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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1924
Page
2
In Paris a vogue for printed crepe dominates summer fashion with onepiece frocks in green shades, simple tailoring, and antique silver buttons. Also noted is an entirely new black crepe de chine gown draped on the bias, bordered in white organdie, and cinched at the waist with a green embossed belt.
A humorous note on the abundance of beads and baubles in shops for women’s attire. The piece likens bead strings to childhood button garlands and spring marbles, noting crystal and glass varieties, their decorative use, and the fashionably inclined, while mentioning affluent critics of the look.
A Paris fashion authority notes skirts are now ten inches above the ground and hosiery comes in beige nude and gray shades. She warns that shoes must suit each gown, as trim patent or satin footwear cannot pair with all outfits, and emphasizes smartness over mere becoming.
The Deauville scarf unleashed numerous wearing styles and inspired many imitations of the printed silk square, showing how a simple accessory influenced fashion in multiple expressions.
A two piece suit in soft white canton crepe with a dull green border. a popular combination for the season.
The article notes women wearing strands of fine stones and beads for evening wear with many preferring pearls or other precious stones. It highlights astonishing styles in long strings and chokers, the large bead sizes, and the challenge for wearers to smile under such weight.
The fad for imitation jewelry appears in hair ornaments, girdles and motifs designed for evening dress. Net pieces studded with rhinestones pearls or colored stones, wide bandeaux and antique Spanish shaped combs rise in popularity. Rhinestone combs and slender fillets appeal to different hair lengths including bobbed styles.
The article notes widespread use of red in clothing with red frocks in crepe de chine and flat crepe. Scarves match the material, some new designs feature solid colors with wide contrasting borders. A white frock paired with a white scarf shows a broad red band at the ends.
Fashion notes approve square printed scarves and crepe kerchiefs as practical head coverings for outdoor use. Knot tied in headband style or worn as Indian turbans, scarves come in printed chiffons and crepes with colors on light grounds. Scarf lengths require hemming and offer affordable styling options.
The mandarin coat features camel brushed wool with contrasting sleeves and back. A brown yarn edge is finished with a neat blanket stitch and two pockets, offering a practical and stylish garment for all uses.
The guide explains safe home cooking times for cereals and how processing affects cooking needs. It details longer simmer times for whole grains, the impact of outer coverings, and methods such as oven finishing, double boiler, and fireless cookers. It notes water amounts per cereal and suggests salt, milk substitutions, and using skim milk for richer digestion.
USDA guide explains how to make fruitades or punches from assorted fruit juices. It covers dilution with water or tea, sugar syrup prep, and serving tips for large gatherings with recipes and practical notes.
A historic recipe explains white corn meal cooked in buttermilk forms a dish similar to cottage cheese in flavor. It can be eaten hot or cold with cream, and is sometimes molded in cups. The method uses one part corn meal to six parts buttermilk and one teaspoon salt per cup of meal.
Guidance on using cold roast lamb and mutton leftovers with practical recipes. Suggestions include slicing small pieces, frying cutlets from leg of mutton, and preparing butter flour roux with milk and parsley. Serve over hot rice or with sauces typical for chops.
A column offers ready to make Jellied Fish Bake with lemon and olives and Deviled Fish with a parsley sauce. It mixes culinary tips with light commentary on fashion, travel, politics, and society, noting trends like bobbed hair and snuff among English socialites.
A reflection on noble acts done in private home settings. The piece emphasizes that true heroism often occurs behind closed doors, unseen by public crowds and celebrated by intimate circles.
A collection of dessert and dish ideas including Cream Torte Pineapple Fluff Maple Parfait Peanut Butter Cookies Tuna Fish Salad Lincoln Stew and marshmallows with fruit. The instructions mix eggs sugar bread crumbs walnuts dates and whipped cream with notes on serving suggestions and casual kitchen tips.
Fragmentary excerpt notes nature balancing forces and contrasts wars with human progress. It mentions Europe and motor cars as elements in a broad, unspecified discussion of global conflict versus technology. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or actors.
A passage argues for a public vote on proposed changes to arithmetic education. It suggests that voting might lead to omitting the multiplication table from teaching by policy or reform efforts. The tone reflects a debate over standard math curriculum content.
Report notes galoshes from the United States are selling well in Europe while some observers worry that the export of jazz already marked a cultural low for the U.S. The remark ties fashion goods with a broader perception of American cultural influence.
1923 statistics show American hen production exceeding the output of 10,000,000 citizens. The piece notes hens play a significant role in the nation's economy and daily life.
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