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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
7
Fashion notes describe midsummer frocks in taffeta with organdie and georgette accents. Black remains popular with tunics featuring plaited borders and velvet ribbons. Plain and changeable taffetas pair with georgette for afternoon dresses, with ruching and bias-cut belts defining silhouettes.
The article highlights two standout blouse features among the new arrivals. It notes striking color effects achieved by two tone blends and points to affordable pricing. Blouses are described as cheaper than before, appealing to women cautious about spending on millinery and garments.
A fragmentary note mentions James Russell Lowell and a remark on nobleness. The text is incomplete but points to a quotation about nobility linked to Lowell.
A fragment describes baked dishes including potatoes with salt pepper paprika and bacon, a chili con carne casserole with beef tomatoes beans macaroni and corn, a ham and potato casserole, and potted oysters with rice in buttered ramekins all baked until hot and browned for serving.
A poem recalling how broken objects dim memories and faded voices linger only as distant recollections. The lamp, cloud, rainbow, lute, and lips symbolize muted beauty and forgotten loves as time passes.
A fragment describes cherry pudding and chocolate bread pudding with steps for batter, cherry mix, and baking. It also outlines prune almond jelly with gelatin, almonds, and a mold, plus a spice pudding base with soda salt. The text reflects old kitchen methods and measurements.
In a humorous domestic tale a landlady argues that kind words can help yet fail in practice. The narrator observes a dog fight drawing in city leaders including Mr Junkman the banker and a bulky citizen, illustrating how civility often collides with street spectacle and blunt action.
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a watch themed item or quote involving Rosa and Abbey. Readable text is sparse but centers on timekeeping and a watch related phrase. The record preserves names present while omitting unclear details.
In a playful spring scene Teddy Toad Miss Tessie Toad and Timmie Toad discuss fashion singing and cautionary tales. Grandfather recalls a narrow escape from a snake as they emphasize bright colors warmth of summer and age related changes in toads lives.
A Lowell Massachusetts testimonial claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured anemia and weakness, enabling pregnancy and natural birth after years of illness. The advert mentions a sixteeen year old onset, Sanative Wash, and Red Cross Ball Blue in a generic domestic ad context.
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