Plan of Operation for salaried home ownership featured
William A. Radford outlines an affordable bungalow plan for salaried Americans. The article promotes home ownership with a one story 31 by 33 foot house including a porch under the roof, six closets, and a two floor layout. It argues against real estate agent costs and urges readers to consider building their own home with careful budgeting. It also includes a companion note on feminine finance encouraging wives to seek money from husbands when needed.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Woman's Home Companion
Lee Macalister
Military fashion rises with martial suit styling
A Washington Star fashion column notes unmistakably martial influence in recent tailored suits and frocks. Black velvet with silver braid and fox trim showcases a long coat with gathered waist, double breasted fronts, and a knee break in a full tunic skirt reflecting wartime decor.
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Lillian E. Young
Washington Star
Glove Counter appears to spark odd crowd question
Fragmentary line from a Glove Counter scene hints at locals urging a performer to act, with phrases about making anyone show and a cryptic AUS reference. The snippet lacks clear events, dates, or identities to confirm a full report.
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Aus
Eton Jacket Revival Adorns American Style
American designers revive the eton jacket for full wear in black broadcloth with a Russian tunic skirt and striped girdle completing a three piece outfit. A rolling Medici collar and a black velvet toque with ribbon feathers finish the chic ensemble seen on the avenue.
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Eton
Ice storage on farms shows snowhouse and cube method
United States Department of Agriculture outlines four keys to preserve ice: small surface exposure by cube shaping, thorough insulation, proper drainage, and solid packing to limit air flow. It discusses snowhouses, flooding sheep fields, and practical construction tips for Virginia Maryland and other regions, stressing summer use of packed snow.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
United States’ Department of Agriculture
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Maryland
Walla
Modish Hats Complement Silver Trimmed Costume
The description notes a costume with sides and back cording that holds in gathers, a narrow plain underskirt, and silver trimmed black hats that suit the ensemble well.
Moire Ribbon Watch Delights With Tiny jeweled Face
A new wrist watch uses moire ribbon half an inch wide doubled and fastened with a jeweled buckle. Some models are barely larger than a nickel with a jeweled face and jeweled ribbon clasps, showcasing a petite, luxurious design.
Colors for Cold Weather in Wartime Fashion
London Sketch notes outline wartime color trends with Saxe and French blues, cornflower, brown, purple wine tones, black, tawny shades, and deep crimsons. It predicts disfavor for certain hues while praising smart, well turned outfits as women maintain their usual fashion interest during war.
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London
Taffeta and Pique Blouse Details in Morning Wear
The article describes blouses crafted from taffeta and pique with taffeta body and pique collar and cuffs. It notes Lin serie blouses appearing in striped effects with lace and tucked batiste, creating a lacey look.
Fragrant Steam Method For Scented Hair
A brief guide explains how to use perfume steam to scent hair. Fill a small bowl with boiling water, add perfume, and let the rising steam carry the fragrance to the hair. Hold your head over the bowl for best effect, a simple, pleasing technique.
Easy Beauty Myths and Facial Care from the Era
A fragment discusses improving complexion with rouge and a rabbit’s foot buried near home, advising daily checks. It cautions against facial tension causing lines and suggests relaxing facial muscles for a pleasant expression. The tone reflects historical homemaker guidance and folklore remedies.
Silver Lace and Satin Frock Described in Ad Copy
A vintage fashion description details a one piece frock with a black satin foundation and deep chiffon sleeves. An overblouse of satin hangs smoothly from the bust and ends below the waist in a rounded silhouette. Silver cords extend from underarm seams to the back waist. The satin bodice hints at a coat of mail with a rounded neckline and a small rolling silver lace collar finishing high at back and front.
Broadcloth and Satin in Season Plaids and Stripes
The article discusses fabric pairings with broadcloth and satin, noting skirts with satin bodices and broadcloth gowns. It highlights plaids and stripes in season colors, praising subdued tones over last year’s garish hues.
Concrete trenches strengthen brace posts in utility guide
The article describes filling trenches ten inches wide and two feet long with broken stones or brick and cement to anchor a post. It explains digging trenches opposite wire pull, placing stone, cement layers, and connecting trenches to the post hole, held by temporary braces.
Dry Season Teaches a Lesson on Rough Feed Silos
A terse remark notes the dry season teaches a lesson in favor of storing rough feed. It warns that any man lacking ample rough feed becomes a silo enthusiast before the next season arrives.
Old Methods Won’t Do for Modern Dairying
Old time methods won’t apply to modern conditions. Every dairyman should keep this constantly in mind as they manage milk, feed, and herd care amid changing market and technology.
Fatten Heaethe calves in repeated tro thetamm motto
Readable fragments describe calf fattening under specific conditions. The text mentions gradual methods and references the metric 180 in context with the process. It lacks clear names, dates, or organizations. The passage reads as an instructional note on livestock management with partial phrases.
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London Journal
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