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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
8
A Portland Express note offers a cushion project using satin cover with cherry and leaf embroidery, red silk edge stitching, dung lace ruffle, and red satin ribbon ties. It also provides a French dressing for a lettuce salad with lemon juice salt and cayenne, to be kept chilled until serving.
The article praises industrious needlework, highlighting handsome paragols in taffeta and impongee with rich embroidery. It praises the Vigerte ruffies for front of watrts, narrow trims with Valenciennes lace, and notes hand embroidery in vibrant colors using silk and cotton.
Knitters design simple caps to safeguard steel needles in bags. Two corks about an inch long are covered with flannel and tied with elastic to form a cap that fits over the needle ends. An outer ribbon covering secures the corks, edges are finished, and a gold bead or small button completes the look. The caps protect needles from loss and keep them secure.
Wise girls planning Christmas preparations can learn to make a practical needle case from ribbon and flannel. Cut fabric, baste, and feather stitch to create five divisions with eyelets and number motifs, then fill each division with corresponding needles and secure with ribbon for rolling and tying.
Scallop edging, once nearly forgotten, now ads value to old flounces and collars. Inherited lace and embroidery from 80 to 100 years ago become treasure troves for modern dress, linking past garments to current styles without neglecting vintage craft.
Poem line fragment in which the speaker seeks steadiness and certainty, noting light, storms, and shifting time while observing trailing shadows of a day attributed to Charles Buxton Goine.
A recipe describing a salad using aluted olives mushrooms celery and hickory nuts. Olives and savory portions are cut in halves and coated with mayonnaise served on a lettuce bed with nut sticks. Peeled oranges are sliced thin and arranged with hickory nut meats as a garnish.
Beat one egg until very light. Add one cupful of powdered sugar and beat continuously. Stir in five tablespoons sifted pastry flour a little salt one cupful finely chopped nuts and half teaspoon vanilla. Drop spoonfuls on greased pans two inches apart. Bake in a moderately hot oven until nicely colored.
Two cups of chopped hickory and walnut meats mixed with two ounces of melted sweetened chocolate. Add two tablespoons of cream and a quarter teaspoon of butter for a rich filling.
A house confection described as a popular church fair treat combines Blanche one pound hickory nuts raisina citron and candied cherries in equal measures. The mixture is chopped to paste with wine and sandwiched between frosting layers for a modern layer cake.
Instructions describe washing flannel in hot borax solution with Naptha or laundry soap. Rinse with warm water after adding salt, wring dry, stretch, and hang to dry without ironing. Claim is made that this method prevents shrinking even in cold weather.
David Parker of Fayette, New York, who lost a foot at Gettysburg, says Electric Bitters cured his long stomach trouble and improved his health. He reports paying much for medicines before using them and would not take $500 for the benefits. Described as a grand tonic for aged people and female weaknesses, a strong body builder and kidney helper. Sold by McKee's Drug Store for 50 cents.
A London report notes married women in Britain moving to form a union after speeches by Miss Mary Higgs and Dr. Mary Murdock at the Congress of National Union of Woman Workers. They argue married women are wage earners and should unite to protect their interests and health. Enthusiasm at the meeting suggests further action soon.
Mrs Creighton widow of the late Bishop of London created a mild sensation at a swoman's conference by declaring herself a new woman and explaining her use of the term. She asserted her independence and modern views prompting discussion among attendees.
Mrs Cradighton warns against married women halting personal growth after marriage. She attacks passive appearance driven living, praising active public involvement for contemporary women. She argues longevity and vitality allow women to contribute actively at forty, contrasting with older generations.
A new jewelry trend features watches fitted into rings worn on the finger. Swiss made, these ring watches come in styles like phirgoic filigree and expanding chain, with options from plain gold to gem studded or enameled. Prices start at $100 depending on mounting.
The Wend, a coal trust, reached an agreement with the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand to confine coal traffic between the colonies to that fleet. Independent merchants and shipping firms denounce the monopoly as injurious. The Wend has raised coal prices and, until now, avoided harsher censure by linking labor unions to price gains. The steamship deal sparks strong protests from rival interests.
The article warns that a baby’s liver must act regularly and that torpidity, not over-activity, causes trouble as cold weather begins. If a year old infant still nursing lacks bottle feed, insufficient nourishment can impede liver function and reduce health.
