Diver’s Daring for Torpedo Rescue Earns Navy Hero Medal
James F. Scott gunner’s mate on the U S S Montgomery risked his life diving in Narragansett Bay to free a dangerous torpedo. He located the device, assisted by the buoy line, and faced a rapid buoyancy rise while his hands were mangled by the torpedo’s propellers. He survived and received medical treatment aboard. Born Charlestown Massachusetts Scott lived in Woburn. his parents were deceased.
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Secretary of the Navy
United States
England
Germany
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Narragansett Bay
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Angel
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J. F. Scott
The Fly Through The Microscope A World In Dust
A compact essay praising the microscope and its revelations about the fly. It traces how ancient observers missed the microscopic world and how the instrument unveiled unseen life paths. It notes the fly as a disease carrier and outlines how scientists study it from egg to mature form.
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Hall of Holies
Wanted Only One Mate The Blue Fox At Hudson’s Bay Ig
Thomp son Seton describes the blue fox as monogamous and virtuous in domestic life during a Times Book club talk. Traders proposed five wives per male, but the arctic fox refused multiple mates and the scheme failed as the four extra partners were left desolate.
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Hudson’s Bay
Times Book Club
Thompson Seton
Raising horses for general farm work made profitable
An old farm writer argues it pays to raise work horses on most farms. He notes durable mares can produce profitable foals, often worth 150 to 175 dollars as three year olds, with mules also yielding good returns when bred to a jack. Pasture and hay suffice for year round colt care.
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Farm Progress
Make the Crop Fit the Soil for Higher Farm Profits
The essay argues farmers should choose crops matched to soil type and climate, study crop requirements, and rotate accordingly. It discusses supplementing mineral fertility, especially phosphorus, with phosphate forms, using humus rich soils with manure and clover, and notes potash needs vary by soil type to sustain long term yields.
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W. M. Kelley
Middle West
Iowa Farmers See Land Values Jump Over Ten Years
Within ten years farm lands and buildings in Iowa have increased 117 percent in value and the average value per farm has risen 130 percent.
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Iowa
Planting Evergreens
Guidance urges planting evergreens as early as possible to ensure healthy growth. It stresses timely planting for best establishment and longevity.
Ready results from a dairy and pest control in orchards
The article extols dairying as a steady income for mixed farms with constant milk output and weekly cash flow from dairy sales. It warns plum growers about the plum curculio pest and praises hens, Leghorns, arsenical poisons, hogs, cattle, and sheep as control methods to reduce wormy fruit.
Lace is Worn Everywhere in Gowns and Hats
Fashion notes describe lace as a ubiquitous adornment in summer gowns wraps and millinery. Designers integrate multiple laces into one garment, from collars and cuffs to bodices, with chemisettes and lace hats rising in popularity for summer and fall ensembles.
Trimming for Leghorn Hat Described by Millinery Trade Review
A round leghorn features a garland of flat flowers on the brim with an eight inch wide blond band laid over the flowers and gathered near the crown by a flower chain. The crown is three inches high with lace edging, bound by blue velvet, illustrating French blue primrose and mustard color accents in hats.
Sleeves Grow Fuller and Return to the Line
Fashion notes indicate sleeves will become fuller toward the season with a trend toward a strong shoulder line and leg of mutton styling fading. Designers shift from bare trims to voluminous silhouettes while balancing periods of influence from multiple eras.
Fashion's Fancies in Paris Silks and Laces
A Paris fashion note highlights soft cerise satin sashes, back buttoned blouses, white net gowns, Chantilly lace, beaded sleeves, narrow ruching, patent leather belts, morocco and suede, and slim silk tunics. Tight suits pair with white and taupe shoes and bright silk stockings for a modern, feminine look.
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Paris
Petticoat with Pockets Promises Practical Travel Craft
The New York Herald notes a satin petticoat with two ample pockets on each side. The design traps valuables safely with flap closures and suits forward travel as the season begins, offering a practical gift for many women.
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New York Herald
Embroidery Hint Uses Vinegar For Silk Handling
A sewing tip explains that when embroidering with silk floss or silk, fingers tend to catch. Moisten fingers with vinegar to make them smooth, allowing faster and better work.
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