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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
2
Irene and Dave deepen ties during a ranch holiday marked by car mishaps and cautious romance. Elden confides his loneliness and past alcohol struggles while Irene learns from Dave’s rugged skill and quiet wisdom as they ride, talk, and confront future separation.
David Elden a restless rancher’s son crashes into civilization when the first automobile arrives and wrecks, breaking Doctor Hardy’s leg but sparing his daughter Irene. Dave carries the injured to safety, fetches a doctor from four miles away, and Irene assumes the household duties.
In French kitchens the chrysanthemum is plated as a salad item. The flowers are prepared and served as part of ordinary meals across households.
Fashionable fur coats and accessories dominate shops and streets this season with buyers purchasing nearly twice as many furs as last year. Young women favor three quarter length sport coats belted or flaring from throat to hip, featuring taupe squirrel and Hudson seal. Leopard skin with French seal, nutria two tones, and beaver trims appear, while capes, collars, and draped dolmans showcase luxe fur combinations across social venues.
Milady wears a lavish black and gold brocaded velvet gown with black satin for an elaborate afternoon occasion. The ensemble highlights rich fabrics and formal styling suitable for a high society event.
A green gold framed velvet bag with shirred chiffon style velvet rivals the bead bag for elegance. The elongated octagonal frame features delicate etching and a double surrounding band. Practical for dress occasions, it is not intended for shopping use.
Indoor frocks are trimmed with fur and beaded georgette crepe remains essential. Narrow self girdles stay fashionable for coats and dresses. A New York inventor patents a doll shaped child muff. Black frocks serve as backgrounds for brocade vests or girdles. Evening turbans with paradise or jewel trims use French plush in vivid colors. Squirrel, mole and kolinsky furs look popular this winter. Castor exists as a new ceiling color. veils in blue taupe brown and black stay correct. Paris approves large hats of black velvet with drooping brims tam crowns and striped crowns.
The article describes smart coats with large dolman sleeves for prom and limousine wear. Sleeves feature an armhole from shoulder to waist and taper to 2 12 or 15 inches at the wrist. A faisan brown Bolivia coat uses dolman sleeves ending in kolinsky cuffs with a bolster kolinsky collar. It is double breasted with tabbed buttons along one side for a trim from shoulder to hip.
Decorative hat pins constitute the only trimming seen on some hats, particularly of the off the face type.
A compact work-case shown folds like a book and closes with ribbon strings. Dark brown fabric, pale pink silk lining, and brown ribbon cover the case. Inside there is a pointed pocket for scissors, elastic loops for bodkins and needles, a large right pocket for buttons and thread, and four flannel leaves for needles with a decorative front displaying Scissors and Needles.
The piece surveys resort wear featuring the Russian blouse in lengths from hip to knee. Designers showcase white tricolette and heavy pongee versions with contrasting angora collars and cuffs. A standout heavy white pongee model uses white worsted embroidery with gold tinsel and capucine tricolette bands at edges and sleeves.
Advertisement urges readers to take Pape's Cold Compound every two hours for up to three doses to relieve nasal congestion headaches fever sneezing and body aches. Claims rapid relief without quinine and a pleasant taste with low cost at drug stores.
A speaker derides a church leader as a "cheap man" who lingers for attention, hurries forward only to claim salvation, and rules the church with a high hand. He has not been involved in the fellowship long and is said to be ready to discharge the Lord and hold a judgment day for himself.
Advert says Cascarets relieve fatigue discomfort from indigestion and sour stomach by cleansing the stomach removing bile and constipation. It promises a clear morning after a Cascaret taken at night with the product working while you sleep.
A storm ends with a rainbow as six year old Oscar asks about origins. His mother recounts the flood and a coming fire that will destroy the earth and everything in it including his backyard and school, prompting a chilling family dialogue.
The ad touts Boschee's Syrup as a remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and throat irritation. It claims the product aids sleep and morning expectoration and notes high flu mortality last year. Made in America and sold widely in homes.
A Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt recalls Mr Grabcoin’s habit of waking at five, splashing water on his face, and starting work with flapjacks and coffee, linking thrift to wealth and noting Miss Grabcoin’s later morning rise.
The note warns soft coal will increase laundry work this winter. Cross Ball Blue is advertised to remove grime. It mentions grocers selling the product and observes women with new hats avoiding riding in closed automobiles.
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