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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
3
A varied selection of spats and shoes described in colors from fawn gray and white to black brown and tan. Styles include rooked gaits, ribbed wool stockings, plain shades Oxford mittens and patent leather options. Evening wear features high French heels and buckled mippers with lace stockings and ornamental buckles.
The article notes kerchiefs as bright spot elements in basque fashion for debutantes and youthful misses. It describes four teacorn kerchiefs with blue and black jacquard, Persian red on gray, and pastel color grounds, suggesting they pair with tailored or sport outfits.
Tight bagging of loose fasteners spoils the smart look of buttoned boots and spats. Secure buttons firmly to maintain a trim ankle line and avoid untidy sagging. A firm button enhances street costume and gives the ankle a graceful, attractive appearance.
A homemaker's primer on fruit qualities, seasonal value, and simple recipes. It covers acid and subacid fruits, drying notes, and quick ideas for economical meals. It also urges stocking an emergency pantry with canned fish, vegetables, soups, and staples for rapid meals at home.
A description of a sand and brown afternoon frock by Lady Duff Gordon. The dress features slan ghings and lacing for color and a matching dainty felt accessory. The tone emphasizes elegance and daytime wear suitability.
Fashions in boudoir robes emphasize velvet chiffon and lace. Designers describe eye catching contrasts with cream yokes and sashes. A blue chiffon cape drapes over the robe front, while lace borders and bound fronts add decorative fullness.
The piece previews summer wardrobe trends with heavy onen and gingham fabrics, taffeta for dressy frocks, washable materials for practicality, and early spring wear. It notes wide ribbons, postilion capes, and two material combinations as rising fashion elements for the season.
Uneven transcription details fashion trends with references to evening gowns, metallic fabrics, velvet textures, chiffon blends, and wrap garments. Mentions high hats, leather accents, ribbons, wide belts, and pale palette accessories, noting a revival of palatestas and pillar neck styling.
A Chicago numismatist notes the half cent of 1796 as the rarest U S copper coin. He cites a 1798 specimen in excellent condition selling for as high as 400 dollars at a public auction.
An illustration from Scientific American asserts the sun could contain Earth and Moon and the space between them within its vast interior. The piece notes the system could be arranged in a row through the sun’s center without touching its surface, highlighting the sun’s enormous scale.
An illustrated feature by William A. Radford argues dairy barns are modern farm factories for efficient production. The design shows 24 stalls with steel partitions, continuous mangers, automatic drinking bowls, a silo, and an overhead carrier that reduces labor by conveying feed and removing litter. Fresh air water and good feed boost herd productivity.
The article argues dairy farming beyond a sideline, stressing weather tight barns, ample sunlight, fresh air, and clean, warm stables as key to higher milk yields and yearly profits. It describes a plank frame barn 86 by 60 feet with basement stable, first floor for vehicles, and hay storage above, plus three roof vents and four flue systems for air exchange.
The article argues that modern dairy barns reduce labor costs and boost profitability for dairy herds. It notes early construction yields quicker extra profits for owners while presenting inventor challenges. A separate piece discusses dirigible pilots misjudging altitude due to barometer limitations as speeds reach 60 to 70 mph.
A survey of places named Christmas across the globe notes bleak sites Cape Horn, Christmas Harbor, and three Christmas islands with one atoll and others near Cape Breton. It adds a speculative calc of all diamond reserves: 40 million carats worth about 18.9 billion dollars, packed in a closet or pantry.
A jumble of captions and quotes from old columns. It mentions Garfield Texas overcoming constipation, a heiress skeptical of a suitor, and a painter who remains silent at a portrait. The text mixes jokes about health and social mores with brief anecdotal lines from newspapers.
An old advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a guaranteed way to color any fabric from wool to silk with a new rich fadeless hue. The package includes a direction book and a Diamond Dye Color Card to match materials.
Evidence from the Isle of Man Antiquarian Society secretary links Miles Standish to the Manx Standish family of Ellanbane. Records suggest the family arrived with the Derby line in the fifteenth century with property in the island capital by 1511, long before Miles’s era.
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