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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
7
The piece describes dramatic shifts in formal attire with two opposing evening dress styles. Long draped skirts dominate, bodices and sleeves feature elaborate drapings, while bouffant silhouettes use hidden boning or stiff layers. One gown blends gold net bodice with silver foundation and delicate silk flower appliques, catching light like a fairy cobweb.
Open grandmother's jewel box and pull out long pendant earrings once cherished. The mode now favors elaborate earrings with screws, ornate pendants, and decorative drops. Variations include oblong hoops, big circles, pearl tassels, and pear shaped pendants with jet drops.
Broadcloth is making a comeback after rivals like duvetyn and velvyn push it aside. Satin broadcloths will be widely used, trimmed in fur with short coats, a fur band at the bottom, and skirts about ten inches long.
The article notes dresses cut on the princess line with fringe along the waist and back. A dull cloth of gold gown features fringe of gold spangies. Uneven hems are common for both day and evening frocks in current fashion.
A new three piece costume draws attention with a concealed charming creation beneath a tailored coat. The ensemble blends bold fabrics with elegant finishes, featuring a navy gabardine long coat, black satin bodice, and a plain skirt. Suitable for street or restaurant wear with varied hats for tailored or dress appeal.
The piece notes radical Parisian fashion shifts with ankle length skirts and tight sleeves, plus hair worn straight back in a psyche knot. It predicts some women will adopt long, high neck gowns while most younger girls will favor shorter skirts and visible ears as a new fashion element.
Cotton embroidery in fine stitching creates a solid motif as trimming. The lines are so close they form a dense decorative pattern used by premier French milliners.
Lace veils and lace draperies are popular items, worn as decorative coverings rather than over the face, reflecting current fashion sensibilities.
The USDA report explains how garlic tainted wheat lowers value due to spoilage risk and milling issues. It details bulblet size, cleaning challenges, odor, and the need to eradicate garlic via fall plowing and crop rotation. It also notes fall plowing stores soil moisture and aids early spring planting and insect control.
A thin, evenly spread layer of manure on soil exposes it to sunlight, killing or dormantly halting bacteria. Drying the surface stops decay and heating, and rain simply washes soluble portions into the soil where needed. No loss occurs beyond moisture when kept as a light surface layer.
Barley benefits hog feeding when malting ends, as USDA notes barley can be profitable to convert to pork. Whole barley is hard for hogs, but soaking or grinding improves efficiency. barley is mainly carbonaceous and needs protein concentrate. Overall barley is less satisfactory than corn for fattening hogs. Efficiency depends on barley quality.
An American Legion Weekly item notes Private Peace rushing into ranks after the bugle blast with leggings on wrong. The top kick spots the lapse and Peace explains his legs were crossed when he dressed, a personal mistake in a military parade moment.
An advertisement extols Boschee's Syrup as a gentle quick soothing cure for throat and lung congestion caused by coughs. It highlights fifty five years of global trust, promising restful nights and easy morning expectoration. Availability is stated as medicines sold widely.
Mr Duthwaite tells a fair stenographer applicant that stenographers should be useful as well as ornamental. The applicant replies she will be ornamental before joining and useful after starting work. The exchange ends with approval.
Advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for the complexion and Cuticura Ointment for occasional use to keep skin clear. Cuticura Talcum adds fragrance. Claims that daily cleansing with the trio keeps scalps clean and hands soft while noting drawing room smiles may fade to kitchen frowns.
A seven-year-old named Johnnie, listening at the dinner table, asks his sister if being deaf would be awful. He imagines daily ear washing and no real benefit, reflecting a child’s playful yet poignant reaction to a state school for the deaf discussed by elders.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup for constipation in children. It claims a teaspoonful clears bowels within hours, easing illness, fever, colic, and sour bile, and notes genuine bottles bear the word California to avoid imitation.
A humorous exchange shows Mr Chuggins stressing the need to work sixteen hours daily to earn enough to buy gas for a filover and maintain repairs, reflecting the tough labor mindset and utility costs. The remark hints at the era's harsh work expectations and self-reliance.
Advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue to keep infant clothing fresh and white. Claims no streaks or damage and notes availability at all good grocers.
A terse quip contrasts a father's question about a son's college progress with the sharp reply that the son may have learned nothing. The speaker notes the son now aims to marry, signaling a shift from academic pursuit to personal commitment.
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