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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1927
Page
2
Dampness invites mites and disease in poultry houses. Close, stuffy spaces and dirty water foster illness. provide proper drainage, elevated drinkers, shaded clean water, and box shade structures. Avoid moldy grain, spoiled feed, and chemicals near the yard to keep birds healthy.
Instructions to ready the poultry house for fall and winter include cleaning interior fixtures, spraying with a tar and kerosene solution, and using water to dilute. The coal tar dip aims to kill disease germs while kerosene reduces mites and insects.
Ohio State University specialists present five guidelines for poultry men to raise a larger percentage of chicks. Keep the brooder house clean and disinfected, move the brooder house as the grass is killed, provide ample clean litter, feed a complete ration, and raise chicks on range away from old stock to prevent disease.
The article notes well fed hens and sanitation reduce disease in poultry houses and runs. It discusses weight loss during market transit, egg income dominance, feed costs, and marketing surplus males as broilers for higher profits. It warns against lice and mites in hot weather and urges clean, sprayed coops with disinfectant.
Dairy expert John A Arey of North Carolina State College advises breeding cows for fall freshening. Cows borne late January to February freshen by fall, producing more butterfat during the year and avoiding heat stress. Fall calving aligns with high butter prices in December, aiding farm income.
Calf feeding guidance for a heifer calf of two to three years hence. Start with whole milk for a week then herd milk for two to three weeks. Introduce grain and hay by the third week. If skim milk is unavailable use powdered buttermilk diluted with water. Use grain over leafy hay and provide a darkened shed for shelter.
Dairymen who alternate pastures report higher yields as grass regrows after rest. Late fall grazing delays spring start, while divided pastures let grass start earlier. When pasture is ample, planting sudan grass provides extra feed during hot dry weather.
Dairymen buying feed in small quantities face disadvantages. June conditions trigger higher milk output. January behavior shows cows shelling out milk like June. Millet hay is good but not as protein rich as alfalfa. A well managed herd with good breeding raised milk production by 700 gallons per year in the Fred W Merrill herd of Littleton, N B.
A 1920s style note observes that children's clothing mirrors adult dress, with miniatures of mother and sister outfits. Sweaters, cardigans, coats, and even silk underwear shrink to child sizes while retaining adult designs, colors, and trims, creating coordinated family looks.
The article advises matching stocking heels to shoe styles. It notes a low heel suits square-heeled shoes and sports footwear, while pointed heels pair with opera pumps or plain single-strap slippers. Intricately strapped or cutout dress shoes require square heels to avoid irregular outlines.
Hats and handbags to match are being produced in many colors in Parla. Felt is usually chosen for the accessory ensemble, but crepe de chine and taffeta are also seen. The ensemble matches the dress in color with bright costumes using green, blue or pink accents.
The article notes brushed angora strands used for embroidery in new lightweight wool frocks. It describes motifs with dull white yarn forming lace like yokes and sleeve uppers, creating intricate decorative effects.
The fashion note surveys flattering diagonal lines in fall dresses preferred by women of various means. Black and white or black with nude tones dominate, with color pairings like leaf green and chartreuse, navy and slate blue. Semi sheer crepes persist, georgette frocks with waist bows gain appeal, and the jumper frock returns with box-plaited skirts and collarless necklines.
Paris displays feature hoop skirt models at Crinoine and Gaston collections. Full skirt robe de style rises in favor while slender silhouettes face renewed pressure from dressmakers. Taffetas and chiffon fabrics favor gowns with straight fitted bodices and hemlines often uneven, some reaching the ankles.
Fashion notes highlight the cardigan with a striped front and plain back as attractive. The sleeveless jacket blends duyetyn and leather for autumn use. The woolen sweater remains plain with a contrasting roll collar in three colors.
In Paris late summer styles display black and white checks and navy blue patterns. Dressmaker Molyneuxtis sponsors the checked silks and creates simple dresses with matching short coats. Polka dots receive the same treatment and black and white hats complete the outfits.
Curved seam features new kid Oxford ties with a front curved line tapering toward the arch. The two eyelet shoes cut the upper edge low to curve under the ankle and sport high heels to add daintiness and grace.
A fragment describes various kitchen preparations including Tomato Cream Toast and Deviled Oysters, plus fruit desserts like Peach Tima and Peach Cobbler. It includes notes on serving, jarred peaches, and a line about balanced daily meals attributed to Verne Morwalig.
A nurse testimonial from Greenfield Mass and endorsements from Mrs J A Pretsch of Lancaster Pa highlight Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Letters from Pennsylvania to Washington and Texas to Illinois report improved health since using the remedy.
An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe substitute for harsh medicines, stating it has been in use for over 80 years, contains no narcotics, and bears the genuine signature on each package as physicians endorse it.
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