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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
6
The article explores DIY button making using wooden forms and pasteboard patterns. It describes covering buttons with satin velvet linen or lace, applying embroidery lace and net to imitate fine work, and creating spider web effects with colored threads for inexpensive, elegant designs.
A shoe bag with multiple pockets can be fastened to a bed mattress on either side to keep books papers and personal items within reach for a sick or confined person. It holds handkerchiefs and other small essentials making reading and amusement easier during long bed rest.
English importations describe small folding bonnets for cars. They fold flat to save room in a suitcase and are made of fine soft straw. One bonnet features blue and green edging with embroidered front and decorative bows.
A Magyar style dressing gown described using Viyella delaine or light cotton with a Paisley silk yoke. It features a left side reversal, cord ornament at the end of the reversal, and trimmed sleeves. Materials listed: 6 1/2 yards 30 inch width and 1/2 yard for trimming.
William A. Radford, Chicago expert, answers readers on building topics. He notes right angled houses offer home like light and warmth with two to three outer walls and porch benefits, while heating challenges are met by modern heat aids and porch screening for extended use.
A historical note explains how ants farm the corn root aphis by tending it for honeydew. The little brown ant protects lice on corn roots, especially after winter, and deep soil stirring to six inches disrupts nests and reduces damage to fields.
A simple method to flavor toothpicks by infusing them with lemon oil via a perforated strainer and heated towel technique. The oil fumes permeate the toothpicks creating a pleasant, sweet mouthfeel. Try this quick home flavoring experiment.
It is better to buy one or two smart neck bows and buckles than to make them at home. The common problem with women's peckwear is choosing for beauty in shop windows rather than suitability. With some taste and judgment in purchasing, there is no need for inappropriate or unbecoming items.
A pattern describes a brown walking costume with semi fitting coat, side straps, satin collar, matching trimmed wrists, brown hat with side bow, and required materials including yards of satin and silk with buttons.
A collage of homemaking advice covers needlework tips for preventing thread knots and garment adjustments, noting fabrics, buttonholes, and tailoring. It also discusses winter warmth, light and air in homes, house planning, and the role of the housekeeper in comfort, with a brief scene about Ernest and Amelia sharing tea and a walk.
Fragmented dialogue shows a man scolding a minister in a Chinese setting. Wu deflects questions about cultural dress while another mockingly comments on facial hair. The passage blends mockery with political tension amid a behind the scenes audience.
In Farm and Home columnist C. R. Bashore extols a durable hand cart built from an old buggy axle and scrap iron shoe to keep the box level. The cart rides on high buggy wheels with a low box and wide range of size adjustments. Two hardwood handles are bolted on for pushing or drawing the cart.
A writer from Ohio Farmer discusses catalpa posts and alternatives. The piece compares catalpa speciosa with white oak and southern pines such as longleaf and loblolly, noting creosote treatment can extend lives to 15 to 20 years where pine is used.
The article explains that certain soil bacteria live on alfalfa roots and release nitrogen the plant uses. If these bacteria are absent, introduce soil from an existing alfalfa or sweet clover patch to inoculate the area. It also notes advice on grinding stones and water temperatures for frost relief.
Garden guidance explains sweet pea vines need strong support, coarse mesh netting, and timely cutting. Harvest with long stems, avoid crowding in vases, and prune fading blossoms to prolong blooming until frost. Emphasizes beauty and fragrance making them popular.
A Popular Mechanics writer advises driving posts through the ground with a long rod to keep them vertical. Pack tight rocks or bricks inside the lower ends to form a hidden brace that prevents spreading and secures a firm, parallel setup.
Melon growers in Colorado report that burning infested vines is the recommended control for melon aphis. Regularly inspect patches for dark green leaves and swollen areas, then burn the affected hills to prevent spread. The same method applies to cucumbers and requires monitoring adjacent hills after burning.
Agricultural tips discuss truck farming, hay rye, melon picking, plow and harrow use, riding corn cultivator, soil stirring to prevent rust, ash applications for cabbage, wet plowing effects, clover stands in drought, moss in meadows, breaking pastures, sun exposure for weed seeds, and meadow compaction from traffic to protect profits.
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