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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
3
Santa notes a shift in gifts for Christmas 1928 toward modernistic designs. Decorators emphasize geometric angles triangles and cubist outlines with flamboyant colors seen in lamps shades bases and related items.
A paper geranium crafted from crepe paper rivals real blooms and provides year round decoration. The kit includes geranium colored paper leaves wire and artificial moss to create a lasting Christmas remembrance. Instructions suggest hand enameling pots with sealing wax or wrapping with fluted paper as florists do.
A 1920s style feature extols ornate sofa cushions with needlework on black velvet in bas relief. It notes gay yarn embroidery, bold color on black fabric, and crocheted wool flowers appliqued to black satin, velvet, or felt. Hand painted cushions are also noted.
A weary schoolteacher Marion Ainsworth, isolated at Christmas, meets a stray fox terrier named Horatius who becomes her companion. The dog’s appearance leads to a reunion with her aunt Ethel, who had searched years for Marion after losing her own mother and brings a new home and purpose. The tale ends with Marion embracing a family reunion and gratitude for the small dog’s kindness.
William A. Radford offers free home building advice for readers, noting garages integral to small economical homes. The design features a 26 by 26 foot plan with six rooms, a sun room, two story roof under a steep pitch, large closets, and an interior hallway to a garage for easy access and heating efficiency.
Christmas gift displays feature choice modernistic vases and mirrored glass boxes set on metal backs. One object seems to illuminate the room with its reflective surface and two tone royal blue glass with nickel silver accents.
An observational piece notes roofs and church spires against a blue-green ground, contrasting old blue-gray slate with modern color choices. It argues durability matters more than vivid color, praising sturdy roofs that shed water and stay in place, while recognizing broader public taste and upkeep costs.
Built in units wall surfaces built in equipment and decorative details made of tile are desirable in the home from many standpoints. Their ease of cleaning and permanence is particularly appropriate in the efficient houses of today which combine a multitude of utilities that eliminate drudgery.
A poem-like note praises Christmas shopping and toy abundance. It frames love and holiday joy as a mine yielding gold from children's toys, invoking festive cheer and seasonal abundance. The author is William Tipton Talbott.
A wind through a brick wall proves little. an insulated house costs more to build but uses far less fuel. Tests in Chicago with live occupants showed that heating costs dropped as insulation reduced boiler size, piping, and radiators, with savings nearly covering insulation cost.
When selecting roof material for a new home consider roofing tile. Spanish or mission style suits half-round tile with reds and browns, while French or English style calls for flat tile in green or red.
The hall reflects the home’s personality, greeting family and visitors with cheerful hospitality. It should convey a warm welcome to members returning from work and offer cordial reception to strangers.
Gift shops revive a vogue for butterfly novelties with pieces ranging from tiny ash trays to large serving trays. Real butterflies are mounted with pressed flowers against silvery milk weed and grasses, offering nature’s lure and an artist’s touch for Christmas gifting.
Describes rose decorated organdie boudoir sets as lovely and inexpensive Christmas gifts. Notes wide organdie bands to hold dainty curtains and a square organdie case folded to the center with a rose, containing cotton wisps for guests to powder their nose.
A fluffy white puppy crocheted from white zephyr has become the popular craft of the hour as women stitch for Christmas. The cute toy suits children and adults, serving as a playful gift and decorative home accent.
In 1892 Dr. Caldwell began practicing in 1875 and promoted his liquid vegetable laxative Syrup Pepsin for mildly stimulating bowels. The remedy claimed relief from headaches biliousness digestives issues and related ailments and was sold through druggists with free trial offers from Monticello Illinois.
A package of Grove's Liver Pills is enclosed with every bottle of Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for those who wish to take a laxative in connection with the tonic.
A new city near Paris showcases the latest design trends with modern buildings. The near complete church features a single arch entrance spanning the façade and oversized decorative figures. Its tapering steeple described as a shaft of angles highlights the era's bold stylistic experiments.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a quick cure for colds. It claims anyone can recover in hours with the simple tablet formula and advises against self medicating with other remedies. The copy targets both men and women, urging readers to keep the tablet on hand for convenience.
A line from a Woman's Home Companion essay calls annual club gatherings a social nuisance and mocks a woman who is eager to join clubs. The piece critiques social conformity and the pressure to participate in organized society events.
Many people mistake indigestion for a lasting problem when acid causes the discomfort. Phillips Milk of Magnesia offers quick relief by neutralizing the acid and restoring normal digestion after meals. It provides lasting comfort beyond temporary soda relief and supports overall well being.
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