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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
7
New York fashion notes emphasize indoor gowns requiring a top coat for winter. Coat suits with separate blouses gain favor for versatility, while velour and tailored coats showcase new silhouettes. Short coats and basque-inspired jackets trend, signaling a shift from peasant blouses to streamlined jackets.
In 1916 fashion commentary, velour evolves from imperfect beginnings to a costly but visually rich fabric with artistic colorings. The piece highlights long top coats reaching chin to ankle with fully closed fronts, demanding coordinated skirts and wary hems that catch the wind, exposing the wearer.
A home recipe roundup outlines cider jelly chestnut dressing and sweet potatoes Southern style. Instructions cover gelatin cider lemon juice and molding, chestnut puree cream frosting, plus a quick vent seam method using toothpicks for turkey.
A vintage guide presents Christmas Squares with candied peel cherries and raisins, German forcemeat for goose or pig, a roast pig method, and Sweetbreads a la Newburg with mushrooms in cream. The recipes cover preparation steps, seasonings, and serving notes for holiday dishes.
A French factory dedicated to spider thread production showcases a material lighter and stronger than silkworm silk. The article notes the exceptional properties of spider silk and its niche manufacturing focus in France.
A Oklahoma man, Prof Aug F W Schmitz of Thomas, testifies that two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills relieved his long standing backache caused by Bright's disease. He later used three more boxes after a relapse and has had no recurrence. He endorses the remedy and urges its use. Dodd's Kidney Pills cost 50 cents per box, Buffalo New York.
A caller reports an apartment that felt cold like ice and confusion over heating. The resident clarifies the building was not steam heated but janitor heated, revealing an unexpected heating system.
A boastful remark claims retaliation against a sports team including threats and intent to cause property damage. The speaker mentions firing from the team and plans to sabotage equipment with bricks before an explosion.
A lighthearted quip notes why Alice remains a miss, stating she failed to make a hit in a playful exchange. The remark reflects a pun on romantic and performance success.
The article argues drinking water with meals aids digestion and bodily maintenance. It cites scientists like Cannon and Grutzner and recommends Anuric tablets before meals for kidney or rheumatic issues, noting Anuric acts faster than lithia and dissolves uric acid like sugar.
The quip contrasts how people treat a child and an adult. It notes Italians cutting olive trees for fuel, implying a harsh shift in social or economic conditions.
A Des Moines resident testifies that Dr Pierce medicines saved her health after months of nervous weakness and pain. She describes recovery after using Favorite Prescription and Garden Medical Discovery, noting improved appetite, sleep, and strength following the treatment.
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