Circus Heroes and History From Washington to Ringling
A colorful look at the American circus rising from George Washington’s 1792 debut to the Ringling Brothers era. It traces pioneers like Ricketts and Barnum, the formation of American Circus, winter quarters, upkeep costs, and the wrap of a yearly 800,000 spectator season with major acts and enduring public tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum
John Bill Ricketts
Young Republic
America
Washington
Phineas T. Barnum
New York
Bailey
Walter Winchell
American Circus Corporation
Hag
Incubation Period Affected by Egg Age and Conditions
Agricultural tests show eggs laid earlier hatch better, with incubation time tied to egg age. 14 to 21 day old sets require 14 to 18 extra hours. hatchers from high producers show better hatch rates, cross breeding aids hatchability, and storage below 68 F for up to eight days advised. High temperatures reduce hatch success with cold waves causing drops weeks later.
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Bons Henderson
Paulne J
Greens to Poults Advise Turkey Experts
An experiment by the College of Agriculture in California finds turkeys need about twice as much vitamin A as Leghorn chicks. Greens supply vitamin A and bulk for poults, aiding growth and bowels. feed greens finely for young poults on wire floors, then larger clippings after a month.
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College of Agriculture
California
Sunshine threshold to prevent rickets for chicks
Dr L B Card of the University of Illinois reports a minimum of ten minutes daily direct sunshine in spring prevents rickets in chicks, assuming adequate aration and antiacitic factor. The Ithaca N Y experiment shows this minimum exposure, noting Ithaca as a low sun area in the United States.
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L. BE. Card
University of
Straw Loft Poultry House Benefits on the Farm
A Hoard's Dairyman writer extols straw loft poultry houses for steady air change, keeping the coop dry and warm, and allowing remodels of unused buildings. The gable roof suits this design, with shed and combination styles also adaptable for desirability.
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Hoard's Dairyman
Grade A and B Eggs Compared by NY Official
New York commissioner of agriculture and markets Charles H. Baldwin explains Grade A eggs have firmer whites and higher water content than Grade B eggs. Grade B eggs are drier due to evaporation, with only slightly lower food values.
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Charles H. Baldwin
New York
Knitted Fashion Sets the Spring Style Trend
Knitting takes the lead in this season’s fashion as smart set members embrace knitted garments from coats to hats. The feature highlights a heavy white cotton three quarter coat, a fitted jacket suit, and crocheted cape suits, all praised for ease of wear, diagonal textures, and bold contrast colors, with accessory ensembles of hat, purse, and belt.
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Smart Set
Western Newspaper Union
Spring makeup shades shift with the season and tones
New spring colors appear for discerning women with coral rouge and lipstick to match yellow and beige. Navy outfits call for deeper red tones while white or black pair with orange or bright reds. blue shadows suit blue eyes and silver dust adds drama for evening. Local stores offer shade charts for coordinated looks.
Lace in All Colors and Tulle Latest Favorites
Dainty tulle lace and lace gowns with trimmings of the same material are the latest. Laid down by the Paris feminine fashion czars, these materials will be used as the principal item of milady's toilet or as trim to lighten heavy dresses. Lace needs to be pressed but rarely, making it convenient for holiday excursions or week end visits.
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Paris
Milady
Peasant Influence in Town Skirt Styles Noted
Describes a fashion trend with slim silhouettes and full lines. Notes emphasis on fullness below shoulder yokes with gathered flounce at the back, creating a contrast that makes waist hips and shoulders appear slimmer.
Wear Flowers by Cherie Nichols
Cherie Nichols notes a fashion trend of wearing flowers this season. Carnations become the favored boutonniere and garlands may be worn as necklaces with optional flower bracelets. Hair wreaths and hat trims with natural blooms are hinted, with violet accents in the pictured ensemble.
Suits For Spring Fashion Rise In Wardrobe
Fashion notes declare spring suits in demand with jackets capes and topcoats featuring bold tailoring trends.
Cowshed Turned Church in Bordon Hampshire
A cowshed in Bordon Hampshire was converted into a church with central heating electric lighting and an organ. The undenominational chapel holds services on Wednesday evenings to avoid clashing with other groups.
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Bordon
Hampshire
Islington
Nottingham
Kent
P Earson
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Liver Pills Advertisement
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the original small liver pills dating back about sixty years. They aim to aid the liver and bowels.
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Dr. Pierce
What's Your Hurry In The Hallway Scene
A brief quoted exchange shows a person scolding or teasing another as a hat is noticed and the youth responds by leaving. The lines suggest a hurried departure sparked by a rebuke or interruption in a domestic or lodging setting.
S S S Tonic Promises Vital Blood Rejuvenation
An advertising pitch touts S S S Tonic as a remedy for tiredness and low red blood cell strength. It claims improved digestion, better nutrient use, restored appetite, sleep, nerves, and complexion, with two week treatment and wide drugstore availability.
To Forget Might Be Worse Than Making a Mistake
A compact reflection argues that forgetting a fault can be as harmful as committing an error, weighing memory against accountability and responsibility in human conduct. The piece suggests memory both preserves lessons and burdens judgment.
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William C Utley
George Washington
United States
Philadelphia
Ricketts’ Circus
Phant
Barnum and Bailey
Ringling Brothers
John Robinson
Sells-Floto
Hagenbeck- Wallace
al G. Barnes
Sparks
John Ringling
Ringling
S. W.gumpertz
Coney Island
Hagenbeck-Wallace and
Cole Brothers
Peru
Rochester
Ind
Sarasota
Fla
Barnes
Pacific Coast
Indiana
enbeck-Wallace
Chicago
West Central States
Dayton
Columbus
Detroit
Baltimore
Norfolk
Houston
Dallas
Buffalo Bill Cody
Lillian Leitzel
Nelsons
Conchita
Sindbad
Clyde ‘Beatty
Vailon
Estralla Nelson
Clyde Beatty
Samson
Turkey
By Cherie Nicholas
Cherie Nicholas
S.S.S
S.S
KLEE
39Th & McGee
Kansas City
Missouri
Thompson
Jamestown
Spurlock-Neal Co
Nashville, Tenn
WNU
A Perree Ay
Peres
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