Potato growth talks by Maine expert at Wisconsin convention
At the Wisconsin convention in Oconomowoc Professor Woods of the Maine Experiment Station lectured Wisconsin farmers on potato cultivation. He stressed soil and climate must dictate methods, seed selection from tubers, planting depth in different soils, and avoiding overfertilization while noting the crop’s value as a land saver.
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Patain
Woods
Maine Experiment Station
Wisconsin
Oconomowoc
Fertilizer Prices and Trade Practices Tied to Nitrogen Content
A New Hampshire agricultural note discusses fertilizer brands and pricing, highlighting 24 brands from one company representing two product lines with varying nitrogen and phosphoric acid guarantees. It cites 1900 fertilizer values, average per firm spending, and potential savings from buying high-grade chemicals. Reports warn of inferior lime-ash trade and note fruit crop prospects in New England and southern regions.
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J. Troop
Indiana
John Craig
New York
L. A. Taft
Michigan
Benjamin Buckman
Chas. A. Keffer
Tennenses
H. J. Waters
Missouri
Pertitieer Parte
Halletin 40
New Hampshire
Ote
Yiying
Walk In Mine Wood and Swine Feeding Practices
Swine are omnivorous feeders consuming flesh, herbage, cereals, roots and fruits. Improper confinement and condensed rations reduce bulk and cause disease and death, reducing profits. Silage, roots and vegetables suit winter feeding. if unavailable, clover hay soaked in water is advised with added concentrates.
New Corn Seed From Painters Review Readers Ask Planting Tips
The Farmers Review invites reader experiences on old seed corn viability and whether it will sprout as well as new seed. A corn-planting time approaches and readers are urged to send in answers. Fancy butter from Canada and Ireland tops English markets while French and colonial butters crowd out. Siberian and Russian butter arrives in varying quantities, sometimes deteriorated before sale.
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Painters’ Review
Farmers’ Review
Canada
Ireland
Tutter
Australasia
Siberia
Rusela
Dangers of Camphor and coming Club Women’s Convention
The sixth biennial general federation of women’s clubs meeting in Los Angeles in May prompts railroads east of Chicago to offer round trip rates. Chicago to Los Angeles rounds to 60 dollars with two month validity. An excursion during biennial weeks allows sightseers a day trip to view the southern country and the Pacific.
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General Federation of Women's Clubs
Los Angees
Chicago
Los Angeles
Pacific
Fashionable warlowy styles in Hons Bons and boas
Warlowy styles of Hons Bons are wide and round with cape forms of three frills. Net and silk veils feature ruches edged in velvet. Alternate black net and white chiffon raffles create a distinct look. A net streamer ends with rules for finish and a boa decorated with ribbon and pearls. Boas and hats vary with material and taste while conforming to prescribed outlines.
Navy Blue Walking Costume Described with Trimmed Details
A navy blue walking costume features a cheviot fabric trimmed with black braid. The stylish jacko includes a basque back, double pelerine, turn-over collar and reverses also trimmed with braid. Blouse fronts show large old silver buttons over a creme mousseline chemisette.
Fashion description of yellow tulle sole with jabot and ruffies
A brief note from Le Costume Elegant describes a gown feature: a sole with a jabot of yellow tulle and a skirt finished with three circular ruffies, highlighting delicate Parisian dress details.
Juliet cap revival adorns 1910s style hair Fashion notes
The article highlights the Juliet cap as a new hair ornament reviving the Little netted pearle cap once worn by Italian nobility. It pairs with low necklines and tops of the head. Also featured are fern wreaths, ivy and floral accents, plus a creme faille blouse with plaited fronts and gulpure trimming.
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Juliet
Romeo
Ju-let
Bolero style waists feature lace and jeweled trim
Bolero fronts adorn many waists for theater or reception wear. Bolero portions use lace or embroidery with velvet ribbon or jeweled passementerie. One waist combines pale amber crepe de chine with chiffon veil. Bolero uses ecru Arabian lace with opal and turquoise mock jewels at mesh edges. Crush collar and girdle in turquoise velvet.
Fashion Notes For Summer Dress Accessories
A black point d esprit boa over white silk edged with gold braid is new. An Irish lace collar covers the shoulders as a wardrobe essential. A corset cover of wash ribbon with lace and a yoke is comfortable and flattering. Silk parasols with matching gowns finish with a bow. Velvet ribbon stars with tassels appear on lace bodices. Pear shaped pearls on short neck chains accompany many gowns. Outer summer skirts feature wash fabrics with embroidered muslin flounces for wear with short waists.
Alum Baking Powders Threaten Health Crisis in Markets
Judge Clarke in St Louis fines grocers for selling baking powders containing alum. New York Health Department seized alum-based powders and dumped them, warning substitutes endanger health. Authorities urge consumers to demand reputable brands as crusade against alum continues.
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Missouri
New York
Clarke
St. Louis
Health Department of
Donkey Laughter in Evarts Memoir and Dyes Adverts
A mixed miscellany recalls William M. Evarts and a humorous farm tale from Windsor Vermont. Also notices Putnam faceless dyes claim perfect color on silk wool or cotton, and a Brooklyn clergyman’s tale about kindergarten systems.
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Putnam
Shakespeare Bias Sparks Controversy in Kansas
A Kansas City Journal quips about settling the Shakespeare Bacon dispute by exhuming graves to see who turned over Hamlet. The remark recalls a past dramatic criticism from a Kansas paper and notes a Shakespearean company visiting Kansas.
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Kansas
So-and-So
Kansas City Journal
Vogeler's Curative Compound Promised For Stomach Ailments
A historical promo extols Vogeler's Curative Compound as a universal remedy for stomach trouble. It cites indigestion as a leading cause of disease and includes a testimonial from Mr. W Bowell of Winchester about his wife’s relief. It claims physicians’ formulas behind the remedy and offers a free sample via St Jacob's Cl. Ltd in Baltimore.
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Vogeler
W. Bowell
Priory Street
Winchester
London
St Jacob's Cl. Ltd
Baltimore
Bowie
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