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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1925

Page

3

Crossword Puzzle Solution Preview

Horizontal and vertical clues list numerous entries across categories. The note promises the full solution appears in the next issue, with past puzzle answers referenced as completed last week.

How to Solve a Crossword Puzzle Guide

Instructional piece explaining crossword mechanics. It describes placing letters in white spaces, using numbers to mark first letters, and filling words horizontally to the first black square and vertically to the next black square. It notes that words are standard dictionary entries with abbreviations and slang flagged.

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Travel Wardrobe Guide for Women in Modern Journeys

A fashion writer notes travel wardrobes have shifted from incidental belongings to standardized outfits. Emphasis is on simplicity, comfort, and service with smart tailoring for ship travel. The preferred ensemble includes a tailored skirt suit with coat and blouse, overblouse with straight waistline, fur or scarf accents, tweeds and plaids, a top coat, and flexible options such as one-piece frocks or two-piece suits.

New York Times

Imitation Jewelry Remains a Fashion Favorite

Imitation jewelry continues to feature in fashion with glass beads and colored stones like emerald sap phire ruby and topaz. Necklaces chokers and dog collars are chosen to complement gowns, adding an artistic color note to stylish costumes.

White Gloves and Leather Goods Describe Summer Wear

The article discusses summer wardrobe items like white gloves and shoes, noting gloves use various leathers such as silk and chamois. It explains that real chamois leather is rarely used, with what is sold as chamois often peeled from sheep and processed.

Uncertain Garment Description in Historic Text

A fragment notes a scheme different from softer town wear and describes a fabric mix of light weight worsted serge or flannel with crepe. The line hints at clothing composition or fashion context without specifying a date place or full article.

Collapsible Velvet Travel Hat Debuts In Two Styles

The article describes two velvet travel hats designed for packing. One uses stitched velvet strips for a small crown and cushion brim in sports and pastel colors. The other features a sectional crown and flexible velvet brim with contrasting appliqued patterns and can be shaped or folded for transport.

Hats for traveling with flexible feel and velvet trim

New soft and flexible traveling hats designed to tuck into a small bag. Made of felt belting ribbon velveteen and velvet with a contrasting velvet strip design. Shown in colors to match sports frocks and coats.

Unusual Parasol A Printed Silk Parasol Design

Unusual parasol features a striking black and red printed silk on white ground with a white crepe de chine lining. The description notes its bold pattern and refined lining.

Florida Styles In Summer Garb And White Accessories

The article notes chamois popularity for easy washing and fresh appearance on hot days. It describes summer gloves, ranging from snug to loose, with new limp gauntlet designs. White dominates head to toe, including hats, stockings, and shoes, paired with bright dress colors and contrasting leather accents.

Florida

Cabriolet Hat Tops Paris Millinery Shapes

The cabriolet hat is the new larger Paris millinery design distinguishing it from the smaller cab shapes. A model features black picot straw lined with orange georgette and trimmed with black ostrich plumes and orange ostrich plume flowers.

Paris

Gilts Make Fine Farrowing Record Under Sanitation Plan

Henry M. Seymour of Payson and Emil House set a farrowing record with 400 plus pigs from 60 gilts by adopting the swine sanitation system promoted by the University of Illinois and county farm bureaus. The method reduced disease, separated litters in simple shelters, and used wash and spray hygiene to keep pigs healthy and thriving.

Henry M. Seymour Payson Emil House College of Agriculture University of Illinois Seymour Adams County KE. T. Robbins University of Tilnois Ray BH Miller Robbins Mr. Seymour

Beef Ring Quality: Key to Success Lies in Meat Offered

J H Longwell of the University of Illinois urges careful selection of beef for farm rings. Animals should be 650 to 700 pounds, beef type, well conformed, healthy, and not dairy. Slaughtered carcasses and internal organs must pass butcher inspection before distribution to members.

J. H. Longwell College of Agriculture University of Ilinois Longwell

Wabash County Farms Show Varied Labor Returns Last Year

A study of 41 farms in Wabash and adjacent counties shows operators earned an average 7.23 percent on an average $20,085 investment. The most profitable third netted $1,940 after expenses and interest, while the least profitable third fell short of covering costs by $249. The report, by K. H. Myers of the University of Illinois, emphasizes improved farm organization to raise overall efficiency and income.

Wabash County Farm Bureau College of Agriculture, University of Illinois K. H. Myers College Farm Organization and Management Department Myers

Dry Basement Essential for Health and Comfort

W A Foster of the University of Illinois urges dry basements for health and comfort. He explains how masonry foundations absorb water, promotes sanitation, and offers drainage and waterproofing methods including external tile drains, waterproof coatings, and proper backfill to prevent leaks.

W. A. Foster Farm Mechanics Department College of Agriculture University of Illinois

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