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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
3
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming to remove dandruff and stop hair loss within ten minutes. It asserts hair will grow anew over weeks, becoming light fluffy and lustrous, and urges readers to buy a small bottle at drug stores or toilet counters.
Scientists in Trinidad harness lizards to combat a froghopper infestation in sugar cane fields. A breeding program supplies lizards that feed on the sap-sucking pests, with protective measures to keep them safe from birds and other predators.
Warning about kidney and urinary problems urges immediate treatment with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. Claims rapid relief and refund if unsatisfied, endorsing the product as the genuine Haarlem Oil used by grandmothers for 200 years. Includes dosage and purchase note.
A witty dialogue unfolds about honesty and a fading sense of purpose as the Job Hunter laments losing footing since daylight saving laws took effect. Tony asserts honesty while the Boss tests the claim with light humor.
Ad claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine builds the system cleanses the blood and reduces nasal catarrh by acting through the blood and mucous surfaces. Mentions J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as makers.
A terse classroom exchange notes a teacher advising a student named Willie that she would prefer he not assist with a rising project. The transcript fragment hints at discipline and parental involvement in schooling.
Irredentist pilots from Lussin hijack a hydroplane at dawn and flee Austrian shores. They recount daring escape from an aviation station, dismantling planes, cutting wires, and flying over Alpine defenses toward Italy. The voyage includes perilous climbs above Mount Veli-Strasa and a cloud bank blanketing the coast before reaching safety.
After signaling shore with a white cloth, a tank crew reached a port amid cheering crowds. The arrival was greeted as friendly rather than a prisoner-of-war encounter, marking a notable moment of reconciliation.
A Maryland draft man claiming conscientious objector status had his affidavit torn up after a heated camp visit from his brother. Major Coffin confirmed the withdrawal must be voluntary, and the soldier was transferred to an active regiment. The brother praised the decision, and the man has since shown resolve, gaining stamina against fear of combat.
Paris reports the American army has rapidly erected vast docks and warehouses along the French coast. The project, growing from bare land to a sprawling depôt for French, American, Algerian, Chinese, Moroccan workers and German prisoners, covers 28 square kilometers and is described as the largest of its kind in France and second in the world.
A large storpoise eleven feet long with an estimated seven foot girth. Supposedly killed by a depth charge, the carcass washed up at Maryport Bank End, London.
A discussion of season’s youthful dress trends, noting miniature versions of adult styles for girls aged eleven to fifteen. Emphasizes straight lines, roomy sleeves, and versatile fabrics like lace, georgette, chiffon, wool, and velveteen. Highlights school frocks as practical yet stylish, with adaptable designs for informal evenings and matinees.
The piece notes a mix of footwear trends with silver slippers paired to any stocking color and light stockings with black satin slippers. It mentions dog collar accessories in floral bands for evening wear and jet or pearl neckbands for older women, while gloves fade out and wartime leather conservation influences wear.
Dr. Alexis Carrel of the Rockefeller Institute seeks a Saint Cloud residence for a laboratory and workshop near hospital centers. Andre Bernheim owns Verger Orchard and offers the property to the scientist without rent, saying a scientist owes nothing to anyone. Bernheim emphasizes the family memories and art treasures of the estate.
A fashion correspondent notes silk embroidery remains omnipresent in woolen and metal threaded designs. French gowns showcase varied techniques mixing colors, luster, and fifteenth century craft hints, while war’s influence emerges as Paris adapts. exports to the East have limited impact so far.
Instructions describe a collarless neckline relief using bead and fabric chains with metallic gray or old gold shades. It suggests crochet techniques on chain foundations or filet stitch, with methods to insert beads by breaking the chain and securing with silk, enabling stylish, affordable necklaces.
In fashion land a variety of dresses use upholstery fabrics. Black taffeta trims collars while brown woolen coats feature rich textures. White linen dresses show refined detailing.
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