- Snow Goose
Snow Goose This medium-size goose is the most abundant member of the family and can be identified by white plumage and black wing tips. He is often called “wavy,” in the northern part of his range, while southern hunters refer to him as a “white brant.” His Latin name describes him as “a goose beyond the north wind.” We see him only as a migrant, either going to nesting grounds in Northern Canada or returning to his winter home on the coast of Louisiana and Texas. A somewhat larger relative known as the Greater Snow Goose, nests in Northern Greenland and winters along our Atlantic coast. This bird feeds on roots and bulbs of water plants found in his wintering area. Grasses, grains or other vegetation bring huge flocks where they can be seen grazing like tame geese. Feeding flocks are not welcome to the wheat grower who has fields near lakes which are used as resting places for migrating birds. - Slate-colored Junco
Slate-colored Junco The sparrow-size Slate-colored Junco or the “snowbird,” as he frequently is called, is only a winter visitor in most areas. But what a welcome guest he is! The white belly and outer tail feathers add distinctive marks to his slate-gray plumage. The bill is pinkish white. Females and immature birds are duller and sometimes show a pinkish-brown tinge on their backs and sides. Juncos can be found around weed patches, hedges or sheltered corners of fields, where they spend much time in feeding on weed or grass seeds which provide their winter diet. Even fallen seeds are not overlooked for these birds do much of their feeding on the ground. They sleep in evergreens, sheds or other protected areas which shelter them from the cold and snow. They often visit feeders for small seeds provided by bird lovers. Their notes are hard to describe but have a musical smacking or clinking note or series of notes which once learned, are easily remembered. Their song is a series of chipping notes much like those of a Chipping Sparrow, but with more variation and more of a musical quality. This song is heard when the first warm days of spring arrive. They nest in either mountainous or northern regions for they enjoy cool climates. - Screech Owl
Screech Owl The Screech Owl is the smallest of the eared owls, about robin size. In fact he often nests in holes built by larger woodpeckers such as flickers. Like other owls, he hunts at night when his quavering call blends with the murmur of the night breeze. Mice, shrews, beetles, moths, crayfish, frogs and small birds seem to furnish a well-rounded diet. These small owls have 2 distinct color phases, one a rich brown, the other a soft gray. Both blend with the bark of trees thus giving them protection. This is one of the mysteries of the bird world. Just why do these owls wear different colors? Both colors are often found in the same brood. Even tho small, they give a good account of themselves and soon let you know when they have young in the vicinity. The parents defend their young against all comers and often surprise innocent persons who may stroll too close to the young only to be attacked by the irate parents. - Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron Altho protected by the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty, this heron often finds himself the target for thoughtless hunters. Not that he would make a tasty dish, but any bird which stands 4 feet high with a wing spread of almost 70 inches is in constant danger. His favorite feeding grounds are wet meadows or pastures, ponds, lakes or streams. Most of his food consists of rough fish which he catches expertly, either standing patiently in shallow water until a fish appears, or walking slowly along the edge of some shallow pond until he discovers his prey. Snakes, frogs, insects, mice, eels, or even small birds are not safe from a hungry heron. - Lady Reading the Bible
Lady Reading the Bible - A Parlor Recitaton
A Parlor Recitation - A Turk
A Turk standing beside an urn with a woman in the background - A Turkish cigarette girl
A Turkish cigarette girl - An easy-going disposition
A cat eating from the counter while a lady ignores the cat - Asking an honest question
A man and woman talking - Baby and Blackbird
Little toddler pointing to a blackbird - Baby in bath
Baby in bath - I'll kiss it better
Girl about to kiss little boys hand after he hurt himself playing - Charles Dickens Chair and desk
Charles Dickens Chair and desk - Children playing
Girl pushing a little girl along in a sled - Children Should be taught early the lessons of Propriety and Good Manners
Mother and daughter - Confidence
Two young ladies talking - Convincing his Wife
Man and woman sitting at the table talking - Divider 2
- Divider
- Doctor visiting sick girl in bed
Doctor visiting sick girl in bed - Egyptian Corset
Egyptian Corset - Explaining the need of a new hat
Man (reading a newspaper) looks unconvinced as his wife explains the need of a new hat - Fireside Fancies
Man and woman sitting cozily in front of a fire. - Found upon the doorstep
Woman opening the door to find a baby in a basket - illustrating magnetic influences
animal magnetism is supposed to radiate from and encircle every human being - Improve your speech by reading
A family sitting around reading - Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc - Lady writing a love letter
Young lady writing - Lady's Dress in the days of Greece
Lady's Dress in the days of Greece - Love of Home
Young lady smelling a rose that she has received - Mother and Child
Mother and Child - Mother and daughter
Mother and daughter - Preparing to entertain her lover
Preparing to entertain her lover - Same time next week
A man leaving a house while a woman has a notepad to write something in. - Save the girls
Depiction of the choice a woman must make in life. - Steel Corset worn in Catherine's time.
