Spring substitutes for serge in women’s wear reach markets
The article notes Jersey cloth as a spring substitute for serge in women’s suits with Brown as a favored color. It discusses how wool remains preferred in earlier seasons, the drift toward brown and gray tones, and the novelty of fur-trimmed accessories inspired by Poiret. It anticipates Jersey cloth’s spread to large cities despite rural ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
New Jersey
Palm Beach
Poirot
Brittany
McClure
Quilting Revival Inspires Fresh Applique Designs
A nostalgia tinged revival of quilting appears in apparel and home décor. Applique motifs revive vintage blooms and fruits, with hollyhocks, morning glories, and cherries enriching dresses, hats, table covers, and cushions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godey
Spring hats blend satin and straw in varied shapes
Fashion notes describe transitional headwear using satin and straw with minimal straw, high luster glazed straws, and rich dark colors. New forms emphasize trimmings such as ribbon bands, embroidered flowers, beaded flowers, fruits, and novelty pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangkok
Milan
Coats for Girls Feature Velour Styles and Accessories
Schoolgirls wear sport and skating coats in soft velours with green and white checked patterns. A fifteen year old shows a coat with white ball buttons, a wide belt, deep pockets, a muffler collar with tassels, and a black velour hat with a rolling brim.
After the War Prompts Canadian Settlement Boom
A Western Canada banker extols postwar opportunity for settlement as crops and prices surge. The writer cites conscription, taxes, and citizen rules, noting no wartime tax on settlers and strong yields in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta. He argues land near railways is affordable now and urges U.S. settlers to move before the war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciites
West
Canada
Red Cross
Flanders
United States
Dominion
Western
Canas
Ottawa
Wainwright
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Flush kidneys with Jad Salts claim Ad
An advertisement touts four ounces of Rad Salts from a pharmacy to flush and stimulate kidneys, reduce uric acid, and prevent urinary and back pain. It promotes Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy made from grape acid and lemon juice with lithia, urging regular use to keep kidneys and blood pure.
Cascarets Advertise Quick Morning Headache Relief
An old style 10 cent Cascarets advertisement claims bilious headaches and sick stomachs come from torpid liver and clogged intestines. It promises overnight cleansing of stomach, removal of sour food, bile reduction, and regular bowels, with a claim of long term relief.
Freckles vanish with ethine double strength cream
An advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. It urges druggist purchase and twice daily application with a money back guarantee. Additional tips reference Banford's Balaam for grease burns and warn about watered stock investments.
Handling Run Down Soil in Corn Belt
The bulletin by Carl Vrooman advises run down corn belt soil improvement through legumes and livestock. It emphasizes humus buildup, crop rotation with a legume, soil drainage, lime, phosphates, and prudent manure use to restore fertility and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Vrooman
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Middle West
Iit
State Agricultural College
Sprouted Oats Feed For Chickens Requires Care
Sprouted oats can be cheap and effective poultry feed when pans are kept clean. Use dry bright oats, avoid moldy grains, and dry metal trays in a hot oven before use. Provide sun in summer and heat in winter as disinfectants, and feed sprouts when they reach about two inches.
Horse and Car Warns Against Whip Over Cautious Car Sightings
A terse animal behavior note warns that horses should not be whipped when an automobile is seen in the distance. It argues only a few horses fear the car twice if they are allowed to confront the vehicle and receive a signal for punishment.
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England
America
Decorative Caladiums For Tropical Garden Effects
Decorative plants explain caladiums offer striking tropical color and foliage for ordinary landscapes. The text highlights their decorative value and standout appeal in garden settings.
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W. J. White
Department of the Interior
Banford
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