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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
3
The article highlights coming season coat and skirt suits in pebble wool and satin blends with simple silhouettes. It describes a representative Russian cutaway coat in mole brown, a long plain skirt with a tunic front tab, purple black soutache trim, and a blouse with side fullness and cross fronts.
A lacquered brass smoking table on a tall stand features a cigar jar ash tray and match box holder. A center long-armed electric light bends to any angle with a brass shade, wired through the leg to a silk covered cord and socket.
A detailed description of a dress using oyster white linen with subdued green embroidery. It features a green scalloped button row from neck to skirt, white crochet buttons with green French knots, scalloped collar and cuffs, a green leaf or silk tie accent, and a crush green silk girdle with a green suede belt. Heavy linen without starch for laundering.
A frock fashioned from crepe de chine features a gathered blouse with two shirred puffs forming a bolero over a cream shadow lace vest. The dress includes a satin covered but toned bow and a plain underskirt, with lace details at the elbow and cuff.
French women abandon purple powder made for electric light makeup and saffron powder for a tan look. The trend favors pink and whiteness with patches and powdered hair as the new style preference emerges.
A feature on commercial queen bee production in America led by a Ohio breeder rearing about 3,500 queens yearly. It explains fertilized versus unfertilized eggs, royal jelly feeding, and incubator transfers to create queen cells and colonies. The process ensures queen longevity and colony gentleness through attendants and controlled royal governance.
An article by J. W. Griffin details preparing concrete window sills. It covers removing rotten wood, brushing dust, edging forms, and spacing to avoid rain leaks. It advises a mix of five parts sand and gravel to one part cement for a stone-like sill and stresses proper bracing and clean materials.
When many cows stand with heads hanging and ears drooping they show bad health or poor feeding and management. The note warns farmers to recognize signs of distress and adjust care and feeding practices accordingly.
The action of a horse is a key aspect of his makeup. It should be straight and free, under his control. There must be no swaying wobbling or foot throwing. Tracks must run in a regular line and align similarly across comparisons.
The notice directs poultry to be kept off feed for 24 hours prior to slaughter and dressing for market.
The article stresses the marketer should look sharp and presentable alongside the produce to attract city customers. Good appearance in marketing boosts customer trust and sales for farm produce across towns and cities.
Three essential practices for growing flowers are moisture conservation, soil aeration, and weed destruction as outlined by Josephine de Marr. The guidance emphasizes moisture control, proper ventilation of the soil, and weed elimination to promote healthy blooms.
This column advises cultivating unity in flower varieties for lawn and vase harmony. It covers soaking Cypress vine seeds, filing canna seeds without damage, and that poppies self sow. It encourages yearly novelty without high cost, highlights the curious sensitive plant for children, and notes the Japanese morning glory matures slowly but offers large blooms and vivid color.
Red raspberries propagate by suckers around old plants. They can be lifted in autumn, heeled in during winter, and planted in a permanent bed the following spring. Black raspberries and dewberries propagate by layering by bending cane tips to the ground and covering with dirt four inches deep after fruiting.
Selecting seed corn note emphasizes ears lower on the stalk yield better, since most nutritious portion is above the ear. Higher ears on the stalk often do not reach the same perfection. Quote attributed to N. E. B.
The text notes that equal sexes form pairs, the laying season begins in February, young ganders breed better than geese, geese are generally disease free, older geese lay more eggs and are more reliable, and geese live longer than other domestic poultry.
Advice on checking chick conditions for signs of lice especially on the head. If lice are found a drop of sweet oil is suggested to end the infestation.
Rural school spelling bee ends with a definition mix up as a girl defines gem as a cake baked in a gem pan, prompting amusement among the class and teacher. The scene highlights rural education charm and curious misinterpretations among young pupils.
Report notes the calcium light malfunction disrupted a performance. An observer claims the show’s quality suffered, while another contends it merely reflected poorly on the act.
A social quip observes friends’ recent hard ascent activity, noting their peaked appearance and suggesting awareness of strenuous climbs without naming exact events or participants.
A brief exchange notes that society relies on machinery for tasks and even childrearing, reflecting a view of progress and automation shaping daily life. The dialogue juxtaposes modern efficiency with the unsettling notion of elevators as caretakers.
A local quarrel over street paving features sharp remarks about a singer described as guttural. Community tensions rise as residents debate voice and pavement quality, with calls for restraint and clearer standards.
A woman defeats a man in a verbal exchange yet the victory offers little proof of overall superiority. The remark suggests skill in argument does not determine broader capability or truth.
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