Insects and Man Battle to Hold Domination Over Earth
World renowned entomologist Prof. G A Ealand warns that insects rival humanity in numbers and vigor. He notes locusts, cotton boll weevils and other pests cause billions in damages, while disease carriers like mosquitoes and flies spread malaria and other illnesses. Modern control relies on natural enemies, parasites and fungoid diseases, but the struggle may outlast mankind.
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G. A. Ealand
East Anglian College of Agriculture of England
Professor Ealand
Egypt
United States
San Jose
Professor Haland
South Africa
Visaya
Philippines
Ealand
Tropics
New Jersey
Man
Terry
Esten
Mason
Baland
Africa
Haland
Snapshots and sidelines from a breezy holiday page
A collection of wry observations and locals tidbits contrasts quirky lines on a long day, sizes, dogs, eczema ads, and rural rumblings. It mentions Red Cloud’s death without rain for 49 years and a society figure tagged by a sun perch fishing tale.
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Tug Watts
Red Cloud
Eph Wiley
Removing Obdurate Screw With Heated Red Hat Iron
To remove a stubborn screw apply a red hat iron to the head for a short time then use the screwdriver while the screw is hot. The hot head loosens grip and allows turning without additional force, reducing damage to surrounding threads.
Walker the pedestrain cited in real estate records
A narrator notes Walker the pedestrian has vanished from sight. He now works for a real estate firm, creating records that prove distance from the station between houses they list. The exchange implies firms can verify promised walking times to train stations.
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Walker
Bride's Dilemma Over Awful Tea Set
In a domestic sketch a bride battles social obligation and gratitude toward the Smiths for an ill fitting tea set. She wrestles with politeness versus genuine feeling as guests press for thanks and decorum amid wedding tensions.
Prominent Macdonald Clans of Scotland Named
The Macdonald family by antiquity power and numbers holds premier status among Scotland's great clans. It includes MacDonald of Clanranald Macdonnel of Glengarry MacDonald of the Isles Sleat and MacDonald of Staffa.
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Macdonald
Scotland
MacDonald of
Clanranald
Macdonnel
Glengarry
Hard Things of Life and Duty Alignment
The passage argues that hard things become easy when actively addressed with cheerful, vigorous effort. It states that duty feels hard only when performed reluctantly or incompletely and when it is not done at all.
Poe's Raven Reimagined in a Cryptic Club Chat
A fragmentary exchange hints at a social club discussion about Edgar Allan Poe and his famed poem The Raven. The dialogue references a member named Poe and a fellow club participant, suggesting light repartee rather than literary analysis.
Louisville journalist praised for son's journalistic head
A Louisville writer displays vanity about his young son, claiming a journalistic head, while an elder black nanny dismisses the boast with a reassuring remark about timing and talent.
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Louisville
Nuisance Heart Gifts Quoted From Septimus Author
An odd assortment of hearts sent to a woman who rejects them is described as a confounded nuisance in a quote attributed to W. J. Locke from Septimus. The remark frames unwanted romantic gestures as a troublesome intrusion.
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W. J. Locke
Septimus
Ensilage Use Across Farm Animals at North Dakota Station
The North Dakota experiment station notes ensilage is widely eaten by dairy cows at 30 to 50 pounds daily, with beef cattle fed about half as much and young stock according to size. Sheep, hogs, and horses also use it, while mold free and thawed silage is advised. three silos are in use at the station.
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North Dakota Experiment Station
Silage Increases Profits In Lambs At Purdue Station
Addition of corn silage to a diet of shelled corn and clover hay lowered feed costs by 49 cents per hundred pounds of gain and boosted lamb value enough to raise profit by 22 cents per lamb. Silage slightly reduced corn intake and lamb gain, and reduced hay consumption. Using silage saved hay, as 863 pounds of silage cut clover hay use for 100 pounds of gain by 199 pounds.
