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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
10
The feature highlights a revival of full skirts in linen net or taffeta with ribbon bands lace trim and hoop details. It notes fashion's nostalgic reemergence and describes varied textures and styles for modern wearers.
New York fashion pages celebrate breakfast sets with coat and petticoat, net and taffeta frocks with organza edges, and boned slips. Negligees in chiffon and Georgette, rose pinks, blues, and orchid hues mix with cretonne trims. Sportswear favors awning stripes, voile blouses, and simple waistlines with discrete buttons and belts.
A new movement backed by the Business Men's Presidential League advocates nominating a businesslike candidate for President. They warn of European war aftermath, cheap foreign competition, and aim to protect American industry and workers. Gen Coleman Dupont promotes the National Guard as a key defense. Jeremiah C Lynch, convicted in London for Irish uprising, is reprieved and will serve ten years in prison, with leniency attributed to American influence via President Wilson.
Mrs. Mary L Holt of Blackfoot reports long standing kidney trouble with back pain relieved after taking Donn's Kidney Pills. She praises the product as effective and urges buying You's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, claiming Donn's has no equal for kidney symptoms.
Boise residents reportedly creating dandelion wine at home amid Idaho prohibition era. State Chemist notes strength and legal issues, while a local businessman praises its health claims and details a recipe using dandelion blossoms, citrus, and sugar.
The Brown-Hart Co. announces exclusive sale of Munsingwear for men women and children. The line covers apparel for all ages and genders. No additional details are provided within the readable text.
An old notice touts a ChamberCough remedy as highly effective against whooping cough. It mentions a family anecdote of a baby who supposedly recovered after using the product, and claims the medicine was readily available and beneficial.
State Fool and Sanitary Commission Jer de Ke White reports from Washington that 4.0 percent of creameries are unsanitary and 72.6 percent of cream is not pasteurized. He notes tuberculous cattle and disease risk, urges universal pasteurization and federal inspection for interstate shipments. The conference was confidential and aimed at public health protection.
The piece laments rising prices as a narrator recalls better days when funds covered groceries and clothing. Now every Motiae Town TF need for quaitinet drains earnings and forces reliance on charity. The speaker cannot even spare a dime for magazines while gas, bread, and basic comforts press hard, with fashion ads offering silk waist trends amid the hardship.
A mixed crowd of youths at Eagle Bend reports some luck as a shower of coins falls Sunday night. Names like May and Gladys Graham, George Rich, Ralph Thompson, and Miss M Clough appear among locals and visiting teachers from Pingree and Rick schools. The Vanderwood Lorimer telephone team stalled a wagon breaking harness. two men suffered minor injuries. Teachers praised for steady administration and students celebrated a graduation amid notes of district retention concerns.
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