Low Waistline Evening Gowns Steer Toward Modest Decollete
A Paris fashion note in the New York Tribune describes the shift toward longer lines and lower waistlines for evening gowns this season. French gowns favor long graceful skirts, loose bodices, and modest decollete, with fabrics like velvet satin silvered with brocade, lace accents, and bright color accents becoming prominent.
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Paris
New York Tribune
Jenny
Creecil
Madeleine
Mar- Hal Et Armand
Alerlbade
Lnce
Jean Patou
Conchita
Filthy Lucre Transformed By Rev Gosnell Moody Institute
Discussion of gifts to religious work as "interest" in Paul and Philippians, showing money given to ministers becomes a sacrifice well pleasing to God. It cites Luke 3 and Acts 26 35 and Hebrews 18 16, urging generous giving and divine provision.
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Filthy Lucre
Lew W. Gosnell
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Shakespeare
Romeo
Cuia
Paul
Bishop Moule
Church of England
Bible Schiplar
Jesus
Philippians
Christ Jesus
God
Chimney Corner School Big Aid for Farmers
An agricultural education feature urges farmers to study winter by fireside using USDA bulletins and state college materials. It promotes home reading, access via county agents, and affordable copies from the Department of Agriculture, noting coeducation and household topics for farm families.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ihe
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural College
State Department of Agriculture
Washington
College of Agriculture
Ufe
Velvet Velvet Dresses for Afternoon Wear Feature
Velvet garments dominate the afternoon wear scene with trims from bare to richly embroidered. A midseason model showcases taupe velvet with silver black embroidery and lavender highlights, illustrating velvet’s enduring durability and beauty.
Cutwork Embellishments Highlight Daytime Frocks
Cutwork remains popular in frocks with underlay contrasting color as a key embellishment. Wide flowing sleeves add visual interest, while novelty material sections form the lower portions with cuffs of plain fabric turned back in decorative fashion.
Wool Jersey Dresses With Detachable Capes Delight Youths
Wool jersey dresses with detachable capes appeal to girls twelve and older. Capes for these young wearers are often simple straight sections of fabric.
Remembering the Sin of Murder and Duty to Love All
A moral reflection urging love as a duty rooted in divine image and the work of God. It asks readers to love others as they are and as they ought to be, and as they may become through guidance and care.
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Christ
Temple of the Holy Ghost
God
Mim
Lrederick Willian Faber
Thought Defines Realm Better Than World Itself
The passage argues that inner thought shapes reality more than outward life. It contrasts Philip II in famed gardens and Bunyan in Bedford jail, noting contentment and spiritual vision arise from mental worlds. The central claim is that the world one truly lives in is the world of the mind.
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Philip II
Spain
Bunyan
Bedford
Work of the Divine Artist Revealed in Nature
The writer extols nature as a revelation of the Divine Artist. He praises the beauty and precision found in a flower petal a bee sting and a thistle point, noting that human science cannot rival such craftsmanship. The tone elevates natural wonders as proof of divine artistry.
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Henry Wood
Malice and Lust Cited As Mental Murder Quote
The line asserts that malice and lust deform character, calling malice mental murder and labeling lust as corrupting men into brutishness and devilish acts.
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T. Watson
Doing Things for God by Frederick William Faber
A reflection on serving God through small deeds. The author argues that any act done for God, even the smallest, can have unforeseen impact and that love lies in continuously performing such tasks without concern for their size.
Fruit of the Spirit Verses Highlight Love and Virtue
A biblical quotation from Galatians notes the nine fruits of the Spirit as virtues including love joy peace longsuffering gentleness goodness faith meekness and temperance, asserting no law confronts these qualities.
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Gal
Manure Spreader Promises Time Saving for Farmers
A historical note highlights manure spreaders as labor saving devices for Sumner farmers with heavy fodder to manage. The text contrasts manual fork loading with mechanized spreading, implying notable efficiency gains for unloading and distribution.
Improvements in Handling and Buying Cut Losses
The losses borne by both producers and consumers of ages can be greatly reduced through better methods of handling and purchasing, suggesting efficiency gains from improved practices.
Farmer Seeks Draft Mares and Geldings for Labor Aid
A farmer emphasizes needing large draft horses to reduce manual labor as power units grow, prioritizing horses that lessen human effort in handling work.
Exercise is Important for Pigs’ Growth and Wellbeing
An advocacy piece stresses exercise for pigs to develop size and bone and argues pigs should have ample space to roam rather than be confined to small pens. The message promotes humane husbandry and outdoor or larger living areas.
Egg Eating Hens and Cure Challenges
Article from the United States Department of Agriculture outlines causes and prevention of egg eating and feather pulling in hens. It recommends balanced rations, nest management, and ample exercise to curb the habits and avoid economic loss.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Fly-Wheel Aids Grindstone Sharpening
A description advocates using a fly-wheel to steady a grindstone for sharpening tools. It notes the traditional foot treadle method causes jerky motion and imperfect edges, suggesting a second cement stone mounted to provide a smoother, cheaper alternative.
Making a Cemented Grindstone Frame with Iron Shaft
Instructions describe forming a circular stiff pasteboard base on a smooth surface then filling with cement. An iron grindstone shaft is extended to enter the cement with a square section molded on the shaft while keeping the shaft round on both sides for bearings.
