Cormorant Fishing on Japan's Nagara River Fortunes and Feasts
The article describes using trained cormorants to fish along the Nagara River in Japan from May to October. Boats drift downriver with brazier-lit birds trained to retrieve fish, each team managed by a master and his crew. The spectacle attracts spectators and yields a profitable harvest, with birds named and handled calmly by their masters.
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Europe
China
Yuonan
Japan
Gifu
Nagara
James I
Westminster
Salvin
Tailored suits lead fall fashion with draped coats
The article outlines new tailored suits with mannish touches and formal cut, featuring extensive fur use and draped skirts. It highlights a wedgwood blue velours ensemble with gray fox fur trim, hand cuffs, and a rolling collar, plus a smart cutaway jacket and moire sash accent.
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Fall
Easy to Wind the Skein
A simple wall mounted skein holder is shown. A wooden board with multiple hole pegs supports winding wool into a ball. Pegs can be moved to fit skeins of various sizes, with rings on top to hang the setup on a wall or use on a table.
Paid Him to Be Truthful But Found an Apt Escape Artist
County Judge Albert H. F. Seeger of Orange County New York runs a tight office with six days of work weekly. On a Saturday when his clerks planned a student visit, he returned to find a roomful of young law students, mud on their shoes, tobacco smoke and a scene of idle chatter. He greeted them with humor asking what brings such luck, noting their unexpected presence and lively disruption in his office.
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Albert H. F. Seeger
Orange County
N. Y
Newburg
Serpentine Cleanse Cost and History in London Parks
The London Chronicle notes in 1730 Queen Caroline formed the Serpentine from ten ponds fed by the River Westbourne. It cost £8000 to build, and £80000 to clean. The river was later diverted underground as populations grew, with Serpentine water drawn from wells supplying nearby ponds and Buckingham Palace lakes.
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Caroline
Westbourne
Thames
Chelsea
Round Pond
Buckingham Palace
St. James’ Park
London Chronicle
Statesmanship Skill Seen in Women by Mr Meekton
Mr Meekton asserts women are especially suited for statesmanship. He claims women are natural born lecturers, a view offered in a remarks reel about leadership and public life.
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Mr. Meekton
Crusty Christopher North Recalled For Ambience And Wit
The fragment highlights a figure nicknamed Crusty Christopher and references his companion label Christo pher North and Tennyson. It notes his amiable side amid literary fame and immortal labeling.
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Crusty
Christopher
Tennyson
Christopher North
Judge’s Absence Cited by Young Student’s Witty Reply
A judge faced a question from peers and found a reply from his youngest student. He offered the judge his own chair and bowed, saying with gravity that the judge’s absence was to be noted. The boy was placed on salary the following week for truthfulness.
To the Nursery of Earth
A fragmentary dialogue depicts a child asking if a baby was sent from heaven and a mother affirming it, suggesting a quiet, comforting view of death or loss. The short exchange centers on heaven, motherhood, and the idea of a peaceful afterlife.
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Earth
Mamma
Willie
Illustrated lecture prompts child to name famed admiral
An eminent traveler shows a picture of Admiral Togo during an illustrated lecture. He asks if any child can explain why the admiral is famous. Bobby Shortall raises his hand and correctly answers that he is the man after whom the Sairey Toga trunk is named.
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Admiral Togo
Bobby Shortall
Wearing Clothes Lightly and Joyfully in Fashion
A Frenchman praised English women for wearing clothes easily as fashion shifts. The piece argues against stiff finery and for comfortable, simple dress that suits the wearer. It urges embracing clothing with joy, not burden, especially for the economical or shy woman.
Better Than Older Styles Frock for Girls
A drawing shows a dress for an eight to ten year old girl that blends Balkan and Russian blouse styles. It suggests wool material or washable fabrics like linen or chambray. The design features a slightly fuller blouse, a short scant skirt under a broad plaid silk sash, a wide silk collar faced with material, plaid pipes, drop shoulder seams, front closure, and cuffs.
Flower and Fruit Fashion Trend in Autumn Wardrobe
Sartorial authorities declare a fruit and bloom autumn with small blossoms painted or embroidered on chiffons and lawn gowns. Roses orchids and iris adorn waistbands while apricots peaches and clusters of cherries and grapes brighten hats in post impressionist purples and greens.
Fashion notes reveal pockets in late Paria gowns
Style column details how women’s gowns at Paria races feature pockets placed at the hips in a trouser pocket style. The trend showcases varied pocket sizes and placements, blending practicality with party dress design.
Cincinnati Hospital Plans Include Courting Nooka For Nurses
A new Cincinnati hospital project includes a courting nooka intended to aid nurses in their duties and well being. The plan emphasizes staff comfort and patient care through dedicated spaces.
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Cincinnati
Nooka
Thanksgiving table ornaments and festive fashion tips
The article suggests autumn table centerpieces using corn, squash, cabbage and wheat garlands, plus decorative place cards. It also describes fashion notes featuring satin, lace, embroidered pockets, silk handkerchiefs, a narrow satin collar, and a chemisette of India lawn with high relief embroidery.
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India Lawn
Smart Blouses Satin Style Still Sharp in White
The satin blouse remains a chic choice with a smart finish, highlighting crisp white tones and neat buttoning for a refined, versatile look.
Sewing a Toiletry Bag From Cretonne
A three quarters gird of cretonne with a cord drawstring forms a bag. Fold and pull onto a circular cardboard bottom. Add external pockets for small items and use the interior for larger articles.
Eradication of Injurious Sheep Tick in Flocking Practice
A historical note discusses financial and practical reasons to destroy the sheep tick. It covers life stages from egg to imago, incubation periods, and the need for multiple dips. Optimal timing and dip choices are analyzed to kill pupae and prevent reinfestation while protecting wool and flock health.
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Leroy
Wija diMcult
High demand for high-class draft horses grows
Market favors high-class draft mares as farms seek powerful motive power. Common plug horses flood the market with low prices. A productive draft mare not only performs farm work but also yields yearly profit through offspring, unlike geldings or mules.
Profit In Goats
Goats can be profitably raised on land unsuited for any cultivation.
Salt distribution for herd health and feeding
Salt access affects cow eating behavior. When cows are salted only weekly they binge and overeat. Daily access to salt keeps intake balanced, especially with fresh abundant grass.
Corn For Hog Fattening Outlook and Grinding Value
Ground shelled corn is somewhat more valuable for fattening hogs than whole corn but grinding corn for hogs is not generally economical.
Less Dogs Means Many More Sheep
Secretary Coburn of Kansas argues against excessive dogs hindering sheep farming. He cites 1882 to 1910 data showing sheep drops from 806,000 to 176,000 while dogs rise from 29,000 to 189,000, urging landowners to improve animal husbandry for lasting prosperity.
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Coburn
Kansas
Keep Stock Growing Through Fall Weather and Feed
Guidance urges continuous feeding and shelter to prevent losses as cattle must keep growing and producing milk in fall. Emphasizes avoiding exposure and ensuring ample forage, with losses costly to recover due to feed prices and supply challenges.
Dairying Adds Year Round Income to Fruit Farming
The article notes fruit growing yields seasonal income while dairying provides monthly cash flow. A dairyman using sound business judgment will have regular checks deposited each month, avoiding cash shortfalls. When fruit harvests come in fall, the combined operation offers strong financial advantages.
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Washington Star
Laine
Georgia
Traveler
Hr. G. Gardner
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