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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
8
A long cautionary piece on autumn fashion buying warns against hasty purchases during sales. It notes that old styles return as new ones appear, urges wardrobe planning for immediate needs, and warns that selling discounts tempt buyers to stock future wear that may never fit or suit.
The article describes delicate dress details for a little girl and boy outfits. It notes a long wrusted dress with a peplum and scale outline, bib fashion front, and crochet bindings. For the boy, a dine pique suit with rose-entered linen and pink and white crochet accents is described.
A dated fashion column extols shorter skirts for practicality and safety, praising freedom of movement and ease in street life. It notes feather boas returning in vogue with fine plumage and soft color palettes, highlighting a shift toward plain colors over mottled effects.
Hint from Spain describes a gray sailor hat trimmed with a fluted grosgrain ribbon inspired by bull ring style. A broad net cuff and oversized bowed ribbon are new introductions and show promise for widespread wear this summer.
Lieutenant Stiles M. Decker reveals an invention using underwater sound to control mines remotely, potentially replacing wired or direct-contact methods. Tests reportedly show sound waves can fire or neutralize mines, reducing coast defense vulnerabilities and costly shore connections.
A man said recently that the next house he builds will include a sultry parlor, even if it means sacrificing other ground floor spaces except the kitchen. The remark highlights evolving domestic tastes and the emphasis on leisure rooms in home design.
In a sporting editor’s voice the piece jokes about certainty and seasonality with a quip on quail. Nimrod asks the best spot for quail and the reply: on toast. The dialogue blends wary skepticism with humorous banter about food and timing.
Mrs Jarvis, a professional rat catcher, reveals a method claiming rats die after washing themselves before eating. She says the rodent washes paws and face, then rolls on the table and dies upon touching food with its mouth. She reports catching many in one warehouse.
A fragment reflecting on gender roles and capability. The speaker cites Walpole to claim that people are often underutilized due to loss of credit and social constraint, suggesting men and women can achieve more when given opportunity.
A compact Victorian style guide lists methods for delicacies like tender steak ends fried in butter with milk and browned flour, Queen Pudding with milk sugar gelation and ratstos, Mashed Carrots with lemon and parsley, Orange Preserves in sugar syrup, Marshmallow Parfait with rose flavor, and Spanish Cream made from milk gelatin egg yolk and vanilla.
Leftover desserts can be repurposed into appealing dishes. Use rice pudding mixed with custard, top with whipped cream and berries, or turn into a mold with fruit. Reheat leftover puddings, serve with custard, or layer in sherbet cups. Blancmange, cornstarch pudding, and steamed chocolate pudding offer varied options for repurposing and presentation.
A note on harmony in marriage stressing restraint toward in laws and the value of loving treatment of the husband’s or wife’s family. It argues that calm, supportive attitudes prevent conflicts that arise when third parties critique relatives. The piece cites a wife who praises her husband for loving her family as a key happiness factor.
A physician tells the patient his condition is very serious and insists a complete change of scene will cure him. The dialogue reveals the patient’s occupation as a scene shifter in New York. The piece comments on restitution and prevention of destitution.
A man who cannot clearly see his own faults learns a lesson in self awareness. The saying reflects on human blindness to personal flaws and the value of self review.
An old advertisement promotes La Crea ca Hair Dressing claiming it restores natural color by five simple steps. It lists a price of $1.00 and targets women seeking to cover gray hairs with a streaked appearance.
A historic note on the so called beauty doctor Count Alessandro di Cagliostro and his Countess Seraphim. They traveled Europe posing as nobility selling a wine of Egypt and beauty elixirs claiming youth and vitality. They gained high society trust before arrest and death in prison and a reform house.
In Suspense the line asks where you are going this summer and the reply hints at uncertainty. Senator Sur speaks in a cryptic manner about knowing the destination only when returns come in next November, suggesting hidden plans or delayed decisions.
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