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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
3
The article notes lace reclaiming the neckline in fashion, with deep decollates appearing in day frocks using opaque bodices. It describes the shift to softer facial emphasis through lace, the popularity of a U shaped décolletage with lace frill, and the debate between severe and softened necklines among well dressed women.
The piece describes veil choices including color and mesh, urging black as a universal decor, blue and white veils for blondes and brunettes, with emphasis on fit and grooming. It warns against splashy scrolls and poorly placed dots, noting the charm of well spaced patterns.
The piece notes women taking on outdoor work and transport roles increasingly wear woolen gloves and mittens in bright colors. With fur and pricey fashion limits, mittens offer practical protection beyond kid gloves, and fashion forecasters expect woolen options to grow in popularity as the season advances.
The article notes blue georgette blouses with bold color linings in red canary or petunia visible at the yoke and at cuffs and collar, recalling earlier fashion trends of layered lining effects.
A novel combination sweater blouse blends silk like front with wool sailor collar. It uses a wide cuffed sleeve and a broad hip section with no tight peplum. The garment slips over the head and pairs with walking suit skirts for chilly mornings.
More than 6 000 women served as drivers and aides in the American Red Cross motor corps. The Khialki uniform was replaced by Red Cross Oxford gray. First female bell hops in Montana were hired at a Missoula hotel, impressing ranchers and cowboys. Of 30 000 women in Red Cross nursing, 700 were assigned to federal public health bureau or Red Cross service. Swiss girl singers with boys aided street concerts to raise funds for soldiers guarding Switzerland’s borders.
Scientists from the United States Weather Bureau explain that tornadoes arise where the Mississippi valley meets warm Gulf moisture and cold Rocky Mountain air. The clash creates funnel clouds capable of heavy destruction with paths up to a mile long and speeds of 50 to 60 miles per hour. The term tornado likely derives from the Spanish tronada meaning thunderstorms.
Thrift Magazine notes London’s national restaurant profits about 350 dollars weekly from low price menus. Lunches and suppers sell for 21 cents with tea and breakfast at 1 cent, yielding roughly two cents per unit. Paria hosts ten public restaurants serving 30 cent meals, signaling a cooperative dining trend amid Americans accustomed to pricier meals.
A humorous vignette collection features brief jokes and quips. Lines about ignorance in fog signal guns, clever comebacks, burglar fatigue, air routes for letters, and political missteps appear as light theater of words. The bits parody social pretenses and everyday situations.
Olive Claggett, business manager of the Morning Banner, arranges a bold plan to hire only women to run the paper after editor Bennett Stokes opposes. He secretly sabotages her message to Mr. Fordyce, and reveals he is the elusive owner in a twist that leads to an engagement.
A Napoleonic veteran pleads for a Legion of Honor after sharing a melon with Napoleon in Egypt. The emperor jokes that breadwinning valor matters, then pins the cross on the soldier, declaring it for the melon rather than battles.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quotation mocks a wealthy man who saved all life but died before enjoying wealth. The widow curates an extravagant funeral with costs that would have amused the deceased, provoking irony about fortune and mourning.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the text discusses how egg production and meat yield depend on hen type and management. It defines the egg type as best for continual laying and the meat type as rapid growth with solid bone structure. The dual-purpose stock, suitable for both eggs and meat, is emphasized as ideal for widespread poultry programs.
The article discusses poultry raising, noting capital requirements and the time needed for raising young fowls. It emphasizes that proper care yields profit, while cash flow and labor constraints impact farming success.
A fragment discusses choosing year-old and two-year-old fowls to hold as breeding stock. It notes signs of vigor and suitability, including well-kept nails, and suggests a place in a breeding program based on visible indicators of health and performance.
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