Runciman as World Chess of Empire Mediator
Sir Walter Runciman, now Viscount, plays a central role in Downing Street strategy, shaping credit and resources to influence Europe. His close ties to Halifax and Chamberlain place him as a key adviser in four power bloc plans and Russian isolation. He is described as a small, austere figure with a long career in trade and protectionist stance.
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The Lady or the Tiger by Frank R Stockton
A dramatic tale set in a semi barbaric kingdom where a king uses a two door arena to judge crimes. Behind one door lies a tiger and behind the other a beautiful maiden. The accused must choose, with fate determining immediate death or marriage.
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Frank Stockton
Bell Syndicate
WNU
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Frank R. Stockton
Chic fall sweaters invite knitters and crocheters alike
Paris fashion notes say sweaters shift from traditional to versatile styles with zippered fronts, low necks, and two color bands on trims. The article showcases three handmade models, one jacket-like plaid knit and two crocheted options, urging simple, chic designs in muted colors.
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Paris
Western Newspaper Union
Summer Ermine fashion notes by Cherie Nicholas
Cherie Nicholas previews summer ermine boleros as top fashion for evenings and parties. The beige bolero worn over a white crepe dress signals a chic change from capes, with a brown fur version urged for fall daywear.
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Summer Ermine
Cherie Nicholas
PART FABRIC PART KNIT NEW FORMULA FOR FALL FASHION
College girl get smart in dress this fall with matching sweater knits and cloth skirts in color harmony. Sweater knits from shetland cashmere or angora pair with tweed patterned skirts or monotone wools. Three piece ensembles use identical yarns for sweater jacket and skirt with fur trim.
Brushed-Up Coiffures With Doll-Sized Hats
Fashion trend notes a rise in brushed-up hair paired with doll-sized hats from Schiaparelli. Buyers returning from midsummer trips report the look, with hair lifted high to expose curls, while public reception remains uncertain and fickle.
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Schiaparelli
Cerise Adds Bold Accent to Paris Pink Style
Paris stylist Cerise introduces cerise as a vivid pink shade alternative to fuchsia. Lelong uses it as a flowing sash around a deep blue halter neck gown, with the same color as the bodice of a white dotted Swiss dress pairing a bouffant tulle skirt. The bodice drapes over the right shoulder, leaving the left shoulder bare while the right remains covered.
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Paris
Lelong
Evening frock adorned with bright touch flowers
A festive decor trend features bright touch flowers arranged on the bodice of an evening dress and in the hair. The coordinated floral accents supply the complete decoration for celebratory occasions.
Moldy Colors Parade in Artful Display
A quirky exhibit showcases moldy colors as high style with artists presenting decayed palettes and textures as fashionable wall pieces. The display invites viewers to reinterpret decay as design and craft.
Inflamed Lumps in the Neck and Related Conditions
The piece explains enlarged neck glands as filters that trap poisons from infections such as tonsillitis and how glands may gradually poison the body if not resolved. It also covers adeno- and lymphadenitis risks, with notes on diagnosis and cautious removal considerations. Additionally, it describes flat feet, their impact on the knee and spine, and simple exercises plus arch supports for relief.
Root-Growth Factor Found by Acid Testing
Dr. William C. Cooper of the U S Department of Agriculture reports that indolic acid compounds trigger rapid root growth when applied to lemon cuttings. He shows an active plant substance attracts to the treated stem end, influencing root formation and explaining why delayed planting reduces results.
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William C. Cooper
United States Department of Agriculture
Cooper
Poultry Rearing Tips For Hot Weather And Home Rations
Extension experts advise adequate range shade and green feed for well managed flocks in heat. For pullet mash mix 35 lb corn meal 20 lb wheat middlings 20 lb oats 12 lb bran 4 lb fish meal 2 lb meat meal 2 lb dried skim milk 2 lb limestone 2 lb bone meal and iodized salt. If milk is plentiful omit dried milk but feed milk in clean containers with ample water kept in shade. Birds should receive grain each morning.
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C. F. Parrish
Extension
North Carolina State College
WNU
Blind Staggers Threat to Summer Horses Warned
Purdue veterinary head Dr. R A Craig describes encephalomyelitis or blind staggers a summer horse disease. It targets the nervous system in horses and mules, presents in three stages, can cause death, and resembles other CNS ailments. early vet attention offers best cure chances though no universal remedy exists.
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R. A. Craig
Purdue
West
Middle West
Atlantic
Craig
Raising Turkeys Principles for Health and Breeding
Raising turkeys is not difficult when properly handled. Turkeys should stay in the open as much as possible and should not be hatched by hens. Breeding stock and young stock must be kept away from barnyard hens to prevent disease. If disease occurs in breeding turkeys, hatch eggs in an incubator and rear poults in brooders.
Feeding Pigs: Peanut and Soybean Diets Affect Pork Quality
The piece notes that feeding pigs excess peanuts or soybeans lowers pork value to two cents a pound while suggesting peanut or soybean diets can be improved by finishing with corn or extracting oil from soybeans. It argues soybeans fed with meat and sparse fat in cooking yields a better market pork image.
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Country Home Magazine
Storing Eggs: Cutting Food Costs With Waterglass Storage
The New York State College of Home Economics explains saving on egg costs by buying when prices are low and storing eggs in waterglass. This method helps extend shelf life and reduce yearly food expenditures through proper preservation.
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New York State College of Home Economics
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