Women Astronomer Mrs Davis Computes for Sailors
Mrs Elizabeth Brown Mavis, a renowned astronomer, has spent 29 years computing for the Nautical Almanac published by the United States Naval Observatory. A graduate of George Washington University, she studied under Prof Simon Newcomb and later at Johns Hopkins. She balances rigorous scientific work with 25 years of marriage and family life.
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Elizabeth Brown Mavis
Davis
United States
Washington
Davis Kessanwins
George Washington University
Simon Newcomb
Varee
Newcomb
Johns Hopkins University
Devonshire named Canada governor general in succession
The duke of Devonshire is named governor general of Canada succeeding the duke of Connaught. A rich peer and close royal associate, he served as treasurer of the royal household and later financial secretary to the treasury. He is chancellor of Leeds University and owns about 1860 acres with valuable mineral deposits.
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Duke of Devonshire
Canada
Duke of Connaught
Dominion
England
King George
Evelyn Emily Fitzmaurice
Marquis of
Landsdowne
Mary
Devonshire
Ston
Cambridge University
West Derbyshire
Treasury
Derbyshire
Leeds University
Hetty Green's Heir Col Edward Green Returns to Forefront
Col Edward Green, heir to Hetty Green's vast fortune, quit Texas years ago to study management under his mother. Now a Fordham graduate and Texas Midland Railroad president, he favors keeping a wide distance from women and remains unmarried.
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Col
Edward FL KR. Green
Texas
New York
Airs
Hetty Green
Green
Matthew Astor Wilks
Colonel Green
London
England
Europe
New York City
Fordham College
Chienzo
Texas Midland Railroad
Gardner and the Tramp and the National Preparedness
A story about Representative Gardner and a willing tramp approaching congressmen. Gardner is singled out as charitable, and the tramp asks for aid. After a brief talk, a coin is exchanged. The tramp explains he gave a quarter to support the national preparedness campaign.
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Gardner
Best in Neckwear for a Polished Summer Look
The article discusses choosing collar and neckwear to harmonize with accessories for a polished summer outfit. It notes the summer fur vogue with scarfs, capes, and wraps, and explains collar styles from historic emblems to modern georgette and chiffon options. Two sketch ideas illustrate a black satin with organdie set and a rose georgette collar with a blue velvet bow. It stresses personal complexion testing for veil colors and the minimal impact of cost on style.
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Henry J. Byron
Oliver Gromwell
Victoria
Cromwell
Grasshoppers a Destructive Pest Control Methods Outlined
A U S Department of Agriculture guide explains two practical grasshopper controls for arid western lands: destroy eggs through early plowing and field preparation, or create poisoned bran bait using white arsenic or paris green mixed with fruit juice and syrup. It details timing, methods, and safety to minimize harm to animals and children.
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Mississippi
United States Department of Agriculture
Paris
Daintiness Away From Hope A Travel Grooming Guide
A vintage guide explains that true daintiness in travel requires a toolkit of cleansing alcohol diluted with rain water, benzoin to soften water, cold cream, and gentle skin care. It advises applying cosmetic preparations before journey, with benzoin, toilet water, and a dash of smelling salts for train sickness.
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Milady
Bright Silver and Tulle Fashion Forecast
A description of a dance frock in white tulle with multiple layers and wide silver ribbons. The gown features three tulle skirts, knee‑level silver ribbon, a girdle of silver ribbon, a silver tissue foundation slip, and rosettes of narrow ribbon. The piece envisions the sparkling, drifting look on a ballroom floor.
How to Press a Plaited Skirt Correctly
When pressing a plaited skirt lay it on the ironing board fold the plaits evenly and pin them to the ironing blanket at the bottom. Hold the waistband firmly and iron from bottom to top. Keep the plaits tight as you press.
Encouraging Rooting of Young Strawberry Plants
The text urges extending the growing season for young strawberry plants to maximize growth. It recommends allowing the earliest runners to root and not removing them to promote propagation and establishment.
Good Preparatory Crops for Vegetable Gardens
Leguminous crops such as clovers and alfalfa make good preparatory crops when barnyard manure is hard to get. They leave nitrogen in the soil as well as humus, improving fertility for the following vegetables.
Work In Cherry Orchard Maintains Annual Orchard Care
The plan calls for spraying pruning and cultivation. In the first three years after planting the cherry orchard trees require annual spraying and pruning and cultivation during the first half of each growing season.
Plowing an Orchard Rule Deep Plowing Curb
A guideline states orchards should not be plowed deeper than three or four inches to protect root systems and orchard health. The measure serves as a practical standard for soil cultivation in fruit production.
Time for Weaning Pigs Pigs Should Be Weaned
A note on pig husbandry advises that pigs should be weaned at from six to eight weeks. The guidance emphasizes early separation to promote growth and health, reflecting standard agricultural practices of the period.
Thinning for a Better Crop Advice to thin fruit trees
Thinning for a better crop emphasizes not leaving crowded fruit on trees to avoid insect risk and improve quality. Proper thinning increases final quantity and quality, guiding growers to remove excess fruit while the season allows.
Induce Chicks to Exercise for Better Growth
A farm instruction advises inducing chicks to exercise by covering the coop floor with a thin layer of chaff or fine litter and feeding cracked grain in the litter to stimulate activity and development.
Planting Hay Crops for Roughage in Dry Summers
Farmers urged to plant hay crops to ensure ample roughage for livestock even if summer is dry. The guidance emphasizes securing feed ahead of potential drought and maintaining herd viability through prepared forage stocks.
Removing Limba From Trees and Orchard Prep
Advice on pruning large limbs versus small ones to affect tree outcomes. Guidance on preparing an apple orchard with deep rich mellow soil that resists waterlogging.
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