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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
6
Dame Fashion notes two enduring outfits black and white plus white trends gaining ground for evening wear and accessories. Purple and its shades like fuchsia and orchid convey elegance, while past elements return as fashion cycles, with a nod to wartime simplicity fading but short dresses remaining.
A note on gold or silver filigree counters for the back of the foot appearing on decorative footwear. The open-work coverings, uncommon outside raules and boudoir slippers, are highlighted as a novelty.
Paris fashion writers predict a cold costly winter with real furs dominant and imitation fur shunned. Ermine in white and multiple browns, black caracal, and dyed skins appear on coats and jackets from Grunwaldt and Worth. Designers feature high medici collars, capes, and velvet fur trimmed ensembles, with galyak lamb fur and flat fur linings seen in Tweed and cloak styles.
Evening fashion centers on pile fabrics with chiffon panne and transparent velvets used in dresses. Fur trim coats highlight the trend, and velvets often feature chiffon lame crepe or satin grounds for a soft drape.
Black broadcloth, once a staple in men’s fashion in the era of Lincoln and Grant, is back in favor for women’s winter coats. Coats worn over dull crepe or satin dresses feature elaborate trims with short haired furs dyed to match or contrast with the dresses.
Spiritual achievements are the consummation of holy aspirations. A reader is urged to dwell on pure unselfish thoughts to become wise and noble in character and rise to influence and blessedness as a sun reaches its zenith. James Allen quote.
A reader shares simple recipes spanning bread pudding rice pudding and scalloped potatoes to hearty egg sandwiches. Also includes fresh fruit desserts like lemon tapioca orange soufflé and orange gelatin with baked orange fillings and meringue toppings.
A student describing electric batteries was asked about Daniel cell. He quipped that little is known but it is likely a bear den with lions, and since Daniel and the lions are dead, there is no point in revisiting an old tale.
A brief exchange between Jim and Bob centers on walking to reach desired destinations. The dialogue highlights motivation and purpose behind continued travel on foot.
A passerby stops to pluck a quill from a sleeping porcupine and secures his goal. The event ends with the collector getting his fill.
Mrs Howard recalls her daughter’s first marriage with extravagant spending at fifty thousand dollars yearly. Mrs Jay asks how long the spending lasted. Mrs Howard replies it lasted for their seven day wedding trip.
A quirky item notes a vendor sending a bouquet with forget me nots tied to a slogan “Say It With Flowers.” The piece questions the sender’s method and intent behind distributing the floral message.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item notes a man lamenting sleeplessness at eight. His would be critic retorts with a sharp quip and the scene shifts quickly, illustrating a tense street encounter and the mood of the moment.
A Pathfinder quote notes extensive mundh reading during a vacation. The speaker confirms reading consisted mostly of signposts and route numbers.
A witty exchange about wardrobes features a playful claim that one has a dress for every day of the week and a knowing reply confirming the joke with a kiss of humor.
A Seattle chemist recently bought a precise scale and calculated that a single strand of human hair long enough to encircle the world would weigh 759 pounds. The result highlights the hair’s tiny mass when scaled to planetary dimensions.
In a clipped exchange the speaker jokes about a perceived new companion. A follow up quip claims the person is “the old one” who is pained, implying a repeated relationship or familiarity. The line reads as a wry minefield of affection and possible jealousy.
A witty remark notes Tucky's romance faltered at gambling, claiming such lucklessness disrupts many marriages. The quip reflects social attitudes toward gambling and domestic harmony in the period.
The saying compares laying up trouble to patching life for comfort on good days and stashing money to weather bad days. It emphasizes preparedness and prudence with everyday wisdom.
Showman asks if you wrestled before and you reply yes always, naming adversity as the opponent. The dialogue frames a metaphorical bout between a wrestler and life’s challenges in a terse exchange.
A Louisville Courier Journal note mentions nurses marrying well while a beginner cites a two year obligation to nurse indigent patients. The dialogue contrasts social expectations with public service duties in a dated newspaper snippet.
A note recounts a driver who died after passing a police officer, a load of hay, and a swerving bus in a single high risk sequence on the road. The report emphasizes the fatal outcome and the sequence of risky maneuvers.
A brief domestic joke sketches a wife arguing with her husband about shopping. She insists on planning attire including two hats a coat and shoes while he fixates on clothing, highlighting a playful clash over priorities.
A comedian asks about a woman's reaction in the audience while a quick reply suggests a jaw dislocation. The exchange includes laughter and a person yawning, creating a sharp, humorous moment.
A father figure Mr Dadmore and mother are away as the child agrees to take her place at dinner. Little Ethel questions whether she must still show politeness and respect in the unusual family moment.
A man orders his cook to prepare many unappetizing dishes claiming it will help his wife avoid food they dislike. He explains the plan is to make her refuse everything to assist her dieting.
A fragment from a period humor page cites a lawyer line and a client quip about divorce. It parodies courtroom banter with a wry note on attempting many things and failing to master all. The piece evokes old life mottoes and witty contrasts.
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