Fungus Diseases in Fruit Trees in Irrigated Regions
The author discusses common fungous diseases in plums apples pears and grapes and explains how irrigation and soil conditions influence outbreaks. He cites hardpan layers in arid Eastern Oregon and Idaho as limiting root growth and enabling disease, arguing dynamite irrigation can break hardpan improve root spread and disease resistance.
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Oregon State Board of Horticulture
Oregon
Idaho
KS. & D. Fruit Co
Arcadiz
Autumn Paris Fashions Bring White Cloth and Fur Creations
The article reviews winter trends featuring white cloth trimmed with fur and lace, dark fur pelerines, and sable ensembles. It notes rising use of feather and fur capes, full skirts, two tone belts, and bold millinery with birds and wings, plus practical riding and travel outfits and Paris showings for buyers.
Chiffon Bodice Fad Tops Tailored Evening Gowns
The current fashion favors chiffon and lace bodices matched to the skirt, with full accordion pleated chiffon over satin or silk lining, lace boleros, and careful color cohesion. Sleeves are full with lace cap, bishop sleeves, and chiffon cuffs.
Fashionable Dressmaking Tips for Soft Clinging Fabrics
The article advises careful handling of soft clinging dresses in crepe de chine for general wear, recommending light lace details and valencieries. It favors lozenge or trellis motifs over straight lines and suggests a wide lace band near the skirt hem, gathered bodices, indented pelerine, and a swathed sash with empire belt or draped corselet finish in satin or taffeta with decorative buttons.
Interpreting Footfall Reflects Mood and Intent
Describes how quick steps signal energy while slow steps imply reflection or gentleness. Turned toes indicate preoccupation, and a proud, slow, measured step shows calm authority. A hidden revenge motive may yield a slinking, noiseless step, and obstinate fighters show flat, heavy stances.
New Draping Sleeve Design Described in Vague Terms
A fragment describes a new sleeve style used for wraps gowns and garments. The passage notes a drooping look with a wide edging and fur or trim, mentioning varying finishes and back shaping but provides few clear details.
Beaver Picture Hat with Ostrich Plumes and Satin Trim
A new beaver picture hat features a large crown edged with two long ostrich plumes secured by a buckle. The brim drapes in oriental satin with a second buckle and white tulle accents beneath the brim.
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Hate
Fashionable Afternoon Gown Described in Detail
The article outlines a black crepe de chine afternoon gown with a bright colored lining such as cerise or cornflower blue. It features a seamless back bodice, a center-front fastening, decorative fullness of silk or lace over satin on the right front, and a left side hook under a fold. The skirt has nine pieces and a hem circumference near six yards, requiring light fabric. The back seam runs about eight inches longer than the front with the placket hole on the left.
Coiffures of the flour and evolving hair fashions
The article notes neater hats of hair with midsection parting and mid century lace and tulle overlays. It attributes shifts to adaptable styling, praising personal tailoring to face shapes and head shave, and credits a milliner with popularizing caplike effects inspired by Gainsborough era trends.
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Milil
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National Irrigation Congress
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Col
Henry E. Dosch
Fred J. Kiesel
Great American Desert
Emigrant Canyon
Webster
Atlantic Seaboard
Paris
Almart
Chinchilla
Catherine Talbot
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