Parrot and the Man Who Never Talked of Home
A River Irrawaddy voyage tale centers on Warrington a Eurasian carrier known as the Man Who Never Talked of Home. He travels with a fierce Jaipur parrot Rajah and a mysterious scarred companion as dust, danger, and debt shadow their journey toward Rangoon.
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India
Burma
Malacca
Jaipur
Ahmadabad
Rajah
Warrington
Irrawaddy
Parrot & Co
Rangoon
East
James
Sahib
Deadly poisons found in common garden flowers
The New Haven Register warns that many beautiful plants such as laburnum narcissus hyacinth jonquil snow drop foxglove and others contain deadly poisons in leaves roots bark seeds and even surrounding grass. Cattle avoid poisonous buttercups and other toxic blooms while humans can be harmed by noxious liquors derived from these flowers.
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New Haven Register
Alps
Parrot & Co. Mystery on the Irrawaddy
On a river voyage a young woman recognizes a striking, ambiguous likeness to a man named Warrington nicknamed Parrot & Co. A purse and purser discuss the enigmatic figure as the scene closes with a cliffhanger “TO BE CONTINUED.”
Four periods of transition in Barry Pain quote
Excerpts from Stories Without Tears describe a plain young man with an interesting face and magnificent eyes, the bride’s evolving view of her fiancé, and a joke about baldness. The diary entries reveal shifting perceptions of looks and character across courtship and early marriage.
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George
Barry Pain
Foresight Defined by a Teacher and a Boy in Class
A teacher explains foresight to students then challenges Freddie to give an example. Freddie replies that foresight means planning ahead such as not eating a large breakfast before a country trip to grandmother’s dinner.
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Freddie
Criticism of Nature from Weary Welker on banana markets
Weary Welker argues that bananas grow wild in Central America without markets, while in regions with markets they do not grow wild. He suggests the solution is to cultivate wildgrown crops where there is demand to aid workers.
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Weary Welker
Central America
Nacher
Humorous tale hinges on a watch and picture gag
A playful exchange unfolds as a man boasts his watch keeps better time after placing a woman's picture inside his cape. He hints the image is in a cage that holds another jewel, delivering a lighthearted punchline.
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George
Variety of millinery offers expressive hats for women
The article highlights a diverse assortment of hats suited to different faces and styles. It describes three standout designs the turban, shepherdess, and flaring-brimmed sailor, noting intricate trims, bold colors, and feminine appeal.
Needle and Thread Guide for Hand Sewing Techniques
An experienced needle woman offers a needle and thread chart. For hemming and tucking with 70 and 80 cotton use No 9, for plain sewing and overcasting with 50 and 60 cotton use No 8, and for gathering with 40 and 60 thread use No 7. Rub thread with beeswax when gathering or making buttonholes to prevent knots and reduce strain.
Dark Serge and Plaid Gown Design
A gown idea blends dark blue serge with wool plaid. The underskirt and waist use plaid while sleeves shoulder straps tunic and wide corselet belt are in serge, accented with tiny black velvet buttons.
Cosmetic Used by African Women in Mozambique
In Mozambique, African women grind a kind of wood in water to make a white cosmetic. They claim it smooths wrinkles and prevents eruptive blemishes.
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Mozambique
Africa
Bloomers and Night Robes Offer Warmth and Comfort
The article describes bloomers in crepe de chine and wash silks as practical underpetticoat substitutes for warmth and freedom of movement. It notes bike skirts with matching pants, heavy suiting materials for outdoor wear, and silk bloomers paired with short skirts to replace long underpetticoats. A pictured gown features elbow sleeves with lace, beading, and tucks, promoting home sewers toward easy lingerie projects by Julia Bottomley.
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Julia Bottomley
The Elusive Atom Statement At Royal Society
Sir William Crookes, president of the Royal Society, said at the anniversary meeting that we are on the brink of striking developments in our knowledge of the elusive atom. He described a provisional definition of the atom as a nucleus with a positive charge and a surrounding external shell, indicating a structure of unit charges within a limited sphere of action.
