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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1916
Page
4
The report describes 1916 styles with full skirts and arm-sleeves enhanced by ruffles. Deep Spanish ruffles, Breton basques, open coats, and capes become common, with white or pearl tones. Stripes appear across fabrics, while ribbons remain integral in gowns. Copyright 1916 by McClure Syndicate.
Paris fashion favors a bath coiffure with hair slightly waved drawn back into a soft knot at the nape. A natural ripple and a chignon remain popular, held by tortoise shell pins. Evening looks feature ornamental combs with a light frizette and a series of coils and curls at the back, comb protruding to one side.
Two veils are described for winter protection. A fine hexagonal mesh face veil covers the hat and face, while a second draped veil called plateau veils floats over the hat with bordered ends at the sides. The combination protects against cold winds in traditional dress.
Emerald green checks on white ground appear in new novelty fabrics. A one-sleeved Spanish sable cloak is favored abroad. Mandarin yellow velours trimmed with ermine tops theater cloaks. New ermine furs feature small straight collars and tiny rounded muffs. Bright silk fringed sashes finish light tulle and lace dancing frocks. Fiber silk scarves charm, but lack wool’s cozy look.
The piece notes long veiled tulle sleeves as a favorite demi-toilette for restaurant dining. It mentions the paradise plume crowning a hat with a turban brim, and remarks on lavish ceiling patterns and enduring appeal of real Venise lace.
Carl Vrooman explains United States Department of Agriculture guidance on major corn belt pests. Chinch bug, Hessian fly, army worm, corn root aphis and others are addressed with practical control methods including burning debris, barrier oil lines, fresh stubble plowing, late seeding, rotation, and bran bait.
A Storrs station note warns that a blizzard harms egg production. Wind-driven snow ruins litter, making floors damp and scratching material unsuitable. Damp poorly ventilated houses undermine investments. dry floors and proper ventilation are essential for flocks.
The article urges feeding dry cows and heifers to build frames and vigor for calves. It criticizes farmers for feeding pregnant animals cheap farm scraps and withholds essential hay, bran, and linseed meal. Emphasis is on carbonaceous foods being less needed, while bone and muscle building nutrients nourish the unborn calf.
A plan begins this spring to establish a system that will carry its rights through the season. Officials urge patient development and careful implementation to ensure durable coverage.
A lighthearted note urging food to be seasoned with humor and wit while avoiding the heaviness of life. It champions charm and good fellowship as essential ingredients for pleasant meals and gatherings.
Nearly all fish varieties once limited to specific localities are now widely canned. Recipes include Herring Salad with potatoes and eggs dressed in French sauce, Shattuck Halibut baked with tomatoes and peppers, and a Bacon baked fish stuffed with crumbs and onions. Miscellaneous quotes from E. W. Wilcox and Browning close the passage.
A collection of old time methods for cooking meats including calves hearts stewed with a piquant sauce and beef tongue served hot or cold. Also included are ragout of mutton corned beef hash and liver prepared with lard and vegetables for roasting with lemon juice and seasonings.
A Saskatchewan Farmer advertisement features two U S settlers from Illinois and Wisconsin detailing farm successes since moving to 1912 near Briercrest. They report low taxes, strong crops, and personal independence under Canadian laws, contrasting war tax myths with real profits and safety. In 1914 wheat yielded 40 bushels per acre at 1 50 a bushel. 1915 wheat exceeded 50 bushels. Taxes cited: 32 per quarter section for M P Tysdal. 65 per half section for S Schweitzberger.
Dialogue hints Breezy’s marriage truthfulness and Knox’s claim, noting Breezy may be widowed if he was ever wed. The exchange contrasts perception and reality in a clipped conversational fragment from the page.
An advertisement urges use of Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer to darken gray or faded hair and improve scalp health. It promises even, lasting dark shading with several applications and guarantees money back if gray remains. The copy notes a large bottle priced at 50 cats or druggists, with mailing address in Memphis Tennessee.
A witty quip wonders why the motor-car driver is called a shover. The joke suggests the label comes from pushing people off the street as the vehicle passes.
A quirky phrase appears in a short humorous note warning readers about a girl with exceptionally cold hose. The snippet hints at a playful or colloquial regional saying from a period newspaper column. No additional context or names are provided.
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