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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
7
A feature filled six room plan by William A. Radford highlights a large bedroom space and abundant windows to keep rooms bright. The design includes a broad front porch, reception hall, spacious living and dining areas, fireplace with built in bookcases, and a practical kitchen pantry.
Women steering toward violet and lavender shades should match skin tone and hair color, with dark vivid or pale delicate types favored. Advice covers fashion, accessories, and grooming, plus a dietary cue to improve complexion and suggest early bedtimes for brighter eyes.
The article advises on restoring complexion after winter wear and indoor heating. It recommends warm water and cleansing cream nightly, a tissue cream for those over 80, and gentle strokes around the eyes to reduce puffiness and lift the chin area to prevent jowls, preserving facial contour.
Unbleached muslin is shown as practical for girls frocks with decorative touches. Designs include worsted embroidery, tinted appliques, and Poiret inspired motifs. Dresses for fourteen year olds and younger sizes use bloomer attachments and painted motifs on simple slip dresses with belts.
Parasol handles vary widely from hand painted to hand carved and studded with semiprecious stones, reflecting a range of craftsmanship and decorative approaches.
Cannes showcases warm organdie styles as Paris-originated fashion returns. Dainty white or colored organdie dresses feature petal skirts and gold or silver trim. Hats and accessories mix white or colored organdie with black felt, crin or crepe de chine, while Lanvin debuts vivid organdie floral motifs on hats.
Summer tub silk dresses dominate the season with washable crepes next in fashion. Priced higher are shirting silks used for fancy and practical attire for women and sturdy, dainty dresses for children. Styles favor plain tailored lines with simple trims such as piping or ribbon bindings.
An article warns engine teasers who constantly tweak carburetors, interrupter points, or valves. It stresses not grinding valves or polishing openings unless a true need exists, to avoid worn cylinder walls and poor engine performance.
Guide urges first aid for the injured and urgent actions after a crash. It recommends equipping cars with a smart case of first aid, recording witness names and addresses, notifying the insurance agent promptly, clearing the road to resume traffic, and taking the injured to the nearest hospital or physician.
A 1922 Wheeler Syndicate guide notes cars leak oil from the right wheel housing due to lower right side terrain. It recommends wrapping a thin felt strip around the shaft eight inches from the wheel, fastening with shellac and cord, to push oil back toward the differential and away from the brakes.
G A Luers notes in Popular Science Monthly that rear axle alignment affects skidding. Unequal lengths of radius rods or torque tubes can misalign the axle, causing wheels to track poorly. Take exact measurements from front to rear yoke bolts and adjust rods until side measurements match.
On the springs adjust the carburetor and take an inventory of toolbox and accessories. Flush out the radiator and clean the cooling system. Zinc oxide or lampblack hardens tire tread. Do not overload tires beyond their designed weight. The best brakes rely on the motorist and the wheel. A sealing wax and alcohol compound fixes battery terminals.
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