White House as Washington icon and home to presidents
The article lauds the White House as part of Washington’s grand park system and its century of evolution. It notes James Hoban’s Italianate design, Virginia limestone walls, and a 1792 cornerstone. Theodore Roosevelt’s reforms expanded public access and office space while preserving the core mansion.
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White House
L’enfant
Washington
Washington Park
France
Italy
London
Paris
Viscount Bryce
Maine
Minneapolis
Florida
Constantinople
Calcutta
Rock
Creek Valley
Potomac River
America
Athens
Rome
England
Republic
District of Columbia
Executive Mansion
James Hoban
Dublin
Virginia
Potomac
Mount Vernon
Palace
President’s House
Capitol
Harrison
Zachary Taylor
Lincoln
Red Room
Garfield
Nellie Grant
Englshman, Sartoris
Cleveland
I’rances Y Folsom
South Carolina
Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Facts Worth Knowing From Around the World
A survey of diverse notes: Spain cork oak in poor soil. Japan rice output at 250 million bushels. Tone River about 200 miles long. English railways test renewing worn parts. a throat protector vest patent. Norwegian zinc smelting via waterfall power. adjustable steering wheel for bikes. a dredging machine like feet walking. Emery L. Barnes uses auto to harvest hay. Hamilton Ohio marks 125th birthday. blood fights captured on film by French scientists. benzine cigar lighter. corncob pipe industry valued at 500000 dollars. paper mill near Winnipeg to 100 tons daily. salt houses in a Russian town. India leads in blindness counts. December wheat harvest in New South Wales. Swiss grain cultivation up 20 percent since 1914. Eugene Dynner, 16, Austrian-born wireless operator on a New Haven to New York freighter. heir to Austrian estate worth 100000 dollars.
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Spain
Japan
Norway
Tilindis
Eternity
Emery L. Barnes
Lebanon
N. H
Hamilton, O
Winnipeg
India
China
New South Wales
Switzerland
Eugene Dynner
United States
New Haven
New York
Austria
Their Lonesome Look at the Close Knit Family Table
A large family meals at a long dining table with leaves removed to fit fewer people. A neighbor boy visits for dinner and comments on how the family looks lonesome when seated tightly together.
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Tim
Billion Yearly Lost In Birds
A historical report estimates birds suffer about one billion dollars in annual losses to the country due to destruction and harm. The figure highlights the economic impact of avian declines and habitat disruption in broad terms.
Narrow skirts and outside blouses reshape 1916 fashion
Paris signals slimmer skirts for 1917 while outside blouses gain popularity with price cuts from $85 to $5 or $10. The piece notes the shift to lean silhouettes, revival of Renaissance necklines, and a trend toward ribbon embroidery and machine embroidery on gloves, amid warnings against full skirts.
Breeding Stock Importation And Uniformity In Breeds
Professor J N Wentworth of Kansas State argues importing first class breeding stock improves national herds and promotes uniformity. He cites Argentina diversifying away from England and Ayrshire history showing imported animals lift production and traits, while warning against overreliance on foreign stock and fraudulent pedigrees.
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J. N. Wentworth
Kansas State Agricultural College
Wentworth
Argentina
United States
England
Ayr
Ayrshire
Jersey
Greel
Professor Wentworth
Fashion Notes on Evening Wear and Fabrics of the Era
The article describes rich fabrics and colors for gowns and suits, noting eggplant satin surpassing black in depth, wide side tied girdles, gray velvet with seals and buttons, and vibrant undergarments in colors like nile green. It highlights rose chiffon over silver cloth, a transparent hat with skunk edge and gold-embroidered net, and fuller skirts for larger women.
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Rembrandt
Bold fur linings echo old world brocade tones
Linings for fur coverings adopt bold old world brocade styles with heavy designs. Colors like royal purple, pea green, king's blue, and yellow brass lend a stately, dignified finish. The wrap appears gay yet not young, matching the garment with harmonious detail.
Have Lemon Always Handy for Health and Beauty
A period style guide explains lemon uses for beauty and cleaning. It advises keeping a half lemon near the sink, rubbing juice on hands to remove odors and stains, and using diluted juice as a face, neck, and hair bleach. A method to preserve juice with alcohol is given, along with tips on removing nail stains and fading freckles.
Evening Dress of Gray at Recent Ball
One of the most beautiful gowns at a recent ball was gray tulle with wide blue ribbons looping up at the sides adding contrast. The wearer wore her hair powdered and bound with silver-faced blue velvet ribbons.
Burglar Flees Exeter After Fright, Leaves Car Behind
A burglar frightened from a building in Exeter New Hampshire fled the scene leaving an automobile behind him, police said.
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Exeter
N. H
Attention to Feet of Growing Colts Promotes Proper Development
An agricultural note from Oklahoma A and M College stresses monthly inspection of a colt’s feet, alignment with the left fore-leg, and careful maintenance to prevent crooked ankles. It warns untreated feet lead to uneven wear and leg deformities, noting blacksmiths are often blamed for farm-born foot troubles.
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W. L. Blizzard
Department of ‘Animal Husbandry
Oklahoma A
M. College
Stillwater
Keeping Track of All Breeding Ewes
Illinois Experiment Station discusses practical ewe breeding records. A simple ram-paint method marks ewes in heat, aiding lambing forecasts. Ewes cycle about every 16 days, with signs on the right rump indicating service within the first or second 16 day period.
Nebraska Farmer Sells 7 Of 17 Cows After Testing
After testing 17 cows through a testing association, the Nebraska farmer sold seven and earned more profit from the remaining ten than from the entire herd previously.
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Nebraska
Stock Health Beats Vet Bills for Livestock
Feeding and caring for stock keeps them in good health and cheaper than paying a doctor to restore them once they are down. Proper care reduces illness, supports growth, and lowers recovery costs through proactive management.
Baby beef prospect praised by Wisconsin breeders
John L. Tormey of the Wisconsin Shorthorn Breeders Association says high meat product demand makes baby beef profitable on Wisconsin land. He credits near markets, good climate, forage, and water, noting calves can reach market by 18 months using purebred sires and proper feed.
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Wisconain
John L. Tormey
Wisconsin Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Feeding lambs shows alfalfa outgaining prairie hay
Prof James W Wilson reports best gains at South Dakota Experiment Station in a lamb feeding trial. Using a grain mix of oats corn and meal, lambs fed alfalfa hay averaged 0.51 pounds daily gain versus 0.88 pounds with prairie hay, with ages and weights closely matched.
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South Dakota
James W. Wilson
Don’t Shout at Cows Milking Time
A concise admonition advises cow handlers to let others shout and keep loud conduct away from the barn during milking. The quotation implies etiquette for farm routines and proper workplace noise.
Good Old Barrel Churn Heads To The Prize Shelf
A nostalgic note praises the good old barrel churn as an example of enduring quality and craftsmanship, suggesting no future design will surpass it. The piece reflects a historical appreciation of traditional churns and their lasting appeal.
Stick Together Stand by the Cows Campaign Motto
A local agricultural group promotes unity with the message Stick Together Stand by the cows and they will stand by you. The slogan underscores farmer solidarity and mutual support among herdsmen and supporters.
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Samuel Howe
Country Life
Zass
Petticoat
Witch Towers
Jenny
McClure
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W. C. Coffey
Illnois
Experiment Station
Wisconsin
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