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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
10
Elmer Gray, 70, assistant county attorney of Hennepin County, says he looks and feels decades younger by not eating noon meals for 85 years. He estimates saving about 3,250 dollars, but he jokes he cannot find where the money is hidden. He calls faith in humanity essential.
A desert train ride becomes tense when a blue-shirted bandit pulls a hijack. The meek little man in the next seat reveals a silver star and fatally stops the robbery with a rapid, disciplined strike. Sheriff Rod Lewis of Lasco County emerges as the crowd’s savior.
United States forest service explains hollow trees form as aged species like eastern sycamore basswood and cyprus decay inside. When openings exist ants beetles and bees help clear decayed wood leaving a hollow trunk often reduced to a small fraction of the original living wood.
A fashion-forward feature notes ready-to-make gowns and tunics in major shops, highlighting beaded robes of chiffon and net. Designers emphasize bended, beaded robes that become dinner or ball gowns with minimal changes, plus the surge of tunics and Russian-inspired blouses in silk and crepe de chine.
An eastern fashion editor told 1 260 visiting dealers at the St. Louis shoe manufacturers show that footwear this season should complement the wearer’s costume. The trend favors simpler designs, fewer straps, and harmonious colors with accents like silver brocades and rhinestone detailing for evening wear.
A theatrical paper ad for a wanted comedian draws many hopefuls who audition with scales. The manager finally tests a candidate who claims to be used to harmony but jokes that harmony is the icing on wedding cakes.
The naval observatory reports no definite time for aurora borealis appearances and notes incomplete understanding of its cause. It suggests a link to sunspots and earth magnetism with auroral light resulting from rare gas electricity and possible effects on the magnetic needle.
Designers showcase spring wrap buckles and tongues with bead and floss needlework. Artisans weave beads and threads into intricate tunics and accessories, highlighting craft in a colorful display.
A fashion note highlights metal thread in gowns and accessories. Designers show metal lace fabrics in textures from delicate to brocade with velvet or satin bases. Pageant looks feature silver lace with sapphire velvet, fur trim, gold lace veils, and tunics with gathered lace flourishes.
A stylish elastic wristband covered with ribbon holds a silk flower concealing a powder compact and puff. Other versions include a silk coin purse, a small sachet powder bag, or a fragrance wristband that carries a handkerchief, combining fashion with utility.
The Montreal Herald notes a shift in fashion away from youth toward mature elegance. The theater reflects this change with dames and matronly styles leading, replacing the old girlish and flapper looks of the postwar era.
The period favors wearing a wide belt or none, allowing personal choice. Suede satin metal and dress fabric shape the belt design while buckles remain conspicuous and hard to miss.
Scientists warn that altering water temperature affects development and may produce new fish types. The study highlights how thermal shifts influence species adaptation and potential ecological impacts.
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