Sea Island Cotton Compared With Upland In Georgia Florida
Textile note explains Sea Island cotton differs from upland in height leaf texture and seed, with longer finer staple and closer resemblance to Egyptian cotton. It details cultivation water access humidity soil, drainage, labor supply, and economics, urging quality seed and careful handling to sustain higher prices and better yields.
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EA Island
West Indies
America
Sea Island
Sea Islands
Lena Island
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Charleston
Hinson
Seabrook
Bustle Trend Emerges In Fall Fashion Styles
New York notes predict a bustle returning in autumn costumes with narrow skirts and upward back fullness. Polonaise and hip length jackets appear, dominated by a front fastening coat, high soft collars, and velvet accents while hem widths tighten for practical wear.
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New York
America
Appomattox
McClure
Dipping to Exterminate Sheep Tick
United States Department of Agriculture explains sheep tick damage and dipping control. It notes costs per head, dipping intervals, and equipment options, with cautions on handling, testing solution strength, and risks to lambs during treatment.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin 708
Irish Wit and the Irish Bull
A Catholic Citizen quote contrasts Irish wit with bull as a sharper form of insight. It notes a Kerry doctor’s dry remark that "people are dying this winter that never died before" as a merry Irish bull, while praising flashes of perspicacity in Irish expressions.
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Kerry
Milkmaids in London in Open Streets Era
Historic note recalls milkmaids once common in Fleet Street and St James Park. Welsh or Irish women, sturdy by trade, were seen in open milk fairs with two cows near Spring in central London, a practice fading in recent years per the London Chronicle.
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London
Fleet Street
The
London Chronicle
St. James Park
A Cure All Four Centuries Old Swallow Stick
Indian ceremonial use features a priest thrusting a stick down the throat to induce a purge. Natives believe the act cleanses him of impurities and marks a ritual purification.
Abolished Royal Privilege Fair Ends by Works Office
A family with historic royal grants held a fair described as flourishing for gardens and a tumblerful of milk fresh from the cow. The fair was abolished by order of the Works Office, ending its long tradition.
No Need for Fear in Love Letter Exchange
In a humorous exchange, Mr De Peyster asks if Miss George will accept his suit while Miss Smythe confidently notes she always accepts. The judge is amused by the lighthearted banter.
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Mr. de Peyster
Miss George
Miss .Smythe
The Australian Aborigines as Expert Trackers
The article describes how native Australians master their environment through intimate animal knowledge and sharp observation. It cites decoying pelicans, diving for ducks, locating opossums by bark marks or mosquito activity, and tracking snakes and bees to food stores.
Seventeen but Looked Eighty in Paris Death Case
Louise Gasquet, barely seventeen in 1909 Paris, appeared eighty with wrinkled skin and gray hair. Doctors tried to restore youth, but she died after a month in hospital. Post mortem showed senile decay of the entire body, despite her young age.
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Louise Gasquet
Paris
Half-and-Half Music and Thrift at the Wheatsheaf
A carpenter visits the Wheatsheaf tavern orders a half pint to cut costs. He notes the same idea of economy from Sir Haery, who has started frugality. He observes two of Haery’s daughters playing the same piano in the drawing room, a curious display of shared music.
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Haery
Liverpool Post
Avoiding Waste In Sirloin Remarks From a Merchant
A merchant defends bone usage in beef saying he sells the bone for as much as the meat. He remarks on avoiding waste and maximizing value from cuts. The exchange highlights frugality in meat handling and sale practices.
There’s a Difference Between Rules and Riches
A dialogue contrasts two paths to success with Uncle Jim challenging the boy to choose between rules for life and a quick formula for wealth. The exchange highlights differences in approach and lasting outcomes.
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Uncle Jim
The Kind Game With Baby Cited In Odd Conversation
Edward claimed he would take the baby upstairs for a game. The speaker remarks on the unusual nature of the game and compares it to judging by the horse, suggesting a bowl game as the likely activity.
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Edward
Bobby
Johnnie
Objections Compared Over Suitors at Matilda’s Court
In a domestic dispute scene the Pater Familias voices disapproval of a young suitor’s faults and long absences while the Mater Familias defends him and notes her own concerns about time spent away from home. The dialogue centers on family judgment, affection, and social expectations.
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Pater
Black Crystal In Paris Decorates Autumn Ribbons And Winter Blouses
Paris manufacturers of ribbons and crystal for autumn and winter fashion unite in a subtle black theme. The article notes black crystal and black ribbon accents as artful, wallworthy decorations rather than gown fabrics, with Chinese inspired motifs and cherry red ringed pieces among bowls plates baskets and candlesticks.
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Paris
Amerleg
The Shirtwaist Dress Popular at Present Season
The shirtwaist dress remains a favorite in the current season, made from tub silk crepe de chine or shirting flannel. It pairs a striped weave with white collar and cuffs, blends color, and offers sport ready wear from morning to tennis. Waist and skirt are securely joined to prevent slipping during active use.
That Simple Gown and the Cost of Fashion
Fashion writer notes that modern gowns emphasize fabric beauty and heavy handwork. The plain morning dress hides intricate embroidery and layered chiffon, revealing why high costs arise from craftsmanship and luxury details.
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Sayes Harper’s Bazar
German Invents Expanding Flower Stand for Windows
A German inventor creates a flower stand that is compact for normal use but expands to fill an ordinary window. The compact design fits small spaces and unfolds to a larger display, combining portability with dramatic presentation.
Dairy Cow’s Share in War Food Effort Ahead
The dairy cow is key to supplying world food during wartime months. It will produce fruitfully, but humans must conserve milk and protect dairy supplies.
Where Bacteria Comes From in Dairy Mills
Most bacteria entering mills originate from dirty cows and from inadequately cleaned utensils like cans pails strainers coolers and separators, highlighting sanitation as essential to quality.
Fresh Beets In Winter Storage Instructions
The text explains winter beet storage options including ven iured barrels loose boxes or crates with tops cut off. If soil is dry pull beets and stack in small piles along the wall in a cellar. Large piles cause heating and decay. Researchers advise consulting USDA Farmers Bulletins 847 and 870 for full guidance.
Flies Hurt Stock Farmers Across Oklahoma
Veterinary notes from Oklahoma A and M College detail how flies burden livestock operations. They cluster around stables, irritate animals, reduce flesh and milk output, and complicate husbandry. Prevention focuses on eliminating breeding sites, better stable conditions, and fly-control washes using soap oil and naphthalene.
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M'Elroy
Department of Veterinary Medicine
Oklahoma
M. College
Stillwater
Bees Should Watch Stores to Avoid Starvation
Beekeepers should monitor hives for feed shortages even when sealed honey is present. If stores run low, provide supplemental feed to prevent starving colonies.
Separator Saves Money for Cream to Market
The cream separator enables the farmer to materially reduce the cost of getting his cream to market, lowering expenses and improving profits for dairy operations.
Plants Require Rich Soil for Late Crops
The note emphasizes that late cabbage and celery need fertile ground or soil amendments. It warns that without rich land or proper fertilizers, these crops may fail to thrive.
Currants Yield Heavily With Proper Care
Currants show heavy yields when properly treated with good care. Reports indicate yields from 250 to 800 bushels per acre are not unknown, highlighting their productive potential under favorable cultivation.
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Dea Island
Otton
América
Sea‘ Island
United States
South America
Washington, D. C
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