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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
3
A fashion survey argues the one piece frock will surpass the three piece suit this autumn, with designers favoring empire waists or altered waists. It notes the separate blouse may fade but stresses comfort in hot houses will drive sleeve and yoke innovations.
Reading the era fashion notes, women debate frock silhouettes with belts and jackets, favoring regulation coat suits for practicality and cooling potential. The piece notes summer trends in thin materials, blue serge set to regain prominence, and ongoing debates about dividing lines at the waist.
Instructions from C. E. Vail of Colorado Agricultural College describe using silver ink and copying pencils to mark fabrics. Soak areas in alum solution, transfer to ammonia bath, then dry and set with gentle heat. Alternative method uses tannin solution on linen followed by a tartar emetic bath to create lasting marks.
To clean leather furniture use a little vinegar in dim water not hot. Wring a clean cloth over the leather and wash gently, then wipe dry. For polishing mix tar engine with the whites of two eggs, beat and apply with a clean flannel, then dry with another cloth. Use only soft clean cloths.
Instructions describe making a hall corner stand using a cork filled box as a base, with rough bark peeled bough legs and fern or evergreen foliage. The project aims for a discreet, sturdy display costing about fifty cents and lasting long with proper care.
A faded blue palette for lingerie and dresses dominates early 20th century style. White embroidered voile dresses feature a blue silk bolero and long satin sash, while hats with faded blue ribbons or large loops pair with navy frocks and faded blue silk ensembles trimmed in silver chiffon for formal and informal events.
George W. Finnup of Garden City funds a foundation to equip country schools with up to date libraries and to support nearby churches. He invites districts to match money for libraries, expanding to six counties in southwest Kansas. The program aims for wholesome books covering history science and fiction, with no yellow or coarse titles. He emphasizes education paired with religion without favoring any creed.
In Newcastle England women tramway conductors have proved successful with 48 trained and half in charge of cars. The tramways committee heard the general manager say employment of women has been an unqualified success and better than expected. They will hire more women conductors and invite applications for service in that role.
Ben Harmon, manager of a local Columbus restaurant, runs a monthly tipping contest for his waitstaff. The top earner by receipts wins 16 dollars, the most patrons served wins 10 dollars, and the best all around politeness earns 5 dollars.
In Birmingham England the case of Rev Gert Ride von Petzold M JA a German pastor living eighteen years in England is highlighted. Neighbors vouch for her loyalty and deem her worthy of naturalization after she has endeared herself to the community and leads at Waverly Road Unitarian Church. She studied at Edinburgh University.
Omaha reports farmers and townsfolk now prove wary of con artists. Automobiles and newspapers pushed by local prosperity have exposed bunco schemes, shifting swindles from farmers to city dwellers. Mabray gang, lightning rod agents, and wild-horse scams targeted urban buyers, while rural Nebraskans stay alert and streetwise.
Frank Hotte a local business man in Evansville Indiana admitted spanking his sixteen year old daughter for going out at night with a beau and was fined in city court.
An article urges preparation for childbirth and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for women. It argues many lack readiness, notes stress after birth, and claims the product restores health and strength, inviting confidential letters for advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for cleansing and purifying and Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal hands. It claims superior effectiveness at any price and invites readers to request a trial by postcard to Boston.
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