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Purdue Station
Worths Paris gowns set season styles with modern trains
Innovations in Worth gowns introduce waist-hung trains and satin lined cadenced trains for afternoon and evening wear. Paris creations reflect French fashion amid wartime fabric limits with chiffon frocks in entrancing colors, moleskin and sealskin trims, and a shift away from girlish styles toward sophisticated, age-conscious design.
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Worth
Migishman
Paris
Monathy
House of Worth
London
America
France
Rodier
McClure
Dark Nest Design for Laying Fowls
Hens prefer dark nests and will dig to the bottom when given light. A practical nest layout features four sections, twelve inches high and 14 by 14 inches, with space between nests and wall for entry. Top may be hinged for egg gathering or loosened to dump contents. Nests should be fumigated with sulphur and sprayed with kerosene at least once a month.
Little Things for Success with Hens
A poultryman can succeed by keeping coops clean and ventilated and letting hens range through the day. Provide good feed for growth, skim milk and water, and shaded rest areas. Use airy coops for broody hens and feed them well. Gather eggs daily and market at least twice a week.
Maintaining Peak Efficiency in Each Dairykind Cow
A dairyman treats every cow as a profit generating plant. Maximizing each animal's efficiency is a central focus of herd management to sustain overall profitability.
Time for Pig Growth and Pasture Management
Warm weather favors hog growth as shoats are moved to good pasture and fed generously. Farmers urged to push progress by providing ample grazing and plentiful feed to maximize weight gain.
Dairymen urged to focus on cows feed and product
Dairymen are advised to emphasize three core aims: better cows, more home-grown feed, and a better product. The guidance stresses strengthening herds, expanding local feed sources, and improving milk quality.
Speak to Horse Before Entering Stall
Advice for handlers to address horses calmly before entering stalls. Speaking to the horse signals presence and reduces startle reactions that could lead to a kick. Emphasizes avoiding sudden movements and giving the animal time to acknowledge your approach.
Jersey Waists Feature Bright Military Style Fabrics
Jersey waist garments offer a vivid range of colors including rose garnet green royal blue and purple. The pieces are described as having a military character in design and cut.
Subterranean Green Emerges As New Color Trend
The update announces subterranean green as a new color option in the palette, highlighting its earthy tone and potential use in design schemes. The note positions it among contemporary color trends and fashion palettes for upcoming seasons.
Round Table Luncheon Set Makes A Thematic Display
A luncheon set designed for circular or oval tables features a round or oval centerpiece and matching white linen doilies with Madeira eyelet work. Edges are elaborately buttonholed and the doilies are cut as rounded triangles to fit a round or oblong table, protecting polished wood.
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Arthur
Razor polishing case from towel substitute sketch
An article explains making a small silk covered razor wipe from spare material to replace towels after shaving. It folds in half, measures about six by three inches, includes a ribbon bound edge and soft leather lining, with a loop for hanging and a similar tissue paper holder suggested.
Dictates of Fashion Features and Fitted Night Attire Described
The text highlights wool embroidery and fur trim in high waistlines, broad striped coats for sports over white dresses, vests and pocket flaps echoing Louis XVI styles, and wide striped jersey scarves used as neckpieces and belts with morning frocks. Evening gowns show sleeves capped by tulle ruff or wire edged hems.
Textile and Linen Sets Evolve With Edges and Crochet
The article notes continued use of cretonne and colored linen sets with buttonholes and crochet edging shaping fashionable bedroom and dining textiles. It emphasizes decorative edging as a key styling detail across fabrics.
Women seek hat comfort in public amusements
The article notes that women now prefer lighter hats to avoid wrecking hair when hats must be removed in many venues. Unlike men who weigh summer straw hats, women avoid heavy headgear to keep hair intact while complying with etiquette.
Cleaning Silk Waist Care Guide
Wash the waist in cold water to remove soil. Use white soap only after spots vanish, rinse in clear cold water, then wring dry by hand and air in shade. Iron with a warm flatiron for a smooth finish.
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Poe
Raven
R. G. Weatherstone
Tamworth Law
Purdue
Tipperary
Miss Harrison
Paquin
England
Royal Engineers
Kent
Subterranean
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