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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
3
The article argues mothers should guide daughters toward good taste in dress, praising tailored coats with matching blouses and refined undergarments. It notes fewer faults than in the past, with many outfits in serge, silk, and light wools, and describes fashionable coats, skirts, and festive as well as simple afternoon frocks.
A compact description of a needle cushion with a small hanging book. The five inch wide cushion is covered in satin with cord edging. Inside a satin backed cardboard panel holds flannel leaves and a satin leaf embroidered Needles, all tied to a cord loop for wall display.
Mary Dean describes stylish youth wear. Dark blue woolpoplia street frocks feature shaw reverses and velvet collars with peplum sides. Corduroy models trimmed with braid and black collars appear among plaid and checked fabrics for one piece dresses.
The fashion notes velvet hats as versatile for summer and cold weather. Light and cool to wear, many use canvas frames with soft crowns lined by china silk or flannel.Trims are modest with wings or ribbons, hats sit high and reveal hair over ears and forehead.
Fichus come in diverse designs with cuffs, pleated net or lace collars, and high necks. Corset cover guimpes, round to pointed neck guimpes, and evening chiffon pieces with beaded embroidery are featured. Evening wear uses chiffon and delicate adornments while vests in satin or silk offer single or double breasted styles.
Guimpes for frocks and blouses are often of shadow laces in white and ecru as well as fine nets. Bright colored handkerchiefs remind one of the vogue for the new art combinations and designs. Long sleeves and low necks appear in feminine blouses for summer wear. Cotton fabrics of soft thick pile and rich colorings are available for wraps, called cotton velvets by some shops. New separate blouses feature yokes with generously full backs and fronts.
A historical tip advises never washing real lace. Instead place lace between tissue layers with magnesia, press under a heavy book for three to four days, then shake out the powder to reveal clean, looks-like-new lace.
Poultry writers debate whether hens or pullets yield higher profits through egg production. Hens lay larger eggs worth more in some markets, while pullets produce more eggs and hatch better for breeding. Pullets best for market eggs, hens for breeders depending on use.
City people with money chase farms and invest in land, barns, and top equipment. The piece warns against overcapitalization and overspending on fancy fixtures, noting even skilled managers cannot guarantee profits when expense outstrips expansion.
Bees require abundant water during hot dry days and will travel far for it. Place fresh water near the apiary daily if no stream or lake is nearby. Water helps dilute thick winter honey for larvae and makes wax pliable. protect hives from wind and keep weeds down in front.
The foundation should be cement and the frame iron with wooden purlins in cold climates. Use the largest economical glass, 20 by 30 inches. A standard house size is 20 feet wide and 100 feet long.
Guidelines outline hog shelter construction prioritizing a dry interior and a tight frame to keep out rain while allowing summer ventilation. Emphasis on cost efficiency, weather protection, and shade for hot conditions.
Farmers seeking quick livestock returns should favor sows and ewes for high percentage gains on investment. The passage argues swine and sheep outperform other farm animals for rapid profitability.
The United States produces about 62 million pounds of honey annually with a value exceeding five million dollars.
An article stresses the high standard of quality in dairy products, noting that while quality is generally valuable it is essential in this context for consumer safety and trust.
Market butter wrapped in paper often secures a price edge when all other conditions are equal. The note highlights packaging influence on value in dairy markets.
The essay argues many farmers neglect sheep despite their profitability. It urges farmers to learn to like sheep or stay out of the business, claiming well cared for flocks resist disease and adapt to diverse environments. It describes sheep as highly adaptable, meeting varied market demands with wool, horns, color, and carcass variations.
The article explains silage timing by kernel glaze and thumb test. It notes yellowing leaves at the bottom and tip, and advises adding water if the corn is too dry, warning that silage is more often too dry than too wet.
The text argues young hogs grow best when not crowded and fed a proper diet to build disease resistance, stressing that healthy individuals resist disease and stay robust.
The profitability of cattle depends on milk yield and butterfat content. Test associations provide the most reliable data for assessing which cows are profitable, guiding breeding and production decisions.
The item criticizes quick cow trading as unsuitable for a quality dairy business. It argues the city milk producer acts like a feed and cow speculator rather than a true dairyman, highlighting misguided methods in dairy commerce.
Some farmers will persist in beefing and milking with the same herd and then complain about profits. The speaker notes it takes a long time to convince some people.
Gold production in the Philippines rose from 189,953 dollars in 1911 to 570,212 dollars in 1912 and is expected to rise further this year. United States goods make up 13 percent of Spain's total imports. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething claims to soften gums reduce inflammation ease pain and cure wind colic at 25 cents a bottle.
A visitor comments on a clock named The Visitor. The hostess explains the clock never runs and calls it The Visitor before the guest leaves.
A birthday banquet hosted by a Paris banker ends with a staged jewel theft prank. Guests search for a pearl necklace after a severed silence, the salver used to stage the joke vanishes when lights are reactivated, leaving guests in uproar and confusion.
A Virginia woman credits coffee with causing dyspepsia headaches and heart weakness. After avoiding coffee and using Postum she reports digestion improved and nerves and heart restored. The letter promotes Postum by the Postum Co. and notes two forms Regular and Instant with preparation tips. There’s a sales pitch tone.
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