Length of Skirt Still Undecided
A New York Herald Tribune fashion note by Lucien Lelong forecasts skirts edging toward longer hems for next autumn while hoping knee length endures. Lelong links hem length to women’s spirit of independence, cites Catherine of Russia and Joan of Arc as examples, and says the change may be short lived or a larger movement.
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New York Herald-Tribune
Lucien Lelong
Catherine of
Russia
Cristine
Sweden
Joan of Arc
White Silk Printed Dress for Sports Wear Ad
A white silk printed dress designed for sports wear features a green belt and a green silk tie. The style appeals to young women seeking casual yet refined athletic attire.
Evening gowns favored by sheer fabrics and embroidery
Evening attire uses pink, white, black, absinthe, chartreuse, mauve, cyclamen and blue. Silk tulle and chiffon, georgette and lace appear in very full panelled skirts with embroidery. Low back points and rounded fronts feature subtle elegance with lame and broche details for formal gowns.
Simple Home Repairs for Water Leaks and Tanks
Public domain guidance from the U S Department of Agriculture outlines practical methods to stop leaks in pipes and tanks. It covers gasket and metal plug fixes, cement mortar sealing, screw joints, and the use of repair bolts, bands, and taps with cautions on seam calking and tank wall access.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Parisians and Americans Disagree on Fashion Details
Parisians and Americans clash over small style choices in late fashion trends. Parisian women favor leather boutonnieres and black glazed short gloves with ruffles, while Americans prefer parchment tones, suede, and silk or cotton flowers.
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Paris
America
Fur Trimming Adorns Chic Coat for Summer Fashion
Paris fashion notes describe summer coats with fur trim and a higher front waistline. Green ben galine fabrics showcase loose back panels for graceful lines, while fur collars and borders appear on chiffon wraps. Lewis trims hats with gold and silver kid on felt and straw, using grosgrain ribbon in plisse styles.
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Paris
Millnery
Lewis
Sports Lines Rule the Mode at Summer Resorts
Text describes semi-sports costumes dominating daytime wear at summer resorts. It notes fabrics and price influence, but emphasizes comfort, convenience, and a smart appearance. The styles combine utilitarian features of traditional sports clothes with a more delightful look.
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Chile
Fresh Asparagus Best For Canning
Fresh asparagus abundance invites canning using the hot pack method per the U S Department of Agriculture. Process jars at 10 pounds pressure for 40 minutes, either whole or cut into halves, with salt in the liquid and immediate sealing after processing.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Use of Pectin in Making Jellies Not Understood
The article explains pectin, sugar, and acid must be in the right proportions for jelly. Pectin added to fruit juice aids jelly from low pectin fruits, improves color and texture, and shortens cooking. Use pectin sparingly with rich juices to avoid poor flavor and nutrition.
Strawberry Sauce from Fresh Strawberries
A simple strawberry sauce recipe. Beat one third cup butter with one cup powdered sugar and the stiff white of an egg to make a hard sauce. Fold in two thirds cup crushed strawberries. Warm over hot water if needed. The berries acidity may cause slight separation but flavor remains.
Vitamins and Minerals in Oranges for Growing Children
The article notes that oranges provide a rich source of vitamins and minerals essential for growth and normal development in children. It also claims oranges can be given between medications without affecting appetite and may even sharpen it rather than dull it.
Milk Bottling Improves Clean Convenience on Street
Article argues that selling milk in bottles via clean and cool delivery is easier to handle. It criticizes dipping milk from large cans into customer containers on the street as exposing it to dust and air and calls it poor practice.
Buy tested stock to avoid bacillary white diarrhea in chicks
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station urges buyers to obtain eggs and chicks from tested flocks. Over 45,000 breeding birds have been tested this season with预计生产一百多万小鸡 potential output. Infected birds are detected by blood tests and clean stock reduces losses caused by the disease.
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New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Experiment Station
New Brunswick
N. J
State Bureau of Markets
Trenton
Chicks Triage Dirt Craving With Clean Feeding Methods
Chicks show abnormal taste prompting dirt eating but clean dirt poses no harm if given daily in a safe setup. Provide a sod with roots and use clean boards for feed and chick proof water vessels. A chick can drown in a small amount of water through a tiny opening.
Ohio poultry ten rules for successful chick rearing
Ohio poultry experts and farmers have devised ten rules for successful chick raising. The list covers hatch timing, brooder readiness, space and stove size, feeding schedules and rations, milk intake, green feed, early outdoors, separation of young and old stock, and early segregation of cockerels and pullets.
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Ohio
Poultry Hints on Sanitation and Care
Sanitation is the key to healthy poultry and higher egg production. Ventilation, keeping hens in good condition, and early egg collection reduce problems. Bread in milk makes a good turkey starter. crossing geese with ganders improves stock. A strong, vigorous hen endures heavy egg production. keep records and darken nests to prevent egg eating.
Egg production and hen quality over years
The text notes pullets produce more eggs than old hens but old hens offer desirable traits for profitability over multiple years, suggesting continued use despite lower initial output.
Attractive Women and Health Boost Through Lydia E Pinkham
A Victorian style advertisement highlights female beauty linked to health. It features Mrs J C Taylor of Tallahassee Florida praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring strength and energy, enabling her to perform housework again. The product is described as herbal and long popular for over fifty years.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
J. C. Taylor
Tallahassee
Florida
Dress Shopping Leads to Unique Outfit Plan
A husband recounts visiting six stores to match a dress sample, revealing his wife’s push for a unique wardrobe. The exchange shows humorous tension as she insists on a one of a kind dress.
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