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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1907
Page
7
A simple frame residence designed for suburban use but adaptable to town or village living. Ground floor features a large parlor, reception hall, dining room, and convenient kitchen. Front entrance noted. upstairs four bedrooms and a bathroom. Total estimated cost $2500 by P. T. MacLagan.
A 1907 plan by John F. Lape of Rensselaer New York describes a commodious farmhouse with five rentable chambers for summer boarders. It notes a seven foot deep stone and cement cellar, a large first floor, seven second floor chambers, and provisions for water, sewage, and heating with an occupancy cost estimated at 6000 dollars.
Dainty gifts decorated with ribbon embroidery offer limitless possibilities using inexpensive materials. Floral and geometric designs transform home accessories, pincushions, picture frames, and corset bags into original, elegant pieces suitable for dressing tables or parlors. A white satin pincushion with lace and a Louis XVI gold thread basket center becomes a work of art, while silk frames edged with white or gilt wood or gold galloon add bright, decorative appeal.
The article outlines practical handmade gifts for invalids including a hot water bottle case knitted from two needles with a ribbon draw top, a matching hand warmer cover, and small hot salt bottles. Also described are a sofa rug with an under portion to prevent slippage, a pillow holder using a ribbon stocking suspender clasp, and a linen embroidered strip finished with clasps as a thoughtful extra.
A concise note describes small lace edged handkerchiefs used to fashion bags into pouches for slipping a powder puff. The trick aids discreet use by a woman familiar with the method.
US government compiled tide tables for Astoria Oregon note exact times require the appendix. References include Willapa Bay South Bend Oysterville Grays Harbor Hoquiam Columbia River Bar Clatsop Beach and Long Beach with additive or subtraction hours to calculate high and low water.
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