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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1910
Page
8
Womans interests note that combinations once priced for the wealthy are now available in moderate grades. The corset cover and drawers are most popular with deep yokes and lace, sometimes slashed sides, and worn with various skirts. The princess slip and chemises remain in favor in lawn, batiste, china silk, and soft fabrics with lace and ribbon trims.
The article highlights numerous pinafore designs shown in the illustration and notes they can be worn over any dress, offering protection. It advises belting the pinafore to prevent interference when stooping or climbing stairs and suggests a dedicated housework gown if needed.
The article advises industrious housewives to keep hands neat with daily warm water washes using lemon juice and benzoin, followed by cold water dips. Do not use hot water initially, select gentle soaps, then moisturize with a whitening softening cream and finish with a light dusting powder.
The article notes a style shift away from flat buns and knots to widespread curls for all ages and seasons. Side curls near the ears appear, with back curls rising softly over the neck. Lace bands and tiny metallic leaf fillets gain popularity, while older women prefer wide lace or metallic tissue bands resembling Juliet caps.
Instructions on fitting the new habit skirt advise dropping the front slightly and lifting the back to align placket edges. Do not attempt extreme sewing before mastering home dressmaking. The method shrinks fabric over the hips using a wet cloth and hot iron to remove wrinkles.
The article notes red and bright colored flat knitted chenille capes with no trim, praised as warm light and pretty. Origin traced to a little girl at Paris races, prompting use for skating travel and cold weather.
Hampton's magazine touts seven New York depots supplying sterilized milk to tenement babies. Cows kept in a pristine barn are regularly inspected, cleaned, and steamed. Milk is analyzed biweekly, bottled and shipped within 30 hours to a model laboratory that prepares physician prescribed feeds for each infant.
Instructions for pear orchard care over years 1 to 5 and beyond. Use vegetables early, avoid wheat or rye. After initial growth, switch to clover two to three years, harvesting policies, and soil enrichment. Regular hoeing, insect control, trunk washes with soap solution, suckers and sprouts removal. Pruning guidance promotes balanced shape and width over excessive height.
Farmers believe late October to mid November is best for planting apple trees when ground is thawed and not wet. Roots heal into ground, spring growth resumes without delay, though severe winters may kill some trees. A trench planting with topsoil cover protects against freezing for earlier spring planting.
The article advises farmers on home paint use, stressing easy learnability and low cost. It covers tools, materials white lead linseed oil and pigments, winter painting tips, surface prep, first coat composition mixing one eighth lead to seven eighths oil, stirring cadence, and second coat with a lighter lead mix for color and sealing pores.
The author admits neglect of systematic farming early, learning through institutes and farm papers. He recalls paying high prices for breeding stock, then profits from selling calves and improved livestock. He highlights better sheep management with Shropshire breed and a ram, showing substantial gains within three years.
Fragments describe a lime wash method for tree trunks as a protective measure against rabbits. Mentions carbolic acid and painting trunks, aiming for adequate protection and moisture control.
New York reports the Red Cross seal campaign as a national effort to fund tuberculosis relief. Since 1908 stamps and seals have raised millions, with plans for broader distribution this season. The program, led by Emily P. Bissell and supporters, emphasizes simple gifts like a penny or nickel from every household.
A playful exchange shows children mimicking a classroom and hockey scene. The dialogue uses lighthearted humor with phrases like Let's go fishin and zo fun, reflecting a schoolyard vibe and pretend play among kids.
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