Isaac and Ishmael A Tale of Jealousy and Faith
In a retold Bible scene from Genesis 21 the conflict between Isaac and Ishmael unfolds at Abraham’s camp. Sarah insists the bondwoman’s son not share in Isaac’s heirship, while Ishmael grapples with perceived injustice and self reliance amid family and divine plans.
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Abraham
Sarah
Isaac
Hagar
Abra
Ishmael
Oor
Broressi
Satan
Promise
Make a Waste Paper Basket from Cardboard and Silk
A practical guide to crafting a waste paper basket that matches room decor. It suggests a square cardboard box reinforced with linen and silk lining, finished with silk banding and ribbon bows. Materials include silk, lining fabric, ribbon, and glue.
Fashion Notes on Plaits and Velvet Finishes
A guide for home sewists on leaving bastings in plaits until final fitting, preserving waist and sleeve fullness. Describes soft kid waistcoats, double breasted styles, chemisettes, Valen ciennes lace, velvet trims, and the restrained changes in tailor mades toward plain cuts with braidings.
Heliotrope Sachet Recipe Featured
A historic note describes a fragrant sachet. It details mixing arms-root rose leaves tonquin beans musk and almond essence then sieving to produce a scented blend for clothing.
Hair Growth Tonic Regimen From Historic Advice
A historical health note prescribes fortnights shampoo with eggs and hot water followed by a nightly scalp rub using a tonic. The formula lists forty eight grains of resorcin, one quarter ounce glycerin, and diluted alcohol to fill a two ounce bottle, with health noted as influential to hair condition.
Diet Advice for Liver Spots Cites Diet Changes
For liver spots the guidance suggests reforming meals with stewed rhubarb for breakfast, taking spring medicines, and sleeping outdoors. It also recommends eating little meat and spending time in fresh air.
Classic Complexion Rules Parisian Models Value
A Paris art circle chose a model with a classic complexion over others praising smooth olive skin. An American trend places emphasis on a dust proof, enduring olive tone, while a professional model credits nightly cold cream and periodic steaming over frequent washing to maintain the skin.
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Italy
Virginia
Embroidered Photograph Frame Craft Note
A guide explains making a silk covered photograph frame with card backing. It details heart-shaped openings, embroidery or painting, layering with wadding, and finishing with sateen and a back support. Also mentions coat materials suitable for the season from lace to leather.
One Eyed Woman in Green Cloak Captivates Seoul
George Kennan notes Seoul’s distinctive street life, focusing on a one eyed woman in a grass green water proof cloak with red and purple ribbons. The article explains the garment’s origin as a war badge and suggests a lasting traditional symbolism amid white-clad crowds and other striking fashions.
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Seoul
George Kennan
Old Town
Domestic Taka Frustrates Miner and Family Dish Duty
An elderly miner laments recipe books as all begin with take a clean dish and fails to improve his cooking. The piece notes a Scotch family anecdote from Mrs Dunsmuir about chores and tidiness, highlighting child care attitudes and household duties.
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Jack
Will
Popularity of Dolls Waning as Toys
A writer notes dolls are losing favor as playthings. Previously sold undressed for girls to dress, dolls now come styled already and are discarded after brief use. The observation highlights changing preferences among children and shifts in toy engagement.
Building Ideal Dairy Barn Design Aims For Efficiency
A 50 by 70 foot dairy barn concept features 22 foot high corner posts and a 12 foot drive located near the north end. Cow stalls measure 12 by 3 1/2 feet with a concrete gutter running behind the cows about four feet from the feed troughs. P Newsom of Marion County Indiana discusses newer standards in the Orange Judd Farmer.
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QC. P. Newsom
Marion County
Ind
Orange Judd
Plan of a Dairy Barn Layout and Feed Facilities
The plan describes stalls 14x44 feet facing west with a 12 foot drive between cow stalls and a B foot feeding alley. A hay chute at the south end and pastover chute at the north end, with grain dropped through the south chute and corn stover at the north. Siloes 16x24 feet placed to discharge silage along the alley, with a second silo possible. Separator room 8x10 feet in northeast corner, well between separator and drive, concrete troughs for watering horses, and water lines for cooling and washing from the well. In severe weather cows may be watered inside if needed.
Growing Big Calves for Heifer Calves Next Fall
Farm and Home advises selecting a well bred calf with developed teeth as a model. Feed two weeks of fresh milk then gradually introduce skim milk and wheat middlings while keeping dry bedding and clean feeding gear. Maintain proper milk temperature and exact quantities to prevent illness and ensure strong growth.
Skimmings on dairy cows care and butter quality
Farm Journal advises humane cow care and self-sufficiency with calves to reduce costs. It suggests using an old horse collar to prevent a cow from sucking her udder and notes that raised calves give better predictability than purchased stock. It also stresses using high quality salt to improve butter quality and preservation.
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Farm Journal
Poleduff Feasts Aboard Then Dining At Swelle Cafe
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item notes Poleduff the arch explorer feasting on an old boat in the north and later ordering a special porterhouse in the Swelle cafe a month after his return.
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Poleduff
Swelle
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Farm advice on using a corncutter for straw feed
Farm Journal advises continuing to use the corncutter after harvest to cut straw for feed. Sprinkle ground feed over the chopped straw, wet slightly, and feed. The tip notes it makes a fine dessert for cows at this season and emphasizes the cutter's value beyond corn fodder.
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Farm Journal
Feeding options for poultry nutrition and balanced rations
A study from the American Poultry Journal outlines nutritious feeds for hens including pea meal rice oatmeal wheat barley corn and green bone. It emphasizes balanced rations regular feeding over feast or famine and notes experiments showing bone in the diet boosts growth and physical development.
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Casey
O. Roesle
L. Cooper
L. A. Keyser
Texas
American Powltry Journal
Care for the Manure Device in Simple Farm Hack
An Ohio Farm and Home reader describes a crude manure pen built from scavenged lumber. Assemble two by fours to form a frame with end holes and attach cross pieces to barn posts. Remove a pin to knock out panels and move waste, keeping the pile tidy for handling.
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Ohio
Eggplants for Northern Gardens Promise and Perils
Eggplants are more tender than tomatoes and should not be rushed into open ground. They require warm weather and good soil, as they are tropical and slow to adapt to cool climates. Despite past difficulties, recent variety improvements offer promise for northern cultivation.
Planting Trees in Clay Soils Cautions
The text warns against deep dig holes for trees in clay lands. It notes that improper packing leads to waterlogged holes, poor filtration, mud, and likely tree death after heavy rain. Emphasizes shallow, careful soil preparation to prevent mud holes.
Keep the Farm Up ProAdvice for Readiness and Sale
Farmers are urged to keep land in saleable condition ready for quick disposal. The advice stresses orderly improvements, proper maintenance, and financial prudence to avoid forced sacrifice when selling becomes necessary.
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Isaac and
God
J. M. Edson
Prame
Indiana
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