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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
2
Christmas gift ideas described include organdie flower aprons in pansy motifs with pockets, rose designs, and fringe. Handy Andy figures with cord holders, decorative crepe paper outfits, and dainty bisque dolls wired to small boxes hold scissors and thread. Newer basket book ends with gold lace and satin basket forms are also suggested.
A long, readable fragment of a kitchen guide features recipes and tips including omelets with nuts, almond desserts, fig gelatin mold, oriental cream, fruit sponge drops, and sweet potato cones. It also covers leftover meat ideas like Baked Hash Loaf and Shrimp with peppers, plus a cheese pie and cabbage salad suggestion. The text blends moral refrain about riches in happiness with practical cooking instructions and measurements.
The article discusses evolving fashion silhouettes with a Paris influence. It notes skirts vary in length from short to long, flares and uneven hems extend lines, and individuality remains key. Billie Dove appears in a long flared beige coat trimmed with twin beaver in the film The Stolen Bride.
Red gains renewed popularity in women’s dress trends. Burgundy tones and dark red velvet emerge as fashionable materials for suits, afternoon, and eventing wear. Orange-tinged red suits evening attire with a bright, up-to-date appeal.
Tunics have lengthened toward dress scale with straight lines and subtle waist drapery. Some mimic the circular Russian tunic while others use French tailored salts and tucken blouses. The tunic serves to establish ensembles and showcase colorful fabrics, signaling spring trends in current dress.
Velvet afternoon tea gowns number ten pieces. The frocks feature uneven hemlines, sleeveless designs, and a moderate boat-shaped neckline. The allure rests on the rich material rather than trim, inviting admiration from friends.
Shops showcase diverse bags to complement costumes with colors and styles. Envelope bags remain popular for travel, featuring internal pockets and a secure purse, plus concealed compartments for papers. High end models from Viendh display detailed banding, wood pendant accents, and adjustable straps in walrus leather and black moire lining.
A Paris fashion shift trends toward longer skirts while American observers question whether most women will embrace the change. The piece notes Parisian styles influencing dress, contrasted with American hesitation and evolving consumer habits.
Plain notes describe washable ribbon shoulder straps for slips. Use thin fabric in flesh color, cut one inch wide, roll edges, and sew in elastic at ends. Straps should be attached to the slip with snap fasteners and launder separately for durability.
Paris dressmakers spotlight the box plait as the season’s favorite hair and fashion feature. Inverted and small plaits remain widespread, while designers pair box plaits with circular skirts in dark brown tweed ensembles such as Chantal’s.
Fashion notes showcase buckles as a focal point for belts drapery and bodice ornaments. Designers feature intricate buckle styles to elevate evening gowns with a chic, contemporary flair.
Chris Hastings helps his friend Jerry sort a love triangle with three women Martha Dotty Cranshaw and Evelyn Elizabeth Blaine. Jerry writes Martha and dates Dotty while Chris pursues Evelyn until Jerry discovers he has won Dotty with an engagement ring.
The ad touts Fletcher's Castoria as a pure vegetable remedy for colic constipation and diarrhea in babies. It claims gentle, harmless effects and urges early use at first signs, noting a doctor’s approval and including a baby care book.
A massive dam on the Tallapoosa River will form Lake Martin, the world’s biggest artificial lake. The 2 foot high dam spans 2 000 feet, backing water to produce electricity three times more than Muscle Shoals, at an estimated cost well justified by rising southern power demand.
Gap Johnson from Rumpus Ridge shouts in comic frontier style as he debates buying Shakespeare volumes on a last chance sale. His wife questions the urgency while Johnson resists the impulse, unsure of value and timing.
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