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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
6
Early models on display show Uncle Sam’s experts exploring phototelegraph and electrograph systems that reproduce photographs as drawings or engravings. The exhibit includes original photos and transmitted reproductions, with engineer N S Amstutz presenting decades of work on wire transmission of images and visionless viewing methods.
Uncle Sam urges housewives to eat more cornmeal and hominy grits instead of wheat foods. The Agriculture Department markets Farmers' Bulletin 565 Corn Meal As a Food And Ways of Using It with over fifty tested recipes for breakfast lunch and dinner plus guidance on corn versus wheat as fuel sources. The message stresses adopting wheatless menus and provides numerous corn based substitutes and recipes.
A compact advisory on pruning flowering shrubs after bloom and tending lawns. It notes studying each plant’s habit, moisture needs, and proper mowing frequency, with hints on transplanting, seed sowing, and flower care including centaurea and asters.
The article discusses planting vegetables with emphasis on tomatoes peppers and other crops. It covers the need for potash and phosphate fertilization before planting weeds management and maintaining soil fertility. It advises using fertilizer between rows and mixing well to prevent nutrient loss and drought stress.
War anxiety shapes fashion forecasts as manufacturers scan Paris reports for next autumn colors. Six red shades Incende, grays called munitions, and academic purples lead a sober palette while silk may stay strong for economy. Americans may still favor costly, durable garments despite longing for change.
The New York Evening Sun notes a back tied bodice that hides the body's middle, suiting both slim and stout figures. It emphasizes its coverage and casual whinkles that imply grace whether or not the wearer is thin or full-figured, leaving observers unsure which enhances the silhouette.
A frock with matching coat in dark blue satin and white silk jersey trims. The jersey trims the coat and belts the upper dress with elbow length kimono sleeves. A navy blue Milan bat adorned with cherries completes the ensemble.
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