Sennett on the art and craft of film comedy
Mack Sennett describes the film maker’s craft detailing how directors writers and actors create laughter. He explains the need for constant climaxes strong scenarios careful casting and the advantages of closeups and natural acting in moving pictures. He notes European actors may shape future stars and reflects on cinema as a serious yet joyful industry.
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Mack Sennett
Miss Normand
Arbuckle
New York Sun
Harry Lauder
Oscar Wilde
Mr. Sennett
Raymond
Hitchcock
Mr. Hitchcock
20 Berry
Paris
Europe
Mackin Sennett
Velvet styles for children shift from white to color
1916 fashion piece notes velvet and taffeta dresses for small boys and girls, with fur trim and bright buttons. It rejects old Lord Fauntleroy looks while praising shorter jackets, medieval inspiration, and color in children’s wardrobes amid health and wash concerns.
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Lord Fauntleroy
Elrl
Community livestock breeding boosts regional stocks nationwide
The USDA highlights Wisconsin’s 186 livestock breeding associations and how organized, cooperative efforts improve dairy cattle in Livingston County Michigan and surrounding areas. Leaders select a profitable breed, coordinate sire use, and emphasize uniformity and disease prevention, building a strong regional reputation for healthy stock.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Livingston County
Michigan
New York
Syracuse
Kentucky
Iwo
Hach
Weary Willie’s Claim Ends With a Dog
In a short exchange, Hungry Willie tells his mother he is very hungry. He repeats his plea and frustration. Weary Willie then states the final outcome is tied to a dog, revealing a humorous twist in a domestic scene.
Coal Experts Warn Against Bulk Purchases Sparks Debate
A question arises whether coal experts urging restraint in buying large quantities reflect prudent economy or political satire amid stiffness in coal markets.
To Freshen Wicker Chair Care Guide
Cleaning wicker requires thorough dusting and washing with tepid soapy water. Mix equal parts turpentine and sweet oil with a few drops of methylated spirits, rub the dry chair with a cloth moistened with the polish to finish.
Worthy Prayer Quote by George Meredith
A reflective line by George Meredith contrasts worldly prayer with soul strengthening prayer, calling the latter the passion of the soul that captures the gift it seeds.
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George Meredith
Debate Sparks Secrets In Political Banter
In a sharp exchange, Sphinxes questions a woman's ability to keep a secret while Senator Sorghum quips that many are not successful at concealing their voting intentions.
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Sphinxes
Senator Sorghum
Preacher Delivers Airborne Sermon Out West
A preacher delivered a sermon from an airplane over the western skies. The attempt drew laughs as critics say the message went over the heads of listeners.
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Bacon
Robert
Navigating Social Circles for Wise Young Men
The passage warns that new surroundings attract bad companions at first, like scum on water. It urges youths to seek good company through channels that connect them with respectable people, emphasizing intentional effort to enter positive social networks.
Meteorological Motto Sparks Farmer Verse
The Christian Herald quotes a saying that the Lord sends sunshine and rain, yet the farmer must sow and reap his own sinning, highlighting a moral weather proverb.
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Christian Herald
Public dinner speakers bore crowds, Briggs reflects
Briggs laments a dull speaker at every public dinner while Griggs praises luck in avoiding such boredom. The exchange highlights differing experiences with event speakers and the shared humor of social gatherings.
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Lucky. Briggs
Griggs
Briggins Praised for Sympathy and Knowledge
The dialogue notes Briggins has a sympathetic nature, being honestly sorry for his fellows because few of them know as much as he does.
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Briggins
Perceiving Others’ Viewpoints and Humanity’s Wholeness
A. O. Benson urges study of humanity to grasp others’ points of view and cultivate sympathy. He argues true empathy comes from seeing humanity in its total scope and interconnectedness.
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A. O. Benson
Muddlers of Hving Highlight Wary Wisdom
A quotation credits muddlers in Hving as remarkably intelligent and wise for others, praising their intellectual gifts and prudence in guiding others.
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Hving
Arnold Bennett
Feather bed cover ideal for cold outdoor beds
Describes a light-weight feather bed with removable washable cover as an ideal outdoor bed covering in very cold weather. Notes buoyant, weightless feel, freedom to turn, and feather comfort with kept heat. Suggests sewing in dress weights for children to secure the bed.
Effectively worn shoulder cape described in street fashion
A street sight shows a blue serge cape worn by a girl with a broad shoulder scarf, lined with pink crepe and tied by a satin ribbon neck bow. The cape swings cornerwise from the arm, resembling a large flat muff as pink corners flap attractively.
A Sawing Hint For Shrinking Baby Undershirts
A sewing note suggests enlarging undershirts that shrink for babies. Bind the shirts first and crochet pieces to sleeves necks and fronts with a fine hook and saxony yarn. Finish edges with tiny scallops for a neater look.
New Gloves Show Military Styled Gauntlets In Tan And White
Military effects appear in glove styles with white and tan shades. Gauntlets feature deep cuffs creating a military look and personal style. The street trend leans toward mannish glove designs.
Idea for the Home Milliner Hat Design at Home
A described hat style with a small satin band and velvet crown forming three velvet peaks. The piece notes the hat is easy to imitate at home and suggests visiting shops for ideas before crafting.
Fashion Note on Plum Broadcloth Tailored Costume
A description of a smart plum colored broadcloth tailored costume featuring a coat and skirt edged with narrow plum and black silk braid. The skirt includes a yoke and is longer, reflecting current fashion with skirts about three yards wide at the hem but non flaring.
Sensible Advice on Dress for Comfort and Health
The text urges wearing comfortable clothing and avoiding tight shoes corsets or garments that constrict the neck. It warns that tightening the neck impedes circulation and that high tight collars mar the neck, praising a soft well rounded throat as most beautiful in a woman.
Fringe fashion seen in art needlework designs
Vogue of Fringe notes fringe style entering art needlework with heavy tan crash cushions embroidered in bright colors and finished with wide tan fringe, suitable as college gifts for students.
Advantages of Cultivation in Fall Farming
Fall cultivation offers two main benefits. It stimulates weed growth which the frost destroys and reduces the amount of spring work.
Value of Woodlots in Farm Wood Lot Products
The annual value of the farm wood lot products in the United States totals over 195 million dollars.
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United States
No Success at First.
A farmer learns that initial years bring hard work and persistence before returns arrive. The message encourages steady cultivation despite early struggles.
Tagging of Sheep for Cleanliness and Profit
University of Arizona professor argues tagging ewes improves sanitation and lamb survival. Tagging simplifies lambing and wool handling, reduces wool ingestion by lambs, and can increase wool value. He recommends tagging ewes first, then rams, wethers, and lambs for best results.
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R. J. Williams
University of Arizona
Europe
TOTAL CROP YIELDS IN 1916
The 1916 U S crop production compared with 1915 shows corn 89 percent wheat 60.1 oats 72.8 barley 77.4 rye 85.1 buckwheat 88.4 potatoes 83.7 sweet potatoes 91.2 tobacco 118.4 flaxseed 111.8 rice 114.6 hay 101.1 clover hay 108.8 cotton 104.0 apples 86.3 peaches 58.2 pears 90.9 sugar beets 115.3.
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United States
Rye as a Cover Crop for Soil and Pasture
Rye sown in fall serves as a good cover crop and provides substantial pasture in both fall and the following spring. It can be turned under in time to plant corn and helps add organic matter to the soil.
Care for Seed Corn
After picking your seed corn dry it quickly and store in a dry place where it will not freeze hard Seed corn will stand cold better than moisture.
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Smerson
McClure
Ivestock Breeders’ Association
Hereford
Willie
Tim
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