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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
2
The article describes a spring coat for children with large pouch pockets creating a flare, natural pongee fabric, red taffeta trim, red or black patent belt, and black velvet Scotch cap. It notes sister frocks use drapery or empire waists on various fabrics, and gives material guidance for a six to eight year old, stressing safe lining colors and concerns about dye bleeding.
A vivid description highlights a charming summer outing frock in white satin with green embroidery. The garment features straight lines, plaited gridge, a narrowing silhouette, and a collar and cuffs in green satin for a stylish, mood matching look.
The street style guide notes smart styling over mere prettiness. It highlights limited color pairings with blue, including green known as Shadow Lawn green, violet, lime, and cherry, plus cautious use of black with white and metallic accents in evening wear.
The revival of fans as a costume accessory gains momentum from Oriental and Spanish styles. American women lean toward large peacock fans with long feathers mounted on ivory amber or sandalwood, and fans with amber tips and broad ostrich feathers become highly desired.
A thrift minded girl keeps blouses by buying at low prices and repairing. She uses a second thought by turning frayed cuffs into new collar and cuffs, adding a fresh collar of white georgette or satin to extend wear.
A Paris milliner Eve lyne Varon unveils a Monaco blue straw hat with a turned up crown and wide dull gray ribbon. The simple chic morning hat features a loose front bow and may pair with an elaborate afternoon dress for jaunty effect.
The article describes naval communication methods from semaphore flags and wigwag to radio, lights, and underwater bells. It highlights semaphore arms, flag hoists, Ardols and blinkers, wireless stations like RadioVa, and submarine bells guiding night navigation, with training for signal crews aboard ships.
Analysts warn Alaska ports lack defense against a hostile landings that could paralyze the state’s economy of over 110 million dollars in 1916. Seward and Anchorage are key rail termini with glaciers and rugged terrain making direct attacks costly and difficult for invaders.
Harmon T. Smith of Orofino Idaho claimed a gold nugget the size of a pea in a chicken claw sparked a stampede sighting that rivaled 1862. Spokane Chronicle reports the find proved false after experts found no ore deposits and traced the nuggets to sacks once used for Elk City ore shipments.
The Hartford Courant notes that an established circus and menagerie in England, open since 1842, will close for the war to have workers support national aims. It mentions prized ponies and horses likely to be sent to the front and storage plans for flyers and bears until better days return.
A youthful couple Dennis and Doris attend their first theater. The serious drama fails to engage them as Doris dozes and awakens with a whispered quip asking if the heroine is dead. The audience laughs at the supposed tragedy, while the couple wishes for a quicker ending.
An ad promotes April birthstone diamonds in gold or platinum settings with a range of mounts and rings starting at $25. It advertises safe mail order with various styles and rings available.
Narrative from Tarlton details a scarlet bird named Les watching for his lost mate for months. The male bird perches in an apple tree and sings with hopeful, loyal intensity before a window where he believes his mate appears. After that illusion fades, the bird falls silent, its spirit changed, and the tale frames enduring heartbreak.
A letter cites a London anecdote where a maid notes five men in the garden and a gentleman wearing a mackintosh, suggesting gentility rises with class. The piece contrasts old status symbols like Carlyle's gig with this modern yardstick of refinement.
An exercise described to strengthen calves and loosen knee joints. Stand upright on toes with hands at the waist. Swing each foot backward and upward in quick, toe-supported motions without letting the heel touch the floor. Practice to perform the movement smoothly with both feet.
An old Southern enslaved woman vents in the kitchen after a sharp reprimand. Her shrill vituperation and clattering pots alarm the mistress, who asks whom she is addressing. The reply is defiant, asserting she speaks to no one yet cares who hears.
Railways in Britain carry more passengers each year than any other country despite ranking fourth in mileage. The note highlights high per capita rail usage and compares national transport scale.
A fragment shows a barroom exchange about brains and worth with a witty retort. It hints at a character praising intellect while another questions its value.
A curious stranger questions local death rates as a resident replies that dying is possible at similar cost here as elsewhere. The exchange hints at a grim, sardonic view of mortality and price.
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