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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
7
A United Biazen Department of Agriculture prepared overview outlines how well fed rats breed rapidly, ruin food supplies and damage textiles and leather goods. It urges improvements in packing houses, depots, waste disposal, and home storage to curb rat and mouse infestations and prevent pork trichinae propagation.
Animals differ in food preferences and require tailored rations. Horses may need oats or corn, while some need more hay or ground feeds. Observe each animal, provide the feeds it requires, and avoid waste by feeding carefully to meet individual needs.
The report notes that without careful oversight cattle feed can be wasted while some animals fail to receive adequate nutrition. It emphasizes monitoring intake and distribution to maximize economical gains.
Advice promotes feeding pigs dry middlings rather than slop to boost appetite and competition at troughs. Dry feed reduces germs and odors, resists freezing, and keeps pigs healthier, with some preference differences among farmers.
New York article examines hat versus gown emphasis in women’s dress, praising hats as decisive to style. It highlights the oriental turbans as a ceremonial, low-wind street option, and notes restaurant hats with broad brims drawing on French traditions.
Paris fashion notes sleeveless blouses dominate runs of the season with bright colors and easy changes of costume. One satin model uses no side seams, ties under the arms, and features a rounded neck with silk eyelets, embroidered shoulders, and a Persian-inspired design. The blouse is worn over a lace underwaist.
Fashion notes praise rarer brocades now seen less often in evening gowns. Black brocades with silver leaves and pale gold with large halibut flowers showcase skilled design. Night colors like midnight blue feature silver mauve leaf motifs, with waists in harmonious fabrics.
Newfoundland gains a record locally owned sailing fleet. The fleet now numbers 125 vessels with 17 more under construction, totaling 142 schooners ranging 100 to 400 tons. Capacity supports Atlantic markets and cod catch around 1.5 million quintals.
An advertisement touts Boschees German Syrup as a long trusted remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and lung troubles. It promises a good night’s rest with less coughing and easier morning expectoration and asserts wide sales in civilized countries with 80 and 100 cent bottles.
In a lively Hutelinsen piece from the Kansas Gazette, shoppers speculate on wardrobe choices and alterations. A woman frets over whether to shorten or lengthen a skirt while weighing hat and shoe matches, debating styles and prices.
Advertisement notes Cuticura soap and ointment for sore hands. Recommends soaking hands in hot suds, drying, rubbing in Cuticura Ointment, then removing excess. Offers free sample by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
Felix the cat hid in the empty bookcase after a move and popped out at intervals. When asked what he was doing, he declared I am the cuckoo clock and when I stick my head out I am striking.
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