The most extensive and extreme use of the corset occurred in the 16th century, during the reign of Catherine de Medici of France and Queen Elizabeth of England. With Catherine de Medici a thirteen-inch waist measurement was considered the standard of fashion, while a thick waist was an abomination. No lady could consider her figure of proper shape unless she could span her waist with her two hands. To produce this result a strong rigid corset was worn night and day until the waist was laced down to the required size. Then over this corset was placed the steel apparatus shown in the illustration on next page. This corset-cover reached from the hip to the throat, and produced a rigid figure over which the dress would fit with perfect smoothness. - The Care of New-born infants
The Care of New-born infants - The Doctors Visit
Man and woman sitting down talking - The Corset in the 18th Century
During the 18th century corsets were largely made from a species of leather known as "Bend," which was not unlike that used for shoe soles, and measured nearly a quarter of an inch in thickness. - The Dude of the 17th Century
Avoid what is called the "ruffianly style of dress" or the slouchy appearance of a half-unbottoned vest, and suspenderless pantaloons. That sort of affectation is, if possible, even more disgusting than the painfully elaborate frippery of the dandy or dude. - The Natural Waist and the Effects of Lacing
The Natural Waist The ribs of large curve; the lungs large and roomy; the liver stomach and bowels in their normal position; all with abundant room. Effects of Lacing The ribs bent almost to angles; the lungs contracted; the liver, stomach and intestines forced down into the pelvis, crowding the womb seriously. - The Turkish way of making love
The Turkish way of making love - The Wedding Ring
Young lady trying wedding ring on her right hand - What will the girl become
The Two Paths: What Will the Girl Become? At 13 Bad Literature, At 20 Flirting Coquettery, At 26 Fast Life and Dissipation, At 40 An Outcast; At 13 Study & Obedience, At 20 Virtue & Devotion, At 26 A Loving Mother, At 60 An Honored Grandmother - Widower Smith and Widow Jones
Man admiring a lady hanging out washing - Woman writing letters at cluttered Victorian desk
Woman writing letters at cluttered Victorian desk - A family
A couple with their four children - A Healthy Complexion
Lady looking at herself in a mirror - An aeroplpane in war
An aeroplpane in war - Aviators taking photographs
Aviators taking photographs - Battle between aeroplane and British tank
Battle between aeroplane and British tank - Battleplanes convoying photographing aeroplanes
Battleplanes convoying photographing aeroplanes - Blimp bombing a submarine
Blimp bombing a submarine - Dropping off in parachute from flaming balloon
Dropping off in parachute from flaming balloon - Fast mail-carrying aeroplanes will make postal deliveries everywhere
Fast mail-carrying aeroplanes will make postal deliveries everywhere - Fighting Zeppelin raiders
Fighting Zeppelin raiders - Group of French Aviators
- Naval battle with planes launched from ships
Naval battle with planes launched from ships - Original Wright Biplane
Original Wright Biplane