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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1927
Page
8
A USDA prepared fish chowder recipe uses cod haddock or other fish plus potatoes onions carrots salt pork and milk. Simmer fish vegetables pork in bouillon water until tender then add milk and fish, thicken with flour or crackers, and finish with optional tomato variation.
A home tested fruit cake recipe adapted by the U S Department of Agriculture suggests making several small cakes in advance as gifts. Ingredients include raisins currants citron candied fruit almonds and spices with butter sugar molasses and eggs. The method directs careful fruit prep mixing with dry ingredients and baking in a greased tube pan at a low oven for several hours, with water in the oven to prevent drying.
A historical recipe from a home economies source describes Corn Rabbit with cheese over toast or crackers. Ingredients include canned corn, minced onion, pepper, butter, and Tabasco, with steps to sauté onions, simmer corn, then melt cheese and serve immediately.
Javelle water removes several stains but bleaches colors and rots silk wool and some rayon. It is prepared from washing soda and bleaching powder and must be followed by thiosulfate rinse to neutralize remaining chemical after treatment.
The Woman's Home Companion introduces two stylish dresses for tall women. The left dress is collarless with a pointed yoke, a faux two-piece look, and fullness below the knee achieved by hipline gathers. The right dress features a deep collar, wide revers, a vest-like front, and ties to shorten the silhouette. Both suit crepe falle crepe, satin-back crepe, sheer wool, georgette, or soft jersey.
Black Antelope is chosen for two new bags copied from a Lanvin creation. One underarm model features scalloped sides and a jeweled clasp. the other uses a four section amber frame with twisted ends forming rings for carrying. Leather lining and silk or velvet pouches feature sterling silver marcasite accents and square emeralds.
Velvet is replacing beaded dresses in evening wear with many houses reducing bead embroidered options. Chinese embroidery appears in place of beads on some models while new velvets form a major part of collections. Metal fabrics also supplant beads in evening styles.
Paris dressmakers feature suede like fabrics in outdoor sports costumes jackets and trims. Duvetyn and similar materials appear in three piece sports outfits and sleeveless sweaters. Shades favored include brown dark green and bright blues with renewed interest shown by manufacturers.
The article notes pearls diamond brilliants and square cut gems as fashionable jewelry this season. It highlights necklaces featuring rhinestones and the reuse of old paste pieces remade to modern styles. It describes square cut gems as keystones in pearl necklaces under new influence.
Paris fashion chief Monsieur Jacques Worth, head of Worth and president of the Association of French Dressmakers, says day skirts should fall four fingers below the knee while evening dresses remain longer. He notes hems sit somewhat higher than some rivals but allows freedom for leg display on well shaped legs. Waistlines, he adds, are nearer normal this season with no strict rule given.
Fashion hints note fall fur trends Nutria brimmer and Persian lamb lead furs Chanel beaded evening dresses set the pace Crepe satin dark tones dominate materials Skull cap covers the coiffure Paris shows favor Molyneux endorses printed chiffon for evening Printed velvets remain popular Velvet furred wraps are favored Lame brocades still chic Hat styles include draped fits side flare and pointed panels for uneven hems
Paris dressmakers revive the sash trend with large waist ribbons for grown up frocks. Designers use satin chiffon and crepe de chine sashes in taffeta ribbons, pairing wide belts with film style skirts.
Paris praises Greek draping in winter fashions. Patou features a flowing black chiffon evening dress with a Bertha style scarf hanging from the right shoulder. Drapery echoes appear in the chiffon skirt which drapes longer on the left. a jewel of amédrine secures the scarf.
A striking ensemble shows black broadcloth coats richly trimmed with badger fur, praised as an elegant and smart combination of fur and fabric in the period styling.
A kitchen column lists simple recipes and health notes including deserts such as Orange Tapioca Jelly Lemon Rice Jelly and Golden Jelly plus Veal Cutlets with potatoes and vegetables. It also advocates orange juice as infant nourishment and cites its dental benefits.
John B. Simpson, a British scientist, will live three months on an ice floe to collect material for a book on ice fields. He travels with a dog and a phonograph, intends a fur lined tent and oil stove, and carries reading matter. He has a collapsible rubber boat for emergencies.
An old advertisement touts headaches from slight colds relief by Bromo Quinine tablets claiming to cure the cold. It urges consumers to look for E. W. Grove signature on the box and notes a 30 cent price.
A letter notes Burrows becoming distant after settling debts, reflecting social strain as creditors tighten influence. The quotation hints at ongoing financial pressure and the widening distance between Burrows and acquaintances, underscoring the era’s creditor relations.
An advertisement extols Castoria as harmless for infants and stomach issues. It claims gentle effects comparable to castor oil without taste or shock, touts vegetable ingredients and frequent dosing for colic, constipation, diarrhea, or sleep. It promotes Fletcher's Castoria as physician recommended and links a baby care book as a valuable bonus.
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