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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
7
The article discusses blending or matching furs to refresh an old wardrobe with a satin or taffeta lined scarf turned into a high collar and bow, and suggests a three piece set with fur trim. It stresses smart dress accessories amid high clothing prices and keeping one suit well pressed with suitable accessories.
The article notes ongoing popularity of the vest and shows a range of materials used in its development. Gay brocades and metal effects are praised, but lingerie items remain essential and dainty, with no detail about dates or figures.
An article urging older women to maintain appearance through proper skin care and habits. It emphasizes using generous amounts of cold cream and oils, employing astringents to lift sagging skin, and keeping hair nourished with tonics, massage, exercise, and fresh air. It also notes fashion trends favoring brown silk hosiery.
Miss Florence Hunt of Kansas State Agricultural College argues American women accumulate too many gowns to seek others' approval rather than fit. She notes many buy by trends and price rather than fabric quality and fit and advises a simple wardrobe of one good suit one indoor costume one dress and an evening wrap.
Furs are in strong demand with straight scarf neckpieces of varied sizes dominant. Mink leads for garments and trim, while kolinsky gains note in light natural yellow. Brown and tan remain fashionable in silk and wool, with gray hare and gray squirrel also popular for trimming. Rab bit used to a lesser extent.
Hat shapes split between large picture hats and close-fitting toques. Dressy use favors the picture hat while toques suit both formal and everyday wear. A burnt orange velvet turban with gold net and seal fur trim stands out, white wings with black fur headline a turban trend, and a gray squirrel turban features an upstanding gray ribbon bow.
The article describes new waist blousing with a round blouse in allies and sheer fabrics in sultan shades. It mentions a waistline finished with a plain belt six to nine inches wide and references a broad crushed girdle of black BAUD fecused.
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines surface irrigation as a low cost option with two main methods furrow irrigation and flooding. It notes combination systems with spray or furrow methods, practical for eastern farms, and highlights Florida citrus groves as an example.
Gentle safe remedy claims 200 years of relief for kidney bladder and stomach issues. Urges daily three to four capsules to cleanse kidneys and restore vitality with life and health following. Drugstore guarantee refunds if not satisfied and insistence on original GOLD MEDAL import.
Fragmented text references a stage scene and character names with remarks about poverty and folly. The garbled lines hint at dialogue about a performer and social perception, suggesting a diary or newspaper snippet on theatrical life. No clear events or dates are present.
Ray C. G. Potts of the Bureau of Markets urged standardization in dairy production and distribution. He warned European demand may be met from pre war sources in two years and American dairy prices hinge on reliable market information. He noted regional cost differences and argued that price stabilization benefits both producers and consumers, while uneven quality harms the public.
Owners of a large Flor ida stock farm write the bureau of animal industry to join the Better Lives Better Stock campaign. They declare their Holstein bull Hampshire boar and a Duroc boar will provide free services to registered cows to curb scrub sires and improve milking quality. Cows must be tick free and a service fee applies to registered Holsteins.
Parcel post service offers opportunities for people with small farm surpluses. Widespread demand to strengthen the food supply and the public's willingness to cooperate can help move final quantities of specialty or unusual quality products.
When labor is scarce, livestock offer a profitable method to harvest surplus crops by pasturing. Farm animals harvest cheaply, gain profit, and help maintain soil fertility.
The article stresses that young stock need considerable care and attention, especially in winter when farmers have little else to do. Proper care during the season helps these animals later assist in harvesting crops and improve overall farm productivity.
Constipation invites troubles that speedily follow unless treated. Green's August Flower is advertised as a gentle laxative that regulates digestion, cleanses the stomach, stimulates bile, and purifies the blood. Marketed as a sovereign remedy in households worldwide for over fifty years for indigestion, nervous dyspepsia, sluggish liver, and related issues. Sold by druggists and dealers everywhere. Try a bottle, take no substitute.
The American Forestry Magazine of Washington urges a paper saving campaign in schools and asks businesses to write carbon copies on the back of received letters when possible. It states this could cut 25 percent of paper use and reduce freight by six million tons for railroads to handle.
A priest in old Babylonia tied a thread from the bride’s garment to one from the bridegroom’s as a knot. He presented it to the tribe to symbolize the binding nature of the marriage. The phrase tying the knot derives from this ritual act.
An old advertisement describes catarrh as a nasal attack and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy that builds the system and cleanses the blood. It touts internal action through the blood on mucous surfaces and includes testimonials and a money back offer.
The article explains that watches often gain time when wearers jolt or unconsciously jump while walking. Jolts cause the hair spring to slip between regulator pins and then reassemble with another movement, leading to irregular timekeeping.
The Boston Post recalls an Empire era moment when Queen Victoria reportedly kissed the opera star Dame Nellie Melba on both cheeks and praised her as queen of her realm. The exchange highlighted Melba's famed stature in the arts and Victoria's gracious compliment.
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