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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
3
A vintage guide explores home craft projects for doll outfits and child apparel. It describes chiffon and silk ensembles, pillow covers, sachets, jewelry caps, and coordinated accessories, noting how department stores now designate sections for children's fashions and self expression through pastel silks and organdies.
Moths invade rugs and carpets, advise wet towel and hot iron to kill eggs. New coats feature throat ties and scarves with open hems, designed to swing away from the body.
An illustrated feature describes a two story home by Witham A Radford, detailing a thatched roof origin, brick and frame construction, and a floor plan with four large rooms on the first floor and three bedrooms on the second. The article highlights expansive living spaces, kitchen flow, and ample light from casement and French doors, emphasizing hospitality and tasteful landscaping.
A historical fragment describes various lamb dishes from roast leg of lamb to mutton stew and casseroles. It gives cooking methods, ingredients like mint, tomatoes, onions, and carrot, plus a poetic interlude about sunset and magical imagery. The text preserves era cooking terms and home preparation guidance.
Fashion notes highlight straight silhouette frocks that can be worn without belts or with a narrow belt. Coat dresses gain popularity with bright color accents in side panels and under skirts, paired with navy or black coats. Bright vests return in collars, worn high or open, as weather trends influence styling.
The article contrasts ancient Hetore and fasces symbolism with the new Fascist movement in Italy. It notes fascists wear fasces insignia, pledge to suppress anarchists and Bolsheviks, and present themselves as defenders of order against revolutionary elements.
An American naval officer recalls visiting China where a viceroy received a fine bull pepper gift with praise. The note says the vice royalty enjoyed the dish at breakfast and offered gracious thanks, citing the Philadelphia Ledger as the source.
An aged procession of notable figures achieved lasting impact late in life. The earl of Halsbury, nearing 100, mentors a 20 volume law compendium. Senator Lodge and Culberson, aged 68 to 77, remain influential. Cavernous careers include Von Moltke at 88, Vanderbilt active at 88, Socrates studying music at 80, Columbus venturing anew at 50s–60s, and Voltaire to Jefferson continuing strong intellectual work after age 80.
A European mining region lists compensation values for amputations and injuries. Right hand loss at 70 to 80 percent, left hand 60 to 70 percent, both hands 100 percent, thumbs 20 to 28 percent, index finger 14 to 18 percent, little finger 0 to 12 percent, with trade differences affecting value.
A column offers tested recipes including Beatrified Squash with cream and eggs, Bread Sponge Cake with bread sponge and spices, Stuffed Quinces with sugar and nuts, Golden Fleece cheese sauce over toast, Peanut Butter Fudge, and Halibut Salad served on lettuce with a lemon garnish.
A fragment describes a man being propelled home by radio waves directed by his wife. The piece references the Latin Quarter of Paris, noted as a center of learning and student life near the Seine, with scattered garbled phrases about the scene and institutions.
A Birmingham paper quotes a campaign exchange denying personal attacks and asserts voters judge truth. It features Cuticura soap ads and a stenographer job quip. A creditor reminders brief ends with a humorous debtor joke.
In a witty exchange a pair of travelers joke about Belgium as a serene stage for major battles. The first quips no more mail will go to Washington, and the second notes the referenced figure is dead, using humor to reflect on distant conflicts.
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