Navy rough straw hat with blue ribbon and roses
A serviceable navy rough straw hat trimmed with French blue velvet ribbon and white poppy roses sits on the crown. Streamers are expected to arrive, per the note.
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Newspaper
Piqua Daily Press
Location
Piqua, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
2
Why Red Is Not a Surname Across Languages and Colors
The article traces why Red is uncommon as a surname in English, noting the long history of color surnames like Read Reed and Reade, and contrasts English usage with foreign equivalents such as Lenoir Leroux Wei Braun and Negro Blanco Moreno. It explains vowel shifts and the persistence of older forms in names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Dictionary
Read
Reade
Reed
Lenoir
Leblanc
Lebrun
Leroux
Lehwartz
Wei
Braun
Roth
Neri
Bianeli
Brunt
Hossi
Negro
Blanco
Moreno
Mojo
Australian hunter of native tribes praised for adaptation
The National Geographic Magazine notes that while the Australian aborigine uses simple weapons and tools, he is a skilled hunter whose success stems from intimate knowledge of animal habits across land, ground, trees and water, enabling effective short range hunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Magazine
Stump-Jump Plows Aid Australian Land Clearing
A description of native tracking skills and the stump-jump disk plow. The plow, invented in Australia, rolls over stumps and obstructions to break new ground in western Australia. It is valued for cutting tough roots and improving soil turning after repeated use, aiding large scale clearing where labor is costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
To Clean Paint on Walls
Five pails tepid water and a wet cloth. Sprinkle a little baking soda and wash one direction to avoid streaks. Rinse with clear water and wipe dry. AQP grease and dirt disappear with little rubbing. Use soda sparingly. Add a teaspoonful of kerosene oil to wary water.
Must He Properly Cultivated
A brief reflection compares time to a cultivated field. When well husbanded, time yields more useful results than vast untended spaces. The passage urges careful stewardship to prevent weeds and brambles from overtaking opportunities.
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