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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1925
Page
3
An article discusses humane ways to end broodiness in hens after hatching season. It favors the open yard method a grassy shaded area with a protected box, ample water and feed, over in-pen confinement or starvation, asserting quicker return to laying with less cost and effort.
Poultry expert Dr Beaudette urges farmers to remove dead carcasses from summer ranges to prevent botulism. Decomposition attracts maggots that contaminate fowls. confinement to runs and weed control reduce risk. Early mild cases may recover with Epsom salts. cooling confinement aids treatment.
Summer wear features bold printed fabrics across patterns from small geometric to large exotic designs. Jabots dominate the look while frocks in printed silk nappentm and chiffon return to favor with tailored lines and soft godet flounces. Continuous ensembles pair cretonne and hand blocked linens with tunics and tape accents for bathing suits and beach dresses.
New coats feature long silhouettes in white flannel fabric with gray printed silk lining, offering a refined tailor shop presentation.
From Paris comes news that black lace paired with pink chiffon in pale shades is among the smartest summer modes. Designers showcase frocks with lace overlays, chiffon gowns, and lace-trimmed dance dresses, highlighting delicate pink and black combinations.
Designers spotlight buckles and ornaments for low-cut shoes. Cut steel remains popular with bronze and grit novelties in shades to match footwear, while bright color accents create sharp contrast. Enamel buckles in gold or silver, gilt centers, and varied bronze metal centers offer stylish options for pumps and sandals.
The article discusses fine wool scarves including rhetland and mohair lace varieties. It notes their similar textures with a slight difference and their versatility for wear over coats or summer dresses. Pastel shades are highlighted as matching color notes.
The article notes size as the primary concern for designers, describing a towering frock in black crepe adorned with roses ranging from 12 to 44 inches in diameter. The bodice holds two roses while the skirt features 18 plaits that accommodate more.
Swedish mining engineers report new electrical prospecting methods locate ore deposits in northern Sweden. Methods rely on higher ore bed conductivity, with copper pyrite found 30 feet below a sandy plain and a mother lode with 7 percent copper under a frozen lake. The Lundberg Nathorst technique uses wires in shallow trenches and a telephone to detect ore.
A Lady of Distinction is identified by the perfume she uses. A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot water cleanses pores followed by a dusting with Cuticura Talcum powder yields a clear sweet healthy skin, per advertisement.
Three cattlemen from near Dodge City Kansas each shipped a carload to Kansas City. After unloading they bet on the cattle weight and the loser must buy a five dollar breakfast. They checked into the Blossom house and the next morning after many delays the host asked the waitress to bring five dollars worth of ham and eyes for each man.
A reading from a seedsman’s catalogue praises a magnificent plant from a single seed that bursts into abundant bloom in June. A wife asks for a twopenny packet of that seed. The Edinburgh Weekly Scotsman notes a fond reminiscence and an old-fashioned circus.
Mrs Harry Ashcroft of Covington Kentucky says severe back and abdominal pain left her weak and unable to work. After trying Vegetable Compound Blood Medicine and Sanative Wash she regained strength and offers to advise neighbors, allowing publication of her letter.
The advertisement claims Peter son Ointment provides powerful relief for eczema and itching of skin and scalp, with benefits said to cover pimples acne rough skin ulcers piles and sunburn. It cites Peterson Continent Co. of Buffalo New York as distributor.
Joseph Taylor head of the stores department in London’s Middlesex hospital has been on duty at 5 30 every morning for 387 years without a tardy and has worked from 100 to 112 hours each week over that period.
A fashion note describes a deep waist return and matching skirt with a wide border. A black velvet sash ties at the left, while another gown showcases a straight black lace cup with circular lace motifs at the hem. The lace mesh reveals a hint of chiffon lining for a smart effect.
The article notes shoes crafted from diverse leathers in contrasting colors. Some designs pair toe leather with counter and heel leather, while others feature horizontal color stripes. Both spike heels and low broad heels remain popular choices.
Color at weddings, once avoided, returns in faint blush pink tones seen in gowns and veils, signaling a broader embrace of color in modern wedding procession.
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