Co operative farms shape Europe and drift to America
Copenhagen reports Europe wide co operative systems transform farming. Belgium Denmark Ireland Germany and Ireland showcase how farmer owned firms cut waste improve quality and raise producer returns. Lessons urge American adoption of one vote per member and producer rewarding profits while banning high dividends.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Europe
Germany
Ireland
Belgium
Laraine
Operative Farmers’ League
Frederickssund
Cooperative Life Insurance Society
Cooperative Life Insurance Society, A Society For the Insurance of
Sir Horace Plunkett
Thomas A. Finlay
George W. Russell
R. A. Anderson
America
United States
Tions
Irish Agricultural Organization Society
Novelty in Turbans Adds Fringe to Hair Trends in Paris
Anne Rittenhouse reports from Paris near Rue de la Paix on a new turban fashion. A straight band of natural plumage trims a simple turban worn with a bold fringe that hides the hair except for two accroches at the ears. The look, paired with a straight bangs revival, signals a shift in afternoon Parisian style and theater-ready gowns as wind and prices influence adoption.
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Anne Rittenhouse
Washington Star
Paris
Rue de la Paix
America
New Neckwear and Fashion Hats Highlight Summer Styles
A new chemisette style features white linen shirt bosom and collar with rose-batiste embroidery and crystal buttons. Another sketch pairs lace with black maritime stock for a bow at the back. Suzanne Talbot’s light straw hat with a peach and tan feather plume suits sunny lands, but may overwhelm the average American.
Soap Jelly Fashioned for Skin and Style
A household guide extols soap jelly over cake soap for skin care, detailing a method to dissolve four ounces of soap in three quarts of boiling water, cool and add essential oil if unscented, then bottle for easy use. It also describes a practical one piece cape garment with a deep puff and wide matching collar suitable for women with limited means.
Versatile Wrap Converts from Somber to Satin Evening Wear
A wrap designed to shift from a muted afternoon accessory to a bright satin evening piece by a simple turn. The description emphasizes its adaptable fabric and dual-tone appeal for varied social settings.
Sashes belts and collars described for Kiddies clothes
Sashes and belts remain popular in childrens wear this year. Velvet satin grosgrain and fancy ribbon sashes appear wide while belts use suede colored and patent leather. Leather and dress fabric belts are also favored. Collars and cuffs in embroidery organdy or linen are smart with edges scalloped. Shapes include square pointed and rounded sailor.
Canary brocade smoking suit debuts in New York window
A department store in New York displays a spring smoking suit in canary brocade. The trousers are very full at the waist and trimmed with lace and rhinestones at the ankles. The hip length jacket features a straight lace belt and lace on the shoulders and sleeves.
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New York
Yellow hues rise in fashion with yellow roses and ribbons
Yellow now dominates fashion with lingerie lace, negligees, and light blouses. Maize is touted as the best light shade for general wear and yellow muslin borders appear on handkerchiefs. Yellow roses trim corsages and evening frocks, marking a broad trend.
Correct Hint on Corset Repairs
A historic tip advises fixing a broken corset steel by slicing near the bottom on the inside and inserting a steel from the corset’s side to reinforce the damaged piece. The method promises added strength and durability for fragile garments.
Feterita Sorghum Seen as Valuable Grain Forage Crop
The Sudan durra known as feterita is praised for early maturity drought resistance and dual use as grain and forage. Studies show seed color and size differ from milo and it often shatters after ripening, with harvest losses from light seed and blown heads. Trials in Texas Kansas and Colorado show mixed results and advise diversified planting to hedge drought risk.
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Great Plains
Rocky Mountains
Rio Grande
Fred L. Petty
Amarillo
Tex
Kansas
Fort Hayes
Bees as a profitable farm venture for all households
The article argues beekeeping is highly profitable with no feed costs, self-sustaining pasturage, rapid colony growth, and low initial investment. It notes bees suit farm families especially children and women, can run alongside poultry or fruit farming, and can boost fruit quality and yield.
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United States
Growing in Popularity and Silo Incentives
The silo grows in popularity and usefulness each year. To ensure a silo is built after crops are laid by, plant the corn needed to fill it and boost the incentive for construction.
No Luck About Farming
A concise comment stresses that farming success derives from well laid plans while failures stem from their absence, arguing luck plays no role and planning determines outcomes.
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Matthew
Dudgeon
Inion
Trifolium Dairy
Trifolium
Irish Wholesale Society
Dublin
Suzanne Talbot
The
Kiddles
Vogue
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