Arctic Expeditions Mark New Russian Discoveries in 1913
The article reviews Arctic and Siberian explorations from 1880s to 1913, detailing De Long’s Jeanette drift, Nordenskjold’s Fram voyage, and Wilkitzky’s landfall at Nicholas Second Land. It notes Russian expansion, routes around Cape Chelyuskin, and Toll’s diaries found on Bennett Island, with Fuller context on Siberian maritime policy and exploration goals.
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John Franklin
Edward Belcher
Belcher
McClintock
Franklin
West
Greenland
Perry
North
Roald Amundsen
Bering Strait
Antarctic
Russia
Koch
de Quarvain
Schroder- Strauz
Spitzbergen
Stefansson
McMillan
Crocker Land
Prayer
Franz Josef
de Long
Jeanette
Nansen
Fram
New Siberian Islands
Siberian Ocean
Edward H. Johanesen
Nordland
Cape Mauritius
Nova Zambia
Cape Taimur
Cape Chelyurskin
Whisamkeit
Lonely Island
Nicholas Second Land
Byron A. E. von Nordenskjold
Asia
Chelyuskin
Cape
Nordensjold
Lena
North America
Panama
Peter the Great
Bering
Muravief
Laptiefs
Prontschischef
Kotzebue
Wrangel
Anjou
Sannikof
Siberian
J. de Schokalsky
Russian Imperial Navy
Yenesei
United States
Siberia
Kara Sea
North End
Vladivostok
Cape Chelyuskin
Taimyr
Valgatz
St. Petersburg
Sergelef
Imperial Russian Navy
Wilkitzky
Imperial Navy
Asiatic
Kolyma River
Nicholas
Frang Josef Land
Bennett Island
Baron Toll
Kotelnoi Island
Kerosene Cans in Demand in India Use
Consul Henry D. Baker reports American empty kerosene tins find broad use in India as water carriers sand dispensers for fire emergency measures and storage containers for clarified butter and flowers. Flattened tins serve as roofing peepholes and low cost housing gear with sale price about four cents each.
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India
Henry, D. Baker
East
Laborers Rise After Plague Amid Jenglish Peasant Might
Post–Black Death era described as a golden age for peasants who gain leverage. Piers Plowman quotes show laborers demanding better meals and pay, with many lacking land refraining from subsistence diets. Some peasants force charters from lords with rents as low as eight cents an acre annually.
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Piers Plowman
Our Flowers In Winter
Article notes plant foods preserve thrift in winter and mentions unusual tea from poultry droppings as a cautionary example. It emphasizes careful use and potential risks in garden practices.
American Opens Spitzbergen Coal Fields
John M. Longyear of Marquette Michigan reports his company has shipped 85 000 tons of coal this year from Spitzbergen where about 60 000 000 tons are estimated. 250 to 300 workers mine year round though shipping lasts three months. Russians have already seized a coal cargo and Europeans call the land No Man's Land prompting American quandary.
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Spitzbergen
John M. Longyear
Marquette
Mich
Engineering and Mining Journal
Europe
Gir
Longyear
Discovery Traces Old Mother Hubbard to Sarah Catherine Martin
A clergyman in Yealmpton Devon reveals that the author of Old Mother Hubbard is Sarah Catherine Martin, who penned the enduring rhyme over a century ago. He notes Mother Hubbard was the squire’s housekeeper, and editors over the years borrowed the lines without acknowledgment.
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Mother Hubbard
Yealmpton
Beer Drinking Discouraged in German Factories
Germany sees a long standing effort to curb beer consumption by workers during shifts. Many plants now ban drinking on site and offer tea for a nominal price to employees.
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Germany
Practical plant feeding tips with liquid ammonia as fertilizer
The text notes using liquid ammonia as a dilute plant food, applied weekly to watered plants at a teaspoon per quart of water. It claims this keeps plants growing with healthy foliage and describes it as cheap, convenient, and easily available versus commercial plant foods.
Bargains in frocks and coats for winter wear
Mary Dean notes affordable winter wardrobe replenishment with coats skirts and dresses offered at deep discounts in better shops. Furs velvet and corduroy are reduced with some items as low as twenty five to thirty five dollars, while remaining winter models face clearances before spring arrivals.
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Mary Dean
Els
Time to Dress Hair and the Fashionable Look
The article explains how hairdressing fashions change monthly and emphasizes soft waves over severe styles. It notes young women adapt best, current vogue favors large soft waves and a rolled back twist, fringe removal, and ears mostly hidden though not all faces suit that detail.
New Ideas for Stockings Show Vivid Color Trends
Hosiery styles bloom with sunset hues and curious rainbow glints. Semi transparent skirts reveal pale feet beneath gray tones. purple red and turquoise sets surprise. Silk and beads networks, mock jewels, and shadow lace lacework enhance daring outfits. White stockings remain enduring.
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Parma
New Uses for Filet Lace Show Smart Craft Ideas
Readers discover fresh applications for filet lace beyond pincushions caps and pillow tops. Creators combine imitation and real lace edges to fashion cushions nightgown cases and blooms of chiffon silk and crepe de chine. Small motifs adorn powder boxes boudoir lights and candle shades with ribbons braids and fringe for a decorative finish.
Initials for handkerchief marking per old custom
The text notes a single initial is used for a man's handkerchief and describes its placement on diagonal lines in a corner with a size from one half to an inch. It reflects a practice of labeling personal items with a modest monogram.
To Keep Out the Wind Coat Sleeve Feels Airtight
A home seamstress may air seal a coat sleeve by inserting a four inch satin strip and a plastic wrist band inside the sleeve. The method, simple to implement, makes the sleeve warm regardless of its girth at the cuff.
Velvet coats in plain oribbed weave gain popularity
Long loose coats of plain oribbed velvet are being much worn, reflecting a current fashion trend with emphasis on rich textures and ample silhouette. The description notes the material as velvet and highlights the favored length and drape.
Many Farmers Realize Need of Sheep on the Farm
A rural column notes a recent rise in sheep on farms as mutton demand grows and sheep help weed control. It warns of a brain worm disease in sheep, usually caused by tapeworm eggs spread via infected carcasses, leading to paralysis and death without cure, though rare.
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Ida M. Sle
Lowe
Man
Idle Farm Acres Are Unprofitable
Column urging farmers to reclaim unproductive fields by removing stones and trees, draining swales, and fencing or pastureting idle land. Emphasizes profitable use through better field layout, erosion control, and selective tree planting to prevent waste and maximize crop yields.
Poultry and Eggs Offer New Profit Potential
Prices for poultry and eggs are high, making the business potentially profitable. The text recalls past low prices and strikes by hens, urging farmers to increase production to meet demand and make the chicken yard a lucrative income source on many farms.
Properly Fitted Horse Collars Guide for Thin-Condition Work
Guidance warns that under heavy labor in thin horses collars will fit loosely causing sore shoulders and nocks. Tighten collars, rub smooth, avoid knives, wash necks nightly, remove hair and dirt, apply lime sulfur and tannin powder to toughen the surface. Emphasizes careful care in late spring with weak horses.
Patch Talk on Capital and Labor and Domestic Tasks
The speaker argues capital and labor yield gains beyond cotton and urges considering poultry and aiding the wife to earn extra income through pin money.
Profit in Swine
The article argues hog farming is low risk with high upside. A few good hogs using skin milk and corn not stored in silo can raise profits as both hogs and feed produce strong market demand and high prices.
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Arctic
AM. Greely
U.S.A
North Pole
Old Mother Hubbard
Southdown
Cy Rh
Theim
Poultry and Eggs
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