Three Milkings A Day Boosts Output But Raises Costs
Cows milked and fed three times daily produce more milk and higher test averages than two milkings. The practice helps when records are sought or cows are heavily producing, but requires extra labor and costs that may not be offset by the additional milk. Time constraints and hired help determine practicality.
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Mastin
Herds Headed by Purebreds Rise in West
In the spring of 621 dairy herds in western regions reached 10 percent purebred enrollment, led by Washington Colorado and Idaho. By fall one third of western associations were fully purebred. some areas view using scrub stock as a disgrace.
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Washington
Colorado
Idaho
Dairy Division
United States Department of Agriculture
Bruises May Spoil Meat From Rough Hog Handling
Rough handling of hogs before slaughter can bruise meat and cause spoilage. Careful handling during transport and lairage improves yield and profits.
Improve Thin Soils With Winter Planting and Amendments
The note advises gardeners with thin soils to gin this winter to turn under vegetable matter or apply organic material to boost soil content and productivity.
Get Returns From Cows In Winter Housing Care
To achieve maximum returns cows need proper housing and care during the winter months. Adequate shelter ventilation and feeding routines support health and productivity through cold weather.
Demand for Geese Boosts Holiday Market Prices
Strong demand for geese in the market during the holiday season pushes prices up. Farmers report steady interest in geese as festive fowl, with buyers seeking high quality birds for celebrations.
Dockage for Dirty Egg in Market Trade
An unusual line notes that a dirty egg is always docked in market pricing regardless of its inherent quality. The comment reflects market practices where cleanliness affects value even when quality remains uncertain.
Unmusically Inclined Quip from American Legion Weekly
A humorous quip section from American Legion Weekly contrasts a father’s doubt over his son’s progress with a violin anecdote about Paganini. The dialogue pivots on practicing a bar of rests and a trench wartime joke about halves, reflecting light wartime humor.
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Paganini
Humor and mischief in small town talk and thoughts
A collage of quips and vignettes about everyday life. Jokes about towing, gas, parenting, charity, a beggar’s honesty, nickels, and a penny-pinching loan plea mix humor with social observation in a dated, homey tone.
Jagsby and Bibbles Choose Town Over Home
In a playful exchange, Jagsby insists on carrying Bibbles home, Bibbles returns the favor. Unable to resolve who should go home, both agree to stay in town.
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Jagsby
Bibbles
Hospitable House Means Plenty Of Umbrellas On Hand
The speaker defines hospitality as ensuring ample umbrellas remain available for guests when visitors come and go, signaling readiness and generosity through small practical provisions.
Death of Poesy and Rapid Typist Revelry
A reflective snippet notes a poet’s decline and a town’s cheer for Speedy Ts rapid typist Keyes. The piece mocks verse markers and praises a fast machine operator who can spell slower than she types, highlighting local wit and skill.
Boss and Worker Trade Banter Over Pay Value
A brief exchange shows Boss offering pay based on worth and W Watkins declining, stating one cannot work for that rate these days. The dialogue highlights wage negotiations and worker skepticism about fair compensation.
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W. Watkins
W. Waltkins
Dinner Toast Reflects on Golf Chat and Hospitality
At the dinner the host expresses pleasure at the dinner party while guests remark on the enjoyment and the men talking golf. The exchange hints at cordial social rituals and shared leisure among attendees.
Alimony and Courtroom Irritation in Divorce Scene
The judge awards Mrs A five thousand dollars in two year alimony. Mrs B laments the lack of support from her husband. On the stand the judge faces objections as a witness swears to tell the truth amid interruptions by lawyers.
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Owell
If It Got No Further Than An Attempt
A brief dialogue snapshot shows a flirtatious exchange where a man questions arousal if he tried to kiss, and a woman counters she would be angry even at an attempted kiss, revealing playful tension between them.
Fame and Riches
A fragmented humorous clipping features Senator Sorthum debating whether fame surpasses riches. The head waiter at his boarding house is cited as receiving compliments yet remaining anxious for tips.
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Senator Sorthum
Good Idea If It Worked In A Confused Shop Scene
A boy rushes into a hardware store and cannot recall what he needs after a dog fight excites him. The shopman refuses service until the boy remembers. The boy vows to seek another dog fight to trigger the memory and to grab the needed items quickly.
Calcutta Looker On Quips About Time in War Comment
A brief wartime quip sets a tense mood as a sergeant questions a corporal about purpose and vigilance. The exchange hints at looming danger and the soldiers’ grim countdown of hours in a conflict zone.
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Calcutta
First Love Romance Ends in Rejection
A 15 year old narrator recounts planning a party with a classmate only to be replaced by the boy's regular girlfriend. She describes heartbreak and mortification at the family disappointment over the canceled romance. The piece reflects youthful romance and social embarrassment.
The Value of Music and its Universal Language
Carlyle calls music inarticulate speech guiding toward the Infinite. Spencer ranks music first among the fine arts, praising its noble role in human welfare and broadening human horizons.
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Carlyle
Herbert Spencer
Flying Man or General's Barber Confusion
An old lady asks about war service. a man replies he was in the air service. She assumes he was a flying man, but he corrects her as the general's barber in a wry exchange.
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