Golf Comes to Its Own With He-Man
Washington says golf has shed its snob image and become everyone’s game. Former caddies from the Columbian club rose to national fame, proving public links open to all. Presidents, clerks, diplomats, and professionals now play, with royal matches abroad underscoring golf for all.
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He-Man
England
Dayton
Washington
Columbia
United States
Chick Evans
Francis Cuimet
Gene Sarazen
United States Supreme Court
Gondola in Fight for Its Existence
A Washington National Geographic bulletin explains Venetians resist motorboats on canals to protect the gondola as a cultural symbol and livelihood. The piece details gondola design, history, legal trims, and their role as taxis and servants, noting Venice’s unique waterways and enduring tradition.
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Washington, D. C
Venice
Washington
D. C
National Geographic Society
Broad Grand Canal
Fifth Avenue
Henry James
Venetian Republic
America
United States
Louis XIV
Versailles
Italiap Saened
Impervious Concrete Techniques and Waterproofing Methods
The article outlines dense nonporous concrete as essential for water resistance in residences silos tanks and cisterns. It lists eight practical steps for making impervious concrete and discusses integral waterproofing additives and surface treatments including lime alum soap paraffin cement wash and bitumen with safety notes on flammable solvents.
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R. c. Kelleher
Farm Mechanics Department
College of Agriculture
Tandem Hitches Save Power and Labor on Farms
College of Agriculture experts urge farmers to switch from four abreast to tandem hitching. Tests show tandem alignment over draft lines reduces side draft, increasing plow efficiency from 1 217 to 1 226 pounds when optimized. misaligned hitches raise draft to 1 412 pounds or more. Free instructions are available from Urbana.
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Animal Husbandry and
Farm Mechanics
College of Agriculture
Farm Mechanics Department
Prairie
Northwest
Urbana
Seed corn surplus plan for farmers cited
It is prudent for farmers to keep extra seed corn for next season as a safeguard against crop failures. Some may store surplus bushels to ensure planting stock if this year’s harvest underperforms.
Scarves by a Famous French Artist Impress Fashion World
The renowned French artist creates silk and chiffon scarves of exotic form and vivid color. Each scarf reportedly measures at least two yards and a half in length and showcases intricate, striking designs.
Sulphate of iron used to spray weeds with success
A report notes that sulphate of iron is employed as a weed spray and shows considerable success in controlling unwanted growth.
The Lace Gown Described with Airy Sheer Cape
The description notes Georgette with lace quantities creating a sheer airy effect. Colors highlighted include cocoa browns blues sand shades and pale gray presenting a soft palette.
Summer Frocks Feature Light Lace Attire
A brief style note describes the season's frocks as light and lacey. Georgette and Lace are highlighted as appropriate favorites for a cool, feminine look in warm weather.
Shingled Head Fashion with Glittering Scarves
A summer headwear item features a close fitting shingled head and a scarf of glittering brocade that wraps around and crosses in front, fastened by a large jeweled brooch.
How This Woman Got Strength
Norwalk Iowa reader Mrs C J Wenner Mark shares a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving debilitating female troubles She claims the remedy helped her recover from long illness and enabled her to care for four children while producing fruit and jelly this summer All readers are advised drugs are sold by druggists nationwide
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Norwalk
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
C. J. Wennermark
Lost Talent and Courage Warn of Missed Greatness
A reflection on squandered potential due to timidity. The Rev Sydney Smith argues many obscure individuals never start, yet could achieve fame if they muster courage to begin and endure initial risks.
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Sydney Smith
Influence Shapes People By What You Are
The idea that a person’s character is formed by their surroundings and identity. It suggests that traits and behavior are molded by the environment and social cues encountered daily.
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Edna Wilbur
Jeff Davis
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Tenn
Jefferson Davis
University of Illinois
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Carey Medical Laboraories
Elmira
N, Y
Parker
Dreger Kant Chem
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Cuticura
Toilet
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