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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
3
A collage of wartime era recipes and food tips for meatless meals. Nut loaf, nut bread, stuffed peppers, fruit salads, Turkish roti style breads, and pumpkin dishes share practical steps, with instructions for corn bread, custard cake, Indian pudding, and banana based frozen desserts.
Fragmentary report recounts a bizarre scene as a head of an alligator is sent to England and shown to a Devon special official while a boy asks to pray in the morning. The piece mixes local color with stray remarks about burglars, daytime danger, automobiles, stairs and clothing in a humorous, rambling style.
The article describes fur use in coats and wraps, crown and brim details on hats, and the shift from ribbon to worsted and bead accents. It notes beads on garments and a link to Priests' clothing in Josephus, explaining a Jewish law against wearing linen and wool by priests.
Velvet fur and satin dominate bag styles worldwide with beaded brocades and golds on dark blue brocade bags. Drawstrings, bead tassels, and fur accents create chic, wearable designs. Kimono foregoes tight fits for comfort in pale crepe with red gold silver cords and bead edging.
The text notes fur bags with beading along the mounting, with many fur bags lacking beading. Short hulls and supple furs like seal and mote are favored for these bags, while long-haired furs are used to trim bags made of velvet silk and cloth.
The Dry Goods Economist notes street dresses show trimness and simplicity with two materials such as sill crepe and satin or crepe and serge. Drapery and plaits are common, satin body lining adds richness, and loose or plaited panels appear in varied lengths. Turnover collars and regulation collars remain popular, while a new coat dress features a standing collar with side fastening at the waist.
A lazy reader tip proposes a sweater holder made from a large embroidery ring. Attach ribbons to the ring ends and hang on a hook, allowing several sweaters to be pulled through. Satin ribbon reduces snagging and wood splinters, avoiding tears.
A needle holder pincushion with a sewn ribbon center and loops for hanging is described alongside fashion notes for scarfs and fur motifs. A detailed exterior house plan highlights shakes finished with creosote, a central tapering brick chimney, rustic porch, brick fireplace, and familiarly arranged rooms.
The article advises on dry hair care recommending olive oil rubbed into the scalp 24 hours before shampooing to improve health and thickness. It also suggests using eggs for cleansing instead of soap to achieve fluff and gloss after washing.
William A. Radford of Chicago offers free expert building advice to readers. He describes two bungalow plans with similar exteriors but differing in bedroom count, stressing low cost without skimping on quality. Details cover living rooms, dining room, kitchen, and glazed living porch with French doors.
A 2 party correspondent reports French fashion houses plan to trim winter garments to four yards of material to combat wool shortages. Designers favor elegance with crepe or velvet while the era’s flair is reduced. Women will craft stylish outfits yet forego wide silhouettes and generous widths despite clever cuts.
The article discusses Japanese knot-tying traditions and variations such as blossom, pine, fujigama, turtle, and the old man and old woman knots. It notes different knotting methods for New Year gifts, birthdays, and funeral offerings, hinting at cultural meanings behind each knot.
Excerpted lines discuss time management and industrious living from Benjamin Franklin, then present a rough geographic note on Earth's surface areas and climate. It mentions land and water fractions, fertile and barren regions, and likely Africa near the equator with a wet and dry season claim. Temperatures range from 110 to 125 Fahrenheit during eight months of wet season.
A whimsical tale features Mrs Cow and Mrs Black and White discussing patience and the value of calm, slow living. The cows defend their work, wonder at being pictured in a farming book, and note shifting views on farming and animal study attracting public interest. Nearby snippets touch on children’s humor, wordplay, and short morals about ambition and planning.
Excerpts show a family scene with a pale joke about a wrist watch and a poor gentleman who died, followed by an advertisement praising GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER as a long standing remedy for constipation and indigestion. A humorous exchange about twins ends with a punchline referencing nicknames Tinder and Lightnin.
A British correspondent reports a famed wartime romance. Lieutenant Wyndham, gassed in France, fled to London with Lady Inchcape's daughter to marry against her father’s wish. They eluded detectives, changed disguises in telephone booths, and wed in Scotland. Josephine laments mood swings, while Pittsburgh resident John Costanes faces arrest for biting off his wife’s ear amid money burning antics.
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