Porpoise Oil Drives Winter Atlantic Seining Industry
A rare industry harvests porpoises along the Atlantic coast from New Jersey to Florida to furnish lamp and clock lubricants. Poised fishermen, Sky-high risk surf and heavy seines aid in catching six to twelve foot mammals whose body fat and jaw oil yield distinct lubricants.
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New Bedford
Black Sea
New Jersey
Florida
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
Europe
Practical Idea for Book Storage in Cretonne Shelves
Ethel Davis Seal explains a practical double duty furniture idea using cretonne covered shelves to hold a home library. She argues books reflect culture and character and that a room without books looks incomplete, with storage as part of decor and personal image.
Craft a tidy keepsake for books with simple storage ideas
Practical designs for storing books in living rooms halls or bedrooms are described. Suggestions include a wooden keep place with a hair cushion, or upholstered boards covered with cretonne and matching curtains. The goal is neat, attractive storage to encourage library use at home.
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New York Press
Grabson Willing to Spend When Occasion Warrants It
The dialogue notes Grabson is not averse to spending money for fitting moments. He even recalls buying a stamp when borrowing was impossible, illustrating a practical flexibility in spending.
Odorless Onion Claims by Ohio Burbank Promoter
An Ohio horticulturist known as a public benefactor announces a triumph: an odorless onion blending Bermuda and the Golden Yellow varieties. It preserves onion flavor without lingering odor, appealing to cooks and social eaters, while Italian opera singers reportedly favor onions with parsley for throat sustenance.
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Ohio
Burbank
Bermuda
Egg Price Rise Spurs Courtship Costs in Cities
A strike of hens has pushed egg prices to 40 cents a dozen and higher, fueling more expensive courting in many cities. The Indianapolis News notes soda fountain drinks often contain eggs and reports signs charging extra for egg drinks as owners push costs onto customers.
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Swain
A La Made Inquires About Blue Serge for Shirt
A La Made requests blue serge for a shirt. The assistant responds and she agrees to take a fragment, remarking it is a mere trif le. The exchange shows a trivial procurement moment in a shop setting.
Aroma dispersers in salt and coffee products raise concerns
A fragment notes certain nuts salted and dry coffee beans among various preparations that act as dispersers of aroma, mentioned in a context of disrepute. The item implies a stance on scented additives and their reputational impact.
Woman asks for cottage cheese not library help
A foreign-looking woman entered the library today and requested cottage cheese. After questioning, the attendant learned she meant Scottish Chiefs, a library edition.
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L. A
Nude art provokes farmer couple in New York show
Robert Edeson recalls a tale from a New York portrait exhibit where an old farmer and his wife viewed predominantly nude works. The man sighs that the display was more than he bargained for, remarking he never expected to do as much as this for a quarter.
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New York
Robert Edeson
Mr. Hideson
Hannah
Young's Magazine
Enamelled ivory bedroom desk fittings gain charm
Ivory colored enameled wood desk sets feature latticed trimming with a brownish cast, offering more character than plain white. Silver desk hardware can match striped dresser or engraved patterns, with complete sets including blotter and clock potentially up to 175 dollars. new clocks are shaped like half an orange and sit flat, aiding quick time checks while writing.
Experiments in Breeding Chinchillas in England Farm
Chinchillas native to Chilean high mountains have been imported to England for fur breeding experiments on a farm. The move aims to establish a domesticated population for commercial fur production.
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Chile
England
New Millinery Favorites Displayed In Colorful Range
The article describes upcoming fashion in hats with bold color trends. All black hats remain practical for various hair colors, while bright accents like cabochons, fantasies, quills, buckles, and trims brighten outfits. Shades include blues, greens, mahogany browns, and vivid turquoises with artistic, painterly pairings inspired by old master works.
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Copenhagen
Huntear
Flowers Set Off Costume in Late Autumn Fashions
The piece notes acorn and oak foliage novelties crafted from leather and velvet, a knot of long dahlias, and large single flowers on evening dresses. It mentions vivid pink and blue everlasting flowers, seen in florists windows, not worn but used for home display in rustic baskets with ribbons matching the containers.
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Lilles
Tunic draperies inspire child’s stylish frock design
A description of a modern little girl’s dress features tunic draperies with a long blouse style, gray blue French serge fabric, silk cord belt with tassels, and a skirt tunic edged by scallops bound in self-tone taffeta, finished with crystal buttons.
Demi Tollette Ball Gown Described with Tulle Flounces
The design features a cling ing black crepe de chine gown with a pointed train and two deep black tulle flounces edged by sequined ribbon on a thin wire. A white tulle chest bow decorates the bodice with black tulle bretelles crossing the shoulders into a belt.
Boudoir Cap Fashion from Lace Edging and Ribbon
A simple guide to craft a boudoir cap using five inch lace edging a yard long net or mull circle and rosebuds with a ribbon bow. It explains variations for narrower edging and a chiffon ribbon version priced about 40 cents per yard requires three yards.
Pretty Gift for an Invalid Pillow Slip Advice
A guide suggests a cool soft pillow slip as a relief gift for the sick, with potential initials or monogram, avoiding frills. It lists lavender salts, a cup and saucer, a basket, stationery, or a small motto as suitable alternatives to flowers at Christmas.
Maintaining Young Sows In Good Flesh
Farmers should keep sows in good flesh through growth to maturity. Underfeeding during growth weakens future sow size and brood capacity, milk production, and long-term productivity. Proper feeding before and after farrowing sustains vitality, reproductive performance, and herd quality for the market.
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W. II
Underwood
Iowa
Dairy Prosperity by Use of a Silo
An agricultural column argues for silos to cut dairy costs and boost profits. It notes silage reduces waste from corn and provides year round, consistent feed. recommends pairing silage with protein rich concentrates. cites alfalfa and corn silage as productive, home grown options.
Finishing Off Young Livestock Through Feeding and Exercise
The article explains finishing young animals by feeding to promote rapid growth and fattening. It notes higher costs than using better bred, early maturing sorts and suggests restricted exercise to prevent roaming while providing necessary feed for growth and fattening.
Stick to the Farm Guiding Youth Gains Noticeable
The article notes that young men are increasingly heeding old advice to stay on the farm. It highlights progress in farm staying as a positive trend and suggests rural life offers steady prospects.
Grow Truck Crops Benefit Workers Over Exported Grain
Opinion notes growing truck crops serves laboring men better than shipping grain to Europe, arguing domestic cultivation supports local workers and economy. The piece emphasizes practicality and patriotism in favor of local farming over international grain exports.
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Europe
Growth and Market Momentum From A Growthy Period
A fragmented note discusses how growth without a finishing touch keeps markets muscular yet incomplete. The text hints at a balance between expansion and refinement to sustain momentum and avoid overreach.
Identifying Profitable Dairy Cows for Targeted Care
Dozens of dairy farmers feed and milk twenty cows twice daily year round. About 12 to 15 cows per herd yield higher profits, prompting an effort to identify the good cows and direct attention to them for better returns.
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Cape Hatteras
Carolinas
Ethel Davis Seal
Indianapolis News
Flowers
Yorkshire
J. J. Worman
Illnois
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