Sea Serpents in History From Clergy to Sailors
A long survey traces sea serpent lore from churchmen like Olaus Magnus and Rev Cummings to explorers such as Hans Egede and Captain McQuhal. It notes hoaxes and genuine sightings, argues a residue of truth may linger, and asks why such a creature could not still exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Milton
Adam
Olaus Magnus
Upsala
Pontopidden
Kobberveug
Pontopiddan
Bing
Hans Egede
Greenland
Mr. Cummings
Sullivan
Long Island
P. W. Demboldt
Alexander Maclean
Mr Cummings
Britannica
McQuhal
H. M
Daedalus
W.H. Gage
Messrs
Meade-Waldo and
Nicall
Royal Zoological Society
Earl of Crawford
Brazil
Meade-Waldo
Claus Egede
Hving
Holder
Mother Earth
Pretty crape hats rise in fashion for mourning wear
The article notes crape hats in white and black with white accents gaining favor in mourning headwear. It highlights delicate ornaments and flowers made from crape, praises room-made decorations, and predicts white crape replacing black for summer hats while white trimmings appear in winter. It credits English and New York designers for leading trends with Paris following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
Convenient Stand For Cake For Afternoon Tea
A simple inexpensive cake stand can be made at home using three bamboo or wooden sticks and three round trays or boxes of equal size. The article outlines minimal materials and a quick craft method for an informal tea setting.
Making a Japanese serving stand from trays and rods
Instructions describe assembling a stand from three 30 inch rods and matching tray holes. Trays fasten with copper wire, with staining or poker work for decoration, and optional box lids stained and varnished. The guide notes careful alignment for levelness and aesthetics.
Tree as universal provider from the Carahuba palm
The Carahuba palm of Brazil yields medicinal sap similar to sarsaparilla and provides foods, beverages, and fibers. Its fruit feeds cattle while straw produces hats baskets and mats. Its stems supply building materials fibers and instruments and a milk-like substance can be extracted.
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Brazil
Salt from the tree and alkali used in soap manufacture
The passage notes that salt is derived from the tree and an alkali is employed in making common soap. It links natural salt production to the chemical ingredient used in soap making.
Origins of Silk Explain Ancient Trade Paths and Spread
Silk production began in 2000 B C by a Chinese emperor’s wife. Aristotle first notes silk in Greece in 350 B C. Silk manufacture reached Sicily in the twelfth century and then spread to Italy Spain and southern France, with Britain starting in 1604.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Aristotle
Sicily
Italy
Spain
France
Bnigland
The First Balloon Vision and War Casualty Rates
A 1783 letter by William Beckford imagines air travel and a flying palace above enemies. The piece shifts to a 19th century military tally noting 1,186 discharged patients, 163 dead, 522 discharged for disability, and 7,058 probably recovered with a 2.09 percent death rate from gunshot head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ovid Cele
Fatalities From Civil War Gunshot Scalp Wounds
During the Civil War records show 7739 gunshot scalp wounds cases. Of these, a small number died and 1,186 were dis?
Make Lawn a Beauty Spot Plan for self sustaining plantings next year
Plan to reduce lawn by selecting hardy thrifty perennials and mixed seed packets for cheap bloomers. Note garden layout changes to place tall growers at the rear with sun facing rows east to west for best visibility and color harmony. Keep a notebook to draft improvements for fruit shade or ornament on the home lot.
Rugs for the Nursery
Grass fiber rugs with Bienciled animal borders in red yellow brown and green suit nurseries. Light, easy to clean and durable, they make attractive rugs for children's rooms.
Tasty combination makes a distinctive frock with volles
A frock features a surplice blouse and tunic in plain white volle with flowered borders. A long fitted sleeve has a plain upper part and a deep cuff in figured voile. Large roses and foliage recur in the print and green velvet trim. An underskirt band of figured voile sits at the knee.
Kerchief Scent From Orris Root Tutorial
A simple method to perfume handkerchiefs using a quarter ounce of orris root boiled in three pints of water for fifteen minutes. Tie the strained infusion in muslin and scent the cloth as it dries to leave a delicate violet fragrance.
