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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
2
Variety in height and fabric marks winter hats with strong military colorings in scarlet and blue with gold trim. Velvet dominates with draped crowns and soft visors, while panne velvet and ribbons, feathers, quills, wings, and veils shape the season.
Instructions for a simple amatrice bath set for infants using two yards of fine Turkish toweling. Sewn pieces include a lap robe, wiping towel, and face cloth with pink or blue ribbon hangers. Embroider one end with rosebuds or forget-me-nots. top corner ribbons help keep pieces together.
A flame violet tinged shade described as Du Barry red is highlighted as a preferred color for boudoir garments and accessories. The article notes its use by famous beauties of the old French courts and its presence in entire boudoirs decorated in this hue.
A thrifty bride to be received a humorous linen shower gift made from cheesecloth dusters in four color schemes for different rooms. The gift, cut and tied with contrasting cotton, came in a black enamel box with a tiny dusting lady cutout and furniture oil, all for 75 cents.
A description of pine needle crafting compares long green needles to those used in Indian basketry. It explains gathering needles, binding into continuous ropes, tying with raffia, shaping into baskets or mats, and adding raffia embroidery after completion.
A plain dark blue serge school dress gains appeal with a sleeveless overbodice and simple folds fastened by bone buttons. A georgette sailor collar with silk embroidery finishes the look, while organdie lace or crochet collars offer easy freshening options.
Surgeon General outlines how navy doctors prevent illness and protect sailors. A map tracks contagious diseases, training stations build strength, and strict hygiene keeps recruits fit, with care available on ships and shore hospitals.
Transylvania was a proposed state tied to Richard Henderson of North Carolina who led a 18th century colonization effort. He and associates formed a treaty with the Indians to claim more than half of what is now Kentucky and planned a state named Transylvania thwarted by Virginia. Henderson died January 30 1785 in Hillsborough NC. his son Leonard served as a North Carolina supreme court judge.
A discussion on rising inflection in speech, noting its rise among women and its impact on perceived certainty. It argues that frequent questioning inflection weakens statements and suggests speakers should state facts simply and positively without fearing listeners.
A four piece carved wooden pipe with Indian faces and a whistle stem, believed to have been made by Sir Walter Raleigh before his execution. The pipe, dated Annno 1527 in an inlaid box, was shown by the Archaeological Society at Guildhall, tied to Raleigh’s legacy of tobacco and potatoes in England.
A Chambers Journal excerpt notes man's excess curiosity leads to guesses mistaken as superstitions. Due to innate conservatism, superstitions linger long after origins are forgotten and rational evidence is lacking for the beliefs, applying to many customs.
Daily thought urges embracing mistakes and missteps as lessons. It emphasizes striving to be right and growing wiser with each effort, encouraging perseverance and self-improvement.
A four year old was sent to the store to buy lemon cream and returned with it, proudly presenting the item and declaring it by a garbled phrase. The fragmentary account portrays a child’s confident shopping attempt and a humorous mispronunciation.
A fragmented note describes an office loan shark exploiting boys by advancing unsecured money against defense bonds. Latty Poor Johnny Hardup is repeatedly worried about market money. His wife also frets about financial risks.
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