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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
12
An article by William A. faford describes two methods to design a three room house for full utility, including space saving attic storage and a folding attic stair built into the floor. It emphasizes space economy and multi purpose rooms to reduce overall floor area.
A design explores converting living and dining rooms in a three room house into two bedrooms via disappearing beds. The concept allows daytime use of rooms for living space and a tucked away bed at night, folding into a ceiling receptacle to free room area. The article discusses square house plans with stucco and brick, open staircases, and practical layouts to maximize space and comfort.
United States Department of Agriculture explains how to determine the right time to cut sweet clover for seed and how to harvest with minimal shattering. It covers timing three fourths of pods turning black, equipment options like grain binders with attachments, and direct threshing from the field to maximize seed recovery.
Community limestone grinding becomes feasible as portable grinders and small engines enable on farm milling. Costs include quarrying and grinding, with a per ton estimate near 1.25 dollars whether ground locally or shipped, depending on need, rail access, and transport.
From the United Rates Department of Agriculture Conservation of grain through efficient methods of harvesting is recommended to improve yields. Assistant Secretary Carl Veronein calls for maximizing wheat, oat, and rye harvests, proper stacking to prevent weather loss, and careful threshing adjustments to avoid grain loss.
A recipe for fattening young cockerels notes a 30 pound corn base with 10 pounds middlings 2 pounds hayed meal and 8 to 10 pounds of good beef scrap. Include grit charcoal and fresh water before them all.
Idalia De Villiers reports on scarf trends popular in country and seaside areas, highlighting throw over designs and Parisian inspired models. Describes Chanel original, orange tussa and hemp thread accents, and hat variations with black hemp straw and yellow orange wreath details.
The article describes tanjon coats with embroidered fabric, sleeved or sleeveless styles, and coordinated dresses in cloth or contrasting fabrics. Dark coats in black taupe or dull tones are common, often heavily embroidered or with border decoration. Lace and Chantilly effects over white or black with colored girdles appear as newer contrasts.
A reader notes the rising Egyptian motif in clothing and décor. Parks and Jeant shops showcase Egyptian themed pieces in bold contrasts, with modern designers exploring the ancient style as a fashionable, worldwide appeal grows.
The writer notes ancient Egyptian wall color and temple column designs inspiring modern fashion and design. They suggest black and sage lines with vivid colors create appeal and question the psychological draw of Egyptian motifs as a respite from war metaphors, longing for tranquil scenes over conflict.
A fragmented fashion note discusses ostrich plumes and tulle trends, mentions pink satin and fur trimming, and hints at bathing salts and fabric blends. The text mixes garbled terms like ginghuss and volard with knitted sleeves and ornate accents, reflecting a messy era wardrobe snapshot.
The article describes a facial bath as an enlivening treatment, claiming it brightens the nerves, cleanses the skin, and improves texture. It instructs: prepare a bowl of cold saline, close eyes, submerge face multiple times, hold breath, then dry and powder for a presentable complexion.
A historical fashion note describes a revived sixteenth century collet or cloak worn with coats. It details an invisible front piece extending slightly beyond the neck and arms, with length variations tied to gown style, and notes collets are usually same color as the garment though not always the same fabric.
A fragment describes dainty gowns in flesh colored crepe and georgette, noting a revival of distinctly feminine boudoir fashion. It mentions delicate tinted fabrics and a soft, refined silhouette as a key trend this realm.
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