The Coronado Expedition and Pueblo Cultures in the Southwest
A historical account recounts the 1540 Coronado expedition across deserts and canyons into present Arizona and New Mexico. It details the Hopi and Navajo peoples, their towns atop cliffs and hogan dwellings, cultural practices, crafts, and governance.
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Arizona
New
Mexico
New Spain
Pizarro
Peru
Eldorado
America
Standing Rocks
New Mexico
United States
Col
Kit Carson
Dutch aviator proposes southern Atlantic crossing plan
Van der Born supervises a new hydro airplane and aims to fly from Konakey in French Guinea to Pernambuco, Brazil, choosing the Atlantic's narrowest southern route. The project, seen as more plausible than northern schemes, faces tropical air currents but reflects growing aviation progress and a likely cross within years.
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Brazil
Guinea
Atlantic Ocean
Newfoundland
Ireland
Equator
New York
France
Atlantic
Labrador
Greenland
Iceland
van der Born
Konakey
French Guinea
Pernambuco
sub-Arctic
English Judge Declares Flies Nuisance in Upper Halliford Case
An English judge issued an injunction declaring flies a nuisance after a trial at Upper Halliford Sunbury. The plaintiff testified that manure near the neighbor’s home attracted flies and caused discomfort and health concerns. Expert witnesses warned flies spread infantile enteritis and typhoid germs, prompting the judge to cite screens as a remedy.
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Star
England
Redwood Tree Counts Its Age Back to 550 A D
A California redwood tree has a yearly growth ring count dating its life to 550 A D, marking an extraordinary span of centuries. Researchers note the ancient tree began in early medieval times and has witnessed vast changes in the region.
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California
Wise Decision on Workmen's Benefit and Home Solidarity
A Boston Post opinion notes the supreme court ruling that a wife living apart from her husband cannot claim workmen's compensation. The piece argues the decision supports family unity and societal stability, encouraging couples to maintain the home for the children's sake. It also comments on manners and listening skills in social life.
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Supreme Court of the Commonwealth
Boston Post
The Suitable Ones Arctic Travel Joke
A short humor exchange jokes about using horses in Arctic travel and suggests skates as an alternative. The quip plays on impracticality of horses for icy regions.
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Arctic
Taffet as a Favorite for Calling Gowns in Paris Letter
Paris based Lillian Young writes in the Washington Star that taffeta remains the favored material for summer calling gowns. Embroideries in garish colors demand discretion, while taffetas offer wide trimming possibilities and originality. A hydrangea blue taffeta and chiffon model features blue and rose embroidery, scalloped borders, elbow sleeves, white chiffon ruffles, and a black satin girdle to shape the blouse.
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Lillian Young
Paris
Washington Star
Baby's Needs in Summer
Warm weather endangers children and mothers fear summers for infants. Many still wrap flannel tight to the abdomen, causing skin irritation. The guidance favors light, soft materials and minimal clothing, with the baby undressed except for a shirt during the hottest hours and allowed to rest or play.
Decorating a Blue Dining Room with Porcelain and Plate Rail
Advice on using blue and white porcelain to decorate a blue dining room. Suggests Japanese or Chinese pieces, brass knicknacks, and Wedgwood for a plate rail. Warns to choose modern pottery as a complete rail, and to select brown and cream ware for rooms with brown or yellow tones.
Golden touches to elevate a black satin or crepe de chine frock
The article advises brightening a black satin or crepe de chine frock with golden detailing on the collar cuffs and sash. It notes age and occasion influence placement and describes options including gold lace veiling cloth, gold motif embroidery, crustations, appliqué, or bands of gold cloth.
Summer Day Knitwear for Outdoor Women
A sweater coat and cap in silk mauve and silver-gray suit the outdoor woman. The gray coat features a back belt and mauve cuffs neck and front border while the cap sports a mauve band and square crown points fastened with mauve buttons. The reverse color scheme also works.
Silver and Gold Laces Trim Elegant Evening Frocks
Silver and gold laces with large flower motifs highlight evening gowns of the premium class. Silk or bead tassels of great size grace suits and afternoon frocks, while white silk tassels adorn others. Buckles, jeweled with brilliants or colored stones, embellish frocks and costumed wear.
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Dresden
Rompers From Old Shirts For Baby Attire
Mothers can craft rompers from husbands old colored shirts saving fabric while giving a neater look. Front buttons align at the back, seats need only bottom holes, sleeves form from larger sleeves and long seat allows growth. Plaited romper patterns help piecing remain invisible.
Long Gloves Trend For Tailored Costumes In Spring
Fashion notes emphasize long gloves to pair with short kimono sleeve coats. Mousquetaire gloves remain in demand, and long wristed silk gloves with self tone embroidery rise in popularity as spring approaches. Pale tan and oyster gray shades are favored for street wear.
Sailor Describes Irregular Crown Treatment
A sailor notes unusual handling of the crown, describing it as sloped, dented, ridged or shaped to look lopsided in appearance.
Making a Profit From the Sheep Farm
Elmer Henderson argues the corn belt sheep business can be profitable with pasture as the main feed. An acre supports eight ewes for six months, hay from clover plus oats keeps costs around 2.25 per head, and profits per ewe range from 4 to 5 after lambs valued at 6 to 8 at weaning. The system yields about 320 net per acre, with less labor than corn cultivation and progressive land improvement.
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Elmer Henderson
Hinda
Shropshire
Excellent Hints During Hay Time
Advice by M. Coverdell on preparing for hay season urges thorough maintenance of hay tools, repairs, and fuel for crews. It emphasizes keeping equipment ready, avoiding delays, using lemon juice for thirst, proper sun protection, and securing stacks, with notes on rust from damp fall weather.
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M. Coverdell
Keeping Chickens Growing on the Range
The article discusses continuing care for a large flock of chickens. It emphasizes maintaining steady growth, feeding well, and the challenge of feeding growing youngsters on range.
Cultivate the Orchard for Healthy Soil Moisture
The advice stresses frequent surface cultivation to break capillary tubes in the soil, reducing evaporation. It emphasizes shallow mixing to preserve moisture while preventing excessive loss and maintaining soil structure.
Paris Green Use In Summer Garden Treatments
The article notes Paris green as a strong poison for garden pests and describes practical spraying methods. It advises making a thick paste with water, adding water to suspend arsenic, and mixing proportions such as one half pound Paris green to 60 gallons of water, or 60 gallons Bordeaux mix for potatoes.
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Paris
Saulage
Planting Evergreens Attracts Birds For Winter Shelter
Instructions urge planting evergreen trees to lure birds earlier and keep them longer. The text argues that evergreen growth provides the strongest storm protection and supports a thriving bird population through harsh weather.
Colt's First Lesson in Early Education
A concise note on starting a colt's schooling with early exposure to surroundings and gentle familiarization. Emphasizes gradual trust building and structured handling to ease future training. The piece underlines patience and consistent routines for young horses.
Sunflower Seen as Profitable Field Crop Prospect
The article argues sunflowers could become a profitable field crop in the not distant future, presenting favorable economic potential for farmers and agribusiness.
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Central
Iseye
Acoma
Fort Sumner
Poriar
Colt
Ben
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