Woodruff district creamery plan sparks community
In Eight Mile Grove Iowa the Woodruff district hosts a Fourth of July gathering where Jim Irwin advocates a cooperative creamery and a cream pool run by the school. Neighbors Ezra Bronson Olaf Hansen and Don Bonner pledge support as voting tilts toward organized farm cooperation.
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How He Silenced the Tempter
A Pennsylvania congressman quotes a farmer who resisted the tempter’s whisper to give a small ham. The farmer ends up giving the largest ham to a starving man, choosing generosity over restraint. The piece contrasts minimal effort with a desire to do more, urging virtue.
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The Wrong Course in Work Mastery
A critical line notes some fellows avoid mastering their tasks by claiming they are too busy. The remark underscores the tension between effort and claimed distractions in work culture.
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The Evil That Men Do Lives After Them
A reflective line from Shakespeare notes that the wrongs people commit endure beyond their lives while good deeds are often forgotten. The quote contrasts fame and infamy in human memory, urging caution in actions.
Hats and Accessories Spell Mid‑Season Millinery Trends
1923 Western News describes festive ribbon hats and accessories as Christmas shops glow with metallic fabrics. New arm bands of black and green ribbons, rosettes, headbands, wrist handkerchief bracelets, and bags in satin ribbon highlight bright colors. Samples feature firefly red velvet hats with gold trims, black hatter’s plush pieces, and brown velvet with rhinestone bands.
Tinsel Brocade Gown by Domergue
A famous Domergue design features a blue and silver tinsel brocade frock with a simple line. The short skirt is lengthened by a tulle ruffle and a small frill decorates the neckline.
Large Fans: The Era of Big Fans
The passage describes oversized fans mounted on long sticks with inlaid or enameled elements. It notes one design can conceal the user from forehead to waist, highlighting innovation in hand held cooling devices of the period.
Uneven Hem Describes Train Track Ripple Effect in Fashion
The piece notes the uneven hem as a common feature in both daytime and evening models. It mentions a straight-line track and a train cut circular with sides of the train falling in a ripple effect.
Russian Influence Seen in Knitted Gowns and Suits
The influence of Russia appears in knitted gowns and sports suits. Many sweaters feature the Russian blouse and the distinctive high collar associated with the country.
Remarkable hat checkers with perfect memory
The hat room staff in large hotels can learn to store 300 hats without errors. A city club uses a memory cue where the colored hat attendant recognizes a guest by association between the hat and the owner, rather than a formal system.
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Edgar James Swift
Scriboer’s Magazine
Becomes Infinitesimal Paper Mark Calculation
A note laments the value of the paper mark shrinking to an infinitesimal amount. It suggests the task may take all day from morning till night to write the required decimal.
Ear of Dionysius cave prison at Syracuse described
The Ear of Dionysius, a 250 foot long 80 foot high cavern near Syracuse, built by Dionysius the Elder as a prison. Its ear shaped design carried whispers to a central chamber where the tyrant listened to inmates. Workmen were executed to hide its use, and sounds were said to travel the rock like explosions.
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