Whale turns in harbor lessons on sea power and New Bedford
The article recalls large whale impacts on vessels the Empire and J. H. Bruce, noting political push for a closed season. It describes whaling shifts from sail to steam, Japanese methods, and the broader economic uses of whale products from ambergris to whalebone.
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Empire
Grand Banks
J. H. Bruce
North Pacific
Washington
Cuilean
Scotland
Firth of Forth
George M. Bowers
Mr. Bowers
British Columbian
Alaska
New Bedford
Massachusetts
Scandinavia
Japan
West Coast
Seward
Bowers
Dynamo magnetized watch mysteries explain cure
A downtown factory clerk complains his $150 watch cannot keep time. A friend suspects magnetic interference from an old dynamo in the basement and suggests using a rubber case or a device from a watchmaker to shield the watch from magnetic currents.
War tale from Hartford joins Balkan recollection
A. L. Redford of the Society of the War of 1812 recounts a Hartford man story about a spendthrift son in the Balkans war who wired for funds after losing his leg. The father’s reply jokes that the wooden leg will move on and to plane it to fit if needed.
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Balkans
A. L. Redford
Society of the War of 1812
Hartford
Montclair Church Urges Open Use of Schools
Unity church in Montclair New Jersey asks for broader school use to benefit the community. The ad notes a $1,000,000 educational plant idle about a third of the year and proposes evenings for adult education, civic and athletic clubs, mothers classes, and moving picture exhibitions.
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Unity Church
Montclair
N. J
Room for Many More Labrador Area Vast Yet Sparse
The Labrador region spans 200000 square miles but has a sparse population of about 4000. The contrast highlights large land with limited human settlement and potential for future growth.
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Labrador
Bulldog Dilemma and Water Test Oddities
A Midlands man on a Brighton visit buys three bulldogs for his daughter after the family struggles to choose one. A Brighton stable hand notes three dogs arrived in one box and jokes the buyer must purchase more. A separate tip describes a simple water test: evaporate a pint, inspect residue to gauge hardness and safety, with signs of contamination indicating animal refuse.
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Midlands
Brighton
London
Silage Proves Satisfactory Sheep Feed
Experiments led by Ellis Rail of the University of Nebraska show silage can be a economical, healthful feed for ewes and fattening lambs. Across three years, silage fed flocks gained more weight, produced larger lambs, and maintained herd health with proper management and exercise, despite earlier concerns.
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Ellis Rail
University of Nebraska
Wallace
Indiana
Bulletin
Michigan Experiment Station
Towa
Ames
Observations on grease heel in horses by Professor Stewart
During two heavy wet winters I observed outcomes of trimming and no trimming among over 500 horses. More than 300 were used in coaching and similar work, about 150 were cart horses. Grease and other heel skin diseases were most frequent where heels were trimmed and washed.
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Stewart
Profitable Tips for Raising Popcorn at Home
The article argues popcorn is a strong crop for any corn belt farm and a good family staple. It compares cultivation to regular corn, notes a 100 day ripening period, and advises early shocking to dry before husking. With proper stand it yields 60 to 60 bushels of ears and sells for $1 to $2 per bushel.
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Corn Belt
Checking Pests in Orchards for Better Crop Health
General good care helps keep pests in check including insects and fungi that harm neglected orchards. Regular pruning watering and sanitation reduce pest buildup and disease risk across fruit trees and spacing.
Bright Spot in Home That Gathering Place for Family
Roger Fulton in the New York Tribune extols the living room as the family hearth and center of happiness. He warns against rooms that feel cold or overbearing and argues for a lived in, warmly lit space with practical lamps that suit both utility and charm.
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Roger Fulton
New York Tribune
Bouquet Form and Fashion in Corsage Bouquets
A 19th century style note discusses corsage bouquets with flowers such as disha asters, chrysanthemum, mountain-ash berries, and fern. It notes replacing sprays with single blooms or clusters, and suggests velvet tones, violets, ribbon, and leaves to suit winter wardrobes and color harmony.
Needlework Notes on Frugal Fashion and Durability
Cheap handkerchiefs and school wear can be made from sheer lawn or India muslin. Crocheted bedspreads rise in fashion with blocks joined by carpet warp or coarse crochet cotton. A practical full-sleeve apron covers the wrist and neck and ties at the back. Use good threads for machine sewing. cheap thread and silk ruin time and temper.
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India
Vienna
Lace Jabots Fashion Notes
Lace jabots increasingly use three to four lace types such as Cluny French tulle Irish crochet and shadow lace to create varied effects in the newest styles.
Brocaded Evening Cloaks Take Modern Fashion by Storm
The season favors brocaded velvet cloaks. 18 varieties mimic stamped velvet used in furniture. Colors range from cobalt blue to mustard yellow with trims of white fox or white panne. A notable coat in mustard has a deep back collar and waist strap.
Sewing Trinket Case With Pink Rose Accent
Instructions describe making a small fancy sewing kit bag from white fabric and pink rose accents. It covers cutting dimensions 10 by 7 inches, adding pink mer cerized or silk, lining, organdie pieces for a pocket, edge binding with ribbon, and a felt end pocket for pins and needles. Finished with a ribbon loop and bow closures, folding into a compact pouch as shown by the Boston Globe.
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Boston Globe
Evening muff fashion noted for Frenchwoman this year
The evening muff is a favorite coquetrie of the Frenchwoman in vogue this year. It features a mousseline or lace fond with fur as decoration, is less bulky than outdoors muffs, and sports rounded corners with rose garlands. It remains pretty to hold at the opera but can hinder at evening parties with cups and glasses.
Buy experience if you want a permanent investment
A concise caution urges valuing experience as a lasting asset. The line frames practical wisdom around investing in skill and knowledge to secure enduring returns.
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