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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
6
Practical farming notes cover weed control with ammonia on wringers, selective fertilization, bird allies in orchards, row orientation for sun, dew on pests, seed testing to boost yields, fire safety and ladder use, gradual cattle pasturing, safe lamb revives, building a hollow cement post, and lawn wonder with wood ashes. Includes advice on poultry, fencing, and sowing methods for oats and fruit tree temps.
The Kansas City Star notes child hats favor small, mushroom shapes in straw for ages four to fourteen, with plain trims like white ribbon and bias mull. Smaller silhouettes replace oversized, vulgar styles. mid prices range from $1.50 to $2 for hats, with extra decorations extra.
Almost every gown features a shoulder scarf in pale pink with a new evening color. Canary-yellow scarves return for evening wear, bolts coordinate with skirts. Braided embroidered coats pair with plain skirts. Velvet, chiffon, or tissue roses decorate hats while white yokes yield to colored transparent ones. Double motor vella in green brown or blue edges. Foulards with black dots grow popular in Paris. The star shaped parasol in cretonne with eight points appears newest.
A 19th or early 20th century guide describes several home hair preparations to hold curls, including bandoline from guinea seed, gum arabic blends, and a mercury-containing mix. It notes the powdery dry look, advises on safe usage, warns against scalp abrasions, and cautions that curling irons can dry hair if overused.
House gowns gain popularity as women seek beauty and economy. Many swap street skirts and blouses for dedicated daywear, preferring one piece frocks over separate skirts and shirts. This shift reflects a move toward more polished at home attire and practical fashion choices.
The article notes a new fashion of fastening yokes in front inspired by French blouses. A straight line of buttons runs down the front from collar to belt, prompting dressmakers to adopt the thin yoke approach and abandon the old method.
A fragment describes loose buttons on a card and the annoyance of searching in a dusty work-basket. It suggests keeping small Pruttons in little bags with black and white cotton winders for quick repairs, noting how a compact kit would be a boon.
A dinner table dispute between Mr and Mrs Brown over who endures the tougher tasks ends with a joke about wives duties and keeping husbands from making fools of themselves. A Philadelphia Telegraph quip weighs in on domestic toil. A clerk critiques a coin tally while a customer mocks the quarter’s value with an opera solo joke.
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