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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1922
Page
4
A playful exchange shows a young housekeeper asking for eels and butter, with humorous miscommunications about bread and rolls. A rival Baltimore woman quips about butter on toast, while Maude complains of lateness and a comic line about marriage.
The article reviews summer hats ranging from colorful floral and ribbon-trimmed models to simple straw and horsehair braid designs. It notes the chic appeal of wide brims, light weaves, and new veil accessories, especially basque veils, as fashionable for motoring, beach, and afternoon wear.
A Paris fashion correspondent notes the veil is back in style as a versatile and flattering dress accessory. After a longer quiet period the veil's renewed popularity marks a gradual revival in Paris and New York fashion circles.
The article details cleaning a cloth coat with soap, hot suds, and a brush to remove grease and stains. Rinse, refresh suds, then apply alcohol to wash water, shape sleeves and collar, air dry in shade to restore a like new appearance.
A smart country outfit features a tan home spun outing skirt paired with a green fiber silk slip on sweater. The ensemble is completed with a matching gay little hat to suit the skirt.
A Paris fashion note describes a phosphorescent dress created with tiny electric bulbs sewn onto luminous fabric. When heated the bulbs emit a glow, offering a striking new effect on garments.
Attractive burlap curtains suit any room from drama windows to bookcase cov ers. Drawn work with a 3 inch fringe border and a narrow black felt band provides the main decoration. Other schemes like brown with orange felt or green with crimson offer charming variations in the central color plan.
Fashion shops show knife plaiting as the favored trend with plaid crepe de chine fleuners and tiny side pants in summer wraps. Designs include Vo shaped necks on white orrandie and surpher broire styles crossing in Teids, reflecting two main types by Ometare and Toulard.
An excerpt describes cautious smartness in shop conduct and outfits. It mentions a motion picture actress choosing black patent leather shoes with suede accents and a tailored ensemble including a patent leather envelope purse with top handles.
United States Department of Agriculture notes progress in eliminating grade crossings along a federal aid road from Ariton to Cliscon, Alabama. About 23 miles with 14 crossings now reduced to one by shifting routes, lowering risk as trains pass slowly into Clo, and urging railroad cooperation for crossing upgrades or removal.
A Washington Post style guide outlines a simple method to enter and exit a car. It emphasizes using the right foot on the running board, gripping the door with both hands, and pivoting to sit properly without straining or hitting the head on the door frame.
A report describes a malfunctioning clutch during the event leading to gear damage and partial stoppage. The rider and team faced a delay as repairs were attempted. The issue underscores mechanical risk in competition and the need for robust driveline reliability.
A letter from Mary Sheeman of Lake, Michigan testifies to cure after using Lydia E Pinkham's Compound and Sanative Wash for irregularities and weakness. The item cites a second letter praising the remedy and questions why a physician cannot help with similar ailments. It also mentions M P salary tax changes amid anti waste campaigns.
Two workers joke about a night pickpocket on the Fouvreaux bridge collecting money and valuables between midnight and 1 am. The second man explains generous passersby typically have cash on them, mentioning Paris and a playful mispronunciation.
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