League of Peace to Be Proposed
Washington officials anticipate a future proposal for an international league of peace. The plan would modify the league of nations and center on an association of nations, with Lady Astor credited for the name change to league of peace. National politics and bread distribution costs are also discussed in the report.
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League OF Peace
Europe
Lady Astor
James P. Hornaday
Washington
United States
International League of Peace
Association of Nations
Warren G. Harding
Indianapolis
Des Moines
Harding
League of Nations
White House
Charles E. Hughes
Association of
N Tions
England
Joint
Congressional Committee of Agricultural Inquiry
Prominent Paris Designer’s Gown With Ground-Hazing Sleeves
A Paris fashion note highlights gowns for afternoon and evening wear featuring immensely long sleeves that nearly touch the ground. The design uses a fourteau of steel Jame with a square neck, petal cuffs, and a cloud of orangey lace over the fabric. A dramatic trend includes waxed lace in bright puce tones and extremely low armholes, drawing mixed taste from dressmakers.
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Paris
Rue de la Paix
Tub Silks In Fashion For Warm Weather Frocks
Tub silks dominate summer dress trends with red and white checks, stripes, and floral prints. Frocks feature wrap shapes, blousing at the waist, and self fabric bows, often trimmed with red faille or rice stitch embroidery. Cotton, silk, and linen blends offer easy laundering and dressy appeal, with capes and coats in white paired with pastel or vivid blouses.
Fashion Advice on Bateau Necklines and Linen Dress Trends
The article advises women to choose necklines suiting their figure, especially noting bateau and square shapes. It discusses dressing to express personal style, considering rust tones, and avoiding blindly following fashion. It highlights linen coats and dresses, a white linen frock with long revers and a pearl button, and a wrap-around coat dress with a hidden snap-fastener.
Silk Daisy Flower Tutorial Idea
A silk daisy is presented as an easy flower craft. The method involves eight identical petals formed by cutting two round disks and assembling them into a bloom. The text outlines a simple approach for creating a decorative artificial flower.
Dainty Party Dress Described for a Little Girl
A dainty dress in white and pale blue voile features two straight sections forming a yoke with pin tucks. Blue voile bands the dress and fagoting joins panels from hem to arm eye, with shoulder bows creating a wide neckline.
Water Troughs Easy 10 Build
An agricultural guide explains how to construct a concrete livestock watering trough with a 1 2 3 cement mix for water tightness. It covers site prep on drained ground, outside and inside forms, reinforcement with U shaped rods, and a cement wash for a smooth surface, plus material quantities and per foot extensions.
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W. G. Kaiser
Beekeeping Prospects in the Clover Region Highlighted
United States Department of Agriculture reports strong profitable potential for beekeeping in the clover region spanning the northeastern U S into Minnesota and south to the Ohio River. Italian bees help clean European foulbrood when properly managed, and copies of Farmers Bulletin 1215 are available free from Washington D C.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Farmers’ Bulletin
E. F. Phillips
George S. Demuth
Division of
Minnesota
Ohio River
Mason and Dixon's
Washington
Oregon
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Mildew Prevention and Leather Care Tips
Mildew on leather items should be wiped with a damp cloth or washed with soap and warm water. Dry thoroughly and apply a light coat of oil such as castor or neat’s-foot to protect the leather. These methods are simple, safe, and effective.
Proper balance to manure for crop fertility
Farmers test balancing barnyard manure with rock or acid phosphate on small plots. Applying about forty to fifty pounds of acid phosphate per ton of manure or 400 to 500 pounds per acre helps indicate if full-field application is beneficial. Spread phosphate evenly on top of each manure spreader load for uniform distribution.
Alfalfa Seeded in Summer on Illinois Dairy Farm
On the University of Illinois dairy farm a rotation of corn for silage and alfalfa for hay yields strong results. Fall wheat follows corn harvest, with wheat stubble plowed early next year to prepare a seed bed. Alfalfa seeding occurs after rain, and by September 28 wheat is drilled for two alfalfa cuttings the following year.
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University of Ilinois
Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women Describing Relief
In Churubusco New York Mrs Pax credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief after five years of ineffective medical treatment for female troubles and pregnancy support. The letters promote continued use and claim safety for all ages.
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Churubusco
N. Y
Lydia
Miner
Insurance executive uses phonograph to reach 20000 agents
A prominent insurance executive chose to address about 20,000 agents via a 400 word speech recorded on a master phonograph record. The master was duplicated 20 times with a catchy tune on the reverse side and mailed coast to coast, hoping those without players would share the message through neighbors or music stores.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Tax exemption joke about children in a long-married home
A bachelor envies a friend's large family remarking that children brighten a home. The friend agrees but points out the tax exemption benefits from having children, turning the compliment into a practical jab about finances.
The Novice's Dilemma in Garden Work
J. B. notes amateurs face unwanted plants in gardens and fear pulling them up. The Boston Transcript presents a thoughtful reflection on gardening hesitation and unintended growth.
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J. B
Boston ‘Transcript
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Chicago
United States Department of Labor
Children’s Bureau
Chicago United Charities
Houser
Hofsework
Meaures
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bellens Mesa
Bellans
Pnblem
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