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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1915
Page
6
Paris forerunners signal a shift to straight lines and Empire influence in evening frocks and jackets. A return to normal waists challenges dressmakers and the stout figure, while collars trend toward low rolls and subtle lifting details at the sides.
Dame Fashion reopens superstition by reinstating fatty yumlés for undergarments and overskirts. Petticoats reappear as a separate layer over hips, paired with camisoles flaunting net trims. The piece laments bygone grandmothers’ warm yet stiff attire and praises intricate pinking and embroidery while craving revival of antique edging.
The article outlines a fashion shift toward simple elegant blouses with high collars and long sleeves, favoring utility over frivolity. It notes less use of transparent fabrics for morning wear, suggests velvet or lace details, and highlights square shoulders and fitted sleeves as key styles for winter.
The article notes elaborate braiding on velvet gowns and a strained neckline. Orange blossom girdles appear on new bridal robes, sashes mold the hips with careful arrangement. Hale and hair stockings debut with striking contrast between upper and lower parts. The coming season features black millinery braid and neutral shades matching dress goods.
A vintage tip suggests adding a ruche of maline in white or color to an old hat. The ruche should be box-plaited and higher on one side, fastened around the crown with a ribbon band to seem like a new hat.
The article advises raising pure bred hens for higher laying quality and market profitability. It suggests housing hens separately, feeding well, exercising, and using eggs from the setting flock. It covers starting with utility stock or old hens from neighbors, and expanding with a chosen breed and a good rooster. It warns against inbreeding and recommends occasional blood disease to avoid stagnation.
Guidance on achieving fertile eggs for a reliable hatch. Emphasizes male fertility, egg condition, and clean, well-ventilated housing. Stresses fresh air, exercise, balanced rations, and outdoor activity to boost lay and hatchability.
Advice on keeping a single coop hang ing in the breeding pen for extra feed. Plan close matings with one male to two or three females and limit the male’s out time. Suggestions include a cabbage head or meat hung above chicks to keep them busy.
An article promotes cloth covered windows to vent the henhouse gently without drafts. It cites J G Halpin of the University of Wisconsin and advises south side placement, open most of the time, closed in storms, plus keeping dogs away and avoiding overcrowding to prevent disease and stress.
A farm notes drafts in the poultry house and outlines using coarse material to cover holes for better ventilation and reduced air drafts. The plan focuses on maintaining airflow while preventing cold drafts in the shelter.
A historical veterinary note explains udder development depends on milk usage. Emphasizing front teats during lactation and after rest periods helps balance the udder, improving shape when the cow freshens. The method involves extended milking of the front teats before finishing with the rear teats.
An agricultural note stresses maintaining or increasing butterfat as prices rise. It recommends prompt fall feeding to prevent declines, with silage or ample hay, and a grain mix for cows producing over a gallon daily. It emphasizes generous feeding to sustain milk flow and cow health.
A Cincinnati Enquirer fragment recalls a sleepy afternoon in a classroom. The teacher interrupts with a grammar exercise as students struggle to explain a sentence while students and a few lively lines reflect on nature and distant scenes on a Pullman ride.
T L Haeker of the Minnesota Experiment Station notes farmers often lack enough feed for cows. When feed is insufficient, milk yield falls as cows burn fat and lose body weight. Also advises keeping cream cool near 50 degrees to prevent spoilage.
A fragmentary 19th century note plays with farm life and dairy work. It invites credit for a cow’s labor as she chews and works, humorously urging readers not to expect the animal to perform human tasks.
A regional business pledges to serve distant customers this year with prompt assistance and tailored offerings. The firm touts its top repair shops and a commitment to meet customer needs with personalized products and service.
A brief note recalls Nancy and Allison using a playful linguistic story about etymology. Their brother Ned guides a humorous moment that links the word unique to Latin roots unus equus and a quaint New England town description.
A short dialogue depicts a minister inviting a rising local businessman to church. The man acknowledges weekly attendance and humorously notes he is on his way to “see her row” as he departs after the exchange. The vignette reflects small town social ties through religious and personal introductions.
In a witty Times-Picayune exchange a husband complains about overspending while the wife insists she does not spend enough. The playful dialogue hints at financial tensions within a household and the couple's humorous clash over budgeting.
The Chicago News reports a Sunday school teacher asking Willie to explain the difference between caution and cowardice. The pupil replies with a muddled, halting answer, noting caution is when one is afraid and cowardice is the opposite.
The Stock case shows Gage asking about wife and husband replying he kept the house for about ten days then moved to a hotel. The wife cites dirty dishes as a reason.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a debate on church missions and timing during wartime. Phrases reference missionaries, heathens, and European nations, with interruptions suggesting a stalled plan and disagreement on when to send aid or convert efforts.
A disjointed exchange discusses money from land development, a pending purchase, and a personal career change. The speaker notes interest in a company and reveals being brought into the firm.
A distorted OCR fragment presents a dialogue referencing biblical figures and gender roles. The lines include phrases about David, haste, and mentions of men and women, with irregular punctuation and capitalization, offering little clear context or complete sentences.
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