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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1923
Page
2
A New York Times fashion note details velvet as a timeless yet fresh trend guiding winter wardrobes. Velvet gowns suit children, teens, and mature women, with draped styles and rich contrasts like burnt orange and black velvet complemented by furs and beadwork, emphasizing elegance over ornament.
The U S Department of Agriculture offers Farmers Bulletin 1284 by H P Gould on renovating neglected orchards to restore profit. It covers site quality, tree vitality, pruning, top grafting, soil work, and timing before growth begins, with emphasis on adaptable forms and avoiding nuisance conditions.
The article describes jewel trims on velvet gowns with metal cloth and gold or silver accents. It highlights beaded chiffon velvet sleeves, silver embroidery, gold tissue girdles, and metal inserts. It notes bold color pairings such as red velvet with gold, and lilting fur and rhinestone details on a horse show model.
Fashion notes warn cuffs regain prominence with wide forearm versions and narrower wrist designs. Observers compare models showing elbow broadening and wrist tightening, signaling a trend revival across garments and accessories.
Farmers last year entered over 194000 cows in cow testing associations to prove butterfat production via demonstrations by agricultural extension workers. Reports to the U S Department of Agriculture note beetle activity and describe the beneficial lady bird beetle for aphid control, with records of high daily consumption by these insects.
After harvest, rake up old stalks and burn them to destroy insect pests and fungous spores that could cause losses next year. Weeds with seeds can be burned. The term wireworm refers to elongated wirelike larvae of certain insects.
A 1921 USDA report shows nearly two thirds of U S butter was produced in creameries. The finding highlights the regional distribution and industry structure of dairy processing in the early 20th century.
A storage house protects potatoes from heat and cold, blocks light, vents well, drains moisture, and maintains humidity to prevent wilting. Practical design notes emphasize consistent conditions and proper moisture control for long term storage.
A brief note celebrates bees thriving where sweet clover grows, highlighting flowering pastures and natural forage for pollinators. The saying links plant abundance to healthy bee populations and honey production.
W L Mahone a 410 Charlottesville Va railroad conductor says Tanlac helped his digestion and appetite, after a bout with pneumonia. He reports gaining 35 pounds and feeling fit for his Chesapeake and Ohio runs between Charlottesville and Washington and Richmond. Tanlac sold by druggists. over 35 million bottles sold.
Dr. Allen of the Indiana state board of health held a clinic in Scipio examining school children. A six year old was underweight. When asked about milk the child replied he did not drink milk and that they had hardly enough milk for the hogs, highlighting nutrition concerns.
A newspaper advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for wool silk linen cotton or blends. It claims no color splitting fading or running and notes directions fit for any woman to dye worn garments from sweaters to coats.
Cherished Associations quotes a defeated colleague who will be home with old friends, while Senator Sorghum retorts that there is little to enjoy in not going to Washington to face his old enemies.
Advertisement urges buying Cuticura Talcum as part of the Cuticura Trio for face skin baby and dusting needs. Sold 25 cents each everywhere and presented with Cuticura Soap and Ointment as a complete line.
A short item recalls a worker at a community chest noting she makes crosses next to names while her young son asks why she is making so many kisses. The anecdote highlights gentleness in charitable work.
In Wheeler's Magazine a playful exchange suggests animals could be sent through malls, with Brown dismissing the idea as silly while Smith notices a seal on the letter adding mystery to the tale.
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