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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1911
Page
2
Paris fashion circles debate the fate of the famous harem skirt now said to be dead or alive. The hoop sleeve fad is cited as the latest craze, while public reception in European capitals remains wary and Paris reflects on the changing dress trend.
The article describes placing nest boxes outside the poultry house to gain more room indoors. An illustration shows the new external boxes along the side of the building and explains egg collection by lifting the lid.
A fashion note questions the fate of the harem skirt as stores sell cheap imitations and critics doubt its comeback while a poultry expert describes a practical nest box design by J. C. Baker of Illinois, noting easy egg retrieval and controlled access.
Twenty five years ago the idea of dry feeding was discussed but rejected. Now recent experiments show renewed interest as researchers highlight benefits and practical applications for livestock and poultry.
A Bechof, David & Co. representative discusses indoor wearers of a new style and cites a royal St. Petersburg reception where his wife wore it. He predicts only truly aristocratic women will adopt the hoop sleeve for ball and house gowns, describing a seven inch mid forearm hoop.
New York. Johnnie Robertson's pet monkey, after three idle days, tore a chandelier at Sea Gate Beach hotel then tried to push about fifteen Sea Gate bungalows into the ocean. Housewives and police fought to subdue the animal. a crab net finally captured the monkey.
Figures show Ireland with over 24 million hens and 250 thousand goats as poultry exports near £4 million while England imports £7 million in eggs. The rise is linked to new cooperatives and the United Irish Women society driving agricultural development.
Poultrymen discuss the dry mash and whole grain diet noting fowls may prefer ground grain when used to it and that the method saves labor. Benefits claimed include healthier stock and higher egg fertility as birds consume more water with dry feed and gradually eat more, though initial acceptance is slow.
An article describes a practical crate for day old chicks with four inch deep wooden trays each 18 by 18 inches inside measurements. Each tray holds four compartments, burlap tops, bran or alfalfa meal bottoms, three inches space between trays, and blocks of wood to keep them apart. Handles and outer wood pieces add stability, allowing 20 chicks per chamber and 240 per crate.
A long discussion of harems in Indian royalty shows women as possessions, yet a contrasting note on Turkish reforms highlights women forming sewing societies after a revolution. The piece contrasts imperial luxury with evolving freedoms and social clubs for women.
Fragmentary note states Calvin Harris is not a resident of the State of In- Atan ulaba and involves a dispute. No further context or details are readable.
Commissioners of Sullivan County Indiana filed September 4 1911 preliminary report in cause 14485 Adams et al v Underwood et al naming lands not in petition some lands named are owned by you and a hearing is fixed for October 6 1911 to consider the report the court directs you to appear and be unified for this hearing
Public legal notice for attorney I H Kalley with first insertion date August 30, 1911, referencing subsequent legal action and scheduling.
The State of Indiana Sullivan County announces a court action in the Sullivan Circuit Court November Term 1911. Plaintiff Rosa Anna Jones is named in the notice.
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