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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1920
Page
7
An old Rochester reader testimonial claims Peterson's Ointment healed ulcers on legs and piles with a money back promise. The ad hawks a Buffalo supplier and touts use on burns and skin eruptions, urging readers to try the remedy.
Disjointed text describes a wartime dining scene with mentions of menus and prices. It references a student from Missouri and a speaker named Mttpdedit, with scattered lines about tea and drinks. The passage lacks coherent narrative and clear events.
An old advertorial promotes EATONIC as a cure for sour stomach gas indigestion and constipation. It touts relief within tablets and says half a million users benefited. The notice offers a refund and hints at a business opportunity with a formula for constipation relief and a Springfield Massachusetts address.
A garbled report from the department of quiientinure notes tuberculosis involvement in cattle meat and its impact on the year’s slaughtered stock. It cites brews of infection and losses from condemned carcasses and outlines inspection findings and enforcement actions.
The readable fragments describe a muddled scene with references to people like Adilely Jae and Paloe fren and a unclear discussion of a rusted gear and whiskers among deer. The text appears to be garbled OCR from a historic page with no clear event or date.
Fragmented text shows dialogue about a man named Jack Jaliv and a woman or friend in a town. Phrases include garbled questions and a reference to a birthday and a widow, with unclear action or outcome.
A chaotic scene in a shop ends with a five year old asking a shopper to ensure a pink stuffed item is delivered. The proprietor suggests the mix up occurred in the store aisle as a family plans their upcoming party.
The report recalls a minister's lectures on profanity amid mixed reactions. A small house guest, listening nearby, blurts out a sharp line about knowing all the words she has learned, highlighting awkward humor in a tense moment.
The Kansas City Star reports a casual exchange about a new flat with a reply noting no room to complain in a brief comic moment.
The guide describes plans for a community drying plant to preserve surplus produce. It covers a 6 by 12 foot house with a brick or rock furnace, a stovepipe radiator, lattice drying trays, thermos principle insulation, and an arrangement to dry 4 to 6 bushels a day. It emphasizes shared cost, spring construction, and ventilation to prevent sweating.
Culinary experts outline ways to cook tough meat in water without boiling. Methods include browning first then simmering on low heat, using a simmerer on gas stoves, employing a double boiler kept at about 200 degrees, fireless cookers, covered baking dishes, and casseroles.
Baking tips suggest cleaning rust on tins by rubbing spots with paper dipped in flour. When the flour ceases to show discoloration, there is no further risk that dough will absorb rust from the spots.
A historic tip instructs to clean a black coat by sponging it with strong black coffee and a few drops of ammonia, then rubbing with a dark wool cloth to restore color and shine.
The Agriculture Department notes wool and silk resist stain removal more than cotton or linen. When fibers mix such as silk and cotton, consider effects on all fibers and avoid chemicals that could damage the most delicate fiber present.
Paper shelled almonds have larger kernels and white fur can be cleaned with cornmeal. Soak orange peels in hot water to loosen, salt handkerchiefs in water before washing, and dust as a disease risk. Old quilts can be saved for linings, while old waists become cleaning rags.
A fashion note praises navy blue dotted organdy frocks for spring. It highlights embroidered and printed dots on organdy and cotton, three tiered skirts, narrow white bias bands, and features such as elbow sleeves, surplice fronts, collars and cuffs.
The article notes neckwear remains essential with no new designs but vital for finishing suits and coats. Organdie and net vestees and collars dominate, with tucked organdie collars, lace, and variegated trims. cuffs match one piece dresses and plain cotton looks. High collars and turnover collars define tailored waists in wash silks and linens, with color accents reversing usual white waist color.
A review of charming dresses features full skirts made of rose petals on dark tulle giving a ruffled look rather than floral, with pink metal gauze accents. Bodices are plain, scarves of tulle add volume and color contrast, such as a blue scarf with a rose dress for striking effect.
Straw flowers adorn the new toques with jet bead leaves, while shell and velvet flowers fit closely and dangle over one ear. Tam a Shanter styles feature metallic embroidery worn at Monte Carlo, with large crowns tucked artfully. Metallic embroidery dominates the trend.
A compact note observes spring millinery remains a feature, with the spreading shady brim still prominent as the season unfolds.
A description of decorative ribbons used on straw hats. It notes that one hat may feature two or three colored ribbons, tied with a bow or rosette at the front or side, forming a simple yet stylish band. An emphasis on variations and placement appears throughout.
Black evening gowns enjoy growing popularity with fashion circles as designers highlight sleek silhouettes and timeless appeal. Prominent dressmakers and boutiques report steady demand for versatile, formalwear suitable for events and celebrations.
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