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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
1
A poor girl named Lissette follows a redclad small man through a tree in a distant land. He guides her into a forest gate that opens to an unfamiliar realm of fairies beyond a lone tree. Her father is dead and her stepmother has turned her away.
The excerpt mixes lore on the name Penelope with a fairy tale sequence. It notes Penelope as a weaver from Odyssey lore and offers etymology from Irish roots. It then shifts to a colorful tale where Lissette enters a yellow lake cave guided by a page and red-clad figures toward a queen named Red Rose.
Norma Talmadge discovers a mortal in the queenly realm. The queen ignores her and a bundle becomes a gold box set with red stones. Lissette seats beside the queen as the sunshine fairy, once little, brings joy to the kingdom.
Andrew F. Currier M D explains the prevalence of parasites in humans, especially skin and intestinal varieties, with lice as a major concern. He details lifecycles, symptoms like itching, and treatment options including sulfur preparations, kerosene, larkspur, and formaldehyde vapor for clothing.
A newspaper note describes a folk belief from New England and other areas that a small grub inside a goldenrod gall can ward off rheumatism if carried in a pocket while attached to the sun god Apollo. The piece ties the idea to primitive notions about life and vitality in galls and decaying matter.
A New York designer notes taffeta’s comeback as fashion shifts toward ornate frocks. New models feature 12 inch front skirts with long back trains, pantalettes of Spanish lace, and appliqued taffeta flowers. Evening wear welcomes beading and heavy trims after a period of restraint.
The article lauds crepe and chiffon bathing dresses with untrimmed lines and a youthful, distinct look. It praises variety and elasticity in the current style and notes that truly beautiful designs endure as part of the permanent fashion canon.
Roman stripes in gay colors set new trends in negligees jamas and smoking suits. Red dominates with wide stripes eight to ten inches, paired with narrower crimson and blue bands. Horizontal stripes favor slim figures, limiting fit for fuller figures and those unable to afford the look.
A fashion note highlights ribbons as dominant in gowns and hats, not just for youth. Designers use ribbons as panels borders and sashes in Paris gowns and department store displays. new crepaline ribbons with bloom and cross crinkles appeared in shades from rose to pastels.
Paris fashion notes place emphasis on high collars with designers reviving the style. French women favor the look more than Americans, who prefer comfort and a lower neckline. The tailored effect shifts attitudes toward a formal neck line sometimes softened by a jabot.
A bootlegger’s wife asks where to spend the summer as Louie faces arrest. The family breadwinner says Louie’s decision will determine whether they spend the season with Uncle Henry or Uncle Sam, amid town heat.
A collection of aphorisms contrasts genius with capital and skill. Verses note that Longfellow could turn a centless sheet into a $5000 poem while Ford could make a paper worth millions with words. A steel worker and a merchant illustrate value through craft and advertising. Lawyers are said to work with a will.
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