Tweed and Velvet Coats Define Fall Fashion
Julia Bottomley notes autumn fashion features richly furred velvet coats and tweed sports jackets. She highlights wine and greens hues, bold fur trimmings, quilted velvets, and matching accessories, with detailed descriptions of textures, embroidery, and modernist designs seen in social season outfits.
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ATUMN
Waterproof Shoe Care For Winter Use
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture this guide explains waterproofing winter footwear to protect feet and extend shoe life. It outlines several formulas using petrolatum wax wool grease and other substances with steps to apply and soak the soles without damaging rubber heels.
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United States Department of Agricuture
United States Department of Agriculture
Surprise Sandwiches Mix Marmalade Buttered Bread Blend
A recipe describes a sandwich using orange marmalade peanuts and cream cheese in equal portions. The mixture is blended and spread on thin slices of buttered bread to create a simple, compact snack.
Savory Creamed Chicken From Government Guide
Recipe outlines using stale chicken simmered in broth then chilled overnight. Meat is returned to thickened cream and flour mixture, seasoned with curry pepper and tabasco, served over rice or biscuits. Includes browning celery onion and green pepper in reserved chicken fat.
Apple Chutney Pleasing Relish With Luncheon
A historical kitchen note presents a winter relish recipe called Apple Chutney. It lists ingredients including lemons sultanas raisins cider vinegar dates and spices. The method: wash and chop apples with lemons to prevent browning, remove chili seeds, mix all ingredients, boil until apples soften, and bottle while hot and seal.
Making Study of Merchandising Plans for Farm Women
Extension agents in Illinois teach farm women to read labels and compare brands to get value when buying canned foods. Demonstrations include store clerk talks and sampling, with guidance on selecting brands by flavor color size and syrup, and when larger sizes save money.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Cascarets Health Claim Advertising
A vintage ad promotes Cascarets cascara laxative candy as the doctor’s choice and a natural stimulant for regular bowels. It claims Cascaret helps millions achieve habitual regularity, contrasts with habitual laxatives, and urges asking for Cascarets rather than other laxatives at drugstores.
Quick Quips on Hats and Fire Safety at the Top
A playful exchange riffs on hurried men chasing a toppled hat and the odd bit of wisdom about fire safety. The dialogue contrasts ambition with practicality as a brisk street scene unfolds.
Money Loses Weight With Smaller Bills
The Denver mint director claims laborers grow weaker and cannot carry heavy coins. Silver dollars once weighed down pockets, now half dollars are too heavy, suggesting a shift to smaller currency. The government plans new small-sized bills, potentially removing change larger than a quarter.
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Denver Mint
Capper
Quip Fragments Highlight Early 20th Century Papers
Excerpts show doctors and journalists in terse banter from Louisville Courier Journal and San Francisco Chronicle. A harassed doctor jokes about contagious smiles and patients, while a columnist jabs at assuming guilt when a strong lawyer is hired.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Gas-filled motor cycles shown in French army maneuvers
French army demonstrations showcased motorcycles with poison gas containers mounted on sidecar supports. Officials say the device enables rapid transport of gas in field operations. The remark about city life closes the note with a satirical aside.
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