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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1909
Page
7
Mr Rawson faces Mrs Saville's furious insistence on securing a new will. He plans a cautious test with a prospective companion for the elderly widow while maneuvering to spare the disobedient son Hugh Saville from ruin. The plot weaves power, fear, and a possible replacement heir.
The 1895 formed and 1901 incorporated federation seeks to organize and assist New York City churches and Christian groups for cooperative work across spiritual educational and social interests. It acts as a clearing house guiding neighborhood visits and canvass plans with pastor conferences to foster fellowship among nearby clergy.
Squire recalls overhearing a woman say that Muggins is every inch a gentleman. Vicat asks how the moment happened and the reply confirms his refined manner.
A mix of guidance on professional conduct for women in the workplace and practical hair care tips. It cautions against using office resources for personal calls, emphasizes business ethics, and offers techniques for keeping hair healthy, including brushing, dry shampoo, and avoiding harsh chemicals.
The article asserts ringworms and ulcers can be cured with juice from strawberries and recommends poultices of potato starch for facial eczema. A starwort decoction is advised, with a strict diet excluding wine coffee meat and certain foods. strawberries and other items are forbidden, and pimples share the same diet.
A mother’s tip uses built in or bench boxes in porches to store playthings and outdoor gear. Boxes in entry benches and porch steps guide children to tidier hallways and downstairs rooms through simple, accessible storage.
Advice urges quiet evenings before sleep and gentle meals. It permits beef stew lamb chop roast beef roast lamb and certain fish at midday for children under ten once daily. It says ham sausage pork liver and salted meats should wait until after age ten.
Instruction to pour scalding water over oranges and let stand five minutes. The hot water loosens the thick white skin, enabling easy outer peeling and ready-to-slice fruit.
A German anthropologist questions prevailing beliefs about why hair turns gray, disputing ideas that sudden fright or other common explanations determine graying patterns. The study prompts reevaluation of the biological and psychological factors involved.
A hostess uses a game to pair guests by shared tastes. She lists figures like modern novelists, prints each name twice on separate slips, and guests pick their preferred writer. The matched man and woman who choose the same name become dinner partners, sparking conversation especially with newcomers.
Advice suggests vigorous rubbing of all body parts after a bath to improve reactions. Options include a dry rub with alcohol or aromatic vinegars and rubbing the entire body with the palm.
Fashion writers note extreme fall styles with elaborate overskirts and fully plain sleeves. Hats turn up at the back and hairdos shift to match. Pannier silhouettes return, belts with rosettes appear, and fullness returns to skirts while waists stay tightly laced for a fluffy season.
A faded light dress can be refreshed by boiling water with Turkey-red cheesecloth then dipping a section of the fabric to absorb the dye. The shade dries lighter than wet and should even out to the desired color.
The hand’s massage improves skin and circulation. If reach is limited, use a crash towel or long strip of flannel held in both hands and pulled vigorously from left to right as a gymnastic exercise. This strengthens the skin and overall circulation.
If you own old rush bottom or cane seated chairs and want to avoid re caning costs, fashion a new seat at home. Remove the caning, staple fiber matting or burlap to fit, then edge and nail with gross-headed tacks. Repair varnish and refinish as desired.
A Paris millinery product showcases a tailored hat in rough blue straw with a stiff brim rising at the right and back. The underside uses finer black straw, and a wide black velvet band circles the crown tied in a stiff bow on the right.
Woolen slumber bags in plain colors replace steamer rugs for deck use. Bags lace to the neck and include a hood, offering comfort especially for convalescents and travelers on long journeys.
A remedy attributed to an old Negro laundress is praised as excellent for all white fabrics and safe for fine materials. The guide recommends using a quart mixture for treatment.
The article notes fabric and dye ideas for dress making: one-eighth yard suffices for a dress and navy blue cheesecloth can refresh a light blue dress color. It presents practical sewing guidance from the Woman's Home Companion.
The Australasian reflects on gender roles, noting that being a man is simple by nature while a girl's life is strenuous from childhood. It discusses the constant pressure on women to look better than they are and to preserve an illusion about themselves as a key difficulty of being a woman.
The guide explains re covering a parasol by copying an old panel on white mercerized pongee. Union patterns include winding ribs with white ribbon, stamping a chrysanthemum, and adding white pearl luster embroidery with bows on top and handle. It also advises kerosene saturation and fine sanding to remove spots from nickel plating.
The rules for choosing a satisfactory life partner resemble selecting a horse. Seek a well bred, sound in wind and limb, gentle and kind individual willing to pull squarely in double harness. The analogy frames partnership as a practical, collaborative match.
To preserve mattings covering any floor and keep them sanitary and bright, wipe with a damp cloth, let dry, then apply a thin coat of clear varnish. A handy spring or fall cleaning hint for households.
The piece notes the fashion trend of wearing a black belt a small black satin cravat and a black hat with a light wash frock. It also suggests pairing these accessories with a white duck skirt and a batiste blouse for a complete look.
A note suggests using the scent of mignonette to repel flies. Placing pots of the odor around the house is described as an easy method to rid the home of these pests.
Tar paper serves as a cheap alternative lining for chests and boxes used to store summer clothes. It prevents moths as effectively as cedar and reduces packing costs.
A long list highlights incidents across Indiana including Orland Wright's death from injuries after a streetcar crash on August 8 in Laporte, a fatal Evansville traction line accident involving Edward Anderson's son, and Gertrude Hoppengartner's death from spinal trouble after a fall. The items span drownings, animal anecdotes, public notices, and local curiosities.
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