Royal marriage guesses swirl around Mary and modern matchups
London observers weigh dynastic unions for Princess Mary and the czar’s daughters as war reshapes alliances. Rumors link Olga and the Prince of Wales, while many German and Baltic princes are deemed unsuitable amid global conflict and shifting loyalties.
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George
Mary
Prince of Wales
Edward Albert
Ito
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Marguerite
Waldemar
Denmark
Elizabeth
Marie
Yolanda
Italy
Prince Charles
Sweden
Victoria
Helen of
Teck
Olga
Ezgarevitch
Holy Russia
Petrograd
Tatiana
Russia
England
Europe
Roumania
Grand
Adolph of Mecklenburg
Hesse
Margaret
Windsor
Mont Descats
Prince of
Lippe
Prince Henry
Prussia
Sigismund
Boris
Grand Duke
Empire
London
Prince George
Greece
Constantine
Why Sheep Have Wool From Ancestral Mountain Life
The text argues that domestic sheep descend from wild sheep living in high mountains to endure continual cold. Wool growth is linked to their need for protection, as they chose rugged, high regions to avoid plains predators. The passage notes wool grows year round as proof.
British Officers Pensioned In Literary Tone Of Pensions
A British civil pension list includes William J. Mallock author of Is Life Worth Living and Lady Murray widow of Sir James Murray, editor of the Oxford dictionary. Dr. Thomas Ross the tramp poet J Comyns Carr and Mrs. Amy Bullen also listed. Eligibility requires eminence in literature though charity rules apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Mallock
Lady Murray
Sir James Murray
Thomas Ross
J. Comyns Carr
Amy Bullen
Cachelot
Oregonian
Chile to Send Commission for Hydraulics Study in US
Chile plans to dispatch an official commission to the United States to conduct a thorough study of agricultural and industrial hydraulics, aiming to advance water management and irrigation practices. The proposal emphasizes technical analysis and potential collaboration with U.S. experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
United States
Global business notes and wartime trade shifts
The report lists new Russian American chamber branches in Kiel and Odessa enabling direct links for American manufacturers to southwestern Russia. It notes the Imperial Continental Gas works in Berlin under compulsory administration, and mentions materials like concrete replacing wood in canal gate structures.
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Netherlands
Germany
Ceylon
Fashion on the Racetrack Skirts Lengthen and Directoire Returns
The piece explains September and March fashion races as designers test gowns before the season. It notes a shift toward ankle length skirts, possible directoire influence, and new color trends Lafayette and Robespierre. Mollusk hues and eighteenth century hats accompany a refined winter ensemble.
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New York
Paris
Directoire
France
First Empire
Parris
America
Pheres
Lafayette
Robespierre
New Satin Jersey
Steer Feeding Lessons From Missouri Report
Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station reports on full feeding versus limited feeding in steers. Full-fed from birth yields faster gains early but fattening slows after twenty to twenty-two months with higher death risk in overfed animals. Economical carcass gains peak around 750-pound feeders gaining 500 pounds.
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P. FF
Trowbridge
Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station
Shades of Yellow Dominate Autumn Wear in Corn Yellow Tones
Domestic designers favor light yellow shades for autumn outfits. Mustard and sulphur yellows remain in fashion along with gold and green gold tones. Soft maize or corn yellow is praised for its flatter look and ease, with homespun sports suits and sweaters in this color highly popular all season.
Mosquito Netting Bags Display Convenience Tip
Readers advised to package mosquito netting into labeled bags for easy stuffing and location recall. The tip emphasizes keeping contents organized so a specific bag can be found without emptying the entire container.
Crochet Tools Found In Antique Pen Case
A curious antique describes crochet needles tucked inside an old fountain pen case. The unusual storage method suggests a crafts habit preserved with heirloom faithfulness.
Stripes Dominate New Fashion Models Across Fabrics
The piece notes stripes appear on sportswear and street to evening dresses, balancing color and adding style. Monotone striped silks and pongee weave patterns are highlighted, with taffetas showing Roman striped patterns and georgette crepe dresses featuring bold blue and green stripes, often on white grounds.
Dainty Nightgowns In Crepe de Chine Styles
Delicate gowns described in soft crepe de Chine with silk that wears well. Available in flesh color pink and white. Empire styled dresses appear as pretty options while others feature shirred hems and tasseled trims.
Pork Production On Grain And Pasture
A note from the Ohio Experiment Station suggests feeding less than a full grain ration when corn is expensive and pasture is plentiful. Green feed lowers grain costs, while hogs fed all grain gain fast but less economically. For pasture use alfalfa clover rape and soybeans. corn is fed with pasture. Smaller pigs under 100 pounds benefit from protein feed like tankage. ratio guidance varies with hog size.
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W. L. Robison
Ohio Experiment Station
Judging Poultry Described as Fine Art and Skill
An Ohio Agricultural College expert says judging poultry is a refined art. Selecting pullets with a fine head, alert eyes, and textured comb face yields higher egg production, as good pullets stand square with wide-set legs and wedge-shaped bodies for vital organs.
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Ohio’ Agricultural College
Take Time In Churning Butter
A guide urges patience in cream processing noting that slow steady churning yields better butter and quicker results in the end. The message emphasizes taking time rather than forcing a fast, rough churn.
Supplement Short Pastures Forage Strategy
If pastures grow short and dry, supply extra grain forage before shortages arise.
Keep Posted on Market
Market update urges buyers to stay informed on feed prices and trend shifts. Advises monitoring price changes, supply availability, and market signals to time purchases for best value.
Paint Metal Roofs With Thin Red Lead
A South Dakota Experiment Station note explains metal roofs resist paint due to oily surfaces. Weather briefly, use red lead prime before second coat, and mix 85 pounds of dry red lead with boiled oil and turpentine. Prepare ahead by stirring to keep lead suspended, then apply subsequent coatings as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bonnell
South Dakota
Fall Plowing for Control of Insects
Fall plowing helps reduce crop-damaging pests by exposing worms and larvae to frost and rain. It targets cat worms corn ear worms grasshoppers and army worms, breaking their development cycle and suppressing an unusually high worm presence this season.
Correcting Soil Acidity With Lime Options
Correcting soil acidity relies on lime. If slaked lime is cheaper than ground limestone and spreads well, it proves satisfactory for sour soils.
Watch for Lice on Chicks
Guidance instructs on detecting head lice on young chicks and applying a small piece of unsalted lard to the top of the head if lice are found.
Cool Cream to 50 Degrees F Description
The instruction notes cooling the cream to 50 degrees Fahrenheit as soon as it is separated, emphasizing rapid temperature reduction during processing.
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Princess Mary of Englave
Grand Duchess
Alga
Prince
Wales
Murray
Argentina
Missouri
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