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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
2
The article reviews advancing fashion with fuller hip lines in evening and dance frocks. It details a debutante dance frock in inch taffeta with green accents, a full peplum, black lace trim, and a peppered hem. It notes changing vogue toward fuller silhouettes and decorative peplums.
Public health officials and life insurance companies report lower mortality during the last summer versus recent years. Cool weather and prior influenza outbreaks reduced deaths, while July to September saw low rates for measles scarlet fever diphtheria and whooping cough. A slight rise in influenza and pneumonia began in September, prompting continued monitoring.
The extract named is cum album and was developed by Der. Faultier and Dr. Doyen in France. It dilates vessels by acting on vasomotor centers, increases heart energy, and slows heart rate. Reportedly it checks typhoid intestinal hemorrhage and may aid arterial hardening.
A historical dietary note claims oranges clear muddy complexions and reduce excess curves while lemons quench thirst and curb ice water overindulgence. External lemon use purportedly bleaches skin. pineapples and apricots supposedly improve voice, digestion, and beauty, with apricots noted as favored in oriental countries.
The article explains mescal and related intoxications derived from cactus species used to ease woes. It notes mescal’s appeal in Egypt and India and compares it to hashish. It mentions pulque as a Mexican beverage from an aloe, with tepachi replacing it in Mexico.
Alligator farming yields strong returns as demand remains high and supply scarce. Farmers note a long hibernation period from September to May with no feeding requirements, while skins, teeth, and bones are utilized for bags, purses, belts, cuff links, and other trinkets.
A reflective column notes that honest self focus avoids insults and laments shrinking postage stamps. It imagines a future where high wages meet low prices, joking that no man can enjoy all the fun or endure all the troubles in this world.
The natives of northern India revere ancient deodar trees as sacred gifts of the gods. These groves shield their temples and homes from misfortune, with timber forbidden for personal use. Breaking the sacred rule, believers fear illness, crop failure, or death.
Senegalese soldiers returning from Paris displays of spectacles as status symbols. An optician notes only fancy double lenses satisfied a sighted wearer and led to further purchases, while the man bumped into furniture items in his rush.
Mica mining began in New Hampshire in the NIHON century and supplied most domestic production until about 889. Now most sheet mica is used in the electrical industry and scrap mica is ground for decorative trade including wallpaper.
In a frugal plan to conserve fabric the article notes a mother with four children crafts charming frocks and bloomers from her own skirts and shirts. She uses remaining rompers and linens to outfit her three year old daughter, keeping materials in good condition and sewing color embroidery.
The latest finth in Wess features the van dyke or Scallop style of the Material teem. It describes toade Mable or cut single ang with buttonhole stitching in silver or gold silk.
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