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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1912
Page
6
William A Radford offers free expert building advice to readers. A nearly square 24 by 30 foot cottage style house with a low pitched roof is shown. The design emphasizes economy and space, with a single chimney serving kitchen and heating, and a central chimney stack emerging through a high roof.
A guide notes how sturdy elevations and balanced proportions yield a good appearance for a near square Colonial era cottage. Describes simple straight-work roofs, affordable labor, and the house containing every convenience for comfort.
A speaker argues for affordable home design focusing on functionality and efficient use of space. The plan prioritizes a center staircase, minimal halls, and four bedrooms with bathrooms, proposing a 24 by 30 foot layout built for about 2090 dollars. Emphasizes water protection, hot and cold water access, and practical comforts to improve community well being.
Fashion observers note a season heavy on black and white. White uppers with black heels adorn kid low cuts and pumps, while vamps mix black with white. Gloves echo the trend with white kid and black insets, and stockings alternate between white and black to complete the look.
The piece describes spring outfits for girls including linen frocks in Russian style with embroidered reverses, pink linen blouses with white scalloped edges, velvet belts, empire linen dresses, and a small pink linen bag. It notes parasols for children with pink, blue, and Dresden borders to match mothers’ accessories.
A hat shown in the drawing features a chip natural color with a velvet band edged by straw fringe. The brim flares outward from the front and widens toward the back like a longshoreman's souwester or a fireman's oilskin.
An unusual tailored gown in white French serge features a front panel with tucked serge and pearl button elements. Winter gowns showcase lace or chiffon coats, with gowns in white net paired with geranium chiffon coats. A swagger gown in natural crash with chamois taffeta braiding opens at the sides and hip, revealing taffeta beneath.
The Dry Goods Economist notes a pattern toward slightly fuller skirts but overall narrow lines. Tunic effects and side trimming dominate with many garments featuring left side or both sides trimmed, plus slashed effects with self material underskirts for added fullness in walking.
The passage advises readers to style hair around the face when wearing hats to soften facial features and avoid hiding hair beneath the hat. It emphasizes letting a lock show to prevent a harsh line between hat and forehead.
Western Canadian farms show strong returns from flax along with wheat oats barley and livestock. A Saskatoon circular cites seed treatment sowing and cultivation methods with examples of 29 bushels per acre from 25 pounds of seed and 33 bushels from summer fallow. The piece highlights government literature on farm products and potential yields.
A courtroom scene shows a teacher expressing disgust as a boy admits he has nothing ready. The judge interjects noting the boy is only there a few days and unaware of what to bring, highlighting inexperience and confusion.
A series of letters from women in Appleton Geneva Montrose and Colorado praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier for relief from monthly illnesses nervous breakdowns and fatigue. They credit improved health after using the remedies and urge others to try them to avoid harm and gain relief. The note emphasizes confidential medical advice from Lydia E Pinkham's Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
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