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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
7
A Scottish skip in a Swiss curling match praised a teammate for an accurate shot with the line Lie down and dee, man, lie down and dee. The ad mentions Red Cross Ball Blue as a top blueing value for laundry.
In a terse exchange Mrs. Knicker questions Mrs. Becker about going to the market while recounting Jack’s report that he lost his money, revealing a tense moment over a financial mishap and guidance.
Advertises Cole's Carboli salve as curing burns and cuts with instant pain relief. Claims quick healing and wide availability at druggists for 25 and 50 cents. Nascar appears as a misprint or brand reference.
The exchange features Jaggs described as a man of loose conduct, countered with a sharp retort that he is always tight when observed. The banter highlights a playful dispute during the proceedings.
How to remodel a suit to current styles with minimal cost. Replace the coat collar with a new shawl or sailor style, add a wide braid trim, and extend the hem with a bottom band. Crochet or braid cuffs, open side seams to weave braid, and finish with a braided belt for a refreshed look.
A shift in millinery sees feathers dominate winter hats as women reject artificial flower decorations. Flower blossoms once promoted to revive floral millinery have been sidelined, with fashionable headwear returning to feathered designs and ribbons.
A detailed description explains shaping a six inch wide strip of white tulle into fine plaits. The piece attaches to a satin or velvet band with massine plaiting at the top edge and ends tied beneath a velvet or satin bow. It is shown in black on white, all black, or white with a black collar band and suits simple frocks without a stock collar.
Lace insertion set crosswise in a thin skirt tears from weight of fabric. A remedy is to place a piece of net behind the insertion. the net strengthens the seam without dulling its dainty appearance.
The article discusses sleeve fashion with variations from full flat armsleeves to ones widened toward the cuff, some trimmed with lace. It notes coats and tunics often cut with shoulder sleeves, while the kimono sleeve has waned in prestige, losing its armpit seam bagginess as the season progresses.
Odd trimmings adorn autumn hats with many striking looks. A black velvet hat features a low wide crown and a flat brim. An Egyptian fan plume of white ostrich spirals sits atop a black velvet ribbon bow. A plume of white ostrich feathers borders the throat as a fastener.
A woman claims she wears translucent black hose by using smoke colored stockings hidden beneath darker attire. The ruse creates the appearance of extreme transparency while concealing veins and bumps, sparing her expensive hosiery costs.
A fashion note advises girls to wear a transparent guimpe with a fake neck of pale leather to simulate an exposed throat. The pale skin effect is described as convincing and may help stave off pneumonia in cool weather.
Prof. E H Farrington of Wisconsin Agricultural College argues that selling dairy products depletes soil fertility less than selling grain. He compares nutrient removal and market values for hay corn wheat milk skim milk butter whey and cheese. He promotes dairying as soil fertility preserver and profitable year round, urging readers to visit the National Dairy Show in Chicago October 24 to November 2 for demonstrations.
Dick Quay spoke at the Congress hotel in Chicago criticizing a well known politician. He declared the man is worth eleven million dollars and self made except for nine thick coats of white wash applied by investigating committees, a correspondent notes.
In a staged exchange Yorick Hamm notes the wealth handled on stage and a performer asks for a $2 bill to rehearse. The scene highlights pride, pretense, and practice as a portrait of theatrical illusion.
Consumers urged to carefully examine Castoria bottles for the signature and to rely on Castoria for infants and children. The ad also touts Mrs Winslow's Teething Syrup and notes long use in remedying teething discomfort and wind colic. It ends with a proverb about wasting ammunition in practice.
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