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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
6
Advice on keeping ewes healthy to boost lambing results and profits. Emphasizes flushing ewes in fall, better feed for several weeks, and good pasture. Recommends a dry secure yard, deep shed, and strong woven wire fencing to protect sheep and temper.
A simple hog house door method uses 2x4s with raw sides facing the door and holes bored to hold an iron rod or fork handle. The rod supports the door to prevent sows from stepping under while allowing 80 hogs to walk beneath. Boards are nailed to each side of the 2x4s to slide door in place.
Farmers owning 40 acres or more should raise at least one colt yearly. Train the young horse from the start by keeping it away from its dam during work, housing it in a box stall with clover hay and oats. Weaning comes when properly reared, with frequent feeding and night barn-keeping.
It is best never to feed hogs on the ground and to provide clean feed so hogs do not eat dirt mud. Feeding on clean surfaces saves feed and makes the hogs appreciate their rations more.
The article notes that sheep are generally hardy yet highly susceptible to disease. Although infections may not be immediately fatal, they strain the animals and erode constitution, reducing usefulness over time.
Prof Thomas N Shaw notes peas boost cattle fattening at reasonable prices. Peas aid beef during finishing, especially in early stages, often superior to corn early but complemented by corn later. Peas with oats or bran create an excellent grain mix. aim for about one third by weight in the meal, adjusted with season.
A Missouri Valley Farmer brief explains a hog pen design that keeps hogs from reaching the trough during filling. Corner posts of 2x4 with 1x4 or 1x6 sides form a pen, a V trough is secured, and a top and bottom board create an open gate near the trough. A latch and bolt allow gate control to leave the trough unblocked during cleaning.
Hog fences and pastures matter for pig health and profits. Proper feeding, variety, and early colt care improve outcomes. Breeding swine benefit from bone and muscle growth over fat, with disinfectant for navel and early breaking.
William A Radford offers readers free expert guidance on building. He describes a compact six room cottage for a young couple, detailing layout features such as a combined living and dining area, triple windows in the gable end, a front hall connected to the kitchen, and practical storage. He notes cost and the value of tailoring homes to fit pockets and needs, urging self starting home ownership.
The article describes black and white derby hats and related styles for modern women. It highlights rolled edges, square crowns, various brim shapes, and trims of ribbon, lace, or velvet, noting black and primrose pairings and a Rembrandt hat with soft braid and velvet collar.
In a garden Freddie observes the blinds are down at the next house. His mother explains Mrs Brown keeps out the sun and later tells Freddie Mrs Brown has died. Freddie muses he wasn’t good at keeping the blinds down.
A reader notes a lavish daughter's party that included chicken sandwiches rented for the evening. The writer suggests such large social events can be cheaper than outsiders expect and mentions the event featured a taning out party and both guests present.
A discussion on dress taste stresses proportion and fitness for time and place. It argues that over or under dressing reflects judgment, that hosts and occasions shape clothing choices, and that full dress is the safe rule for evening affairs.
The article discusses combination sets night dresses and camisoles with hand embroidery described as sweet and appealing. It notes one piece garments remain popular in lingerie and the princess petticoat favored over skirts and corset covers to look slim and avoid wrinkling.
A practical dress designed in navy serge for school use features a Magyar cut bodice with a wide front box-pleat and feather-stitched deep yoke. Feather-stitched trim decorates sleeves waist-band and pleated skirt hem, with full under sleeves gathered into wrist-bands. Material required 72% yards 44 inches wide.
A compact needle book fits in a purse with an inner tan felt sheet to hold needles of various sizes and a opposite cover containing silk straps for reels. Silk covered matches or toothpicks become reels wound with black and white sewing silk and linen thread to repair common garment mishaps.
Paris showcases formal footwear with metal brocades. Black and gold and black and silver emerge as favored color pairings for refined evening events.
Readers note undergarments such as nightgowns prioritize minimal coverage with low necklines and many sleeveless designs. The trend emphasizes comfort and ease, though some garments expose more skin than traditional options.
A Home Remedy from Woman’s Companion suggests using five cents’ worth of traga canth dissolved in water to make a jelly for hands. After twelve hours in a covered cup, dilute and apply with each wash, adding perfume and glycerin for fragrance and softness.
A home crafted miniature stand born from a natural bamboo book rack features three lower shelves with white floral designs in pale green crewels. Cardboard receptacles are lined with sachet scented cotton batting and fine white linen, storing frocks slips and petticoats.
Oriental earrings to complete Oriental dress schemes are to be made with real stones and seed pearls in batons and filigree silver.
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