Agriculture in the Canal Zone and wireless Panama station
The Canal Zone agriculture section describes humid tropical climate with distinct dry and rainy seasons, potential vegetable and fruit crops, and irrigation needs. It notes the planned Darien Radio station with 600 foot towers, similar to Arlington, and discusses smoke health impacts and general agricultural challenges for a modern business-scale system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Bennett
Canal Zone
Atlantic
Panama
United States
Darien
Arlington
Fashionable use of mixed materials with original trims
The article extols combining varied materials and trims for originality and economy in dress. It highlights handkerchief linen marquisette and voile dresses with eyelet and solid embroidery, introduces new cutwork medallions on a pouched tunic and blouse, and describes a magenta velvet girdle with a draped lower skirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batiste
Lillian Young
Washington Star
Dainty Afternoon Gown With Veils And Colorful Accents
Fashion notes describe a dark blue satin gown with plaid blouse and white mousseline waist coat. Veils are styled loose at the back, lace designs favored for regular features, with pink blue or white tulles and feathered color veils. Sea green or sun colors brighten light dresses and toques.
Diagnosing Air Currents From A 1909 Meteor Train
J Edmund Clark reports upper wind velocities at 50 miles high from a bright meteor observed Feb 22 1909 across southern England and northern France. He notes west winds over 170 mph between 49 44 and 51 miles and an eastward flow near 200 mph at 61 14 miles contrary to calm stratosphere ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edmund Clark
Quarter Journal
Royal Meteorological Society
England
France
Clark
Horse Show Ring Promotes Soundness and Potential
Breeders' Gazette argues young horses with little experience should be judged for soundness and recovery potential. It supports premiums for horses that are sound and likely to remain so, noting a growing class of draft horses with bulk and good conformation.
Notable fall on consecrated sidewalk shocks onlookers
A budding woman recalls a dramatic spill yesterday on the new church sidewalk. She says she was unconscious for two hours, recounting an extraordinary brush with danger amid the day’s bustle.
Sanitary Shaving Cup Patent Aimed at Disease Prevention
A Vermont iron patent covers a single use paraffin paper shaving cup with a thin soap layer for one shave. After use the cup is discarded, reducing the risk of disease germs passing via barber chat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Barber Shop
Vermont
Novel Veil Trends Feature Single Spot Designs
The article describes new veil fashion focusing on tulle veils with a single spot placed for a bewitching effect. It notes placements under the left eye or near the mouth, and suggests coordinating blue violet red or green tulle with velvet spots on hats with feathered brims. Details cover pinning methods and securing folds with brooches.
Salt Based Bath Remedies for Skin Care
The article recommends salt in baths for skin health and toning. Sea or table salt is praised for youthful skin and systemic benefits, plus salt water facial lotion. It suggests starch with toilet amidom for oiliness, bran and oatmeal for softening water, and a bran liquor with rose geranium scent. Aromatic vinegar is noted for toning in rundown conditions.
Pretty conceits for baby carryings and garments
The guide describes simple baby accessories and outfits. It covers a lace bonnet with ribbon drawback a dotted swiss carriage robe pink foundation and cotton wadding lining a pocketed under side for small articles a ribbon tied pillow and a plain linen buggy pad with insertion lace borders and buttoned end.
Cleaning Sateen Without Ironing Tips
To clean sateen soak the article in salt and water then wash in a thin soap lather without rubbing. Rinse thoroughly wring and shake. Dry in the shade until nearly dry then pull the fabric well in both directions. Do not iron.
Husband Seeks Price of Pins in Funny Exchange
A humorous exchange has a wife asking her husband for pin money and the husband replying by asking how much pins are a paper, highlighting a light domestic joke.
Packing Silver for Storage in Flour Layers
When sealing a home for a long period place silver pieces in dry flour. Stack forks knives and spoons together in layered rows with flour between each layer. The flour keeps moisture away and the silver remains bright and untarnished.
Fall Wear Colors Highlight Navy and Moleskin
For Fall Wear, Moleskin shade is the favorite and Blue will lead the fall color scheme. Most wanted shades are navy and vague with purple ranging from wisteria to dark promising well.
Place for Sheep on the Farm
Elmer Henderson argues Illinois farmers of all sizes should keep a small flock of sheep as a low cost, low maintenance source of income. Fifteen ewes can yield around 100 dollars plus 30 to 86 dollars from wool, with higher profits from pure bred stock and ram lamb sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Henderson
Illinois
Corn
Avory
Useful Hints for Garden Work and Early Spring Tasks
Practical notes by L M Byinnington on soil depth for cultivation and root safety. Preparing plots for turnips radishes and lettuce, cucumber handling for pickles and brining, pest control with Paris green and lime, weed management and soil loosening for celery. Wintering tips for cabbage beans lettuce and onions and extending lima beans with muslin covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Byinnington
Grow Protein Feeds On Farm For Cheaper Pork
Grow protein feeds on the farm to cut feed bills. The guide says after piglets reach two weeks they can be moved to a separate lot and fed without sows nearby, reducing disturbance during feeding.
Not Cow's Fault and Docking a Lamb
It argues low milk yields can stem from poor feed rather than the cow itself. It also condemns docking a lamb and releasing it during fly season without protection to deter pests.
Most Economical of Rough Feeds and Silage Benefits
By A O Choate an advocate details silage costs and benefits arguing it cuts feeding costs, improves cattle condition, and ensures year round forage. He estimates corn into silo at about 60 cents per ton and notes silage surpasses dry feed in digestibility and convenience for dairy farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Choate
Ils
Costa
Hogs Need Mixed Ration For Better Health
Article advises mixed feed for hogs to avoid over feeding corn alone and to support fattening stock and sow productivity. Includes note on poultry care suggesting isolation of sick fowl and use of liver pills to ward off illness.
Sheep Restore Fertility in Worn-Out Grain Lands
Importance of sheep in reestablishing fertility in exhausted grain regions. Advocates note grazing and manure improve soil health, aiding restoration of productive farmland.
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Arlington Station
San Francisco
Valdivia
Valparaiso
Pacific
Buenos Aires
St. Vincent
Africa
New York
Board of Health
New York Medical Record
Canal Zone Farm House
Wireless
Indianapolis News
Guthrie
King County
Texas
Cattle Kings
Real
Economical Mabel
Percy
Mabel
Misa Mabel
Bsay
Tulle
Husband
Hampshire
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