The Yellow Cord of China and Its Meaning
An article discusses rumors that a yellow cord was sent to Yuan Shih K’ai, explaining its historic use to signal noble exit from life. It notes the practice is now obsolete but mentions recent claims tied to Li Hongzhang and 1901, with Yuan’s dismissal and China’s reform ambitions shaping Western views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celestial Empire
Yuan Shih K’ai
Peking
Ch’un Bai
Yuan Shih K'ai
Thomas F. Millard
Philadelphia Ledger
China
Europe
Li Hung Chang
Japan
Shimonoseéki
France
Russia
Prince Tian
Yuan
Washington
Tang Shao-yi
England
United States
America
Chna
Far East
Pekins
Lighting the Living Room with Shaded Lamps and Color
The article explains how incandescent glare diminishes atmosphere and how shading with tinted shades and yellow tones creates a cozy, flattering effect. It notes women value lighting for appearance, cites high wall electric rows as luxurious, and describes yellow paper shades with gilt garlands and rice paper Japanese shades adaptable to decor.
Furnishing the Cottage on a Budget for Warm Homey Style
A practical guide urges choosing cheap durable items to outfit a cottage. It suggests light mission pine furniture, denim carpets, moss cushions, Indian print curtains, and affordable five and ten cent store dishes. Even wealthy occupants can create a cozy space with economical choices and simple decor.
Time Saver for Laundress Uses Netting Bag on Line
A clever laundress saves minutes drying a large family’s handkerchiefs collars and doilies by using a strong netting bag with arrow-string top and taped corners. Small items are placed inside, drawn up to prevent loss, and pinned to the line to dry in sun and air.
Embroidered Net Creations Highlight Summer Frogits
New summer frogits feature ligavy net with cart wheel embroidery and plain white floss. Work can be done by non experts, resembling rough darning in appearance.
Kitchen Lids Back for Lids New Storage Solution
A housekeeper solves kitchen clutter by stringing a strong wire across the pots and pans shelf with nails to hold lids and cooking utensils in neat, accessible rows. The setup keeps lids orderly, neat, and within easy reach, avoiding awkward piles.
Dressing Table Novelty Sketch for Hairy Article
A simple dressing or writing table ornament is described. Cut a cardboard piece, cover with velvet, form a fur shaped pad, fill with woven wool, edge with silk cord, and sew on a dress hook to hang or support a pincushion and paper weight.
Quaint Little Clog Clock Gift for Horse Lovers
A clock shaped like a crystal ball hangs from a batber trap atop a stirrup tron. The steel base supports the rider’s foot as the clock swings on a leather strap. An ideal gift for girls who ride, drive, and love horses.
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