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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
8
An ergodic fashion piece outlines how complexion, hair shade, and skin tone influence color choices. It warns brunettes, blondes, and gray-haired readers to avoid certain hues while suggesting flattering greens blues and creams for various combinations. It notes brighter colors suit lighter skin and cautions against blues for freckled or pink-toned complexions.
A fragment discusses matching sets in summer sports attire with emphasis on coordinated outfits. It notes bold blouses and scarf borders, and the importance of hats and drapery in costume, reflecting era styling.
The passage classifies hair and skin tone types and their color options. It notes blue eyes with pale skin liking blue tan and brown shades, and freckled pale faces fitting Bucheolots in black dull blue purple white and tan brown hues.
New flower designs use many materials. Feathers velvet beads and embroidery create daisies roses and butterflies. Dyed barnyard feathers form colorful trims for hats and evening wear and even home decor.
The piece notes the revival of mid Victorian jewelry with lockets, chains, and hollow ball beads appearing in shops. It mentions reproductions and the pride of wearing vintage style, describing chain types and necklace designs common in the era.
A historical guide outlines methods to lift stains from textiles. Blood stains respond to cold water with salt, then tepid washing or hydrogen peroxide on severe cases. Iodine leans on carbolic acid, water, or ammonia, while tea and coffee stains are best treated with boiling water. Salt and lemon juice play roles on rust and general fading, with sun exposure and ammonia rinses used to finish.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the carpet beetle is a common household pest. It damages fabrics wool silk hair feathers and similar items. guidance covers cleaning fumigation with naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene storage in sealed containers and cedar absence for larvae. Protective measures include laundering and hot pressing. fumigation should be performed by trained personnel if infestations are widespread.
Ostrich feathers remain popular but are mostly confined to wipe production rather than fashion gowns. The shift reflects changing tastes and industry focus as consumers seek practical uses.
The article explains that precise cookery relies on accurate measurements and reliable thermometers. It discusses using a general purpose chemical thermometer for ovens and sugar work, testing meat doneness, checking deep fat frying temperatures, and confirming refrigerator temperatures to keep foods safely stored.
An USDA recipe suggests using cottage cheese with left over cereals or bread crumbs to make economical cutlets. Include peanut butter and onion in the mix, form into loaves or cakes, and fry until delicately browned for a tasty use of leftovers.
A North side matron boasts a striking gold front tooth from a barber, provoking inquiries about the barber’s identity. Two women who used the same shop later confirm each other’s presence, and investigators find all three barbers in the shop wear gold front teeth.
The largest steam boiler in the world is being installed in Pittsburgh by a downtown heating service company. It features six miles of four inch tubing, a heating surface of 2750 square feet, and an 8000 horsepower rating. It can run at 3x normal capacity continuously and 4x briefly, evaporating 200 tons of water per hour.
The Knsag City Star reports a literary exercise at the Toad Rock schoolhouse degenerating into chaos as Dodd Yammer and his quartet sang near a cross-road store. The crowd dispersed after four or five children were knocked down and trampled during the ensuing scramble.
A vintage ad claims Outicura ointment relieves itching on the scalp and promotes clear skin and soft hands. It suggests washing with Outicura Bonp and hot water the next morning, and urges making Outicura products part of daily toilet use.
A fragmented, cryptic line asks why poets do not write poems about automobiles and public bosses. The text lacks clear events, names, or a coherent narrative. It resembles a garbled literary fragment with possible references to a wife, public appearance, and urban London.
Electric lamps from 100 to 7800 watts will illuminate Shenandoah caverns in Virginia and Tanpanogas caves in Utah. The wiring aims to let sightseers view the natural beauty safely and comfortably with improved underground illumination.
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