Thanksgiving as a Unifying National Spirit Across Wars
A reflective essay traces Thanksgiving from its 1621 Plymouth roots to Washington and Lincoln proclamations, noting war’s toll yet calls for shared peace. It cites Dr. Carleton Simon on wartime stress, contrasts rural scenes with war-torn areas, and portrays the turkey as emblem of national unity, sacrifice, and abundance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
City of
New York
George Washington
Lincoln
Europe
Carleton Simon
Sam
Turkey
Thanksgiving Feast from Youth's Companion
A nostalgic scene of three cousins Nell, Margaret, and Rose preparing a Thanksgiving feast in a farmhouse kitchen. Storm clouds foretell tomorrow's snow as they bake and decorate with quince and jelly, sharing laughter and memories. The piece ends with the trio walking to a meeting at daybreak, angels joining in old hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladden Saint
Nell
Margaret
Rose
Nelly
Mabel Earle
Interesting Bits From The World Of Science And Industry
The article surveys global advances and curiosities including new wireless stations in Jamaica, soapstone production leadership in Virginia, a delicate thermo electric test for platinum purity, and a French device that records wireless signals using a frog leg muscle. It notes many innovations in plants, materials, and transportation, with regional trivia on education for the blind and deaf, and a famed English marksman aiding wounded soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
New Corset Fashion Demands Upright Posture For 1915 Frocks
Fashion writer argues that wartime Paris influence and working women push a full, short skirt with straight backs and poised carriage. The new corset aids shaping but must be worn with intelligence, replacing the debuta te slouch and mincing gait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Paris
Poiret
McClure
Described Garment with Velour Skirt and Brassiere
A checked suit features a velour erect skirt and a small brassiere reaching from waist to armpit in white or pink tones. Net trimmed with six ruffles surrounds the bib and skirt, with puffing and ribbons securing the brassiere at the shoulders.
Mules outshine horses for farm and city work
An archival essay argues mules outperform horses in labor and cost. It cites Nebraska tests showing 16.4 cents daily per mule versus 24.5 cents per horse, noting longer endurance, easier care, and longer useful life. Prices cited include a three year old mule at 260 dollars and a span valued 500 to 800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Seys
Dainty Dance Frock Slip For Winter Wardrobe
The article advises between season sewing for negligees and dancing slips to outfit for winter. It suggests transforming last year’s evening frock into a dance petticoat and hints at a preferred negligee plan women dream of making.
Proper Table Linen Hem Instructions
Step by step guide by Beryl Dixon of Colorado Agricultural College Fort Collins on folding and stitching a linen napkin hem. It explains making a crease, overhand stitch direction, starting end length, threaded tension, and securing the end with back stitches for a flat neat finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl Dixon
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Colo
Dictates of fashion for winter dresses and gowns
Fashion notes describe winter trends with cavalier slashes on dresses, full circular skirts on tailored suits, and very full puff sleeves. Chiffon and crepe fabrics dominate, with soft plaid and striped skirts, betello waists on young girls frocks, and a potential return of the train for evening wear.
Fancy Hatbands Spice Up City Millinery Styles
Fancy adjustable hatbands appeal to budget minded buyers, adding bold color to dark street outfits. They suit stiff crowned and narrow brim hats as well as soft felt and beaver styles, with plain brights striped and blocked blends. Some resemble hand knitted bands with elastic fit, others use ribbed silk belts and fasten under tailored bows.
Gorgeous Petticoats in White Taffeta at $2.95
Very pretty white taffeta Petticoats feature two lace flounces and ribbon trim. They are described as attractive and offered at a price tag of 2.95 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Sleeves for Day Wear Fashion Descriptions
Daywear sleeves vary this season with a drop shoulder leg of mutton return and a bishop sleeve slashed from cuff to elbow bone. Edge trimmed with embroidery and soutached braid. Another sleeve sits in the armhole, slightly full, ending in a frill midway between elbow and wrist, with a second puff and frill extending to full length.
Lingerie Styles Shift Toward Wider Silhouettes
The piece notes lingerie expanding beyond slim lines with fuller silhouettes and revived chemises. Hana embroidery gains prominence, fabrics grow lighter, and trims include Flemish lace, marines, valencieries, expanding the fashion vocabulary.
Causes of Disease Among Live Stock in Farm Practice
The article stresses that neglectful care by owners causes illness and accidents in livestock. It urges constant watchfulness, proper handling of work animals, regular feeding, bedding, and milking records to identify profitable cows and prevent losses. It cites a Baltimore American writer on dairy yield and notes a farmer’s success tied to attention to small details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Fresh Air and Exercise for Livestock in Winter
Farmers urged to provide bulls boars rams and stallions with ample fresh air light and exercise during winter to ensure strong bone muscle and constitution. Dark dirty poorly ventilated pens without outdoor activity hinder development of livestock health and vigor.
Roughage for Breeding Animals This Winter
Clover alfalfa and mixed hay cut early and cured properly are the best roughage for breeding animals of all kinds during the winter.
Get Rid of Poor Cows Says Expert Dairyman
A good cow in the hands of a poor dairyman is a poor proposition and a poor cow in the heads of a good dairyman is also costly. A skilled dairyman will not keep a poor cow beyond one season.
Farmers must draw full value from soil capacity says expert
A farm economist argues that soil fertility alone does not determine output, but the farmer's skill in extracting every dollar's worth from the land. He emphasizes efficient methods, market opportunities, and prudent management as keys to maximizing profits and sustaining productivity.
Proper Feeds for Fattening Swine From Old Farm Notes
Guidance on feeding hogs to fatten using local, low-cost resources. Emphasizes old corn as main grain in final month, use of whey or slop with potatoes, need for dry shelter and water, and benefits of grazing clover with bran and middlings. Warns against sour slops and stresses quality meat and lard from careful feeding.
Plan to Induce Exercise in Sows by Feeding Distance
A writer notes breeders feed brood sows away from sleeping quarters to spur exercise. He finds this a successful method as many sows become sluggish during pregnancy and will not move unless compelled.
Watch Sows and Litter Care in Early Pig Rearing
Sows with a young litter require close observation as many fail to produce sufficient milk. In such cases feed the piglets warm whole cow milk initially, then skim milk, with a handful of shorts mixed in.
Exercise for breeding sows aids health and prevents constipation
Exercise benefits breeding sows by supporting muscular and maternal development and helps prevent constipation, a major issue when sows are well conditioned. The guidance emphasizes keeping sows in good flesh to maximize these benefits.
Room for Sows and Ewes Feeds Breeding Stock Separate
Brood sows and breeding ewes need ample space and thrive when kept in groups to prevent crowding and fighting at troughs and feed racks.
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England
Wales
Westbrook
California
Sydney
Porto Rico
Switzerland
Muriel Burns
Bernard
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