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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
3
A fashion note outlines the spring evening gown trend with wide draped skirts and long sleeves. Black remains dominant with sheer designs and embroidered lace. brocaded chiffons and shaded nets gain favor as the season shifts toward warmer months.
A dated observation argues for stricter limits on women’s shoe heel height. The writer notes repeated predictions of curbs on tall shoes and reports shops clearing old stock as restrictions approach. The piece mentions a near ban on full shoes over eight and a quarter inches and explains proposed measurement methods.
Covert cloths show strong vogue this spring with top coats in all lengths and lines. Box coats evolve into dapple coats, fingertip length, belted or beltless, with cape effects. Some long lines flare slightly. many feature cape styling, pockets, and wide belts with large buckles.
Fragmentary description of a Directoire period hat featuring an orchid motif. Notes mention a two tone purple real hair braid crown and long black velvet ribbon ties. Front displays a pearl garland tinted orchid with an acchid vista straw braid facing.
Spanish bolero trend is highlighted with marine corduroy street dress. The bolero jacket features embroidered designs on each lapel and a white vestee adds a charming contrast. The look is described as youthful and set to become popular with American young ladies by summer's end.
French designers promote sleeveless coats that drape over the shoulders without sleeves. The fashion emphasizes medieval lines using corded alk and wool poplin. The style echoes dolman influences and shifts toward a shapeless look as Parisian fashions inspire American shops amid soldiers on leave bringing money.
Fashion note extols a plain braided straw bonnet with a wide vell and large dotted trim. The eye is drawn to the veil and ribbon band, creating a chic yet simple spring and summer accessory.
Description notes women adopting army style uniforms with short slim skirts, separate coats of velveteen and satin vests. Hats shift from worsted to satin and velvet. A fur trimmed short jacket with wide satin or matelasse waistcoat acts as camouflage in public appearances.
Farmers are advised to mark young chicks with toe punches before transfer to brooders. The method prevents keeping old hens with young stock and aids age and breeding records. A diagram shows 16 different toe marks for use.
Agricultural guidance notes infertile eggs as a remedy to avoid losses from fertility during warm weather. Experts say removing male birds stops egg incubation, with about one third of losses from partial hatching. Fertile eggs spoil quickly in summer conditions and should be avoided except for breeding.
After hatching season eggs become infertile when roosters are absent or removed. Fertile eggs spoil quickly in summer heat and are less marketable. Egg production rises in flocks without male birds and hens sustain better quality eggs for sale.
The department of agriculture warns that mother hens left to range with their chicks can cause cold and death among the brood. Keeping hens confined until chicks are weaned reduces losses and protects weaker chicks from wet grass and chilling.
Purebred Holstein cows push production as Miss Valley Mead De Kol Walker in California breaks the junior three year old butterfat record with 24.01 pounds in seven consecutive days. The cow freshened at three years five months and began testing eight months after.
The guide states a calf should be led by a halter and by one year a nose ring used with a staff for feeding. Do not lead a grown bull by halter or rope. the handler should walk beside and in front. Vicious bulls require careful handling to reduce accidents versus gentler ones.
Experiments at experiment stations show dairy cows fed silage produce 18 percent more milk than those fed corn fodder. Henry in Weeds and Feeding notes that silage prompts heavier rations, delivering more nutrients for milk once maintenance needs are met.
Practical dairymen discuss calf rearing with cows as the calf learns to drink. Colostrum aids the calf, and leaving it with the cow for about four days may be advised as milk is unfit for humans during that period. Nursing also helps relieve udder inflammation.
Article warns of deadly dairy calf disease Waite Scours caused by a germ entering via the navel cord. If the germ enters the dairy barn all calves are at risk within hours unless navel disinfection is practiced. There is no satisfactory remedy and calves may die within a day.
A kitchen article extols pepper as a versatile seasoning for hash croquettes salads and dressings. It covers canned peppers stuffed peppers peppered dressings and salads plus a Honey and Horseradish remedy and a closing moral line.
A guidance piece on making nutritious cream soups and creamed dishes suited for children the elderly and the sick. It covers milk based cream soups thickened with flour butter and vegetables, serving tips and garnishes, and includes recipes for mock bisques creamed meats and a chicken souffle served with parsley garnish.
A note observes color differences with purée rich in alcohol showing green tint while water displays a distinct blue shade.
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