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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1915
Page
2
The article explores how moving pictures shape women's hair fashion from loose to shoulder length. It notes then current tastes hint at a revival of hanging locks and references past eras from 1860 to 1880 as possible inspirations for future curls and neck framing styles.
A discussion on suitable dress for public life contrasts ornate gowns with practical park attire. It notes Paris styles as original samples for professional buyers, with American ready made copies mass produced to fit diverse sizes and needs. It warns careless buyers may resemble factory outputs lacking individuality.
An illustrated sewing article shows making a pocketed card holder for scissors. A silk edged cushion fits across the lower card, with a tasselled silk cord forming loops to suspend from a wall nail and a floral embroidery on the cushion.
Jeanne Lanvin of Paris crafts a charming afternoon dress in gray crepe de Chine. The mid waist skirt gathers, trimmed with neat rows of dark satin ribbon and rosettes, plus a plain waist and full sleeve with a cuff.
A canton flannel cover for a small hot water bottle features blue outlined tabby cat embroidery on the front and back. The crocheted edge and drawstring opening retain heat and comfort a young patient during toothaches earaches and colic.
The silk of the eighties returns with a faille background and broad velvet stripes. Cal department stores tried last summer but failed to import it. Designers predict one piece frocks and lighter fabrics for wear under fur or velvet coats, signaling renewed demand.
A bride described as tigread wore orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of white pansies. The bouquet featured a large tulle bow with pansies, and additional flowers were caught in the falling ends.
Plant shade trees with soil aware planning. Favor hillside species, long foliage, and healthy growth. Dig wide shallow holes, prepare soil, stack topsoil, place taproot, spread fine roots, mulch with straw, avoid manure near roots, and water with rains. Start trees in fall or winter for a strong first summer.
The piece advises planting Magnolias in spring rather than autumn and highlights the Chinese varieties for show. It urges weed control before seed formation, destruction of fall webworms, and suggests planning cold frames and small greenhouses for winter gardens. It notes salvia as a versatile hedge and border plant and recommends considering its use in next year’s garden.
The article extols the gladiolus as the people’s flower praised for long lasting cut blooms and vibrant colors. It explains modern improvement through direct multiplication by cormels and seeds while noting corms die seasonally but produce new corms at shoot bases, accelerating propagation with more shoots.
The article explains propagating corms and cormels, noting they flower in the second or third year and that seedlings vary. It advises choosing strong seedlings, planting in full sun with mellow sandy loam, avoiding fresh manure, and restoring potash. It covers sowing, irrigation, spacing, timing from July to frost, and post harvest storage and house forcing for extended bloom.
A reader instructs to water plants thoroughly and avoid frequent light dabs. Do not water outdoors in scattered showers but soak deeply and drain when the soil darkens. Best time to water is morning. Place pots in a tub of water to reach near the rim.
J B Henderson outlines udder care to prevent losses on dairy farms especially for heifers and heavy milkers. External causes include cold floors bruising and chills while prevention is simple. If congestion or inflammation occurs before or after calving immediate treatment with hot fomentations massage and warm lard can help. Use salt peter drains and seek a vet for severe cases to protect the producer s future.
A diagram shows how cooling affects bacteria in milk. At 60 degrees, growth in 24 hours is moderate. at 70 degrees, a single bacterium multiplies greatly, by about 760 fold. The text notes a five-fold increase at 65 degrees, illustrating temperature impact.
For contagious abortion in cows use standard coal tar disinfectants such as crude carbolic and bichloride of mercury with extreme care. Disinfect the premises and isolate infected animals from the herd to prevent spread. if cure is impossible, dispose of the animals.
The chief obstacle to dairying progress is slip shod methods and ignoring business principles. The milk producer should stop guessing and determine the profits of each operation. The net result from a cow decides profitability, and only by keeping records can that net result be known.
The text explains that a cow feeding just enough to stay alive yields low returns with high cost, while consuming more than the maintenance level improves feed efficiency and increases returns from the same feed.
The old thick-walled straw shed is praised as ideal for any farm stock. It keeps out cold and drafts while providing ventilation. Frost inside walls is not found, according to the observations.
In a Pathinder excerpt, Jones questions Sam the waiter about his honesty. Sam seeks a favorable reference to improve his position. He offers to reciprocate and promises a short-term check if invited to his boss’s table tomorrow.
In Limerick a man orders a coffin for Pat Connell claiming the doctor says Pat cannot live till morning. The undertaker asks if Pat is dead, and the man retorts that Pat isn’t dead yet but will die tonight from what the doctor gave him.
A brief exchange shows a postal clerk remarking a letter balances within stamp limits and a judge responding with a witty line about not signing a middle name, in a light front-page moment. The dialogue highlights humorous office chatter between a postal worker and a judge.
A brief humorous cite from Yonkers Statesman quotes a couple in a domestic quip. Mr Styles laments losing money since marriage while Mrs Styles blames no one but the circumstance.
A humorous exchange contrasts aversion to wrist watches with a joke about watches becoming fashionable. One character quips that if timepieces were common, a pawned watch would broadcast the town’s news. The dialogue highlights playful attitudes toward possession and status.
Dialogue between Mr Singleton and Miss Yellowleaf with the judge present, focusing on marriage proposals and beliefs about divorce. The exchange resembles a courtroom or stage sketch with sharp remarks about relationships and commitment.
A short dialogue recalls a couple's shift from friendship to romance. He proposes as she reveals her realization came when anger rose at others calling him a brainless boob, marking a turning point in their bond.
A light exchange hints that Brown’s engagement to Grace is delayed by a year because her father’s poker hobby becomes a factor. Grace reveals the father’s interest in the game and Brown’s effort to learn it, explaining the delay.
An observer notes that diplomacy requires thorough study. Senator Sorghum adds that to be a good diplomat one must know the facts to avoid saying anything that could lead to their discovery.
A trustee proposes a desk motto to encourage students reading Knowledge is wealth. The teacher resists noting the children know the salary, implying the motto trivializes or insults staff. The exchange highlights tensions over school messaging and staff morale.
A fragmented exchange centers on a leading lady and a tantrum over seating or payment. Characters argue over counts, with lines like Great scott and Is n't that enough while references to nine bou and ten are heard.
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