Giants Dwarfs of the Insect World by Harold Bastin
The article surveys the vast size range among insects, from giant beetles and moths to tiny wardrobe moths, noting extreme examples such as the Atlas moth and prehistoric dragonflies. It discusses large solitary wasps, water bugs, phasmids, and the energetic but short-lived nature of most insects, including worker bees.
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Harold Bastin
Africa
South America
Southerica
India
United States
Australia
Commonwealth
Crossbreeding Cotton: Hybrid Trees Promised Longer Harvest
Experiments combine southern cotton plants with Panama cotton trees to create a hybrid yielding bolls of about 180 per pound versus 80 per pound for standard cotton. The hybrid promises a ten year or longer harvest cycle with less replanting.
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Panama
Pride of Gallant Nation De la Rey Remembered by Empire
New York Sun profiles General Jacobus Hendrik de la Rey who was accidentally shot by Johannesburg police. The piece extols his courage and leadership, compares him with Louis Botha and Christian de Wet, notes his key feats such as Klerksdorp, and praises his role in reconciling Boer and British efforts in South Africa.
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Jacobus Hendrik de la Rey
Johannesburg
de la Rey
Transvaal
England
Louis Botha
Union of South Africa
Christian Rudolf de Wet
Orange River Colony
Coleyso
Spion Kop
Petrus Joubert
Klerksdorp
Lord Methuen
South Africa
India
Ahmednagar
Botha
de Wet
New York Sun
Dislike for Whole Nation Reflects on Prejudice
The Kansas City Star argues against hating entire nations. Personal acquaintance with foreigners reveals decency, despite occasional disagreeable individuals. Blame policies or leaders, not whole peoples, and resist lumping traits by nationality.
Do You Recognize the Capitol? Australian Visitor
Henry Rose, assistant secretary of the senate, halted on the capitol steps when a man asked what building it was. Rose, offended, replied that any man should recognize the capitol of his country. The stranger claimed he was from New South Wales, Australia and offered to guide him there.
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Henry Rose
Senate
Capitol
New South Wales
Australia
Washington Star
Not True to Life Play Not Realistic with Week Interval
A critic notes the play is not realistic, remarking on the interval of one week between acts and the same servant appearing in both. The dialogue hints at farcical or stagey devices rather than naturalism.
Proverbial Jests Over Fiancée and Uniforms
A witty exchange mocks a fiancée who volunteers for a cause. One asks why she would object to her fiancé serving and cites Lord Kitchener on uniforms. The reply defends the fiancé's loyalty to a church social band.
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Lord Kitchener
Johnny
Not Dead, Just Postponed Panama Cleanings
A Trifla related note remarks that Dilks has joined the great majority yet is not dead. The exchange implies he has merely postponed having his Panama cleaned until about a week before the quitting time.
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Dilks
Martha Was Right Exclamatory Rheumatism Jokes
The Houston Chronicle recounts a humorous exchange where Martha the washerwoman explains her husband’s illness as “exclamatory rheumatism” and Mrs Mason insists on “inflammatory.” Martha persists, noting he hollers all the time.
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Martha
Houston Chronicle
Fancies of Fashion and Novel Neckwear Trends
A fashion feature highlights the reappearing collar with attached vest as a versatile update for garments. It notes dainty neckwear, novelty belts, sixteenth century footwear hints, and decorative wall pockets with pink blossoms, ribbons, and embroidered leaves.
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Milady
Handy little wall pocket design from a 1920s craft page
A wall pocket is shown as a pretty new design that holds letters and cards without slipping out. The pattern uses a twelve by eight inch base of stiff cardboard and cream satin to form double sided pockets with neatly sewn edges as illustrated.
Paris Fashion Notes: Umbrella Accessories and Earrings
Novelty items from Paris include tortoise shell and amber handles for sunshades with adjustable ferrules and ribs, though costly. Earrings have faded from daytime wear except on English tourists, while artificial jewelry remains popular and highly convincing.
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Paris
Pretty finish for blouse styles with lace collars and cuffs
The article surveys new blouse finishes emphasizing collarless designs and sleeves. It highlights lace use, genuine lace superiority, and several model sketches in batistes linen and handkerchief linen with varying trims and stock collars.
Rose fashion on Fifth Avenue shoulder pins
The New York World notes a rose on the shoulder as a feminine fall style on Fifth Avenue and Riverside Drive. It ranges from a tiny bud for debutantes to a full bloom for mature young women, pinned slightly forward on the right shoulder with pale pink as a favored tint. Later chrysanthemum blooms will also be worn in the same area.
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Fifth Avenue
Riverside Drive
New York World
Velvet shepherds checks frock with velvet facing tunic
A smart frock features a loose velvet bodice in black and brown shepherd's checks. The skirt has a deep velvet facing and a long gathered chiffon tunic hemmed with three velvet strips.
Cleaning Buckskin Shoes With Soapsuds And Brush
The article advises cleaning buckskin footwear by brushing away dust then scrubbing with a wallbrush dipped in rich white soapsuds. After rinsing with a damp cloth to remove soap, let the shoes dry in the open air.
Chief factors in production of hogs
Livestock specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture cite breeding feed water exercise shelter mineral matter disease parasites and environment as chief factors in hog production. Intelligent feeding and sanitation are essential for profitable pork, with three feeding classes emphasized dry lot dairy by products and forage crops.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Teste
Missouri Station
Making Money by Raising Few Sheep
Practical notes advise prudent sheep breeding and market timing to avoid waste. It discusses selecting good ewes by experienced judgment, impacts of dog predation, and the profitability of forage crops for hogs. It also covers pig and sheep feeding, shelter, and breed choices like the Dorsets for mothers.
Keeping Colts In the Barn for Spring Care
The article argues spring colts are better kept in the barn away from their mothers to conserve energy. In barn confinement they avoid distractions, reduce stress on both mare and foal, and prevent mischief that interferes with grazing and work.
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Colt
Help the Molting Hen
A natural molt strains hens, especially those in poor condition. providing extra nutrition and gentle care can help hens recover strength during the molt.
Just Horses and the Greek Deal in Farming
A farmer buys horses for personal use and learns farming from a Greek source. The text notes a well-bred colt can yield quick returns, a mare’s breeding matters, and that a 1600 pound horse is ideal for farm work. He should not be heavier.
Linseed and cottonseed rations for fattening lambs
Linseed meals provide a good ration for fattening lambs while cottonseed meat proves superior. The note compares feed value, suggesting cottonseed as the better option for lamb growth.
Tips for Keeping Hens Laying Through Cold Weather
The article advises providing good feed and controlling ice and mites to restore laying. If hens do not start laying before severe cold, they may loaf all winter, increasing costs. A little attention now reduces winter losses and expense.
Feeding a Growing Pig for Bone Muscle and Readiness
The instructions emphasize liberal feeding with attention to timing, supporting bone and muscle development, plus ample exercise to ensure the pig remains ready for scheduled feeding and tasks.
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ENON
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Edmund Burke
Kansas City Star
Rose
New York
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