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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
6
A long report on fourteen year experiments shows mountain top plants grown at sea level producing more leaves flowers and fruit than at higher elevations. Studies at Carnel by the Sea and the desert laboratory at Tucson test plant adaptation, distribution and growth under varied climates.
In Washington a merry sex war unfolds at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing where the Plate Printers Union accuses too many “trifling girls” of wasting time and hindering paper money production. The Federal Employees’ Union counters, denying the charges and defending the assistants. Miss Gertrude McNally cites examining division records showing most printer wear is from wipes and troughs, not the assistants, and notes presses are speeded for quantity over quality. The dispute foreshadows future friction between printers and assistants over efficiency and responsibility.
A Montgomery Alabama conference session reports a model home study showing a wife walks two miles daily as she prepares three meals. The kitchen route from stove to pantry was tracked with a pedometer attached to students at Livingston school during a period covering bacon to dessert.
The article reviews afternoon gown designs with emphasis on neck detailing, wide belts, and embroidery. It highlights a long popularity for certain silhouettes, features full skirts with intricate tucks, and notes sleeve and back finishes as key style points. It mentions fabric textures, decorative trims, and the overall fashion emphasis of the season.
A feature layout showcases baby gifts and ribbons in soft pink and blue tones. It highlights bonnet trims, carriage robes, pillows, sachets, and small decorative items all fashioned from satin ribbons. The article notes wide ribbons for robes, narrow satins for frills and pillow edges, with rosettes and bow decorations enhancing each piece.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses longstanding stomach issues and relief after treatment. It mentions prior trophies, Eaton, acidity, belching, and digestion. The passage is unclear but centers on digestive suffering and seeking pharmaceutical relief.
A garbled reminiscence hints at coastal scenes and social rituals with mentions of water, culture, and figures named Culhouns and Himery. The text reads as a rough, incomplete sketch of maritime life, appearance, and local lore without clear events or dates.
A garbled note describes a grisly grave and a puzzling gift tied to a strange event. References to a Fat animal and Vidar appear amid fractured phrases. The text hints at a poetic or cryptic theme but lacks clear names or locations.
A brief note describes small place cards about an inch wide and three inches long featuring a picture of a girl with a tilted hat revealing a guest name. Another card shows an messenger boy carrying a message, with names revealed when the grip is lifted. A lady with a fan offers another clever option. Pins with attached leaves could also work.
The report notes Combine Colore Paris Dresstakery features a design fusion in health themed attire. A nine skin tone blend shifts to a knee length jacket in contrasting blue and black tones, with rose plok accents.
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