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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
6
A Christmas project article describes handmade baby gifts and table decor. Heavy printed cotton textiles form centerpieces and doilies, with pink satin ribbons and tissue items for a baby’s toilette set. Simple baskets, edging, and fabric crafts complete the thoughtful display for a housewife's holiday needs.
Cozy bedroom slippers and wooden shoe trees are highlighted as welcome gifts for both men and women this Christmas. The article notes knitted and crocheted slippers, quilted designs, eiderdown linings, and decorative satin details, plus shoe trees with satin ribbons and small embellishments.
Catchalls for Bedroom describe two open bags for disposing of items. One bag uses cretonne with gathered square of fabric, brass ring, and a four-rod wooden frame with adjustable screws to fold compactly. The bottom bag features printed Japanese cotton and silk, joined to an embroidery hoop frame with silk tassels and cords to hang from a hook. Japanese prints are noted for bold color and artistry.
Fragmentary note mentions a baby and the youngest member with unclear references to a presentation or favor. No discernible event, date, or identifiable entities can be confirmed from the legible text.
A humorist asks for copy on hand as a joke and the other replies he has some. The exchange pivots on Christmas plans with chestnuts to stuff the turkey, highlighting playful weathered wit from the Home Market.
Mr Growcher asks how to trim the Christians tree this year and jokes about consulting his wife. She might suggest a costly Russian subject or similarly expensive item, prompting playful ribbing over household budgeting.
USDA guidance on butter making describes pressing butter in square molds, parchment wrapping, and using waxed carton carriers to prevent moisture and dirt. It covers equipment, wrapping materials, carton design, and the washing of churns with brushes and cleansing powders for clean, market ready butter.
A farmer describes V shaped wooden horses and four to five foot long chase horses used as ventilators in a corncrib. Rows of the devices placed in the crib before husked corn aid drying and allow more corn to be placed inside. Broken grains and silks hinder rapid drying when no ventilator is used. A laying head often lays eggs in six weeks.
Calves suffer severe abdominal pains from improper feed or unusual feeding. Symptoms include abnormal activity, kicking, and prostration. Without quick relief, death may follow. A standard treatment is drenching every two hours with turpentine and raw sesame oil. relief often occurs after the first dose, though sometimes more are needed.
Fragments urge poultry keepers to protect stock from vermin with ice kelers and clean housing. Emphasizes Pure Meat Scraps as unsafe and promotes bran balance. Warns against scrubs and scraps lacking value, noting a market for first class stock.
New York fashion notes spotlight the indoor gown as essential with a top coat or coat suit. Tailors favor cloth over velvet for winter ensembles, while short jackets and basque-inspired cuts show rapid adoption among the fashionably minded. Velour remains popular for costlier coats and seven-month wear, with vivid colors and new silhouettes fueling excitement.
A 1916 discussion recalls velour's imperfect origin and its modern revival by leading weavers. It notes labor and loom costs, scarcity of perfect weaving, and rising dye chemistry especially in France. Rich color palettes from Burgundy to copper emerge, while practical top coats emphasize coverage and wind resistance.
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