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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
3
A historical fashion write up describes negligee garments, day to evening wear, and the new ease over heavy hooks. It notes back lace coats, front opening redingotes, double velvet belts, and ribbon velvet ties. Colors include turquoise blue chiffon, ecru lace, and black velvet with rich fabric and ribbon trimming.
The article notes lingerie frocks and sheer materials like volles and organdies debuting early, with trims of heavy linen bands and contrasting fabric pieces. Ribbons, sashes, and girdles boost demand as fashion shifts toward decorative bands and bias trims for summer frocks.
The season features charming children's dresses with a twelve year old wool edging trim. A standout is a party dress in de chine with a simple bodice and open front, a wide box plait concealing buttons, and a matching small flat collar and cuffs.
French dressmakers introduce tunics or basques worn over narrow straight skirts. The garments echo ancient Egyptian dress with belted waists, transparent fabrics, and rich embroidery using shadow scallops in gold and silver. Designers cite New York Times fashion authority noting kimono like cuts and subtle color shades. Jenny showcases tunics reaching knee to ankle length in chiffon tulle and gauze revived from medieval looms.
A description highlights a rare dress style with Paisley satin, a plain king blue sash, and knotted front. It features matching collar and cuffs, a baggy Turkish trouser inspired skirt, and a sporty hat embroidered with silk, presented as a standout fashion find.
A homemaker’s guide notes how examining an old garment reveals seam finishes for pockets belts and plackets. By studying a tailor’s technique you can safely copy the method and then apply your own knowledge for future projects.
The collar is described as new and present designed for wear with slip-on blouses or dresses. It features a deep sailor back and front, a rounded neck, and a puzzled entry and exit from the fists, aiming for ease of use and distinct style.
The new wool serges are described as extremely soft and pliable. They resemble broadcloth from a distance with minimal rib showing or stiffness in the fabric.
This article guides home grounds care with hedges and vines, suggesting honeysuckle, privet, and flowering borders. It covers lawn care, moss removal, topdressing with manure or straw, and creating a two foot wide border of annuals perennials and bulbs. It also notes renewing dying trees with woodbine at the base and deeply spading soil to improve texture and yield.
Tulips increase by bulblets and bulbs that should be lifted and divided every third year when crowded. Larger bulbs may split. potting depth two inches or more yields larger plants. After potting, keep soil moist in darkness until roots form, then move to light. Amazon Lily requires more warmth for similar care.
The article advises easy growing of tubercle bulbs in rich soil. Bulbs sell well and ship long distances without damage. Sort bulbs into three sizes and price accordingly. Plant in sandy soil five inches deep in a backyard plot to yield many stalks and hundreds of flowers.
The note warns to watch young trees and secure ground openings created by wind. After brisk spring winds, shifts become important to ensure trees are well anchored and safe.
Instructions describe mixing fresh lime and stone to create a liquid for whitewash. The solution is stirred into pond water until well incorporated, aiming to destroy insect life and keep the water pure.
The guide describes a DIY lamp heated brooder using a two-pail setup, a wooden platform, and sand or dirt to distribute heat. It outlines dimensions, an air opening for fresh air, and steps to assemble the heater, floor, and hover. The article also notes hens molt in fall to winter reducing egg supply and influences early spring chick hatching timing.
An ingenious method by Frank L Plumb of Mountain Grove Missouri explains testing chick vitality before hatching. By placing eggs in lukewarm water after day eighteen and noting egg movement, strong chicks cause more up and down movement while weak ones show little motion, though Missouri College of Agriculture has not endorsed the test.
A state bulletin from New York outlines an oval like egg shape as ideal. The scoring system assigns 50 points for quality 10 for color 20 for weight and 10 for shell condition total 100. Eggs weighing under 20 ounces are deemed unworthy of scoring.
The young chicks may be fed after thirty six to forty eight hours old whether in a normal brooder. First feed can include moistened hard boiled eggs johnny cake stale bread oatmeal or rolled oats or combinations with good results.
Eggs selected for hatching must weigh between two ounces and two and a quarter ounces. They should have clean smooth strong shells free from ridges cracks and spots. All eggs in a lot should be same variety. Very long or very short eggs are unacceptable. Malformed eggs must not be incubated. White and brown eggs should not be incubated together.
White diarrhea is caused by bacteria and may be inherited from hens with infected ovaries or pass from chick to chick. The critical period is the first three days after hatching. Do not breed from symptomatic chicks as this spreads infection next season. Provide warmth, water, and soft foods. moisten the tongue with glycerin and water several times daily.
A growing mash recipe uses two parts bran two parts middlings one part cornmeal one part low-grade wheat flour or red-dog middlings and 10 percent sifted beef scrap. Feed can be wet or dry with crumbly moisture only and keep a bran hopper accessible at all times.
Best results come from separating the yearling hens or pulets in a breeding pen. Use a suitable heat mate to secure mating and hatch eggs from the selected birds.
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