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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1912
Page
4
A collage of light jokes and observations ranging from air meets and aviation risks to marriage, fashion, theft, and politics. The piece notes quirky tales about a 18 winged inventor, streetcar seats, a court bailiff's travels, and a punchy view of societal foibles with witty asides on money, trusts, and aging.
A pithy 1920s style meditation notes advances in social roles with the progressive woman, mentions fashion foot size trends, and comments on sleep versus food, while touching on modest reform and leisure interests alongside a Geneva physician’s view. The tone parodies contemporary opinions without specific events or dates.
New York reports house detectives in major hotels curb hotel souvenir theft. They track all hotel property, assign responsibility to staff, and inspect trunks on checkout with skeleton keys if needed. The practice targets towels linen and silverware, dispelling old actor theft myths and revealing guests often misplace items.
The Rev. F. B. Meyer of Leeds recalls an incident at Midland chapel where whispering couples under the gallery drew his ire. He warned he would name them if they did not meet him in the vestry, and a week later twenty couples appeared. He said he does not object to courting, but cautioned against turning to love-making in church.
Alfred Burrows thirty five a leather carver in a Pueblo saddlery shop continues at his bench awaiting more definite news of his one eighth share in an estate estimated between twenty five and thirty million dollars. He had just returned from Los Angeles where he attended a meeting.
Heir Burrows expects to move to California after settling the large estate of Mrs Arcadia B de Baker who died in Santa Monica. The estate includes valuable ranches near Los Angeles. Don Juan Burrows great-grandfather allied with a Spanish admiral and inherited the estate from a grant by the king of Spain. He currently resides with his wife at 918 South Union Avenue.
Paris reports a remarkable artifact from Napoleon's Russian campaign in Dorpala Russia a copy of Goethe Werther personal property carried by Napoleon itself bound leather well preserved includes Napoleon signature and a fly leaf theft note by an unknown hand claiming a Cossack stole the book from the emperor's sledge during the Moscow retreat with theft date thief name and method.
Two children spotted the head of a huge snake from a ground hole. Former Chief McClellan grabbed and pulled the eight foot reptile from its burrow. The carnival company said the snake escaped. it is now on display at the mayor’s office.
Thomas Riggs leads the US boundary survey party from Seattle to Rampart House and the Arctic coast to place monuments marking the Alaska Canada boundary. Canadian Chief J D Craig joins, with 115 monuments noted from Arctic to Yukon and plans to finish to Mount St Elias next year.
Fashion notes show little change in millinery with coral pink satin hats trimmed in black velvet. Childrens hats remain bonnetlike while adult designs feature rolling brims and two tone color effects. Short women should try hats on both standing and seated to judge height and fit.
The article explains that short or small women struggle with hats that are too large or too small. It argues the correct choice is a medium sized hat, combining picture hat charm with modest overall size. It emphasizes designing hats to flatter small faces and features.
Autumn designs feature plaits in children's frocks and suits, Paris women in corsage bouquets, and black velvet roses as chic. Oriental influences appear in red printed taffeta inspired by Persian pottery, with light supple furs and a softer straight silhouette enhanced by Almy draperies.
The article advises women to rest to preserve looks and reduce anxiety. It suggests busy women practice short relaxation bursts by loosening arms at the sides, moving them slowly side to side, and then shaking fingers and repeating the exercise with legs and feet.
A simple guide to decorating matchbox tins with enamel in light tones or pale blue silk. Describes silk covering, silver thread design, feather stitching, and adding room names in tiny letters for easy at home or bazaar sale.
The last word in embroidery is the Scotch stitching with color as the key beauty. Corduroy will be widely used for children's coats in tan brown or gray for a smart and serviceable look.
The article describes new face veils in black blue and brown octagon mesh patterns, praising their light distinctiveness and suitability with various hats. It notes darker shades hide wrinkles and enhance eye color, and offers advice on Shetland veils for motoring and white silk for travel, plus skirt tunics that maintain a straight line.
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