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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
7
A United States Department of Agriculture guide explains planning silage storage for herds. It emphasizes matching silo diameter to daily feed needs, removing silage from the top at 1 1/4 to 8 inches daily, and adjusting for climate, herd size, and seasonal feeding.
A Department of Agriculture bulletin explains how much silage different herd sizes require for winter feeding. It covers daily rations, feed amounts per animal weight, and how to balance silo capacity with corn yield, recommending 8 to 10 acres of corn for a 60-ton silo and noting hay can supplement excess or不足 silage.
The piece extols salvage and aiding the downcast as both humane and economically wise. It cites the Salvation Army and President Harding on uplifting the disappointed, urging that the act of helping is a noble hobby that sparks hope and can become a popular, rewarding effort.
A shy kindergarten girl joins the class as a fire drill erupts. She tells the teacher to count the flags and prays for the firemen, saying she and her brother always pray for them even if daddy isn’t there.
A feature notes old fashion flowers such as bachelor's buttons fuchsias geraniums phlox sweet Williams pansies and marigolds reclaiming beauty and space. Once neglected these plants endure in humble yards and country homes and now brighten city gardens and estates with renewed popularity.
Molly, the Boston children’s pet elephant at Franklin Park Zoo, died after a prolonged all night nap. She lay on her left side and never rose, despite attendants’ frantic efforts to raise her. The four and a half ton animal collapsed from heart failure.
A debate in art and court circles over blondes versus brunettes yields a practical note from a leading hairdresser. The premium for blonde hair is 40 cents an ounce higher than for dark, reflecting what people prefer in appearance.
A fashion note observes a renewed emphasis on suits this year with mandarin-tuned coats and matching trims. Three-piece suits gain popularity alongside tailored trotters in English tweeds, while dressy pieces feature crepe de chine linings, ribbons, and bright embroidery retreating in favor of muted colors like black navy gray and beige.
The passage notes pale yellow as a current trend for intimate bridal garments. It mentions pairing with soft pink accents and a yellow nègeé girdle, suggesting both brides and grooms would approve of the look.
A ribbon year in Paris inspires smart frocks with wide and narrow ribbon panels. Designs include georgette bodices with brocaded ribbon, shirrings along skirts, ribbon girdles, and decorative ribbons on caps. Swide crepe de chine ribbons feature oriental prints and waist ties, with pastel flowers and wheat head motifs.
The article describes taffeta gowns with English chintz panels and bars of kid trim, box coats in pongee, dresses from Japanese embroidery, dotted Swiss afternoon frocks, honey dew lace and crepe trims, two tone ribbon bands, new drop stitch voles in vivid colors, mirage organdies with prints or embroidery, and a simple tea frock in claret satin with oriental embroidery accents.
A brown taffeta ribbon bag is described as having four panels. The top features overlapping panels edged with plaited satin ribbon, illustrating a decorative construction detail of the accessory.
In Paris, veils dominate chic headwear with varied shapes. Designs include semicircular veils draped across the front, square styles with a tail, and draped ends from the hat. Embroidered mesh and chiffon borders in pale pink or white finish the look, with colors in Eastor brown or black.
Challis returns in soft colors and vibrant finish, becoming popular in smart shops for children's frocks. The fabric is noted for its versatility and appealing appearance appealing to designers and retailers.
Industry officials note difficulty obtaining authentic figures as ranchers withhold questionnaires. US fox ranches number about 215 with roughly 4,849 silver black foxes valued near 4.28 million dollars, while Canada records 6,439 silver black foxes worth about 3.01 million dollars and 2,020 pelts sold for 482,864 dollars.
Labor Department figures show employment rising in eight industries in April while six others declined. Auto industry led with a 252 percent increase followed by woolen goods 22.8 percent hosiery and underwear 7.6 percent men’s clothing 7 percent cotton goods 17 percent and boots and shoes 8 percent. Declines appeared in car building and repair 12.8 percent iron and steel 9.7 percent leather workers 18 percent paper making 14 percent and coal mining 8 percent.
Madame Marie Curie received the Ellen Richards memorial prize of 2000 dollars at a Carnegie Hall gathering of college women in New York. The award honors notable scientific and educational achievement and was presented by Ellen F. Pendleton, president of Wellesley College. The event was hosted by the International Federation of University Women with remarks from officials of women’s colleges.
The battleship Florida will be sent to far eastern stations this summer. The cruiser Turon majors as flagship of European Strauss and the Adventinongitis will be assigned to the American Asiatic Fleet for the first time.
In a sketch, Meandering Mike asks if a woman would feed him after cutting wood. Plodding Peta replies she would, but he claims he called the dead off and lost his appetite when the woodpile glared at him.
In a peculiar domestic episode Smyth faces trouble after a memorandum found by his wife reveals a repairman’s note. The quirky memo mentions supplying a dog and a typewriter, prompting questions about intent and propriety within the office and home.
A fragmented text notes pencils and paper supplies and a writer hope for a win from poets including Thom saight though the lines feel incomplete and uncertain.
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