TABLE FURNISHINGS Information Gathered In Europe
A Boston Globe brief surveys European trends in dining room silverware and tableware. It highlights ornate nickel and silver pieces, from fluted bowls and strawberry bowls to grape strands and Osiris themed items. New designs include three-part vegetable dishes, heavily chased entree dishes, and cheese biscuit stands. Prices noted for butter dishes and pepper grinders attract attention.
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Europe
Armerica
Cestun
Boston Globe
Care of Gloves and Proper Fitting Techniques
Gloves require careful preparation and fitting from the start. Do not rush when putting them on. dust with powder for easy slip on, then work fingers before the thumb and button except the first. After wearing, air and reshape by turning inside out, and air for an hour. Clean light gloves with benzine, rub from wrist to fingertips, and dry on a clean towel. Store scented with violet or heliotrope for freshness.
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Weny & Glove-Stratehoy
Elena
Spices
India
Inferior Motives in Child Education Emphasized
A Victorian note urges teaching children only the best motives for conduct. Even when a child errs, intent matters more than punishment. Distinguish motive from action, using simple language so children learn self guidance and virtue, avoiding bribes of candy or fear.
Household tips and odd cleaning advice from a past page
A scattered set of household notes covers stain removal and fabric care. Tips include using salt and soot for egg stains, glycerin to prevent shrinkage, polishing knives with coal powder, and hot soapy washes for fabrics. Instructions describe dry shampooing, hair brushing, and a Castile soap liquor for shampooing.
Vesuling for the Loilet Table and Jashus Eyebrow Growth
The text discusses Vesuling for a regulated table and mentions Suumotines as a remedy for colds and a salve for burns. It cautions against facial use due to hair growth and notes implications for eyebrows.
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Yaseline
Rebbu
Whral Benvoin WIL Bo. Honsein skin care note
A rough OCR fragment claims a lotion made from reclaimed plant and alcohol can scent the face, whiten skin, and tighten it. It suggests removal of tan and antinkles, asserting pleasant odor and whitening effects, with a mention of cleansing with alcohol.
Knickknack Crafts for Holiday Gifts and Silvers Care
A holiday craft guide explains hand made gifts with linen and horizon braid patterns, including a dolly motif, lace star design, and blue denim table cover. It details materials, stitches, and finishing methods, plus a note on silver tarnish prevention using a protective coating and cleaning technique.
Ingenious Arranger Creates Pin System for Wind Resistance
A description of a novel two curved pins mechanism designed to sew into a brace that holds a hat, aiming to avoid wind displacement. The concept references Len Desteen Wout and Mayiish terms as part of its preview in a technical discussion.
Wedding Cake Boxes and Their Popular Souvenir Styles
The article surveys bridal souvenir cake boxes showing varied styles, prices, and craftsmanship. It notes boxes are often handmade by women and girls, with moire pattern lids, silver-edged designs, and elaborate monograms. A white satin box valued at $480 is highlighted, along with a crepe paper covered novelty that opens like a fan.
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Wethling
Wedding souvenir cake boxes tied with crepe paper bows
Notes on decorative gift boxes for weddings describe crepe paper cake boxes priced at 18 a hundred with corner ribbons tied in full bows to avoid untying. Boxes include lucia edging, a heavy paper folder, and silver or gold monograms. Various shapes exist, with popularity differences and practitioner roles noted by Ella Starr.
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Bea
Ella Starr
Recorder
German Christmas Dates and Frugal Kitchen Tips
A collage of recipes and domestic advice from a 19th century magazine notes a molasses based spiced dough with citrus rind, nut shapes, and careful baking. interwoven are moral guidance on children’s chores, maternal duties, and social expectations, plus hints on lime water, mille, and preservation techniques.
Japanese and Indian Rooms Create Oriental Interiors
A New York Advertiser piece describes stylish Japanese and Indian room schemes. It details sliding screens with chrysanthemum carvings, greenish white matting, wicker furniture, and vivid wall hangings. An Indian corner is shown with mud ceilings, carved doors, tapestries, and hookahs, portraying an exotic, comfortable aesthetic.
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Louis AV
Ape Netranee
Louis MI
New York
Siamboul
Tudin
N.Y
Meat Graquatleds for Six Persons
Recipe fragment outlines making meat graquatleds for six with chopped cooked meat, onions and peppers, water, and flour thickening. Shape into cylinders, dip in beaten egg, coat with bread crumbs, fry in hot fat, drain and serve promptly.
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Luis Buen
Law and Engageanene Ilo Engagement Decision
A garbled report describes an exercise of contract law in which an engagement ring is at issue after a broken or refused engagement. The court reportedly addressed whether the ring must be returned or remain with the recipient under an old jurisdiction. The source uses unclear terms and appears historically transcribed.
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Menwarings
Minton Tile Window Box Described for Living Rooms
The article praises the window box as a stylish feature for living rooms during winter, noting its practicality for housing chosen plants and enhancing the room's appearance. It highlights the Minton tile window box with yellow, blue and white decoration, heavy glass, and sturdy woolen mounting, though the description is cut off.
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Minton
How to Make a Window Box for Plants from a Photo
A detailed guide describes assembling a wooden window box about 33 inches long by 9 inches wide and seven inches deep. It covers materials, cost around 35, including pine boards and nails, and offers finishing ideas with walnut trim, plus plant choices like geraniums and verbenas to create a lush display suitable for a living room.
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Minton
Lenota
Mann
Messrs
Dfendesen & Co
Invalid's Garden A Lightened Shelf For The Bedside
A 19th century suggestion to brighten an invalid’s room with a simple bedside shelf of polished wood and iron brackets. The project supports a plant display beside the bed, allowing the patient to enjoy blossoms while aiding comfort and routine. Gardner Webb Dounet notes flowers refresh the room and offer a gentle, uplifting touch.
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Ind
Fords
Webb Dounet
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