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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
7
A Com mercial Club debate at K of P ball discusses whether modern business methods justify higher living costs. Tell Binkley argues for progress and efficiency while Unelw Ez Pash defends traditional trade, recalling old time groceries, prices, and the shift to standardized practices and quicker delivery.
A collection of anecdotes on opportunity from a small town, noting that it seldom appears twice at the same door. Stories include Pinky Kerr, Tipton Bud, and others who misread chances, plus a dermatology aside about sulphur in shoes as grippe prevention and a Canadian feather duster trade note.
Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske explains naval expansion hinges on crew teamwork. Large ships like battleships rely on turret crews of up to a hundred men, bound by invisible cords to act as a single living unit through training and drills.
A brief dialogue shows grandma asserting past girls were modest while the Mippant girl laments a faded era. The exchange hints at a playful clash of generations. No further context is provided.
Obed Gunney recounts how a scarecrow made from clothes borrowed by his wife and daughter frightened crows from his corn field. He had to spend more money on new outfits, yet boasts the scarecrow kept crows away, crediting the device for its comforting effect. The tale unfolds with neighborly ribbing and a rustic lesson.
The article offers practical ways to reuse and repurpose leftovers into varied meals including casseroles cereals and meats. It suggests dishes like macaroni and cheese baked with meat layers what is left and a bean soup from baked beans. It also describes festive St Patrick s day touches such as shamrock canap s salad and green ice cream and provides guidance on serving trays for invalids and basic curry recipes for fowl beef and fish with simple steps.
Glasgow police test a new night traffic control method at central crossings. Officers wear coats with battery powered helmets and small electric lamps showing their position and indicating which traffic lines are clear.
A Harpers Weekly anecdote narrates a mother praising her son Henry for literary success. His autograph recently sold for $10 and he signed a promissory note for $200, a sum the mother says she purchased herself. The exchange underscores early fame and the value of a young writer's signature.
In a brief overheard exchange Miss Floff accuses Mr Crump of lacking tact while Miss Flip defends him asking how she could know. Miss Floff retorts she heard him inquire if Miss Prim was interested in the prehistoric age.
A professional humorist laments losing a batch of jokes saying the loss feels like a low blow with no gain for the finder. The Lisville Courier Journal notes the incident and the morale of the writer.
A report notes that mounting fittings for fastening buttons into harples or brooches have been patented in Great Britain. It mentions Michigan leading U.S. states in salt, iron, and copper production, plus various dog breeds, reforestation plans in Pennsylvania, a railroad opening linked to Swiss glacier dynamiting and ice marketing, and a whistle cane invention for emergency calls.
Readers are advised on party frocks featuring high or normal waistlines and no waist emphasis. Descriptions cover double skirt nets, satin ribbons, lace bodices, crepe georgette trims, and versatile styles suited to different figures. Emphasis remains on feminine silhouettes and adaptable designs.
A description of a thick soft novelty cloth used to fashion a voluminous military coat. It features a modified cape collar with a national blue olay, a round yoke crossing shoulders, epaulettes, raglan sleeves, loose box plaits, and a tangerine belt threaded through blue slips under the plaits. It mentions bugle shaped pockets and overall stylized military styling.
An Italian or Paris fashion note notes that Philippine underwear has gained strong favor among American women due to its moderate price and exquisite workmanship. French dealers urge buying their products from sentiment rather than price.
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