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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
5
Old USDA guide advises careful pressing to improve appearance and wear of wool garments. It describes making a heavy duck press pad, brushing and dust removal, and turning pockets and seams inside out for thorough pressing. Equipment steps include drying to prevent mildew and avoiding air gaps during pressing.
A historical catalog describes a range of sewing and ironing accessories including a triangular seam board, a tillers press, a tailors cushion, press cloths, cheesecloth, and a waxed polishing routine. It explains how to use the tillers press, cushion ends, and cloths to dry, brush nap, and smooth garments, noting placement on a sturdy base and careful handling for coats and tailored wear.
A guide from the United States Department advises women to determine their most comfortable working level for a kitchen sink washtub and worktable. It notes bending and reaching strain and suggests adjusting surfaces so the bottom of the sink or laundry tub and the midline of the table align with the operator.
The article discusses home maple syrup production across regions, noting sugaring methods, local agricultural departments, and varying yields. It highlights northern farmers expanding production and southern families sometimes producing up to two gallons for home use, signaling modest yet meaningful family contribution.
The fragment offers household tips on personal sewing, home planning, and kitchen ideas. It suggests making underwear to save money and planning sunny spaces, plus a quirky note on oyster stew with condensed milk and curry powder. It mentions a cottage pudding variation served hot with sauce.
Mrs. Mera Troyit Wer travels the world chasing iron pressing fame. From Denmark to Vienna and Amsterdam she learns garment care and gains experience in shirt ironing while later joining the U S audience scene and political delegate lists in Missouri.
A case involving a wealthy elect committee member prompted a state audit. State Auditor Hackman referred the matter to Attorney General McAllister after review. Chief Assistant Attorney General Pose returned it to Prosecutor Piwards at Miteum County for action.
Thhinnibal Branham faced a second degree murder charge in the death of Grace Johnson after an alleged strike. The defense claims the death resulted from a seizure, not a blow. In Nevada Missouri Miss Sabra Douglass was shot by James Treasure a Missouri Parithe conductor, the coroner's jury acquitting Treasure.
Miss Anna Nolen editor of the Monroe City News is among the few women elected to official position via Democratic caucuses. She is elected secretary of the Second District canons and is an active community member. County court laws advertise for a bond issue to be sold at the courthouse to fund a proposed system. construction on the project will start promptly after the sale.
Bank cashier Roberts forced by a robber to open the Marin ity Bank. He was tied, bank locked, and the robber walked out with 1900 dollars in currency, leaving town. In Brand s ville peach buds show 60 percent survival after the Buster freeze. In Caldwell county Lindsey Stephens raised 630 bushels of popcorn and sold it for about 1000 dollars. A Nevada man, Winn Jamneson, aged years, killed himself by shooting.
Jefferson City Missouri county superintendents in convention endorsed the carpeten being organized for a new Missouri constitution. The endorsement followed an address by W P Evans of St Louis, former state superintendent, who represents the new constitution. Fifty two superintendents signed up to work in their respective counties.
Gov Gardner convened thirty one delegates in Excelsior Springs to back the Sq0 H00 000 Trend bond amendment. Maj Harry B Hawes was elected St Louis president as the federation plans a statewide Missouri campaign for the November vote.
Thomas J. Phillips, longtime pastor of Eisberry Clisksville and Mumsey Creek Baptist churches in Elsberry Mo, tendered his resignation after more than five years. The district sought to confirm his withdrawal from duties at the First Baptist Church of Diana.
Rev Dr J C Dandy pastor at University Place Methodist Church St Louis will deliver the graduation address to McMillin High School as part of the year ceremonies in Mexico Missouri
Sedalia Missouri obituary notes the death of Mrs Therese Mary Ritel mother of nine children. Six of her offspring are in the Order of the Most Precious Blood at Marl Stein Ohio. The report records her death and family ties.
O J Burns was found guilty of holding up a gambling house in Sedatta on March 21 and sentenced to the penitentiary for five years.
Sedalia Missouri reports Prof J B P thnis resigns as superintendent of Sedalia public schools after twelve years of service. In Hannibal Miss Clara Snyder accepts a marriage proposal over long distance telephone from Arthur Manchester in Oakland nearly 2200 miles away and will become his bride. Pythians to Rebuild in Huonville Missouri as Knights of Pythias Lodge plans a new building to replace one destroyed by fire.
Fashion notes describe Chinese and Egyptian inspired suits and hats dominating the season. The Chinese style features a short embroidered coat, tasseled headwear, and slim skirts with plaited details while Egyptian influence appears in gowns with head dress patterns and fur trims. Designs imitate Oriental lines with deliberate deviations, including pockets and altered fastenings.
Postwar shopping bag trends show leather bags losing ground to substitutes in silk and ribbon. Feathery or beadlike bags gain appeal with satin linings and coordinated hats. A doll silhouette bag, inspired by Parisian fashion, features a small cape and a poke bonnet, suspended by a silk cord.
A large envi c won sailor hat uses a single large soft bow of king's blue satin beneath the brim for a striking effect. The trim should be limited to this one statement feature rather than multiple smaller adornments.
Describes sport clothes featuring gay colored and striped jackets paired with plate skirts. New street suits include checked and plaited skirts worn with plain dark blue couta.
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