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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
7
Fashion notes detail evolving veiling trends with blue and dark green leading, black veils and brown veils reappearing, and several mesh patterns gaining popularity. All black veils and Chantilly motifs persist, while lace veils wane. Veilings increasingly serve as capes for evening wear.
A fashion note highlights broadcloth suits with tete de negre tone. It describes a dignified ensemble with a Russian blouse effect, low wide belt, two square amber-stone buttons, plush revers and cuffs, a skunk collar, and a cream lace frill at the neck.
Instructions explain peeling and slicing two large raw potatoes, soaking them in a pint of salted water overnight, then using the mixture to sponge the right side of satin and wipe gently. The fabric is then ironed on the wrong side.
The article discusses the Pierrot ruff as a bold fashion statement for both dramatic and smart wardrobes. It highlights exaggerated width framing the face and hair, suggests fabrics like plaited marines or chiffon, and offers tips to achieve a Parisian look with shot tail and pinked edges secured by a silver cord and tassel.
Readers with shell collections can craft decorative pincushions as shown. A wedge shaped cushion fits between two hinged shells with tape and glue. Narrow ribbon is glued along the inner sides as depicted.
Instructions describe placing a cushion between two shells with glue drops on each side. Ribbons are tied tightly into bows on both sides. Use remnant material for the cushion and narrow ribbon where pins insert.
The article notes revived Russian coat fashion with contrasting coats to skirts, velvet fabrics, cerise and black fox trims, and military styled hats. It highlights ejon coats with long basques, semi fitting shapes, plait clusters at the waist or skirt, and sash emphasis. Velvet favored for a longer fashion period.
Black moire coats remain in fashion with taupe gray as a favorite hue. Children's frocks use crepen in floral patterns, while afternoon dresses feature taffeta crepe or poplin with ribbon trimming. One piece dresses show unfitted backs, and a dainty evening frock displays a ruffled tulle skirt with a satin basque and high chiffon sash.
The fashion note describes thongs and beads paired with a New York girdle made of striped tango crepe or pussy willow taffeta. The girdle is worn with a contemporary blouse and skirt, not as a full costume, and fastens at the front with invisible snap buttons and a large metal clasp.
Instructions explain adding a snap hook to one end of knee band elastic and an eye to the other so the elastic can be drawn out before washing. To reinsert, thread a string through the eye and pull it back through the tape. This method avoids sewing ends together and simplifies reassembly.
E N Vallandigham writes in the Philadelphia Record describing Ostend as a busy seasonal refuge for transients with grand hotels and Kursaal casino under German occupation. Bruges lies nearby with rail canal links, while Ostend blends old Belgian charm and modern seaside bustle, including bathing machines and cosmopolitan resort life.
Agricultural note explains potato black rot progression and practical controls. Dry tubers thoroughly before storage, dust with two pounds sulphur per ton, and ventilate pits. For infected land, apply kainit up to 5-6 cwt per acre, or lime 1-3 tons per acre, and rotate crops to reduce future infection.
Training colts before shows improves behavior and scoring. Break to bridle during weaning, then lead to walk and trot on command. Keep the animal alert in the ring with proper head position and footwork. A well trained colt reflects good points and pleases judges.
The piece traces historic name changes from Lygos to Byzantium to Nova Roma and Constantinople. It notes Septimius Severus renaming the city Nova Roma and Constantine the Great bestowing Constantinople, while orientals call it Istambul or Stambul since 1453.
Citizens recruited as a local home guard will aid police if regular forces are withdrawn to other parts of the country. They will operate in districts near banks depots and newspaper offices and are to be older than military service age to avoid affecting new army recruitment.
A blunt exchange notes that some children require careful handling. The speaker agrees that tough cases demand a gentle, restrained approach and deliberate management strategies.
A study finds 21 pigs fed on rape for eight weeks gained 57 pounds more than those fed on clover. Researchers note rape alone isn’t enough and grain is needed. Moveable fences help prevent field trampling. Clover must be pastured to avoid drying out. Rape offers constant grazing with typical rainfall.
Ventilation for henhouses and pantry-houses says windows are below ceiling level and that a ventilator at the building peak should expel heat collected above the windows. Protect such ventilators from rain to prevent entry during storms.
The article warns it costs little to feed and house stock but a pound lost to winter is a direct loss to the owner. It urges careful feeding and shelter to preserve growth and improve animals through the cold season.
A report notes cows show reduced milk yield due to improper rations. The article outlines feeding errors and potential losses in dairy herds, stressing balanced diets and timely adjustments to prevent production declines.
Many ambitious girls on farms consider leaving home to seek fame and money, but by dedicating time to poultry science they can build a successful, paying business at home. The era favors farming ventures producing fancy stock eggs broilers and poultry products, guiding capable girls to fame and wealth.
An illustration shows a portable farrowing pen made from 2 by 6 runners and any length of planking for the body. A small window is included in the design, emphasizing ease and low cost.
The rear end is advised as essential for light, and the pen can be moved across farm sections. It is described as one of the most useful tools in swine breeding.
Timothy is praised for palatability and is standard in markets. It supports large feed amounts without ill effects, even when a horse is given grain soon after. Palatability hinges on cut time and curing method.
Guidance urges farmers to build roosting closets for laying hens in cold winters. The simple project costs little and will repay the effort by maintaining egg production.
The note advises gathering road dust for hens dust baths and peat for bedding. It suggests stocking a barrel of talant to ensure enough dust and material to last through the winter.
A brief note highlights how many men face trouble when overestimating personal resources and end up in worse straits. The saying emphasizes prudence and self reliance.
Ad promotes Red Cross Ball Blue detergent for wash day claiming clothes become whiter than snow with usage. Available at all grocers.
About a century ago boat owners faced losses from sinking vessels due to un scrupulous work. Justice Richardson ruled November 7, 1807 that a master was not at fault after a rotten plank was cited, leading Winchester to lose his boat and cargoes. This spurred the later appointment of inspectors in 1812.
Washington Star reports Dr Leopold Richter argues English prefer conventional art and stifling "gentleman" archetype. He recalls directing Richard Strauss in Covent Garden where he chastised English players for playing as "gentlemen" and urged them to play like wild beasts during a wild passage.
His method reveals a revolving canvas technique that enabled Dauber to create an extraordinary picture. The artist describes the process as integral to achieving unique perspectives and dynamic composition.
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