This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
3
Ingenious design features a single sleeve to support the gown while the right hand holds the frock. Rose chiffon velvet with a metal thread embroidered yoke and detachable fur collar offers practical elegance for the coming season.
The article notes a vogue for long stitch embroidery in fashion, aiding beginners. It highlights blue georgette crepe hats with heavy white floss stitches, placed seemingly at random yet pleasing. It explains floral possibilities like asters and chrysanthemums and advises even tension for flat, neat stitches.
Daily nail upkeep is advised with brief sessions once nails are in order. Soften cuticles, loosen skin with an orange stick, clip hang nails, trim cuticle sparingly, file edges, rinse polish residue, and finish with polish. Use manicure powder weekly and apply myrrh with turpentine as a nightly treatment.
Fashion notes predict fur capes replacing scarfs this season with deep versatile mantles in brown gray or white. Ermine capes edged in satin and black chiffon feature a vest-like detail, belted fit, and shoulder drape. Designers cite kolinsky Hudson bay sable mink and other furs for varied styles and warmth.
A fall costume note describes a Russian blouse walking costume in brown velours. It features minimal trimming with buttons and possibly slash pockets as contrast. The only color relief comes from a tan broadcloth turnover on the choker collar and tan broadcloth detailing in the pockets.
Experts urge women to swap cotton and wool for silk due to shortages from war. Silk stockings may replace cotton, and silk skirts replace woolen ones as every pound of cotton supports war needs. Wool remains needed for uniforms, weaving a shift from extravagance to economy and patriotism. Government could redirect silk toward aircraft use.
A vivid report of American troops marching through London marking U.S. entry into the war. British crowds cheered from Horse Guards to Buckingham Palace as khaki-clad soldiers passed, with flags flying and officials saluting. The scene featured bands, windows full of observers, and emotional greetings as the Allies welcomed the new American presence.
Describes King George V atop a ruined French fortress at Thiepval, British and American troops marching through Whitehall and Trafalgar Square, with guards in red and black, American enthusiasm, and German prisoners noting American bravery.
The article urges dairy farmers to use sun drying for sanitation and proper cream separators to increase butterfat yield. It emphasizes testing and culling poor cows, feeding balanced rations, and keeping fertility on the farm. It warns against selling milk and butter wastefully and notes profit hinges on efficient herd management.
Guidance warns against overfeeding as stunting. Do not switch abruptly from whole to skim milk or leave calves in damp dark crowded barns. Avoid dirty pails irregular feeding times and improper milk temperature or amount.
Discussion on cow digestion and capacity. It notes that large, high-producing cows need substantial storage for feed and water and that judging digestive efficiency involves handling qualities such as hide softness and coat texture to infer digestive health. The piece emphasizes long body length, strong barrel, and rib structure as linked to digestion.
A rural advice note highlights the need to supply cows with salt during summer pasturing. It recommends easy access at milking stalls or pasture troughs and cites Wisconsin studies by Prabcock and Carlyle showing salt is essential for cows, with amounts varying by feed quality.
Plan to keep cream sweet cool immediately after skimming and before mixing with older cream. Keep in cold water and stir well to prevent lumps. Maintain clean utensils and surroundings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.