Babies and children need prompt attention when suffering from coughs and colds. The best remedy for mothers to use is Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup. It tastes nearly as good as maple sugar, it contains hospiates, and it is laxative and drives the cold out of the system by gently moving the bowels. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
The following accounts have been filed in the Probate Judge's office in Athens County Ohio and are suspended for publication and exceptions until November 30 1907 at 10 o'clock A M James Kinner Administrator of George Wetzell Estate First and final account N R de Steigner Executor of Mary C de Steigner Estate Final account G B Allen Administrator with will annexed of Sarah J Buxton Estate First and final account Cc J Martin Guardian of Peter L Martin Final account A W Uynch 11 143
Mrs. C. M. Coleman of Virginia orchestrated a Nova Scotia exhibit for the Jamestown fair after others failed. She traveled for health, benefited from the climate, and wrote guidance on French knots and satin stitch for embroidery, noting knot technique and laundering durability.
Mrs Coleman studied the province's natural resources and Mismac Indian lore, hiring experts who vouched for rich gold deposits. Persuading the Nova Scotia premier, she secured cabinet approval for a Palace of Mines exhibit, one of the fair’s finest mineral displays by a foreign government.
The article advises refreshing raised embossed leather frames using specialty polishes from reliable dealers. It notes risks of darkening and suggests rubbing with turpentine to remove stains, then applying a small amount of crude oil and polishing with a clean cloth. Verify the item is genuine leather before treating to avoid color damage.
Revival of the French knot in embroidery sparks a wave of decorative pieces. Scarfs table runners bureau scarfs borders and curtains feature dense raised masses of tiny knots forming floral patterns. The wild carrot motif offers graceful design possibilities with large flower beads and intricate stitches.
Lord Russell and Bismarck discuss quick ways to end unwanted visits. Bismarck says his wife detects clingy guests and uses a plausible pretext to whisk him away. The anecdote ends as his wife appears and summons him for medicine.
A collection of anecdotal quirks shows writers such as IxXeats Dickens Dandet Toe Atlan Toe Thackeray Dumas Stevens on enjoying pepper toast jewelry hat tipping bed cats flute playing and restless habits. The lively list highlights personal idiosyncrasies from red pepper on toast to endless foot tapping.
A chocolate rich cake uses sweet milk and soda for moisture and lift. Ingredients include sugar butter milk eggs melted chocolate soda flour. combine melted chocolate with half the milk then fold in beaten whites and bake in two pans with icing.
An article extols cold water as a simple, cheap beauty aid. It says regular cold exposure prevents wrinkles, tightens flesh, and improves skin on the face throat and chest, with cold spray or basin dippings preferred over compresses for best results.
Clean and split a three pound white fish. Place skin side down on an oak plank slightly larger than the fish. Salt and pepper, brush with melted butter. Bake twenty five minutes in a hot oven. Remove, spread with butter, garnish with parsley and lemon. Serve on the plank.
Lemons that have hardened from cold or long storage can be softened by soaking in cold water for a few hours. To keep an egg yolk from congealing add a little water before storing. Pour off the water before using the yolk to find it soft and fresh.
Mr Rich notes a baby brightens the house while Mr Benedict admits doubled gas consumption. The exchange highlights domestic changes and rising energy use in daily life. The brief scene reveals family dynamics and reactions to added household demand.
A kitchen reminder advises softer closure of the oven door during cake baking to prevent floury explosions and uneven rising. Home cooks are urged to avoid slamming the door and to allow steady heat for even texture.
A concise note describes scaling ash handling by dipping the material in the bottling process to simplify growth control and handling. It emphasizes a straightforward technique adaptable to small scale production environments.
At the Ohio tax commission meeting in Columbus Dean Williams of the Normal College urged a revenue plan for public schools based on teacher counts and average daily attendance, splitting receipts between the two sources. He noted urban districts educate many pupils who do not attend local schools and urged legislation to avoid rural discrimination.
Friends of Miss Elpha Miskell hosted a miscellaneous shower at her North Maple Street home. Friday evening November 15, Miss Miskell, a favored Lancaster young lady, is to wed Mr. Miles Howe of Nelsonville. The evening featured games, social amusements, refreshments, and a late automobile ride provided by Mr. Lou Miskell.
The maribou proves elusive as hunters report its cunning pace. Natives use a long cord with bait to lure the bird within range, then hide and wait. The stunned bird stops to eat the bait and is captured when the hunter closes in by calling the rope.
A letter from Thomas Carlyle to his sister Jenny requests three flannel shirts and includes detailed measurements. He notes obtaining flannel from Alick and a measuring strap purchased for a penny to ensure accuracy.
A dialogue from an American Magazine humorously debates Italian place names and the idea of Venice featuring dog mayors. Bill Gladox and the narrator clash over geography and spelling with playful misstatements about Italy and Venice.
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