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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
2
Mr Fox, Mr Possum, and Mr Coon barter wit and grit against Hunger Wolf in a winter tale. They stock a storehouse to outlast the fearsome creature, while Fox brags of surviving by wit as spring returns.
Dr Andrew EB Currier explains typhoid fever as an intestinal gland and mesentery infection caused by the bacillus typhosus. It spreads via contaminated water or food from carriers. illness lasts two to three weeks with fever rash enlarged spleen and abdominal tenderness. Vaccination provides three-year protection and is advised for those exposed by outdoor life.
Paris fashion notes indicate the return of a straight-line back and wider front skirts for fall. Early professional shows abandon narrow hips and add back details while the ensemble theme may decline in smart circles. Larger brims reappear, though picture hats gain traction. Lewis of Paris introduces tiny versatile hats trimmed with ribbons or leather appliques suitable day to night attire. Stockings are among emerging items.
The summer fur trend centers on broadtail in taupe with squirrel trimming. Aimed at the well dressed woman, the model features broadtail as the popular choice for warm season outerwear.
The piece discusses dress design with graded harmonies of color, satin edging on a centered plaited skirt, and satin trims on sleeves and collar. It discourages silk stockings for formal wear and sports, recommending wool silk blends instead, with lozenge patterns pairing with sports frocks and woolen stockings for morning town wear.
A 1976 Kitchen column offers quick luncheon ideas and desserts for summer. Recipes include pressed eggs loaf with ham, crullers, raspberry tart with cream, prune salad with mayo, raisin pie with meringue, Dresden crumbs, stuffed lettuce salad, chicken and spinach soup, combination salad, whole wheat bread with salad, grape juice ice cream, and guidance on healthy eating in warm weather.
The Middle Ages used the sovereign’s beard hairs on documents as a sign of weighty matters. This practice lent solemn authority to decrees and treaties, signaling high importance beyond ordinary records.
The article describes a North American and Canadian superstition that bubbles in tea or coffee signal money coming. It traces roots to hydromancy and links bubbles to the Egyptian goddess Isis and Roman goddess Juno via Moneta, noting ancient divination practices with cups of water.
Myra traces from marah meaning bitterness to myrrh and brackish springs linked to Naomi and Marah. The name Myra, a favorite in English and in the South, carries sorrow symbolism with jet as a talisman. Tuesday is considered Myra's lucky day and number.
A playful verse by John Kendrick Bangs titled A Line o Cheer invites readers to enjoy whimsy and wit. The poem blends light humor with lighthearted observations, reflecting Bangs's characteristic style.
A short reflective verse from the McClure Newspaper Syndicate favors restraint over luxury. It values time and space to perform small acts of grace that brighten days and aid others, presenting this modest abundance as a greater good.
Despite many rubber reducing bands and brassieres, some women are sturdier than average. Manufacturers seek designers for special models that avoid the extremely slender line. Most frocks feature new silk prints with soft lines, godets, frilly aprons and long jabots.
The article notes chiffon styles with self materials for godets and flounces creating uneven hems. Scalloped godets contribute to irregular hemlines and apron effects in these designs.
A review of early summer fashion features several taffeta frocks. Designs echo former princess silhouettes with soft lines and three wide flounces from knee to hem. Distinctive high embroidered collar and bright green shoulder joints stand out.
Paris dispatches declare the bluish green bottle fly shade is extremely popular for dresses, coats and tailored suits. Trimmings or dresses feature appliques in a different shade of blue or green, proving the color trend despite pest concerns.
The text notes how small containers carried by fashionable women come in artistic, expensive vanity cases and vary with activity. It describes a vanity case fitting many roles from sportswoman to motorist and social woman, paralleling snuff box prestige of historic fashion.
Colors of season Brown in all shades appear in capes and coats trimmed with feathers. One coat features coque feathers, another ostrich, while marabou bands trim a double layer brown chiffon cape.
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