Giant dirigible contract for US set to use helium
The War department approves a large semi rigid airship to be built in the United States using helium only. It will be 4000 feet long with 150000 cubic feet gas capacity, 4000 mile cruising radius, and 66 mph top speed. It will carry airplanes by suspension devices and may serve as an aircraft carrier. Construction to start soon, completion in about 18 months.
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James P. Hornaday
Washington
War Department
United States
Fegret
Army Air Service
Army
Atlantic Ocean
New York
San Francisco
Liverpool
Delano
Sife
Jane al Delane
France
Ried Cross
Alaska
Maine
Bertha B. Steeves
Ottawa
Can
Stella Fuller
Milwaukee
A. I
Red Cross
Miss Delano
American Red Cross
Arizona
New Mexicc
South Dakota
Charles H. Burke
United States Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Pittsburgh
White Dress Note of Color Returns in Embroidered Frock Notes
A New York Tribune fashion correspondent notes the revival of white dresses with color via embroidery. Simple loose chemise styles gain color with red threads and silver frosted designs, paired with hat trims and shawls for a gown recalling bygone fashions.
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New York Tribune
Ukrainian Embroidery on New Stockings Adds Color
Ukrainian embroider appears in bright colors on new stockings. Designs are added at the sides as blocks, avoiding a front display over the instep.
Paris Sporty Styles Lead Fashion Shift in 1920s
Paris fashion embraces sportswear as chic. French women adopt golf and tennis looks, with models featuring chine and jasper fabrics, leather hats, basket woven hairbands, and bright sports colors. Subtle silhouettes replace trailing sashes as hemlines shorten and hems even.
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Paris
Chi Om
New Fall Silks Include Mathizette and Pebble Back Satin
Fall silk styles feature puffed crinkled fabrics such as mathizette with a dull satin face and reversible crepe back, and pebble back satin noted for its crepe texture. Crepe princess offers semi lustrous tone and dignified drape, with Canton silks remaining in high demand. A New York maker offers menswear silks with tiny jacquards for women, plus Tub Text silk from the radisim family blending practicality with beauty.
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New York
Radisim
Navy jersey coat enhances new style outfits with skirt
The flannel or jersey outer garment gains popularity whether sleeved or sleeveless. A navy jersey coat with a tuxedo front suits the long style and pairs with an accordion plaited white silk skirt, a wide plaid skirt, or a silk crepe jersey frock in bold colors.
Bars Replace Bande In Rhinestone Hair Adornments
Rhinestone bars and combs replace bande in fashion noting circular or fan shaped designs as new hair adornments popular in the era.
Black and White Dinner Dress Trimmed with Monkey Fur
A fashion note describes a dinner gown in white georgette crepe trimmed with black monkey fur creating a striking two tone look. The piece highlights bold contrast and luxury material usage for evening wear.
Care Essentials for Young Calves in Early Rearing
Instructions stress cow condition, proper calving, clean stalls, immediate navel disinfection, and exclusive milk feeding from clean buckets at fixed temperatures and times. Emphasis on keeping calves separate, dry, and gradually introducing hay and grain as they age, with cleanliness and regularity as core, practical guidance for breeders.
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Geo. H. Glover
Colorado Agricultural College
Cattle Tuberculosis Map Shows Regional Infection Rates
The U S Department of Agriculture maps cattle tuberculosis prevalence from five years of tests across states and counties. In about half the nation, mostly in the South and Southwest, less than 1 percent are infected. Other regions show 1 to 15 percent, while some areas exceed 25 percent in more than 50 000 square miles. The data aim to guide eradication efforts.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Colorado extension leaders rise from youth clubs
United States Department of Agriculture reports 42 former club members now lead extension work in Colorado communities. Former club girls head canning clothing and millinery clubs while a corn club boy runs crops and livestock efforts on his own farm. A stock judging team coached by a former club member won first place at the Colorado state fair.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Colorado
Disinfectants and Insecticides in Farm Sanitation
Government guidance explains the difference between disinfectants antiseptics and deodorants and warns that disinfectants do not replace insecticides. It stresses selecting the proper prep aration applying it liberally and allowing time for action to prevent losses from animal diseases.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Hay Baling Transforms Handling and Transport
A historical note explains how bale presses revolutionized hay by reducing storage space and transport costs. It cites that up to ten percent of farms in some states now use balers and store hay baled for efficiency and ease of handling.
New Races of Skunks Described by USDA Survey
The USDA ecological survey identifies two new geographic forms of the hog-nosed skunk genus Conepatus. One is the Arizona hog-nosed skunk in southern New Mexico and Arizona, the other the Nelson hog-nosed skunk in Mexico. Their fur is less valuable due to texture and white tail and back, but their longer snout aids rooting and may help control certain insects.
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Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
South America
Arizona
New Mexico
Nelson
Mexico
Tanlac Promises Health Boost for Frail Readers
Advertised claims say Tanlac rapidly invigorates the constitution and fights weakness, aiding nerves and convalescents. A Salem Oregon woman reports gain of twelve pounds after using Tanlac, claiming it restored health and energy and improved digestion and overall strength.
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Tanlac
George G. Owen
Salem
Oregon
Frenchman Invents Water Pipe Ship Scale for Cargo Weighing
A French inventor unveils a scale using a pipe dipped in water to measure cargo weight by water displacement. The device adjusts with each ship’s draft as cargo is loaded, promising a simple method for determining load.
Cramps and Backache Relief Reported by St Louis Woman
Mrs DeLta Senour of St Louis describes monthly cramps pains and backache that kept her bedridden. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports no cramps and ability to do housework year round. The ad recounts long use and plant based formula with restorative effects.
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St. Louis
Lydia B. Pinkham
DeLta Senour
Salisbury Street
Lydia E. Pinkham
Scholz
Not to Notice It Dialog Reflects Dating Mood
A Richmond Times Dispatch excerpt features an Old Man advising his son to settle with a suitable girl, while the youth jokes that no girl is particularly suitable. The exchange captures youth dating attitudes and parental concern in a casual, humorous frame.
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Old Man
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Not Coming Back Mountain Resort Solitude Mention
A Louisville Courier-Journal item notes the resort will feature more solitude next season, highlighting its evolving atmosphere and ongoing appeal for visitors seeking quiet retreat.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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