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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1922
Page
8
A fashion sketch describes broad brimmed straw hats and hosehair braid hats as ideal for hot days. Decorative veils new and white horsehair hats pair with afternoon frocks in whites. Veils protect from sun on motoring and beach outings, adding a coquettish touch to summer attire.
An old sewing or cleaning note describes cleaning a cloth coat by rubbing cuffs and collar with soap, boiling soapsuds, scrubbing stiff brushes, treating grease with the same method, changing suds as they get dirty, brushing the coat with fresh suds, adding a touch of alcohol, shaping sleeves and pockets, and laying it flat to dry so it looks like a new coat. It preserves fold lines and color for a restored appearance.
Paris fashion notes say the veil, long a flattering but utilitarian accessory, is regaining favor among women. The article traces a gradual return, noting coquettish masque veils have reemerged as a stylish element in dress.
A portrait of a country fashion article describes a spun and slip on sweater in green fiber with a matching skirt. She wears a gay little hat to match the outfit.
An article describes a Parisian innovation in fashion using tiny electric bulbs sewn into fabric to create a phosphorescent gown with two luminous qualities. When lit the effect is startling and novel for evening wear.
A craft feature describing natural burlap curtains decorated by dusted drawn work rather than stenciling or embroidery. It explains fringe borders, pulled threads forming a band, and a black felt ribbon running through the open work for distinct decoration, plus color schemes to suit room schemes.
The article notes knife plaiting remains popular in summer wraps and gowns. Many designs feature tiny side panels of knife plaiting with beaded or frilled trims. Foulard gowns show extensive knife plaited panels and sleeves in georgette and organdie fabrics.
A conservative woman selects simple stylish accessories. An actress wears black patent leather and gray suede oxford shoes with a medium heel. She pairs a patent leather envelope purse with a gray suede top, a close-fitting hat, and a tailored blouse for a correct ensemble.
Elizabeth Brown a Washington government employee demonstrates how a gummed paper dress form and self sewing cut clothing costs. Her wardrobe, built with $108.84 in materials, saves money by making coats dresses and suits at home, with several garments costing far less than ready made equivalents.
Billie Brownie shares lessons from winter birds like Song Sparrows Cedar Waxwings and Chickadees noting their helpful ways then warns against judging people by meeting a few. Bennie Brownie agrees the point and a teacher prompts a Mexico joke as a classroom moment from American Legion Weekly.
A collection of home canning and preserving tips including Green Tomato Pickles with layered slices and salt, Vinegar and spice soak, Horseradish addition, Tomato Cataup with peppers and spices, Spiced Peaches with cloves and cinnamon, and Tomato Macaroni and Cheese serving idea. Includes a closing quote from James Russell Lowell on personal sorrows.
From a pantry era column recipes include Green Pea Soup with mint and onion, Hot Cherry Pudding Cream, Spanish Salad with chicken peas cucumbers walnuts and dressing, a peas and pepper relish, and a rich Pound Cake Crean. Instructions emphasize butter sugar and careful mixing.
The article argues ice in the home is a necessity not a luxury and urges keeping ice longer by insulating with multiple layers of newspaper. It notes refrigerators and ice boxes are common and suggests covering the ice with newspapers to extend life, especially at the door.
A fragmented OCR item discusses cleaning stains from fabrics and carpets. Advice mentions lemon, turpentine, petrol, and varnish-like products, with methods to rub, dampen, and polish stains and to change rags as they become dirty.
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