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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
6
Mr Bowser erupts at vegetable peddlers outside his home leading to a quarrel and a failed reform attempt. He orders violence but is outwitted as each vender adopts a quieter approach, ending with his violent threat and a later prank call spree.
The article notes Ceylon where graphite is abundant and nearly exhaustible with surface coverage after rain and exceptional purity. It adds China as another graphite source with localities producing scaly and fibrous varieties containing over 90 percent carbon.
A historical note recounts the invention of the telephone by an American pioneer, describing early crude prototypes and a March 10 1876 first demonstration. It notes investor skepticism and a long period of trial before a national wire system developed.
An article on fall fashion describes separate skirts as stylish with striped, plaid, or checked patterns. It notes the growing use of tailored decorations and the emerging term contrasting skirt. A striped serge, box plaited design features light stripes between solid plaits and diamond buttons, with a belt detail.
The page extols blouses and hats as fall fashion essentials. Crepe de chine dominates, with sapphire blue crepe and black georgette in a peplum blouse featuring French knots, bead fringe, braid embroidery, and silk stitching. The slip over kimono style includes a georgette barrow sash.
A fashion note highlights the current trend of straight bodice gowns with minimal ornamentation and full skirts in dark silk, described as particularly youthful and in vogue for the moment.
Instructions emphasize cleanliness and careful kneading for perfect loaves. Details cover measuring dough, flour addition, spacing rising times, and two sponge methods plus temperate guidance for rising and baking a standard two loaf batch with optional fat and yeast adjustments.
Household specialists advise rinsing bristle brushes in lukewarm water with ammonia or borax then drying bristles downward. Do not soak whole brushes. hang tools by handles and avoid water on back to prevent cement loosening. Clean woolen polishing cloths with hot water and soda, then soap rinse. add kerosene or light oil to final rinse to soften. Dustcloths should be washed often to prevent scratching polished surfaces. Mops need quick drying and can be oiled to renew strings.
A busy guide emphasizes attic ventilation and pest control. It notes crowded spaces attract pests and suggests practical steps such as propping windows for airflow and screening. The piece praises kolrabi for gardens and thyme with fowl to flavor dishes, plus cereal to thicken soups.
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