Sugi finish on Cypress Wood and Burn Brushing Technique
The article explains sugi finishing using cypress with gas torch burning and brushing to reveal contrasting grain. It covers preparation, avoiding diagonal rubbing, powder removal, wax versus finish, and cautions about warp from heat. It traces origins from Japanese driftwood to Bradstreet, and notes cypress as ideal due to flat grain and low resin.
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Brown
First National Bank
John S. Bradstreet
Minneapolis
Japan
America
Bradstreet
New Colors in Modern Dress Through the Ages
A brief survey traces how fashion color schemes evolved from Renaissance purples and reds to Georgian blues and pinks and Victorian hues, noting post impressionism shaping today’s palettes. It highlights shifting tastes as civilizations advance and fashion fetishes change.
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London Globe
Italy
Florence
Venice
France
Man’s claim of intervening in wife abuse defies aid claim
A reader recounts overhearing a dispute where a man asks how he earned a black eye. The speaker asserts they intervened to stop abuse, while another calls them a fool. The exchange implies confusion over who acted to help and who contributed to the fight.
Eye Doctor's Card In Umbrella Misunderstanding
A humorous exchange unfolds as a woman apologizes for jabbing another in the eye with an umbrella. She offers her father’s card, claiming he is an eye doctor who will offer low rates when the name is used.
Survival of Fire Worship and the Wedding Coat Relics
The piece notes enduring fire worship remnants in Scotland with sacred flames on St John’s day and protection against witchcraft for livestock. It also claims the wedding ring and coat vestiges reflect barbaric customs, citing gentlemen’s long tailed coats altered for practical sword belt use.
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Scotland
Poultry Bleeding Guide Aims Improve New York Market
United States Department of Agriculture issues a poultry killing guide noting at least 30 percent of New York market birds are incompletely bled. Incomplete bleeding lowers weight value by 2 to 8 cents per pound and worsens flesh quality, odor, and shelf life. Detailed knife placement behind the roof of the mouth and single back cut are shown to ensure complete bleeding and body appearance.
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New York
United States ‘Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Department
Asquith Resigns War Office Burden Amid Crisis
London reports shock as Prime Minister Asquith plans to resign from the House of Commons to take on the war ministry, with Field Marshal Sir John French and Sir John Ewart withdrawing resignations. Col Seely and Viscount Morley also step back, leaving debate over home rule and army reform in flux.
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London
Asquith Annou
War ‘Office
Fife
Sir John
John Ewart
Viccount Haldane
J., B. Seely
Gough
Viscount Morley of
Blackburn
Seely
Mr. Asquith
Asquith
Andrew Bonar Law
Aaf
Treasury
Hill, U. S. Expert, Dies After Illness
George W. Hill former prominent official of the agricultural department died after a protracted illness in Franklin Virginia. He organized the editorial branch and promoted widespread circulation of agricultural literature to farmers and the press. He served under Theodore Roosevelt and was on the civil service commission. His son George Griswold Hill is a Washington correspondent for the New York Tribune.
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Washington
George W. Hill
Agricultural Department
Franklin
Hill
Roosevelt
England
Paris
Montreal
The
Montreal Herald
George Griswold Hill
New York Tribune
Toledo Streetcar Fare Protests Slow Traffic Relief
Toledo Citizens ride free as court delays affect Railways & Light Company proceedings. About 22,000 passengers ride the street cars with roughly 15 percent of traffic. No fares collected from riders who refuse to pay more than three cents.
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Toledo
Dac
Railways & Light Company S
Convict Saved From Hanging Prompts Governor Refusal
In Jefferson City on April 1 Governor Major refused to pardon James Mow serving a 99 year term for murder of Mont Hall. The decision made it impossible for the sheriff to hang Schrum for another murder, preserving life in a clemency action.
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Jefferson
City
Major
James Mow
Mont Hall
Schrum
Tragic Local Suicide Reported in Kansas City
A 19 year old son of Mrs Lucinda Wyme reportedly shot and killed himself in Kansas City Missouri under unclear circumstances. His two younger brothers witnessed the incident.
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Kansas City
Ing
Joaded
Virgil
Lucinda
Ohio court orders Star Oil to halt business in state
An alternative writ filed by the Attorney General seeks to oust the Star Oil Company and its subsidiaries from doing business in Ohio. Justice orders an immediate proceeding to challenge the company’s operations pending further action.
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Oil
Columbus
Judson
Hogan
Star Oil Company
Ohio
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