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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1925
Page
9
A fashion writer notes winter sports clothing centers on English tweed and kasha fabrics. Outfits feature fur trims, leopard accents, and practical designs like side-slit overcoats and plaited skirts. Scarves pair fur with cloth, while white suits in Paris showcase bold red leather details.
Fashion this season leans on directoire era models once labeled daring. Designers adapt picturesque male costumes with skill, blending burgundy, bottle green, violent purple, and dull gold tones with smooth cloths and high luster satins to echo that period while fitting today’s taste.
The article describes many variations of the peaked crown and how different crown shapes suit different ages and facial types. It notes the four and three dented tips and helmet ridges, suggesting pointed tips fit younger people while helmet ridge styles suit older, heavier faces for added width.
A Paris fashion note in the New York Herald discusses double breasted overcoats with four or six buttons and back slits, in brown tweeds and beiges. It covers Uteb midseason sports suits with short jumpers, knife plaits, wrap skirts, and practical en vogue tailoring for drivers.
Smart velvet coats trimmed with light-colored fox top evening ensembles. White fox dyed light blue and wheat ble shades appear on coats. Velvet and chiffon gowns heavily embroidered with beads showcase blue tones, gold and silver accents. A broadtail wrap with short cape and a light blue felt hat with crystal rhinestone pin completes the look.
The article describes new bandeaux for the ball featuring rhinestones on tulle bands. A brown tulle bandeau with a pointed front and Russian style rhinestone embroidery is highlighted, with other styles having side points and a rose satin draped band. Accessories include wide crepe scarfs, ostrich fringe, gold rose clusters, and silk hose in delicate shades.
A detailed fashion note describes a flame velvet evening wrap trimmed with chinchilla worn over a matching brocaded chiffon dress. The ensemble emphasizes rich texture and luxury in a coordinated tone.
A state forest survey warns that grazing Illinois woodlands for pasture ruins forest health and future timber value. Grazing lowers tree regeneration, creates open ground, and shifts species toward less valuable timber, reducing long term income and hurting barns and farm capital.
Illinois reports a crop of high quality apples this year with an estimated 600 000 barrels, down from 1 800 000 last year. W M Brock extension specialist credits better sprays and improved orcharding. Calhoun county yields drop from 500 000 to under 150 000 barrels. varieties include Grimes Ben Davis Willow Twig and Winesap. Jonathan trees occupy much of the state.
Farmers and families curl up with farm reading as winter evenings lengthen. University of Illinois College of Agriculture reports 240 bulletins and circulars on soils crops livestock dairying fruit and vegetables insects home economics and more with most publications free. In one week 477 requests for bulletins showed high demand for practical farm and home guidance.
Experts from the University of Illinois College of Agriculture report feeding value comparisons: 100 pounds of whole soybeans equal 90 pounds of oilmeal or 65 pounds of tankage. 100 pounds of soy bean hay equal 85 pounds clover hay, 80 pounds alfalfa hay, or 250 pounds soy bean straw.
The piece argues student activities enrich life beyond studies and mirror later community life. It states Red Grange’s football excellence boosts his confidence and discipline, helping him study better while balancing athletics and academics.
An essay argues the domestic fireplace brings comfort and social life, noting modern heating methods emerged only in the last 30 years. It reflects on humanity’s early warmth needs, Prometheus myth as symbol, and warns that removing the fireplace would deprive life of a long treasured comfort.
An advertisement highlights Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum, 25 cents each, as a complete line for face skin baby and dusting powder. It claims the trio renders other perfumes unnecessary and invites purchase everywhere.
Camille Dussard announces a "cold light" lamp idea capable of touching live wires without shock or heat. He notes today’s lamps waste 99 percent of energy as heat and envisions a 10 000 candle power light emitting no heat with future design.
The advertisement touts Green’s August Flower with a claimed fifty eight years of proven efficacy for nervous dyspepsia sour stomach constipation indigestion torpid liver dizziness stomach wind and related digestive issues. It notes widespread household use and availability in 30 and 90 cent bottles from merchants.
Historical note recalls Cherrapunji in the Himalayas as the earth’s rainiest place with 918 inches recorded in 1861. It notes July saw 872 inches and a single day delivered 4214 inches, far exceeding typical American yearly totals.
A new motor driven lifeboat in England is described as the largest in the world. It can carry 150 persons and includes two cabins for medical care and hot refreshments.
The piece notes dominions call Britain the Motherland and Parliament the Mother of Parliaments yet seek understanding from Washington. It argues Washington grasps their Pacific‑facing difficulties, while London officials struggle to explain them. Canadians cross an invisible border to the U S pursue shared interests. Washington will respond in turn.
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