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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1923
Page
3
A city duck named Miss Ducky Duck moves to a country barnyard and clashes with animals including Mr. Dog and Mr. Fox. After Fox tricks her but Dog saves her life, she gains respect for Dog and stays near him for protection. Published 1923 by McClure Syndicate.
Winsome Carol Dempster born in Michigan eighteen years ago rose to fame as a movie star. Her father owns a large California fruit ranch and moved the family there when she was three. At twelve she danced for a major producer. at sixteen she was recruited for screen work and became a solo dancer. She has appeared in numerous popular productions.
The dialogue notes Mr. Coal as a highly important person, described as haughty. It contrasts with Potatoes casual remark about his global significance. The exchange highlights perceived power dynamics and social commentary.
A discussion on dinner calls as courtesy, noting many well bred people skip formal calls. It argues busy couples, childcare, and city distance reduce need for evenings calls. Recommend paying a party call within ten days of the entertainment, and advise calling even without attendance if invited.
Eugenia and Eugenie are traced from Greek roots to modern use. The piece notes gender shifts and famous bearers like Empress Eugenie, discusses the diamond talisman, and links luck to Saturday and the number. It cites historical figures Eugenia and Eugenio and notes cultural popularity in France, England, and America.
A scientific note explains light would take about 40 000 years to travel from the distant star cluster to Earth, highlighting the vast scale of interstellar distances and the slow travel of light across space.
A poem praising dreams that restore childhood joys and ease past losses. The speaker thanks dreams for lifting spirits and restoring hope as goals are realized and laurels earned, with the piece attributed to the McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
A Pittsburgh Dispatch fashion correspondent highlights white caracul fur as the year's must have for sports daily evening wear. Short hip length jackets and matching hats lead daytime looks while ankle length capes with revers collars elevate evening gowns and opulent opera cloaks amid gold and silver fabrics.
A fashion writer notes that draped silhouettes in modern skirts and gowns offer flexibility for different figures. Designers yield more individuality with clever drapes, boosting feminine charm while concealing flaws. Readers learn to question sales pitches and prioritize becoming over mere fashionability.
A fashion note discusses how a lengthened hemline suits the average woman better than the shorter skirt she once claimed to abandon. The writer argues for practical elegance and modern style in everyday wear.
Spring collections favor tiny patterns like polka dots and small berries and flowers. Large vivid color effects fade, returning to prim two decade old patterns in dress and skirt fabrics.
A reader notes jade’s enduring appeal but observes fashion favors white stones over green. They trace jade origins to China and the Latin-Spanish linguistic roots, noting its historic use in Rome Greece Egypt and myths of healing side pain. Additional finds cite Mexico ruins and Swiss lake-dwellers sites.
The text describes soft yellows in a garment sometimes combined with other colors. It mentions Valenciennes insertions, lace, and tiny yellow and violet flowers as trims. The tone resembles a catalog or fashion notes detailing fabric and decorative elements.
The article highlights blue violet and yellow as the in demand wedding colors with accessories in silver. It notes coordinated slips under gowns and rosetted slippers with jewels, urging trousseaux and evening wraps to match the frock for prospective brides.
The piece notes early spring millinery using half cloths and straw allowances in dark tailored styles, with southern lines in bright faille and taffeta. It highlights new weaves such as Persian haircloth with red and green accents and black dominance, plus macre haircloths for draped toques and rolls on crowns or brims.
French brassieres are made of wide satin ribbon unstayed with darts and picoted at the armhole. They extend well below the waist and produce a fitted appearance when finished.
The article notes that many of the smartest black velvet hats are trimless and rely on their lines for effect, emphasizing clean silhouettes over decoration.
A quote from Clyde Davis criticizes the idea that mere acquaintance among classes would solve national problems, arguing it would reduce future trouble even if not resolving all issues.
Time of year for plum and suet puddings with rich fruit fillings. Simple suet pudding uses sour milk, suet, molasses and dried fruit, steamed two hours and served with an egg sauce. Also included Indian Suet Pudding with corn meal and dried fruit, and Steamed Delight using bread crumbs, molasses and spices served with fruit juice sauce.
Quotation from Samuel Scoville Jr urges that quests and discoveries await near home rather than distant forests, framing everyday surroundings as potential sources of adventure and exploration.
The article outlines practical uses for pantry staples to craft fast meals and desserts. It covers salads with salmon and cabbage, coconut additions, griddle fritters with corn, marshmallows for garnish, marshmallow whip for frostings, diverse soups, and simple menus for luncheon including chicken on toast and baked beans with brown bread.
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