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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1925
Page
3
The U S Department of Agriculture notes mid-morning milk can aid children who struggle to drink enough with meals. Schools often serve milk around 10 30 am, boosting breakfast intake and providing a late afternoon milk option as a regular fourth meal after school.
Readable instructions describe using prunes in salads jams marmalades and confections. Recipes include prune and date jam prune marmalade stuffed prunes with nuts and raisins and a spiced prune relish for roast meats. Techniques cover soaking boiling and sweetening with sugar and spices.
The softer you handle dough after turning it onto the board and the less you handle it, the better the biscuits cookies and doughnuts will rise and bake. Handle lightly to preserve air and texture for best results.
The USDA showcases a Virginia farm home sink arrangement that emphasizes cleanliness and efficiency. An enameled iron sink with dual drainboards sits high for ease, with a narrow shelf hooks above for drying and storing cooking tools, a soap basket between taps, a dishpan area, and a towel bar, all designed to save steps and improve comfort.
Agriculture experts at the University of Illinois urge use of northern grown seed to boost yields, with tests showing about 10 percent higher output than home grown seed. Emphasis on certified seed, proper storage, and mulching to maintain seed quality.
Illinois led the nation with 63 ton litters in 27 counties reaching 2000 pounds by 180 days. The state champion from Stephen son county weighed 3368 pounds at 180 days, bred on W T Rawleigh’s Freeport farm. Roughly 300 litters from 58 counties competed. prizes included medals and a $50 award to Rawleigh.
W G Kammiade of the University of Illinois urges strict sanitation in sheep raising to cut losses. Critical periods include lambing and docking as well as fly season. Clean lambing quarters, iodine on navels, antiseptic wound care, and worm-free pastures are essential to prevent infections and parasites.
A fashion correspondent notes fringe remains dominant in couture with white satin and crystal fringe gowns. Designs feature three rows of fringe, crystal and pearl trims, and opalescent accents, projecting purity and elegance for brides. Some standout pieces use sea-green chiffon with crystal beads and silver thread, including bias-cut skirts and floral accents.
A description of spring coats shows brass buttons and loops to match, diamond dust trim on a skirt, mauve and orchid chiffons embroidered with floss beads and silver thread. Green ro maine with bead highlights, Grecian cues, and flesh tones veiled in white fabrics appear among late models.
Neckwear shows enduring popularity with wide material range from lace and chiffons to broadcloth and leather. Boyish trends influence leather styles while sharp flannels pair with simple round collars and plain cuffs. Sets feature close throat fastenings and nonflaring cuffs.
Glove styles have evolved from plain two buttoned pieces to items with ornate cuffs and flares. Some slip on without fastenings while others button at the sides. Colors, perforations, inserts, and metallic trimmings showcase the era's fashionable trends.
Dealers preview new spring and summer fabrics for suits coats and dresses. Covert cloth in plaid and stripe appears among favored options with corded fabrics for dresses. Artificial silk blends with cotton rise as prices push fabrics toward pre war silk levels. Flannel returns in bright colors and stripes while skirt samples feature cream beige or gray grounds with varied stripe groups.
The article notes tailored neck wear featuring striped linen sets with tiny crochet motifs and plain design. Cuffs fasten with buttons and loops over sleeves, suitable for dresses or coats. It highlights adjustable soft rufflings in colored chiffons to match season tones.
The dress line remains slim from hips to neck, whether straight or flaring, with fullness at the wrap or frock hem not extending above the knees. Despite a flounce at the bottom, the torso remains slender and snug.
A vogue for simple lines brings a new patent leather pump with untrimmed leather and side fastening by buttons, highlighting a streamlined, elegant silhouette in current fashion.
A striking costume set features black coats with bright red linings worn over red gowns. The ensemble emphasizes bold contrast and dramatic color coordination.
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