earns protection, while larger dogs hover nearby and may challenge intruders. When a bone is dropped the first dog to pick it up claims ownership, with rare hooligans violating these rules. It also explains dogs cannot ambush foes while the foe is eating or drinking.
Words of Carlyle on his mother and faith
The passage recalls Carlyle’s reflections on his mother’s religious influence. It emphasizes her simple Christian example over words, her reverence toward a Higher One, and how piety shaped his early conscience through daily humble practice and respect for sacred truth.
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Carlyle
So Bruin Gets Honey in Paris Gardens
A Paris Telegraph note reports Bruin the bear at Jardin des Plantes enjoys honey water in the afternoon. Public flower sales to fund animal luxuries allow Bruin to savor honey from flowers, a fitting mimicry of bees feeding in nature.
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Bruin
Jardin Des Plantes
Paris
London Telegraph
Jerusalem Slums Grow As Population Surges
The Jewish population of Jerusalem rises from about 10 000 to at least 50 000 within a total of 90 000, swelling slums between churches and costly buildings. A Montefiore memorial fund of about 50 000 proceeds to build poor housing in five suburbs. A new England led garden suburb outside Jerusalem aims to rent to artisans at 40 to 50 a year, with half acre plots costing under 1000 overall and potential garden income from crops.
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Jerusalem
Sir Moses Montefiore
England
Found an Old Friend in a New York Bookshop
A storm drives a man into a New York bookstore where he discovers a well known Fourth Reader from his school days. The title page bears his name and his brother’s, showing the book’s passage through family sales after the brother's death nearly ten years ago. The find prompts wonder about the fate of the rest of the old library.
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New York
Albatross Eggs In Plenty On Layson Island
Hawaiian natives harvest abundant albatross eggs from Layson in the Pacific. Eggs are gathered in wheelbarrows and carried to shore, then loaded onto a small industrial railroad for transport.
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Hawaii
Layson
Pacific
Proper Care of the Farrowing Sow by W R Gilbert
Special pens aid sows during farrowing and prevent piglet death. Ensure adequate space per breed, with wall protections and moderate bedding. Watch and manage feeding from gestation to lactation, avoiding early high milk feeds. Introduce creep feeding to teach piglets to eat and ease sow burden.
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W. R. Gilbert
Charm in Daintiness for Women’s Matinee Dresses
The article urges dainty charm through color and material for daintier matinees. It notes fine Angerle sacks, hand embroidery, and lace as desirable but warns against expensive extravagances. Figured white fabrics like dimity and lawn offer practicality, with hand-applied trimming and quality beading key to smartness.
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Ming
Way of feeding corn to horses
If corn must be fed to horses grinding it is not cost effective unless the animals have poor teeth. Feeding ear or shelled corn is preferable to crushed corn and cobmeal. A mix of corn bran and offal makes a good summer ration. 1000 lb horses fed about 10 lb corn and 3 lb bran daily equals roughly 14 lb oats in energy and protein balance with slight shifts. A small amount of off meat would offset this.
Spinach Plant to Make High Quality Paper in Finland
A Finnish experiment uses a tall spinach species to produce strong fiber for papermaking. The plant grows stems up to five feet high and researchers believe the fiber could become an important factor in the paper industry.
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Finland
Care of Injured Trees After Robit Attack
Guidelines instruct wrapping wounds with grafting wax and banking earth around injured areas to protect trees damaged by robits. The procedure aims to cover wounds securely and raise soil level to shield exposed tissue.
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Robits
Sore Shoulder Causes and Cure
The article discusses two main causes of sore shoulders and backs friction and pressure. It notes that sores heal when the animal rests but recur with work, indicating a bad collar fit. It cites horses or mares and suggests alternatives like better collar design or breast harness for tender-skinned animals.
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Horge Journal
Streak of cruelty noted in hog farm practices
A critic condemns a man who leaves hogs in damp, cold night conditions. The practice is described as heartless and bad business, as hogs on top suffer from cold while those underneath risk suffocation and deterioration.
Fruit for Home Use in Plentiful Market
When fruit is cheap and plentiful in the market its value for home use remains high as a practical staple for household meals and preservation.
Crepe de Chine the Best for Travel Wear
The piece extols crepe de chine undergarments for travel emphasizing lightweight packing and wrinkle resistance. It argues economical women save time on mending, avoid cheap finery, and prefer durable fabrics that withstand laundering. It criticizes disposable fashion and its quick wear.
Millinery Trends Show Bold Ribbon and Floral Motifs
Dry Goods Economist notes ribbon trimmings remain strong with Bulgarian colorings in narrow widths. Moire and faille favored. floral novelties like tiny forget-me-nots and roses rise, alongside flat silk roses and small silk apples. Leading forms include small bouquets, slender aigrettes, and narrow wreaths.
Petticoats for Evening Gowns Featured in White Crepe De Chine
Fashion notes highlight petticoats worn with evening gowns crafted from white crepe de chine and accented by lace ruffles for formal wear.
Sealskin Mantles Adorn Afternoon Velvet Gowns
Sealskin mantles are worn over afternoon gowns crafted from velvet and cloth, completing a refined daytime ensemble in a traditional fashion display.
Drifts From The Nursery And Child Rearing Standards
A fragmented piece discusses how modern children demand action as well as preaching from parents and reject simple platitudes. It emphasizes high standards for parenting, arguing that the old Fifth Commandment shield is no longer enough to maintain respect and affection.
Leg-o'-Mutton Sleeves Seen In Coats Now
The phrase Leg-o'-Mutton Sleeves appears as a historic fashion note noting that this sleeve style recurs in coats. It mentions the appearance of the design in garments from time to time.
Tiny rhinestone buckles brighten satin evening slippers
A short description notes delicate buckles encrusted with rhinestones added to satin slippers meant for formal evening wear. The tiny details emphasize elegance and refined fashion choices for dressy occasions.
New gown creation with white accurs ion pleated messaline
An evening gown described in white accurs ion pleated messaline features a beaded rope girdle. A matching shawl in white messaline accompanies the gown, completing the ensemble.
Consistent Dressing and Drapery for Figure Types
The text advises fashion guidance on dress suitability for tall and short figures, draped skirts, and fabric choices. It notes that tall figures suit drape, stout or shorter builds should avoid certain drapery, and that materials should mix wool and silk or be all wool to look good.
Felt Animals Dominate Toy Displays This Year
Felt and plush creatures compete with dolls in toyland as roosters foxes and pigs attract attention. Plush pigs in pink or small dog sized figures mounted on brass wheels appear, while woolly sheep remain common and a goose in plush makes a debut.
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Toyland
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