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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
10
Fashion notes for 1915 describe wide Reboux sailor hats for young girls, trimmed with ribbons and bows, plus baretta black satin headbands. Sport coats trend with cricket blazers and the enduring sweater, offered in knitted stripes and bold color edges. One‑piece linen gowns with milkmaid styling and smocking appear, as do practical pockets and bias‑trim details.
A fashion note highlights broad collars and cuffs as the new key trend for the season. The style emphasizes roomy silhouettes and bold neck and sleeve details.
A palest peach pink organdie fabric creates a bewitching blouse, drawing eyes at the display. The delicate texture and airy drape highlight designers' flair for light, romantic wear.
New York designers debut a Longchamp style display at Hewletts Bay during the Rockaway Hunting Club meet opening the racing season. A model from Hickson in Fifth Avenue wears a crash linen riding habit with black and white trim, satin stock tie, and a black straw hat.
Instructions explain home methods to color and restore straw hats using dyes diluted in gasoline or water, lemon juice and sulphur for natural color, oxalic acid for white straw, and alcohol for black straw. Cleaning tips include dampened cornmeal for leghorn hats and sun bleaching with sulphur paste for reshaping and brightening.
A concise fashion note describes jackets with bolero fronts and longer backs, noting their smart yet modest style. The piece compares them to simpler jackets that flare more from the hips, highlighting a clean, understated silhouette.
A farm tool advances back to the soil movement by introducing a hoe with a seed box on the handle. A trigger on the handle controls seed flow, allowing seeds to drop into holes and be covered without leaving an upright position.
The article argues that winter viability for poultry houses comes from ample open air space on the south side and cloth covered windows on one side. Proper ventilation prevents frost and damp air, reducing illness and boosting egg production.
The article reports spring seeding nearly finished by May 1 in Western Canada with oats, barley, and corn fodder expanding in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It highlights rising cattle farming, broad alfalfa growth, possible corn seed varieties, and generous 160 acre government land grants attracting settlers.
A brief dialogue exposes that wealth can end loyalty as a man loses money and his wife leaves. The exchange notes her prior faith, then reveals she abandoned him once his wealth vanished, illustrating a moral the readers may ponder.
A maxim warns against accusing a man of dumb luck when he wisely keeps his mouth shut, implying judgment should consider restraint and prudence rather than surface appearances.
The dairyman can produce clean milk without costly machinery but must invest more time and labor. Clean milk costs more to produce than dirty milk, yet it reduces illness risk, especially for children, making the extra price worthwhile.
The text notes a move toward paying dairy products by quality, aligning with how other food commodities are valued. It signals an imminent shift in pricing practice impacting producers and buyers.
Kansans share letters praising Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach and digestive issues. Testimonials claim improved appetite, sleep, energy, and fewer headaches after short courses. Advertisers urge buying a bottle with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
A mother criticizes idealized princess narratives and advocates including stories of girls who assist with housework. The debate centers on portraying practical female role models for children.
Important to Mothers urges careful examination of Castoria bottles to verify the signature. An ad notes Castoria has been in use for over 30 years and features a cartoon line about a character seeking a chiropractor, ending with a pun about visiting a chiropodist.
Proverbial remark suggests a man's character is shown by how much he values his wife's ability to earn for the family. The line frames economic contribution as a test of virtue and responsibility.
An advertisement urges use of Red Cross Ball Blue for wash day and promotes grocers selling the product. The notice claims widespread retail availability and markets the blue as a reliable household aid. It contrasts general claims about global geography with a focus on practical domestic uses.
Commentary notes that dairy cows often are undervalued until they are sold. Emphasizes the hidden contributions of dairy cattle to farming prosperity and the need to recognize cattle worth beyond immediate sale price.
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