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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
6
In a Bristow tale, Adele faces pressure from her wealthy father and mother as Forest Davis, Archie, and a drummer known as Walter Davis enter a tangled courtship. Adele seeks a moral path while suitors jockey for favor, with family disapproval shaping a fraught romance and social expectations.
The article outlines pruning shrubs by class, noting flowers form from previous season buds and new wood grows from present season growth. It lists shrubs like golden bells, deutzias, dogwoods, privets, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, and others, and stresses careful timing to ensure flowering while guiding readers to distinguish old wood versus new growth.
Gardening guidance urges realistic plans and steady work. It praises hardy annuals like petunias and nasturtiums, advising seed sowing, pruning, and careful fertilization to build robust root systems and continuous blooms throughout summer.
The piece urges keeping the garden tidy to preserve its charm. It warns that faded leaves and fallen flowers mar appearance, and no amount of effort can compensate for neglect. Emphasis is on steady maintenance and order in garden care.
The text explains thinning and deadheading geraniums to improve appearance. Remove faded blooms to prevent untidy clusters, and prune to encourage uniform flowering. It notes that trimming may be quicker than whole-bed removal, especially with many plants.
A 1917 McClure Syndicate piece traces the shift toward one piece jersey gowns as women seek a long line from neck to hips, hiding the waist. It notes French fashion influence favoring drapery, capes, and lace, with lace employment boosting embroidery and needlework jobs in France amid wartime needs.
White net nightgowns over pink crepe slips feature yokes trimmed with filet or vallace and ribbons for a decorative, elegant look.
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