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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
7
A fashion note argues button shoes fade in favor of lace and low models with government rules on sole thickness. It predicts widespread use of spats or heavy stockings this autumn to combat cold while warmer knitted woolen stockings accompany low shoes and prevent chills.
Exquisitely simple leghorn hat with flat crown and drooping brim features a wide blue ribbon and loose bow. A second hat appears as lavender georgette crepe with a soft crown and wire stiffened brim, adorned by a large bouquet of red Persian blooms and purple blossoms.
In the cluster two blue roses appear with season's leghorns embroidered on the hat. Flowers are sewn directly rather than wreaths, with solid diamonds squares or scallops around the edge and a crimson triangle pattern on the brim. A poppy cluster near the crown lies flat on the brim.
The fashion notes describe Breton sailor hats needing no trim ming cuffs as circular and bell shaped. Waistcoats hew to long lines, aprons adorn smart frocks, silk jersey coats sport velour collars, and new bathing robes appear. Openwork stockings pair with pumps while frilly blouses stay unrivaled among tops. Plush hats with dotted nets, leather dresses studded with beads, longer umbrellas with ivory crooks, and vanished perfumes set the postwar style mood.
A wartime style health note advises feet relief in heat. Rest and elevating the feet reduce burning sensations, and frequent baths help. Wear only house shoes and avoid tight high heels, then massage with cocoa butter or olive oil, and dust talcum powder in shoes.
The clipping extols summer smocks as practical and becoming for young girls and slender women. It notes loose straight lines conceal figure defects and give a pleasing roundness, with materials from calico to georgette or crepe. A practical smock features shoulder buttons and large pockets.
An article advises women with thick ankles to perform daily ankle exercises. Seated foot bends are done ten times per motion with shoes removed. Another exercise rises onto the toes, holds briefly, and lowers slowly. Repetition increases over time.
Graphic Navy account details June fighting near Chateau Thierry where American divisions including the marine brigade supported French lines. Major Holcomb’s battalion and Sibley’s marine unit held a woods against heavy fire, repelling attacks and aiding the defense with several acts of bravery and prisoner capture.
Albany New York report notes Rev William Wallace Eaton pastor of the Methodist church in Schoharie enlisted and will depart for France to work with the YMCA. As a result every church in the village is closed temporarily to support the war effort.
A United States signal service sergeant in the Toul front area used trap-shooting skills to spot German signal pigeons. He observed pigeons, placed lead with a 12 gauge, and captured a German under officer after a pigeon shooting incident. The guard’s clever marksmanship disrupted enemy shelling patterns and reduced attacks on Allied troops.
An American sergeant in the Illinois force raised a small flag gifted by his mother as allied units including Australians attacked a German post near Hamel. His squad cleared the trench and machine gun nest, with Chicago volunteers aiding. The flag survived amid shell fire as a symbol of the day.
Lieut. Elbert M. Crockett, on war duty in France, writes to the Fraternity Lodge of Rebekahs in Milford about censoring letters from soldiers to their sweethearts. He notes some men have one sweetheart while others have two, three, or four, creating a challenging nightly task.
Lawrenceville Indiana The United States government issued a May 1819 deed to Jesse M Laird for 65 acres on Wilson creek Dearborn county The 640 acre tract was bought at 1 25 per acre by Laird and his wife The 65 acres with the home stead remains in the family now owned by Samuel M Laird grandson Jesse M Laird and his wife are said to be the first white settlers on Wilson creek.
Yakima valley peach pits are aiding war needs by supplying material for gas mask production. The charcoal derived from pits has superior absorbent properties used in frontline equipment.
A collection of cookery notes on protein fat substitutes using peanuts walnuts and dairy. Recipes include Egg Plant With Walnuts Scalloped Onions With Peanuts Shoreham Sweet Potatoes and Prune Coupe with maple syrup and nutty sauces.
A collection of quick recipes includes oat meal cakes with bacon for breakfast, an Oatmeal Brown Betty with apples and spice, Sweet Potato Buns using corn meal and yeast, Corn Chowder with corn rice stock potatoes bacon parsley, Clam Stew with clams milk butter and parsley, and a vibrant Orange Cream dessert with gelatin and citrus.
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