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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1926
Page
5
Helen T. Jones outlines home party ideas for children including simple games and party foods. She shares dessert and cake recipes, sanitary notes on sour milk use, and dental health tips, alongside practical table settings and party favors.
Fragmentary note outlines making soft soap from coconut oil substitutes inseed oil to produce a germicidal product against typhoid and streptococcus. Mentions science service guidance on smooth texture, potential skin irritation, and a casual mention of social settings and a golfer husband.
Hairdressing notes indicate no clear trend toward long hair as the smart styles favor closely shingled cuts. Occasionally a portion of hair may be left long enough to form biscuits over the ears, reflecting contemporary experimentation with shape and manageability.
During the summer months buyers are advised to purchase flour and meal in small quantities to prevent rancidity and insect infestation. The note emphasizes that larger portions spoil quicker and attract pests.
New York June 19 Mrs Margaret Hayden Rorke claims a prophecy like color sense guiding fashion. She expands a color chart adding 88 new names such as Firecracker and Old wine, aligning season shades from coast to coast. She predicts summer sees deeper tones and black regains popularity, while global diffusion of her color card continues.
A timeless tip notes the common problem of ice pans failing when space between the ice box and floor is too small. Raise the box on a solid pedestal four inches high with 4x4 inch legs, add a larger pan, and even casters for mobility. This simple frame prevents frequent floor contact during cleaning and helps the housewife avoid repeated stooping.
A fragmented discussion on nutrition emphasizes balanced meals for infants and children. It highlights fruits like apples and oranges as digestive aids, the importance of breastfeeding, and gradual introduction of vegetables, grains, and nuts. It warns against poor eating, urges natural foods, and notes digestion and absorption require proper nourishment.
Splash tweed and speckled cloths lead the current sportswear wave. Speckled materials come in gray, tan or navy grounds with white, rose, red or orange spots. Sharkskin, waffle weaves, and bold homespuns with large contrasting dots complete the season’s fashionable textures.
Lady Fisher tells Nature Cure members that fruit juices and broth sustain life easily and that living without solid food is simple. She claims energy remained high and cakes or rich foods lost appeal while promoting the cure for wide medical adoption.
Designers display oversized felt hats with drooping shapes and slim crown ribbons. Distinctive trims include narrow belts and a brim-edge ribbon. A New York armature wore a Copenhagen blue style with a blue winged side and upturned rear brim, paired with an afternoon gown.
London police report shows a 25 percent rise in street accidents in January to March from 1935. There were 18,753 people injured or affected, up two from the prior year, with 20,753 accidents to persons or property vs 17,810 last year. Private materials caused 19 more deaths, and private car incidents rose over 23 percent with 3,487 events. Trams and commercial vehicles caused 5,052 deaths last year and 37 deaths this period. 3,235 accidents and 72 deaths last year. One hundred eighty-nine ambulance incidents are noted, with 38 last year in 1,563 accidents.
A Busy social week features Miss Merslock hosting a handkerchief shower for Mrs Helen Crum with yellow and orange decor and a center bouquet of California poppies. Miss Crany receives a scarf of assorted kerchiefs. Other gatherings include Dorothy Langdorf’s Kenwood home bridge, a charity luncheon, and multiple club events with meals, flowers, and and refined attire.
Mrs Lewis Pentwell returns to Helena from Los Angeles and plans a Montana visit at the Spokane ranch Mors. Notables and families from Helena travel to Portland Seattle and Missoula for summer visits and university events. Mrs Joe Ogren recovers from surgery in Rochester Minnesota and shares news of friends and relatives.
A new military cape with shoulder fastening showcases a range from chiffon and brocade to plain fabrics. The design emphasizes dramatic styling and versatile materials for formal or serious wear.
A summer shoe described as green and white polka dotted linen features a strap with a white bane button.
Paris department store fashion page shows a full size man's shirt for women with European front and a suspenders tab. Suffrage delegates declare women demand equal rights to men including dress privileges. French women reportedly show little interest in suffrage, preferring practical adoption of privileges.
Summary of summer fashion notes from New York detailing multiple coat styles with narrow satin sleeves, capes memo, and color contrasts to frocks. Describes loud bathing suit colors, elaborate beachwear prints, high crowned hats with velvet ribbons, and washable gloves as key summer accessories.
A quirky recipe suggests serving nut bread slices with undipple cream cheese and pineapple chunks. It notes small fruits like strawberries and cherries spoil quickly, so remove them from their purchase box and spread on a flat dish to keep longer.
When lettuce or salad greens appear silted wash in a pan of cold water with two tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar added. Let stand an hour or forty minutes, then wash in cold water and they will be quite restored.
A black taffeta frock trimmed with squares of white organdie and a pink roset at the fastening of the belt collar draws attention. Youthful style favors red polka dots on white after white on blue, a charming country friendly combination for spring wear.
Decorative confetti effects appear as a flood of tiny paper pieces on white or black surfaces. Observers note the visual impact and liken it to a leap of confetti spilled across a plain surface, praising the imaginative display in Paris.
Instruction urges treating perspiration stains immediately to prevent deep-set marks. Warns neglect makes removal harder and longer. Practical cleaning tip emphasizes prompt action and consistent washing steps.
A new waterproof silk material is now on the market and is touted as ideal for shower bath draperies and porch curtains. The fabric reportedly combines water resistance with a pleasant appearance, offering practical use in homes seeking stylish, moisture friendly textiles.
A printed chiffon frock for summer is described with emphasis on contrasting outlines and plain color trims. The design highlights fluttering points and simple inserts, reflecting fashion notes of the period.
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