Fur farming seen as promising on northern farms
A Detroit area article explains that domestic fur farming could supplement dwindling wild stocks, especially silver foxes. It outlines ideal locations, costs, and practices, notes strong price history, and traces fox domestication from 1834 to modern ranching in Canada and several U S states. It warns of careful planning and long-term prudence for profitable returns.
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Dearborn
Farrers
United States
North America
Robert T. Dalton
Charles Dalton
Prince Edward Island
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Oalton
Dalton
Oalton & Dalton
London
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Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
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Ohio
Wisconsin
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Minnesota
Missouri
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Rocky Mountain
Fashions of 1916 The Ruffle Trend and New Silhouettes
The piece surveys 1916 styles with emphasis on ruffles to add fullness to skirts and sleeves, piaids to be worn with capes, and the rise of Breton basques. It notes striped fabrics, satin and crepe gowns, and intricate ribbon use, detailing collars and accessories in the coming season.
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Directoire
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Typewriter vs Pen Sparks Witty Exchange
A humorist quips that thinking and typing at once is impossible. The editor retorts that using a pen was no better, highlighting rival tools in a light, humorous exchange.
Bavarian Suspension Bridge Anchored to Rock
A unique Bavarian suspension bridge spans a valley with a single tower. Cables on the opposite end are fastened into a high rock bluff, creating a striking engineering solution.
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Bavaria
Colorado Man Fires On Bear In Cave Encounter
A Colorado man who was kissed on the mouth by a wild bear while crawling into a cave fired at the animal in anger. He ran for his gun and shot the bear, illustrating his view on defending his affection in a dangerous moment.
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Colorado
Write Orders to Your Children Telling My Children What I Want Them To Do
A guidance note from Mother's Magazine advising parents to write down tasks for children. It urges clear directions, numbered items, and consistent follow through to ensure work is done as intended. The piece emphasizes practical instruction over verbal reminders.
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Mother's Magazine
Exaggerated Optimism Raises Questions About Briggins
Exaggerated optimism frames Briggins as overconfident about outcomes. Observers note his belief that events will unfold in his favor, while a lingering doubt hints at potential discomfort if things turn against him.
City Children Harmed in New York Streets
Report states upward of 300 children die yearly in New York streets with about 7 600 others injured. The figures underscore dangers facing urban youth and call for safety measures and enforcement.
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New York
Young Paul Confused by Dinner Disappointment
During a family meal Paul weeps, saying he does not know why the food is going down. His sister and relatives observe the confusion as the father asks what troubles him and the child answers with a tearful, humorous remark.
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Paul
Motive Must Be There Quote by Beecher
Noted preacher Henry Ward Beecher asserts motive drives human action as surely as steam powers a boat or gas inflates a balloon, underscoring the will’s inner force behind deeds.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Burglars Offbeat Yet Police Get Quick Pinch
A Detroit Free Press quip contrasts burglars’ escape with the town’s confident police, noting that even a blown tail light leads to a swift ticket. The exchange underscores trust in enforcement despite frequent burglaries.
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Detroit Free Press
Marcus Aurelius on future troubles and acceptance
A meditative reflection urging calm over future concerns. It asserts that necessity ensures provision and that present things become tolerable through a trained acceptance and rational understanding.
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Marcus Aurelius
Labor as a Method for Developing Powers Under Will
A quotation from G Holland defines labor as the instituted means for the methodical development of all our powers under the direction and control of the will, reflecting the era's emphasis on purposeful work guiding personal growth.
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Holland
Simple Coiffure Trends in Paris Fashion
Paris fashion favors a bath coiffure with hair softly waved, drawn back, and twisted into a casual knot at the neck. The chignon returns as a soft bun held by tortoise shell pins with no front parting. Evening styles feature ornate combs with a frizette and a series of coils at the back, comb extending to one side.
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Paris
Two Veils for Winter Protection from Breezes
The article describes two veils required for cold winds. A fine hexagon mesh face veil sits over the hat, and a second draped plateau veil floats over the hat with bordered ends at the sides. Plateau veils use open filadora mesh with deep borders.
Feminine Fads Show Global Fashion Variants
Emerald green checks on white ground appear in novelty cloths while a one-sleeved Spanish cloak of purple garners attention abroad. Mandarin yellow velours with ermine trims decor theater cloaks and new ermine furs feature small straight chokers and tiny rounded muffs. Bright silk fringed sashes finish light tulle lace frocks. fiber silk scarfs dazzle but lack wool’s coziness.
Fashion Notes Highlight Veiled Sleeves and Laces
In fashion coverage the long veiled sleeves of tulle dominate demi toilette dining wear. The paradise plume tops hats with a minimal crown, while turban brims remain common. Rich all over ceiling patterns wow this year with real Venise point laces sustaining trends.
French seamstress adapts garments to changing fashions
A French woman, whose husband joined the early war effort, offers dressmaking skill on reasonable terms. She specializes in adapting plain materials with contrast yokes and panels, using sale bargains and rich fabrics to create updated ensembles. A sarge gown was remodeled with a bolero over a silk under vest from a sale.
Plaited Skirts Gain Popularity And Style
Plaited skirts are becoming broadly fashionable with designs that feature a front and back panel, a hip line cut, and a peplum shaped yoke for a tailored effect.
Embroidery In Black Petticoats Show Delicate Ivy Trim
A description notes an effective new petticoat made of white net with ruffles embroidered in tiny pink ivy leaves. The detail highlights intricate decorative work as a fashion feature.
Boudoir Jackets Tighten Silhouette Like Basques
A fashion note describes boudoir jackets as closely fitted garments that trace the body's natural shape, resembling classic basques and emphasizing a sleek, tailored line. The description highlights their contoured fit and vintage inspiration.
Hog as Profitable Farm Animal Says USDA Guide
The USDA urges hogs as a profitable stock, detailing breeding for spring and fall markets, aiming 200 pounds in six to seven months, and stressing careful feeding, farrowing, weaning, and record keeping to maximize returns. It covers feed choices, by products, pasture supplements, disease prevention, humane handling, and specific postnatal care for piglets.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Plate
United States
Sell Matured Horses for Profit
Dealers and feeders often profit by maturing horses before sale. Avoid selling young draft or coach horses until reasonably well matured as training costs are low and feeding returns big profits.
Don't Overcheck Horse
A brief whimsical note about restraint with a nod to natural grace, suggesting harmony in handling horses and avoiding excessive checks or interference.
Dirty Potatoes Lose Favor At Sale
Potatoes coated with dirt cling to the tubers and reduce buyer interest at shipping sales. Clean neighboring barrels fetch better prices, prompting growers to wash produce before sale to avoid discounting or rejection by buyers.
Easy to Improve Tomato Advances by Selection and Handling
A brief note discusses tomatoes as highly responsive to selective breeding and handling. It highlights rapid improvement possible through careful selection and the risk of swift decline from careless handling.
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