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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1927
Page
6
A method to dry voile scrim or cotton curtains directly on the window. A heavy lightweight rod through the bottom hem acts as a weight and stretcher, speeding drying and leaving soft folds. Do not wring too dry before hanging.
A 1927 Western Newspaper Union note describes using a shelf above a radiator as a simple bookcase to distribute heat into the room and protect walls and books from smoke. It suggests placing mirrors and lights to center and decorate the space.
The article notes enduring beliefs linking the moon to weather and luck. It cites rural superstition and European practices such as bowing to the new moon for luck and the unlucky timing of pig killing during the moon’s wane. It juxtaposes old moon worship with modern skepticism.
The term song plugger describes a man with a strong voice who could perform in dance halls cabarets and theatres to promote songs a publishing firm pushed. After the war the song plugger became less common due to changes in the trade.
A whimsical quote from Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown contrasts the beauty of space with a banker’s four dollar overdraft. The Washington Star presents the line highlighting the clash between cosmic wonder and mundane finances.
Paris fashion reports emphasize tucks and fine folds in spring gowns by designers like Vionnet Premet and Doucet. Descriptions cover inch wide pintucks to two-color interlaced panels, new shoulder lines, wrapped belts, and inlaid fabric effects shaping collars, sleeves, and skirts.
Designers note a shift from crystal white to pale greens in evening wear. Shades such as light almond, chartreuse, Nile, and absinthe dominate Riviera collections for resort, semi sports, and tea dresses, signaling a broader move beyond just evening attire.
A revised jewelry trend highlights the lovers knot brooch as a fastener for gowns and hat accents. Earrings remain prominent, with color contrast stones and pendant forms trending, while Mexican or fire opals gain popularity in this accessory wave.
A pale yellow velvet evening gown gains favor with blondes preferring sunny tones. Seen at the house of Drecoll in Paris, the dress features a gold braid girdle with bronze ornaments and a front fullness. The back showcases a black lace bodice.
Plaits on sporty frocks suit the simple style while providing fullness for freedom of motion without altering slender silhouettes. The plaited effect blends practicality with fashion, aligning with the overall restrained look.
The article describes day frock trimmings featuring tucked bands stitching tiny plaits gaufre or plisse borders and narrow laced bands. Decorations include chenille and wool with wool and silk blends to enhance the delicate attractive finish.
The article notes beige toned stockings appear most stylish with no pink tint. It highlights gun metal shades with black heels and similar duo tone effects as fashionable and equally smart for wearers.
A new version of the peasant frock for the younger set uses heavy rough silk with gay embroidered motifs or full sleeves gathered into a cuff, reflecting contemporary youth style.
Practical guidance from The Kitchen Cabinet on reducing waste and storing leftovers. Emphasizes meat and dairy handling, bread reuse, soup from scraps, garden ideas for fresh lettuce and peas, and simple household care like keeping a range polished and rust-free using paraffin.
An elderly woman on a Sunday drive asks about a high walled asylum complex. Her son explains it is the state insane asylum beside a populated golf course. She remarks on the sight of the residents and their behavior with a mix of pity and humor.
Sake-Well, it's a-er-sort of ma rine-bedbug.
An advertisers claim promotes Red Cross-Ball Blue as a fabric safe whitening agent for home use. The text asserts it makes clothes white as snow and never harms fabric, urging consumers to buy from all good grocers.
A new canning process invented by an Italian is claimed to make preserving fish more practical in tropical regions, potentially boosting food supply and reducing spoilage.
In a brief exchange, the farmer asks what grain merchants will do as prices rise. The boy answers that merchants will lift prices. The dialogue nods to broader economic strains and producer leverage in grain markets.
Conversation snippet shows a fragmentary exchange where Len suggests the other’s reason was stronger. Frank left his home seeking solace for a relationship, while Jim questions why. The dialogue hints at emotional motive and sensitivity without providing full context.
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