Health Advice On Diet and Digestion
The article advises light diets and simple remedies for health. It recommends hot water with lemon juice to prevent bilious attacks, charcoal in water for indigestion headaches, warm milk and bread for sleeplessness, and hot water as a wholesome beverage before and after meals. It also notes grease accelerates facial hair growth and suggests camphor spirit as a remedy.
Gathered Skirts Move to Back Waistline Emphasis
The article notes gathered skirts dominate current fashion with fullness at the back waist. It contrasts with plain fitted skirts, saying they are out of favor. Volume remains between the waist and hip while the lower portion clings to the figure.
Novel Scent Bag for Perfuming Drawers and Closets
A heart shaped scent bag crafted from sheer white silk marquisette holds dried roses and is perfumed with their natural fragrance. Similar bags in violet or lavender work for closets and chests. The visible dried flowers through the cage create an attractive display.
Complete Bathing Outfit Describes Capes And Accessories
The bathing outfit includes shoes stockings bathing suit cap parasol bag and cape. New capes are graceful falling from shoulders or neck with a deep roll collar or a shirred hood hanging down the back and made to match the rest of the outfit.
Velvet Waistcoats Complete Early Fall Costumes
Velvet waistcoats finish many early fall outfits offering versatile layering. The piece highlights texture and color options as transitional wardrobe staples.
Halter-Breaking Colt Not Difficult
The article recounts a New York dealer’s Virginia farm approach who halter breaks colts within days of birth. It warns against tying a young horse too late and describes brutal stall methods used to force compliance, urging immediate gentle halter work and regular dam management.
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J. M. All
New York
Virginia
Pig eating habits tied to old sows and penned living
An essay argues that pig eating behavior is linked to older sows or mature sows with large litters and sluggish dispositions. It contrasts natural conditions with farm confinement, asserts protein needs are context dependent, and suggests exercise and bran to keep bowels working when space and activity are limited.
Waterity Work Team Note
Waterity reminds the team to drink water between meals and stay hydrated during hot days. The guidance highlights ample hydration as essential for sustained effort and personal well being.
Dehorning Calves Using Potash and Compounds
A brief note states dehorning calves is permissible once the button starts with either ghostic potash or any of the prepared dehorning compounds. The text describes the method in concise terms and identifies acceptable agents for the procedure.
Profitable Flock Flows From Small Herds
A concise note argues that a modest, well maintained flock can yield profit while two flocks of twice the size 8146 may incur losses, highlighting scale and care in livestock management.
Not Understood. The possibilities of a hundred hens
A terse musing notes that few men grasp the potential of a flock well beyond its ordinary capacity when pushed to the limit, reflecting on rare insights into poultry yield and management.
Buckwheat Makes Good Cattle Feed
A. J. Legg notes buckwheat shifts farmer opinion, grows quickly, controls weeds, and serves as cattle feed and stable absorbent. It matures in about 60 days, can be sown May to August, and responds to 150 pounds of acid phosphate per acre. Late sowings yield heavier seed. plow, harrow, roll before planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Legg
West Virginia
Sweet Clover Prepares Soil for Alfalfa Seeding
When alfalfa stands are hard to establish sow sweet clover a year or two ahead. Sweet clover inoculates the soil and improves conditions for alfalfa seeding.
Flavor of Eggs and Hen Feed Impact
The flavor of eggs varies with hen feed. It notes feeding hens less onion to produce greener food and better tasting eggs.
Price for Pigeons Fetches High Bids Across Range
Homing pigeons with strong flight records command prices from five to five hundred dollars. The higher end equals sums farmers pay for pure bred dairy cattle or distinguished sires, illustrating the market value of prized birds.
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SEA
Santa. Claus
Anthony Oudemans
Dr. Oudemans
Samuel L. Mitchell
American Journal of Arts and Sciences
Mr. Michell
Mitchell
Hollingshead
Dr.Oudemans
C. Renard
Royal Mail
Don
M. Renard
William Beckford
For Health
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