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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
7
The Ukrainian committee on public affairs issues illustrated magazines and annuals covering airplanes politics international relations and wireless telegraphy. A feature article on Woodrow Wilson accompanies photographs and quotes from his speeches.
London reports Alva Edison unveils an advanced phonograph that reproduces actors voices in a natural manner. The device adjusts volume with distance, produces sound effects like door slams and glass breaking, and simulates violin notes with realistic timing and expression.
A Whiteside County Illinois resident transformed 70 acres of barren sand into a thriving forest. The project, begun six to eight years ago, stabilized drifting sands and boosted nearby farm value from negligible to 50 to 100 dollars per acre.
A collection of concise maxims about planning, love, doubt, hope, and humility. It pairs sharp sayings with insights on foresight, power, and personal growth without naming individuals or places.
A man's work should mean more than a livelihood, giving happiness and peace of mind. He should view it as contributing something worthwhile to others. Those lacking this consciousness are likely unhappy, regardless of effort or pay.
A fashion note discusses velvet remaining prominent in both indoor gowns and street frocks. Street dresses favor somber neutral tones with fur trims on collars and cuffs, often in patches. Beaver and nutria fabrics appear in trims and tunics, with embroidery and cord tucking enhancing bodices and hems. Velvets gain popularity for both settings.
A fashion write up details velvet fabrics paired with georgette crepe or chiffon. Velvets drape softly without crushing a rire attribute while crepe or chiffon forms sleeves bodice or overtunic. Velvet appears on the bodice and skirt or underskirt in models.
The article notes fur trims are common in winter outfits with wraps showing large beaver collars and cape effects. Henna red velours coats feature beaver trim and feathered decorations. Goatskin fur accents finish outfits, while fur bands and coats add warmth to wool velours ensembles.
The USDA outlines how cattle lice injure all cattle classes, especially young and underfed stock, by causing irritation digestive issues and reduced growth. Three louse species may infest a herd together, with fall and winter infections spreading rapidly and leading to hair loss and skin damage as cattle rub against objects.
The bulletin details winter upkeep for cattle fl elding tick problems. It notes lice persist in cold months and react to spring shedding. Remedies include hand applications spraying and dipping with arsen seal coal tar creosote and nicotin solutions. Dipping is best with a vat and repeated after 15 16 days.
Moon blindness is a recurring conjunctival inflammation in horses caused by dark ill ventilated stables. Attacks recur about monthly leading to misunderstanding that phase of the moon affects it. Tonics and general care are recommended to improve the horse’s condition.
A good stable or shed for sheep is essential for profit as storms cold wet weather and prolonged wet wool weaken the flock. Poor shelter leads to gradual sickness and possible death from neglect.
The article describes apron varieties with infinite options. Some feature chiffon embroidered fronts resembling corsages connected around the waist. Others use fichu-like fabric to match and join with the waist, creating coordinated outfits.
The government aims to end crippled soldiers selling on streets and create homes for care. Five steps outline training choice, preliminary work, probation, placement, and follow up with financial support and medical care. A federal vocational reeducation board will oversee the program with Houston, Redfield, and Wilson on the board.
Practical guidance on feeding infants and toddlers emphasizing natural foods warm water and orange juice for teething relief. Recommends prune juice sometimes and gradual introduction of mashed vegetables. Details suggested daily meal pattern for a fifteen month old and stresses small quantities gentle cooking and avoiding added sugar.
A large dispensing device handles bottled beverages sandwiches and chewing gum. It returns gum for each bottle received and includes a counterfeit detector plus a sales registering mechanism. The system requires only stocking and icing, operating daily.
The document lists states granting full suffrage for women including Washington Oregon California Idaho Montana Wyoming Nevada Utah Colorado Arizona Kansas New York with references to partial suffrage for minors taxation school bonds and additional states such as North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska New Mexico Oklahoma Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Louisiana Mississippi Kentucky Ohio Michigan Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut.
A cor respondent explains Wisconsin earned the Badger nickname from lead miners who wintered in the state and dugouts. Illinoisans who wintered south and returned were called suckers, linking Wisconsin’s Badger and Illinois’s Sucker to early mining practices and migration patterns.
Prompted by chorus girls at the Hippodrome and supported by women and clubs including the New York club and Toy Dog club, a movement seeks a memorial for dogs used in army gas tests. The War Department reportedly used about zero dogs monthly in gas testing and protection devices. A fund may finance a drinking fountain in a park with a tablet honoring the dogs’ service to humanity.
Quick tips on preserving mustard by adding a pinch of salt, dyeing tan shoes black, and lightening griddle cakes with cold boiled rice. Persian women paint insect figures on their faces. A cashmere shawl takes three men six months to make from ten goats’ fleeces.
A historical reflection credits men women and children for a great wartime victory. It notes that in seventeen months women produced over 14 million knitted articles showing collective effort against tyranny, suggesting posterity will record their pivotal role.
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