Marino Returns to a Village in a Crete Tale
In Muriane a priest hears rumors of Marino's homecoming, finds the hero alive in disguise, and confronts a web of betrayal. Marino discovers his fiancée Marianthe wed to Dimetri by her father and reacts with bitter cynicism as the ring is cast into the sea.
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Papa Tzantili
Muriane
Marino
Karistinaki
Papa Tzantill
Varkari
Athens
D’metri
Bands
D'metri
Untler
Marina
Adoni
Adon
Marianthe
Adam
Adont
Dimetri
Mitriane
Influence of the Cinematograph in Belgrade Fashion
The American consulate at Belgrade reports the cinematograph shaping local taste with American fashion trends in hats boots and haircuts. Moving pictures showcase American life and products suggesting cinema as a tool for advertising and boosting demand for American goods and agricultural machinery alike.
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Belgrade
United States
Woman Climbs 250-Foot Chimney At Northampton
Miss Whitehouse a Northampton schoolmistress scaled a 250 foot chimney in Far Cotton. She walked the top scaffolding with only brief rests and stood on a narrow 11 inch plank while chatting with steeplejacks. She enjoyed the panoramic view of Northampton and the Nene Valley.
Neat Little Poultry House Plan With Concrete Foundation
A plan by W. A. Radford shown in the Farmers' Mall and Breese describes a 16 by 24 foot poultry house reaching to the eaves with a central 4 foot hallway creating two 10 by 16 foot rooms. It features a concrete foundation for rat proofing, wire partitions and doors, dropping boards with straw, and vented gables. Continuous scratching room beneath, nesting boxes along partitions, and floor feeding troughs for hens with seasonal straw changes and window ventilation using cotton cloth.
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A. ‘Radford
Breese
Milk fed to the chickens
An article argues that animal food is essential for poultry at all ages and that milk serves as the best digestible animal feed. It recommends using milk for all chickens on farms with cows and keeping butter fat separate.
Hen Nesting Needs Simple Materials A Practical Guide
Advice notes that a hen seeks simple nesting comfort using common materials like bruised straw and a darkened box or container. The guidance emphasizes practicality over frills, insisting the nest be dark and well supplied to encourage laying.
Grandmothers in Memory and Courageful Love
An essay praises a grandmother's life from youthful marriage to widowhood after civil war, describing her steadfast endurance through poverty and loss. The writer extols motherhood, resilience, and the unyielding spirit that sustains children, concluding with reverence for the enduring role of grandmothers.
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Jehildren
Hera
Efficiency Experts Urge Women to Use the Clock More
An article reviews efficiency experts who urge women to schedule tasks, cut waste motions, and reserve hours for culture and recreation. It notes shortcuts spark a game spirit in daily chores and encourages sharing successful time-saving ideas with neighbors.
One Coat Paint Best Prevents Iron Corrosion
German chemists Liebreich and Spitzer found that a single coat of paint outperforms two or more in preventing corrosion of iron. They painted polished steel bars, exposed them to boiling water for four days, and observed that bars with only one coat stayed protected while those with multiple coats corroded.
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Chem Liste
M.liebreich
L. Spitzer
Seagull Catches Salmon Near Dunkeld Bridge
A sea bird snared a salmon near Dunkeld as a fishing attempt unfolded. A lady angler battling the fish saw the seagull swoop, then after about a quarter hour the bird was netted alongside the catch. The incident occurred while observers watched from the riverbank near Tay.
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Dunkeld
Dunkeld Bridge
Pretty Ties and Jabots in Satin Ribbons and Lace
Fashion note describes jabots and ties crafted from satin ribbons four to six inches wide. Instructions cover edge finishing with fringe and bows, variations for young girls with plaid ribbon, and a formal white satin jabot with lace, crochet buttons, and decorative loops.
Quiet Time Routines For A Child At Nap Time
A Home Progress Magazine excerpt describes a daily nap prep for Junior including milk, high chair play, quiet toys, and a ritual of soft singing in a darkened sitting room. It notes the calming effect of rocking and a traditional lullaby process to ease fatigue before sleep.
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Junior
Daddy
Home Progress Magazine
Tam O'Shanter Shape Sets Fashion Tone This Season
The Tam O Shanter hat gains popularity as a winter style with black velvet being the key look. Variants include a blue felt Tam with a black taffeta crown and black aigretti side accents. Colorful material mixes are predicted to become a feature in autumn fashion.
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Lewis James
Front View
Himby
Underwee! & Underwood
Paris
Gotres
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