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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1915
Page
3
Gingham fabrics are favored for children’s dresses with blue white red and black white plaids popular. The article describes a striking bias striped dress with a yoke plaits and tuck effects, plus methods to cut a shirt waist from limited gingham and printed materials.
An article extols deep breathing, praising fresh air for stronger lungs and a glowing appearance. It claims conscious breathing improves oxygen, tone, and vitality, urging readers to adopt the practice for lasting health benefits.
The report describes underpocket designs with waist fastenings and sewn-on linen pockets in the underskirt. It notes pockets can be fastened in place quickly and removed easily when not needed. For added security the pocket top may use press studs at the back.
A dressy afternoon suit in black satin and velvet is shown. The coat features a circular back, velvet edge bands, a single waist button, and three neck buttons creating a high neck. Loose sleeves frame a box-plaited skirt edged with four inch velvet bands.
The article argues taste in dress rests on appearance and personality. one should wear inconspicuous but becoming clothes and adapt to local style. Subtle touches reflect individuality without making one a focal point in crowds or trends.
An 8 flare collar of white organdie is shown held high by a taffeta ribbon tied in a bow at the back. The description suggests a smart fashion detail for fashionable wear.
The article describes a linen linen bound pocket piece worn on a petticoat with buttonholes and two curved shapes labeled A and B. It explains shaping the fabric over the top, sewing edges, and using a narrow ribbon to finish. The design excludes straps and uses a detachable pocket arrangement.
The article extols fur as a flattering frame for any face, urging a fur collar on winter coats and a fur band on the brim of a velvet or felt toque. It describes a saucy upstanding wing at the left back of the hat, completing the stylish look.
The article describes marabou trims on evening coats and dancing frocks from the 1918 season. It notes a Bode gown with corn colored pussy willow edging, pale brown silk bonnet over cream chiffon, a lace hat with marabou trim, and a parasol edged in marabou.
A brief note describes tan colored beads found among tan serge sults. The report notes the beads’ color and appearance without detailing origin or context.
An early fall planting guide advises bulbs of narcissus, daffodil, and tulip for spring color. It covers soil depth, spacing, pot planting, mulching, drainage, and care, plus lifting, dividing, and naturalizing Narcissus for long lasting displays.
An amateur horticultural note describes syringa and mock orange as fragrant favorites, warns that late frosts can kill buds, and suggests grouping shrubs for extended bloom. It highlights Calycanthus with strawberry scent, Purple fringe as smoke tree, and spigella with white to purple blooms.
The sediment test is the best method of detecting dirt in milk and should be used wherever milk is sold. It guides the dairyman on cleanliness. tips include brushing off dust from udders before milking, avoiding wet milking, and washing udders in rain. It recommends a covered pail to reduce dirt, a strainer for large debris, and daily washing and scalding of cans and utensils.
The article outlines dairy by products use and emphasizes clean, wholesome food and strict hygiene. It advises disposing of skim milk via cottage cheese, eliminating lice through clean premises, feeding adequate wholesome rations, and ensuring calves have space, water, and salt.
The article recommends an average grain ration for dairy cows to include at least one pound of cottonseed meal. It states the additive firms fat and hardens butter, addressing greasiness caused by soft fat globules.
Farmers learn to place a water pail in calves' pen corners to encourage drinking. Young calves under two weeks old will drink readily, especially during prolonged winter heat.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble without realizing it. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a physician’s prescription to restore kidney health, encouraging readers to buy a bottle or request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
Dialogue captures a tramp boasting about ninety jail visits while Miss Tenderart contemplates a sensational journal series. The exchange parodies sensational crime writing and photography of jail life, hinting at a popular culture appetite for reform and scandal.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura cleansing soap and medicated ointment for skin scalp hair and hands. It invites readers to sample by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept KY Boston, claiming clear skin clean scalp good hair and soft white hands.
A speaker warns that a person rarely stops on a downward path while an audience member with bandages and a crutch admits his fall. The man suggests his downfall could be fuel related as he recalls his engine stalling 4000 feet above the clouds.
The tiger is seen as a god of gamblers and its tooth as a talisman for luck in speculation and games of chance. Tiger claws and whiskers are worn as love charms for fortune. Pigs, including gold figurines, are lucky charms. The black cat, unlike in the West, is believed to herald poverty and illness in China.
A witty quip contrasts household ideal with practical challenge noting a mother with twins faces two duties. The joke reflects traditional gender roles and domestic expectations circulating in the period.
A Mississippi schoolteacher reports coffee caused nervousness moodiness and heart palpitations. After trying Postum her nerves improved and she felt sunny again. The testimonial credits Postum with health gains and notes two forms: Postum Cereal and Instant Postum.
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