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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
5
A historical note observes a shift in domestic labor where women increasingly hire others to perform the least enjoyable chores such as washing ironing and cleaning. The piece notes the rise of electric washers and services enabling women to delegate tasks once done personally and highlights social pressure to outsource burdensome duties while maintaining household efficiency.
English hostesses popularize the kachang goreng or monkey nut, the common peanut, as a fancy tidbit for dinners and tea. Salted, toasted peanuts prepared with light oil or butter offer an inexpensive, stylish relish served in nut cups with careful draining to avoid excess oil.
The sketch notes several path ideas for gardens including brick and grass paths. A grass path leads toward a sun dial focal point, enhancing the garden’s overall appeal.
The article describes garden footpaths with concrete stepping stones and gravel borders, notes on making round cement flags, and provides recipes and tips for sauces. It lists several common sauces including horseradish and mint, with methods for preparing mint, tomato, and apple sauces and a note on English versus American sauce usage.
The article advises using inexpensive, creative methods for summer cottage interiors. It encourages dyeing mosquito netting, using cheesecloth and unbleached cotton for curtains and portieres, and repainting and reworking existing furnishings to create a cheerful, unified look. It urges practical, simple color commonalities and hands‑on alterations to transform dated pieces.
The text urges deciding clearly before acting and warns about risks in pursuing a summer home. It suggests seeking wiser, lower price or fire related caution in the process.
Practical tips to modernize old kitchens include adding a metal top to small tables, painting or enamel finishes, and using a high stool for comfort. Suggestions cover heavy kitchen linoleum flooring, expert installation, and long term labor savings.
The article outlines methods to create and pair scarfs with dresses, suggesting one scarf per frock, using scraps from new or ready made frocks. It covers georgette and crepe de chine options, embroidery, ribbon bands, fur accents, and color linking with floral or geometric designs. It notes bridesmaids in light georgette gowns with coordinated scarfs and decorative picot edges.
A weekly menu lists breakfast to supper items across Tuesday Saturday and Sunday. Includes meats like corned beef and beefsteak, fish such as planked fish and sardines, various soups and salads, breads, vegetables, fruits, desserts, and beverages with coffee or cocoa.
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