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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
3
Elbows scarified by wear will require careful nightly rubbing with olive or almond oil after a warm bath. Scrub with a stiff brush and soap, dry gently, then apply oil while the skin pores are open. In rough spots, a oil soaked pad bound at night helps. Use a flesh brush to remove dead skin with five minutes dry rub and five minutes more after bathing.
A Harper's Bazaar clipping explains making round centerpieces by stitching lace to cut linen, joining edges with buttonhole stitches, damp pressing, and ironing from center outward. It notes lace needed equals three and one seventh times the finished diameter.
There is a description of an early autumn suit in cheviot featuring a very long coat. The gown beneath is trimmed at the hips with a short tunic of the same cloth, cut on panier lines and revealed only when the coat is removed.
Fashion note suggests using narrow waxed tape threaded through boot bindings to secure heels. Ties beneath bows or rosettes to prevent slipping. Applies to various heel types including evening suede pumps and dippers.
Fashionable car luggage becomes popular with dressing pouches that store vast amounts of gear in compact spaces. Made from tan or stone gray waterproof materials, leather lined and strap handled, they come in various finishes from rubber proof to genuine walrus skin. New bags include skirt storage, toiletries, and brush compartments, while lighter wicker designs offer weight relief for motoring trips.
Biscuit colored taffeta blouse trimmed with narrow brown velvet ribbon and gold buttons. The tucked chemisette features chiffon with a guipure yoke and matching cuffs.
The guide advises washing small silk or crepe de chine pieces with castile soap and hot water. After cleaning, dip the fabric in benzine to restore color and brilliancy.
The article notes how grass or mud stains are difficult to remove and can linger despite cleaning efforts. It details common stain types and suggests practical removal approaches without promising perfect results.
Practical ideas for matching lace collars with gowns to hide the white under collar line. Tips include using tube muslin for pillow cases with one end stitched and hemmed. Suggests making cushions from red border toweling and adding colored patterns to match borders. A dainty rabat to wear with Putch.
A parable on early car culture shows a man scoffing at automobiles until a neighbor buys one. He is lured by status symbols then buys the finest machine, spurring envy, expense, and a garish lifestyle. The tale ends with reveling in speed, gadgets, and social prestige.
A satirical history recalls Jonathan Basket the inventor of basket of commerce and his leadership of the first basket picnic in colonial Pennsylvania. The event at Dobbin's Creek dissolves into a rain drenched, chaotic but memorable day that solidified the basket picnic as an enduring institution.
A young American in Madrid faced trouble when the hotel door was locked after a late theater visit. Nerves erased his Spanish as he tried to recall a number to appease the sereno. A porter recognized him and assured the official everything was fine.
Sid Phelan Jr of Atlanta reportedly set a record by catching 600 fish at once on his father's plantation near the Flint River after observing a large snake herding a school of fish in a pond. He lowered a bucket and retrieved over 500 fish about an inch long in the dense shoal.
A writer quips that airships require lengthy tuning and adjustments, hindering quick operations. The remark underscores the era’s mechanical delays and the challenge of readying lighter-than-air craft for travel or demonstrations.
Purdue University Animal Husbandry tests across calf yearling and two-year-old lots examine age effects on feed efficiency, gain and profit using rations of shelled corn cotton seed meal and hay. Silage replaces clover hay with favorable results including cheaper gain and higher value per hundred, aiding large scale beef finishing under corn belt conditions.
A bulletin from the Massachusetts forester's office warns forests could be devastated by fires in 62 years without prevention and replanting. Railroads cause nearly 40 percent of fires, unknown causes 25 percent, smokers eight percent, burning brush seven percent. Incendiary fires and malicious fires total 11 percent. 1,229 fires include five lightning-caused none preventable. Eggs and poultry notes follow.
Dean H L Russell of Madison showed 2000 farmers how quickly tuberculosis spreads. Four healthy cows and a pig fed on milk from a tuberculous cow died to illustrate test failures and herd infection risk. A herd of 49 cows had 12 reactors after a short training. 67 of 100 later tested positive due to neglecting precautions. The pig’s digestive tract revealed disease from the same milk exposure.
A brief horticultural item notes a context of cultivation and an informal event. The fragment mentions a community curiosity and a small gathering focused on plants and gardening with local details unclear.
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