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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
3
Worth introduces trainas hanging from the waist and cadenced satin edged gowns for evening wear. The Paris house faces shift after its London closure with American demand for less girlish attire. Frocks favor chiffon and entrancing colors, with moleskin and sealskin accents, aimed at versatile, lighter ensembles for the season.
A stovepipe green shamrock fringed hat by Paquin of Paris is shown in America for the first time. Miss Harrison, daughter of a Royal Engineers colonel, has earned fame for serenading wounded soldiers during her hospital visits in England.
A USDA study surveys icehouse designs used by dairymen, comparing cellars open sheds and outdoor stacks. It notes shrinkage rates from 15 to 50 percent depending on construction, insulation, ventilation, and location, and recommends locating the milk room to minimize odors and labor.
Advice on raising a foal with proper nutrition starting at two months. Tips include placing the mare’s grain source for the foal to nibble, a protective pen setup, early grain familiarization, and a liberal grain supply of oats and bran to ease weaning and improve condition.
A simple device to hold doors or windows open. Staple a ring into the door well away from the end of the cleat, then push the door back and secure with a strap with a snap to the wall. Use an eight to ten inch strap slack enough to allow fastening.
A barrel of water in the hay or grain field and a pail for each horse, placed at about ten in the morning and again at about three in the afternoon, shows kindness and acts as a safety measure for the horses.
A description notes waists made from jersey fabric in striking colors such as rose garnet light green royal purple French blue and similar hues. The items are described as generally of a military character in style.
Subterranean green is identified among fresh colon classifications in a brief report noting a novel terminology update. The item highlights categorization without broader context or confirmed applications.
A compact silk razor polishing case with leather lining fits six by three inches and folds flat. Illustrated design shows center fold and diagram B usage, plus optional ribbon loop and outer decoration. A tissue paper holder of equal size accompanies the kit for wiping before polishing.
Wool embroidery and fur trim define the season with high waisted coats and broad striped outerwear. Louis XVI inspired vests and pocket flaps accent outfits while Jersey striped scarfs girdle white morning frocks. Evening sleeves feature light ruffles or tulle edged with bead and flexible wire.
Dr. C. L. Alsberg urged reducing dangerous milk sources and increasing wholesome milk while noting that the proportion should be as high as the supply of healthy oysters reaching tables. He invoked Shakespeare to illustrate stewardship of natural resources and public health.
Odinary kitchen guide outlines several oyster recipes including fried oysters with lemon garnish and a chicken oyster dish. It details making a butter roux sauce, adding milk and seasonings, cooking oysters until plump, and serving over buttered toast with celery. It also describes Bacon skewered oysters baked briefly, plus creamed oysters with a milk and oyster liquor sauce and optional lemon, salt, and pepper. Raw oysters are shown with lemon juice, horseradish, salt, pepper, or Tabasco and tomato catchup, served in lemon cups on crushed ice.
The saying notes that while methods differ across contexts, core principles remain constant. It contrasts flexible approaches with unchanging ethical or foundational tenets guiding decision making.
A collection of dinner ideas with simple recipes. Banana Soup uses ripe bananas lemon zest and cornstarch for a chilled soup. Parisian Peas simmered with butter egg yolks and vegetables. Cheese Balls blend olives radishes and Neufchatel into walnut sized bites. Chicken Southern Style bakes in butter seasoned flour and tomato bouillon sauce. A note suggests colorful salads should be visually balanced.
Panic broke out aboard a Savannah to Baltimore vessel as a scantily clad man rushed from his cabin shouting torpedo fears. The captain calmly warned passengers to brace for the worst while revealing the ship had already sailed to the dock, leaving individuals to fend for themselves.
Popular Mechanics Magazine notes the European conflict differs from past wars by the near absence of smoke on the firing line due to smokeless powder. Rifles produce no visible smoke and artillery only a thin, quickly vanishing mist, with smoke appearing mainly where shrapnel or shells explode to reveal gun positions.
A history of the crinoline traces its first use to a sixteenth century Spanish princess who hid love letters beneath a widened skirt. Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary are cited in portraits and articles suggesting early use and similar dress styles. The piece hints at pockets and concealed notes as a motive for the fashion's development.
The dog pursues the hare with alternating aggression and feigned friendliness on a hillside. The hare challenges the dog to reveal true intentions, asking whether he is friend or foe. The tale ends with the reminder that those you cannot trust may hide their true colors.
An old testimonial argues proper feeding boosts child health. A mother describes switching from heavy meat and potatoes to fruit Grape-Nuts with cream Postum for breakfast, plus varied meals. She claims children became sturdier and stomach problems eased after these changes.
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