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William Crookes
British Royal Society
How to Set Stencil Colors on Fabric
To fix stencil colors press a hot flatiron over the dried pattern to make the color fast. If an oil smear occurs, place a blotter over it and press with the hot iron to absorb the oil and hide the smear.
Mule Kicks Spark Insurance Battle in Atchison
An Atchison man notes insurers deny benefits under an accident policy after a mule kicks him, arguing the event is not an accident. The claimant says the suppliers cling to a natural law that a mule will kick what it can reach, with ignorance not a defense.
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Atchison
Governor seeks names of all old soldiers
Governor OLU SULuKI orders a statewide list of all veterans. Aimed at veteran aid and recognition programs, the move calls for public and private records to be opened to compile the roster. Local officials caution about privacy and verification.
Warehouse Bill Read by Special Joint Committee
The Special Joint Committee of both houses advances a substitute warehouse bill. Governor Morehead has sent a measure to compel county assessors and clerks to gather names of all veterans from the War of 1812 Mexican War and Civil War with rostered units and addresses. Spanish American and Philippine insurrection veterans are excluded. The data would go to the Secretary of State for transcription and archival keeping.
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Union News Servic
Morehead
House of Representatives
Collec
Secretary of State
G . R. State Department
Substitute Warehouse Bill Draft Approved by Joint Committee
A substitute warehouse bill, agreed by a joint committee of the hour and Senate, has been completed and copies sent to the press. The committee includes Representatives Day Mattese and Cox and Senators Henry Shurway and Gates. The measure makes it optional for elevator companies to become public warehouses with state railway commission oversight and a maximum storage charge schedule.
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Senate
Day
Mattese
Cox
Henry
Shurway
Gates
State Railway Commission
State Treasurer Reports Record Balances and Deposits
The quarterly report covers the three months ending February 27 under Walter A. George s term. It shows December 1 balance of 746 108.92 and February 7 balance of 1 111 763.5. Receipts totaled 2 694 640.24 and disbursements 2 328 985.58 with 1 091 974 on deposit in banks and 19 789.04 cash on hand. The article also notes a sifting committee in the house with power limited to general file bills and looming resistance from sitting members.
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Hall
Sta Treasury
Walter A. George
Petition by graduates against university farm funding split
A petition signed by graduates and former students of the state university opposes a division of appropriations between the university and the state farm. It urges supporting the usual mill levy appropriation and leaving spending decisions to the regents.
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the State University
University
Th State Farm
Law Prohibits Memorial Sunday Baseball After Three PM
The bill prohibiting baseball before Memorial Sunday 3 p m passed the House 55 to 34 with opposition from votes that shifted after a 3 pm compromise was added. The measure faced unexpected opposition from some who had supported it prior to the provision.
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House of Representtives
Law panel backs consolidation of livestock board and stallion dept
The house finance ways and means committee approves a bill to merge the livestock sanitary board with the stallion registration department. It would save about 10000 dollars and appropriate 4000 dollars for salaries and maintenance for the two units. Two years ago 30000 dollars was set for the livestock sanitary board and 7200 dollars for the star veterinarian and assistant, but the latter office kept the fees.
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House Finance Ways and Meat Committee
Livestock Sanitary Board
Livestock Saniory Board
Senate boosts appropriation for Hastings asylum land purchase
On board recommendation the senate raised the appropriation in E R No 474 from 7500 to 20000 and urged passage of the amended bill. Funds cover land for Hastings asylum with a plan to buy remaining area to improve economy, as sixty acres proved poorest land and price per acre for the whole tract is not much higher.
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Senate
Tt Hastings Asylum
Tibbets Bill for Single County School District Deferred
In committee of the whole the Tibbets county unit bill BH No 24 was indefinitely postponed. Mr Tibbets argued for the measure acknowledging opposition but insisting adoption was optional for each county. He noted several counties favored the plan and urged counties not be denied the right to vote, as none would be forced to adopt it.
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House
Tibbets County
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