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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1923
Page
3
A Washington Star quotation decries misplaced bravery as Uncle Eben notes that trying to introduce loaded dice in a Saturday Evening club crap game is a waste of courage.
The Birmingham Age-Herald quotes a dialogue defining platonic love as intellectual attachment between a man and a woman that inspires thought, but notes it often ends with a lawyer or court official delivering the final word.
An eminent medical authority cautions that pills and salts relieve constipation only at the cost of permanent injury. A natural approach from Nature uses a gentle lubricant. Nujol, not a laxative, does not gripe, is harmless, and is prescribed by physicians in hospitals. Get a bottle from your druggist.
An elderly man rebukes a young salesman at a department store hat counter, insisting the offered hat is for an old man and demands a more suitable style. The exchange highlights shopper taste and generational style clash.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple for any woman to dye or tint worn garments and draperies. It claims the product won’t spot fade or run and instructs buyers to specify fabric type wool silk linen cotton or mixed.
A girl runs away with a poor young man prompting her mother to label the act as temporary insanity, reflecting social attitudes of the time toward marriage and class.
A wry reflection on romance noting that sustained affection demands significant financial resources and upkeep over time.
A fashion writer notes waistline emphasis dominates this season with ornate girdles silks ribbons and padded belts. Medallions and bouquets adorn waists while scarfs and kerchiefs become bold versatile accessories used as belts neck wraps or pocket accents. The trend traces from Deauville to American styles with a lasting summer appeal.
Hosiery shows thinner wear with contrasting tones fading from summer. Gray and tan stockings paired with black pumps appear less common now, signaling a subtle shift in color preference among shoppers.
The article extols sauerkraut as a rich source of vitamins and beneficial lactic acid bacteria. It notes juice from the kraut aids digestion, promotes stomach and bowels health, and claims cabbage and kraut support dairy silage and overall growth. It cites authorities and Metchnikoff on lactic germs and urges frequent raw kraut consumption for vitality.
Cornell clothing specialists urge remodeling worn pieces into new items. Big table cloths become napkins or luncheon cloths. bath towels become washcloths. sheets and pillow cases become covers, slip covers, or ironing-board pads.
A felt hat with interchangeable ribbon trimming can match any outfit. A single snap removes and reattaches the trim to harmonize with gowns from street to formal afternoon dress, attracting attention for its versatility.
Children's and junior hats echo adult shapes in miniature. Poke bonnets for ages two to five use shirred georgette with tiny flowers or ribbons. tailored hats feature navy or brown taffeta with piping and flower accents. Visca straw hats lead dress styles with bright colors including red and henna tones paired with black accents.
Lingerie trends showcase voile as the sheer fabric of choice with coral peach and orchid colors. Delicate edging points and white lawn borders provide the primary decoration to the undergarments.
A popular all round wear for young girls today is a two-colored frock. The wood-brown skirt pairs with a sand-brown bodice, bloused and trimmed with Chinese embroidery in blue, henna, and gold.
Spring hats for children feature deep medium sized crowns with shallow back brims. Junior models use similar shapes with wide or narrow ribbons as trims and single ends used as sashes on some designs.
The piece notes a trend toward brown shades driving the season's jewelry adop tion with amber and tortoise shell pieces gaining popularity across shops.
A quotation extols laughter as a cure, comparing it to sunshine in a home and asserting its superior mood lifting power. The line suggests forcing a smile when needed to reap healthful benefits.
A historic recipe collection lists hearty winter dishes. Carrot and Suet Pudding and Pork Cake provide fatty sustenance, while Pork Chops are boiled briefly then fried with apple garnish. Turkey Salad offers leftovers repurposed with celery and mayonnaise on lettuce.
A drug store product named Hair Groom offers a greaseless combing cream that keeps unruly hair styled all day. It claims to be absorbed by the scalp, leaving hair soft and natural without visible residue for business and social wear.
Australia tests a system sending radio messages to mail steamers that have sailed, allowing messages to be inscribed and stamped as letters at each port of call.
A reflective line contrasts wealth and values, noting the shift in mindset among Russians as economic visibility increases and priorities realign with non monetary worth.
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