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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
7
Hoard's Dairyman presents a calf barn floor plan with ventilation by a King system. It emphasizes dry bedding, plenty of light from windows, a four foot wide feeding alley, and a warm pure atmosphere with dead air spaces. The design supports dividing pens by size and strength for healthy calf growth.
The article argues no breed clearly outperforms others in early maturing or cheap gains and urges selecting individual hogs based on fecundity and physical traits. It cites Indiana data showing litters averaging 6.5 to 7.5 pigs, notes confinement lowers fecundity, and stresses choosing brood sows from litters with at least seven piglets. Inspect breeding hogs from side, front, and rear to assess head, back, rib, ham, and leg quality.
Advice on animal feed outlines a daytime routine of cut-up vegetables and twice weekly portions of cut green bone. It recommends a grain at night consisting of equal parts wheat and cracked corn, to balance nutrition.
The item notes an early flock of pullets expected to settle in for steady laying, implying improved egg production as hens mature. It reads as a brief advisory on poultry expectations and seasonal outcomes for farmers.
A large hog pen measures feet by 16 feet and offers a dry sleeping area with a half floor. The floored section creates a dry bed, separating sleeping and feeding zones for better hygiene and livestock comfort.
The left costume features violet satin fabric with a lace trimmed blouse, cord straps, a black liberty plastron and sash knotted low, wrist ruffles, and a plain finished skirt. A green velvet alternative uses lapped seams, passementerie buttons, wide revers, and a crossed waistcoat in tan satin with cord trimming and embroidered dots.
Smokers seek quality value with Lewis' Single Binder car advertised by a Peoria dealer. The note dismisses being known as a "road thing" and promotes the product from Lewis' Factory in Peoria.
Describes a velvet dress design with a circular plain skirt. Velveteen folds form shoulder drapes and sleeves. vest uses finely tucked silk with insertion. Waistband scalloped in front, toned over. Material list: 10 yards velveteen, 6 yards insertion, 1 yard silk. 36 inches wide.
The piece reports roses in bright colors on winter hats, with large satin and ribbon roses from Paris. It notes four dollar artificial roses, ribbons in pinks and whites, and the year’s keynote as simple elegance. A turban hat with lace and ermine framing a marine finish is described as an example of chic restraint.
Fashion notes describe scarfs with nature inspired patterns in silks. Designs feature fruits flowers and vines with cloudlike sun motifs on gray brocade. Some scarfs show red suns amid blue and brown tones.
The article discusses berthas used to trim crepe, voile, and chiffon gowns. Berthas vary from broadcloth in matching tones to self colored embroidery, typically not soutached or appliqued. They resemble jumper shoulder straps ending below the bust and extending over the sleeve, with bandages for sleeves and narrow collar edges.
The renewal of things Colonial brings back bed spreads in cretonne with old world chintz flair. They hang nearly to the floor, are slashed to fit posts, and edged with three inch linen lace. An oblong matching piece for pillows completes the set. Day pillows provide firm support.
The article notes that fancy muffs will be a season favorite and that clever design and needlework can be employed. It suggests brocade with feathers, a matching neckpiece, black velvet with ostrich tips, and artificial flowers as stylish possibilities.
The stiff linen collar has fallen from favor with most wearers. Softer neckwear is favored now with sheer embroidered turnovers paired with jabots rabat ties and tasseled cravats. Turnovers fasten at the front and are held by a decorative brooch.
Among the best new costumes is a combination of Ottoman silk and liberty broadcloth. The skirt is long, flowing, and untrimmed. The coat is also long, made of cloth, and typically features silk revers.
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