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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1922
Page
3
Modern auto care stresses wax and spray polishes alongside traditional washing. Clean the body first, apply a thin wax film, and buff with cloth to restore luster for four days to a week. Spray polishes require thorough cleaning, then wipe, with careful use to avoid overcoating. Regular washing remains essential.
A Popular Mechanics feature describes a strong garage door latch built from tar iron tips, cap screws, steel wire, and an old car spring leaf. It emphasizes simple materials, a two inch angle iron reinforcement, and a brick paint finish to deter theft while keeping parts free to work.
When a water pump leaks do not assume a loose nut is to blame. Often the packing is at fault and must be properly prepared with soaked wick and twine or special packing. After tightening to seat the packing do not overdo it to avoid damaging the pump body.
A Paris fashion note in the New York Times highlights Dior gowns with heavy embroidery and crystal motifs. It notes lavish trimmings, waistline emphasis, and rounded necklines with scalloped collars as key spring adornments.
This description highlights a fresh sport style appealing to younger wearers. Features include sleeves ending below the elbow, long wide sleeves faced with bright contrasting silk, and some designs cut into two long points resembling a swallow's tail.
A neighbor asks if Tommy is an only child. He says no, he is the only one working. The tale emphasizes labor over lineage in a simple domestic vignette.
Practical advice on extending bearing life through repair rather than full replacement. Emphasizes wiping the gas line mouth before filling and carrying a gas can for priming cylinders. Warns against insufficient cleaning of spark plug components and advises removing carbon from porcelain or mica with gasoline wash.
The article describes two to six year size dresses using dotted Swiss and pongee fabrics. Dotted Swiss appears white with pastel dots or darker shades with white specks, often featuring smocking with colored threads. Embellishments include lace edging and insertion, with striped dimity options and pongee dresses showing worsted embroidery for yokes and pockets.
A showing features frocks with handkerchief web and organdse, using eyelet panels and insets in pastel shades and white. The designs emphasize heavy embroidery, with flounced shapes and waistlines that remain simple, recalling bygone summer gowns.
Millinery colors emphasize bright red American Beauty and almond green Tangerine with sage and periwinkle also popular. Designers note bold palettes lead trends in headwear across shops and runways this season.
The article surveys trimming trends for Parisian dressmakers amid a trimless season. It highlights steel heads, narrow silk ribbons, Egyptian bands, crystal beads, and embroidered ornaments that embellish French frocks, with designers using lawn material and spangled details to elevate gowns.
The Agsinty style features old fashioned bouquets with lace paper trim once used on handmade handkerchiefs now adorning the Wieuse. Flowers vary from weed and fabric to cloistered lace with valenciennes paths and waistline placement of the corige.
A prominent trade figure notes a surge in all white hats as forecasts point to a strong outdoor season. The article observes growing sales of white hats amid expectations of renewed demand and fashion appeal.
A fashion note highlights three piece costumes with capes in white and red accents. The design emphasizes coordinated color blocking and bold theatrical flair for performance or parade use.
Drugstore reports support Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney trouble and related complaints. An insurance examiner noted many declines stem from undetected kidney issues. The ad sells two bottle sizes and offers a 2 sample for ten cents by mail from Kilmer and Co. A closing quip comments on wealth and cheer.
In Laurel on Main Street near Johnsons hardware store a large touring car struck a team driven by Lester Briscoe injuring the driver and killing a mule. A bystander urged protection with a Baltimore See Thru windshield treatment advertised for a dollar.
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