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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1911
Page
4
The text describes vegetable shaped invitations with catalogs inspired patterns, numbered cards with questions about flowers and lore, and a party setup listing laundry and bath items, ironing equipment, monogrammed linens, and a wish list including an electric iron and waterproof apron.
A fragmented OCR style list of plants and seeds including Virginian creeper Cannan morning glory pink moonflower rosemary pine belam bachelor buttons sweet William cyctamess rose phlox Job s tears cosmos hop foxglove peas onion mignonette. The entries mix common and unclear spellings with numbers and stray text.
At a recent bridge party the Host reserved a pretty basket for each guest. Prizes for wins included fine quality items such as bodkins thimbles embroidery scissors and tape measures. Some items were Italian gilt and semi precious. A bag was given to each player regardless of outcome.
A bright bridal shower featured jelly and pickle specialties, with a host presenting preserving techniques and a selection of toast, marmalade, tea, candied ginger, and peppermints. The room was decked with nasturtiums as Madame Merrl presided.
Bolero jackets sleeveless and popular for spring. King blue leads colors with blurred eastern embroidery on work and handbags. Gray satin sashes pair with gowns. Georgette hats and edge lace frills appear. Velvet parasols with dainty fringe and crochet ornaments in cotton and silk trend.
A feature on fashionable hats for midsummer weather highlights airy lace fabrics and flower garnitures. It describes a black chiffon hat titled A Midsummer Night's Dream and a white net hat with a velvet edge and lace drape, noting their elegance and the artisan trimmer's craft.
A municipal program, praised by Technical World Magazine, uses drained moisture wrapped in paper to keep garbage dry and contained. Householders wrap waste in paper, then collection crews load it into large steel boxes for transfer to central facilities and crematory disposal.
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports City Forester Prest notes gardens and trees beautify the city and aid education. He cites improved sanitation, higher real estate values, stronger home life, and civic pride as benefits of home gardens encouraging families to start and neighbors to join.
City planning advocates view cities as units with a civic center and radial growth. They argue parks and quieter city life functions belong in interradial spaces where parkways should be located, rather than costly business blocks. Parks are valued more than central business squares.
A notice argues that parks must be properly distributed located and bounded to preserve scenery and fulfill purposes. Securing land early prevents loss to expensive improvements and ensures park access remains feasible.
The piece outlines American poultry production and consumption including chickens, eggs and other fowl. It notes vast per capita egg and meat use, census values for 1899, and that about 90 percent of farms raise poultry as a supplementary line. It advises practical steps for new entrants and highlights turkeys as particularly profitable.
A duck drinking fountain is described by the American Agriculturist for ducklings. The device uses a square galvanized wire cloth panel about 18 inches square, fitted into a wooden frame with a tacked top to prevent slopping water as the feathers form.
Instructions describe building a duckling fountain over gravel to promote drainage. Dig a two foot hole if soil lacks gravel, fill with small stones, anchor a centrally placed fountain in a wire screen. A fountain of about one gallon or more weight prevents tipping for small ducks.
Practical advice for keeping ducks and chicks together. Inspect young birds for lice and maintain clean brooders. Feed small grain, use raw potato peelings for layers, collect eggs twice daily, separate chicks to prevent growth retardation, and whitewash poultry houses with carbolic acid to combat lice.
A jumble of humorous dialogue about letters and stamps, a quip on dress purchases, two short jokes, and a brief poetic piece about spring. Includes a Dickens meet scene and a pulpit misquote about grace, all presented in a dated period voice.
A former breakfast devotee reflects on past meals and how those choices affected his stomach. He notes a change over time and wonders how to manage his diet now.
A house agent presses a client about the district's health as the client and her physician husband consider moving. The agent probes in clumsy terms, seeking whether Brietta's opinion aligns with safe living conditions.
A Punch cartoon shows a woman asking why candle prices rise during the wartime. The shopkeeper replies the price hike is “on account of the war.” She retorts with a sharp remark about fighting by candlelight, highlighting wartime shortages and public sentiment.
A humorous exchange from Youth's Companion depicts Bertie unable to eat more and unable to pocket any leftovers. The hospitable host offers alternatives while Bertie laments being full.
An elderly woman in a Grafton Street Dublin cab asks the driver for help getting in. The cabman reassures her with a courteous reply, noting age should not hinder assistance.
Dialogue fragment shows Tom and Jack discussing an airship and profits with references to an accident. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear narrative structure or names beyond Tom and Jack.
Fragmentary verse portrays a suitor with meager means offering status to a distant woman. The piece hints at social pretension and a comic clash between wealth and affection, mentioning caviar and a tiny pile of thirty cents.
In a terse exchange the speaker asserts finality on marriage despite lingering protests. The closing remark hints at fatigue with the ongoing discussion and a decision not to proceed, marking a decisive halt to the topic.
A dialogue on the value of college education features a man arguing its importance for a young man named Bill. The exchange suggests that attending college increases chances of being noticed by managers of big league clubs.
A prudent person cautions before speaking while the orator insists speed favors progress. The exchange underscores a sprint to push ideas ahead, highlighting tensions between caution and rapid communication.
The fragment notes a child reciting Mary Had a Little Lamb and a partial reference to Skinner Bones possibly staying at another boarding house, indicating stray remarks in an outcry of daily life.
A riddle about Wiseman and bold claims of wealth through a meat substitute. The quip implies clever marketing and wealth enabling access to the finest foods, suggesting a figure who turned a substitute product into financial success and personal fulfillment.
A whispered exchange reveals shifting trust between a warrior and his friend. The speaker notes the bride’s change from gullibility before marriage to skepticism after. the dialogue hints at underlying strain and evolving loyalties within their circle.
A fragmented dialogue features a husband warning that a thief will regret stealing, while a wife recalls kisses during courtship. A comic or satirical context shows a “second choice” line about a duke and a father’s approval, hinting at social expectations and marriage bargaining.
Fragmentary remark cites Polonius as a wise man and questions if a prudent adviser should instruct his son. The quote prompts discussion on parental guidance and the quality of advice in modern discourse.
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