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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
3
Paris letters in the Washington Star praise taffeta for summer calling gowns. Embroideries in bold colors require discretion, but taffetas fulfill designer promises with new, ravishing frocks and outfits. The fabric’s versatility fuels growing popularity for frocks suits hats and coats.
The article describes original handmade outfits with freeplay in design. A standout look uses hydrangeal blue taffeta and chiffon, combining tunics, box folds, and scalloped embroidered borders. The blousé has elbow sleeves with a scalloped medallion, white chiffon neckline, and a crushed satin girdle for waist definition.
Silver and gold laces woven with a delicate mesh and large flower motifs grace trimming for evening gowns of higher fashion. Silk tassels and beads in oversized forms accent afternoon and evening outfits, while buckles play a key role with jeweled stones and enameled Dresden china patterns or heavy silk embroidery.
An article urges mothers to avoid wrapping babies in flannel during hot weather. It argues skin should touch only soft fabrics and that babies may be undressed to stay cool, with light clothing during peak sun hours.
The article advises using blue and white porcelain or china for a blue dining room and keeping other items minimal. It suggests small brass knickknacks, considers Wedgwood plate rails, and notes brown and cream wares with peasant motifs as effective accents for yellow or brown rooms.
To brighten a black satin or crepe dé chine frock use gold touches on the collar cuffs and sash end. Gold lace veiling cloth of gold, gold motif and medallion, or bands of gold cloth offer varying degrees of opulence based on the wearer’s age and the occasion.
A knitted silk sweater coat in gray with mauve border details and a matching cap features a deep mauve band and mauve buttons. The design suits a summer outdoor girl or woman, with color schemes that can be reversed for another look.
Cecil Salmon reports a Kansas college expert argues farmers overplant wheat due to large acreages. He cites experiments at Manhattan showing early thorough soil preparation boosts yields from 9.4 to 29.5 bushels per acre, factoring in costs and soil moisture retention.
The piece notes that while the Tien is largely vegetarian, small amounts of meat scraps improve poultry diets. It explains summer chickens eat grasshoppers and bugs, making animal protein more noticeable in winter, with laying hens needing animal-sourced nutrients.
Glanders ranks as the most dangerous disease transmissible to people. It is dangerous because it is easily contracted. The illness affects horses and mules.
A small amount of oxgall mixed with water can set the colors of many fabrics that have been soaked before washing, indicating its use as a color fixing agent in textile processing.
A farm focused publication promotes daily reading with references to scripture and farming books. It invites readers to find guidance on life and agricultural practice in a blend of biblical insight and practical farming advice.
The piece asks farmers to evaluate their operations and consider whether they are average or exceptional, encouraging reflection on practices, efficiency, and outcomes to identify room for improvement and growth.
A cow cannot manufacture milk because feed quality is insufficient. The animal does not produce above average, keeping overall yield below typical levels.
A suburban family argues over naming a baby girl. The mother insists on Gwendolyn, while the father resists and finally suggests Mary after her mother, leading to a light domestic dispute about the preferred name. The exchange ends with the mother reaffirming Mary as the chosen name.
Hairyhead asks Strongarm for a crowbar to take home and start a new leaf as the two exchange a humorous line on a bright New Year morning in the stone age noted by the Youngstown Telegram.
A playful exchange centers on declaring a secret. One says they will reveal a secret while the other argues secrecy remains intact. The banter highlights the paradox of sharing and withholding confidential information.
A witty exchange notes that nature binds all humans while a fool counters that most remain poor relations. The dialogue uses a Shakespearean quote and a humorous remark to contrast ideal unity with social distance.
A brief dialogue frames risk and resolve as a speaker bets on a new part. If the design fails to pass, they imply a downfall or capitulation, claiming they will go under rather than retreat.
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