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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
10
A fashion correspondent surveys winter trends in rich velvets brocades and laces. Glimmering metallic threads, chiffon, and blue and orange color combos showcase elaborate gowns with feathered and beaded accents, capes, and ornate gowns.
A description of beads for accessories notes collar beads in many shapes and colors. It urges two or three bead strands as essential and highlights creamy ivory imitations, carved varieties, and mixed colors to harmonize outfits or enhance facial features.
A historic guide explains cleaning dark furs like sable, chinchilla, and ermine by heating bran, rubbing into the fur, and brushing until dust is removed. It adds a method for light fur using warm bran and a final magnesia rub, noting different fabrics for wet and dry applications.
Spanish influence appears distinct in many of the latest furniture designs shown by merchants. The blend reflects regional artistry and modern craft, signaling a trend that connects traditional motifs with contemporary style.
The article notes methods to create gold and silver effects in fabrics using metallic threads and chemical impregnation, describing two main techniques and highlighting the lavish look and careful coordination needed for accessories. It warns that metallic fabrics tarnish easily and reflects on the era’s luxury attire.
Secretary of the Interior has ordered a survey by the Bureau of Mines to explore new uses for silver amid reduced demand for monetary purposes. The move follows the expiration of the Pittman Act, leaving silver producers seeking a new market and broader applications.
An old ad touts Cascarets as a 10 cent box remedy for liver and bowel complaints, claiming it cures billousness constipation and indigestion, with references to drug stores and actors. The text then shifts to a quip about actors being superior judges of human nature, noting that appearance alone does not define worth.
The Kansan City Star reports Dr Francis P Venable of North Carolina University discussing zirconium as a wide distributed element. He notes it could replace tungsten in incandescent light filaments once chemists learn to refine impurities more efficiently.
The sponge rocks of Montana intrigue visitors and scientists due to remarkable tracery and porosity. Geologists identify them as carboniferous sandstone shaped by water and wind erosion, leaving harder portions standing and the softer material washed away or blown away.
A compact aphorism on how desire drives intellect and discipline. The quote links growing appetite for knowledge with intensified mental effort, suggesting that stronger wants sharpen learning and self mastery.
A candid remark notes a bill has been in progress for about a year with light banter about ongoing, nonstop pursuit and continued attention from those involved.
A fragmentary excerpt notes a plea for credit over blame as a better world idea. It mentions Miss Plainning and Mr Lightfoot, hinting at a broken engagement to save face and a tense parting, with minimal readable context.
A fashion note describes tubular gowns featuring long tight sleeves and fur edged necklines. The new French style with a high front and low back or V shapes is praised for smart daytime wear, paired with a hat, bow or feather accessory to complete the look.
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