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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
6
A feature on rose pink parasols as chic sunshades pairing with pink linen gowns and peacock blue velvet for Parisian flair. It also notes blouse trends with jabots and panel fronts, and playful advice encouraging natural pink cheeks via carrot intake and grocery-store rouge.
Instructional guide describes making mustard paste for medical use at Presbyterian hospital Man hratlan. It covers ratios for adults and children, thinning with tepid water, adding oil or vaseline for tender skin, and preparation of large and small poultices on muslin with gauze, plus masking with oilcloth or flannel and securing with bandage.
A concise sewing guide explains comparing gathering with a riffle versus traditional methods. It instructs threading the machine with coarse bobbin thread, using long stitches, and drawing up the under thread to fullness, noting the bottom thread’s strength reduces breakage and distributes fullness evenly.
A simple tea cosy style cover for a hot water jug is shown. It features a jug image on one side, stout cord edging, three loops as a handle, a removable cambric cover, a padded sateen foundation, and a slightly larger cover that buttons at the bottom.
Gentle guidance covers sewing posture when at the needle and window breaks up stiffness. It warns rubbers tire feet, suggests stout outdoor shoes and careful eating to avoid moodiness. A hand care remedy uses glycerin lemon juice and carbolic acid. nun’s buckskin gloves protect hands during housework.
Burlap serves as a versatile covering for shirt-ewaifst and utility boxes, especially when color harmony with the room is desired. Edges should be finished with linen braid and secured with Dutton tacks, available from upholsterers or drapery departments. Burlap also suits inexpensive portieres, with a running stenciled design around the bottom and sides for decoration.
Hand embroidered doilies in flower and fruit patterns offered in one shop for 1.25 each. Colurg technique featured in the sale.
A guide to harmonizing four corner seating spots with the room and each other. The article praises a simple, comfortable arrangement shown in an illustration and warns against stiff, abrupt finishes from built in seats.
The description details a room with a corner bench flanked by tall furniture pieces, a three cornered wall cabinet, and a second cabinet forming an angle. A square window with stenciled curtains matches the grass cloth theme, with gray oak furniture and blue grass cloth accents. A round table sits at the bench corner for books and tea, and a bowl of flowers adds color to soften the wall.
The New York Sun describes willow bird cages offered in traditional European designs and Archer variations. Available stock or custom sizes in natural wood or stained finishes, these cages appeal to both city and country owners and cost about four to five dollars each depending on size and craftsmanship.
Swiss villager Johann Schmid of Suhr in Argovie proclaims himself the happiest man on earth. At 55 he says he never worked, never married, never worried, yet eats well, drinks well and sleeps well while living on a small income his father left.
In a small town Sunday school, Esther wishes for a queenly crown while Johnnie, her cousin, protects her. When Esther falls into a pond during a game, Johnnie dives in to save her, enduring danger to pull her to safety. Their act earns approval and a chance for Johnnie to study music with the organist.
A period description explains white lead as the standard global paint material made from corroded lead mixed with linseed oil. It warns of adulterated brands containing barytes or chalk and outlines a home blow pipe test to prove purity, with the National Lead Company offering a free test kit and booklet.
A wedding at Fingest Buckinghamshire lists the bride, groom, officiant, and signatories of the register all bearing the name Davis Pall Mall Gazette. The unusual naming ties the ceremony to the newspaper group, reflecting a playful legal or social custom of the time.
The passage warns readers that paid advertisements may carry truth and urges buyers to insist on the exact advertised item when shopping through dealers. It cautions against accepting substitutes labeled “just as good.”
New York women adopt rope jumping as a beauty method to shed fat and regain slender figures. A Parisian beauty culturist promotes the technique claiming fresh reduction, though practitioners report striking results with ordinary skipping ropes. The reformer herself showcases a sylphlike form, wearing heathlike corsets and a white broadcloth gown as a paragon.
A Cleveland grocer recounts his health improvement after quitting coffee and using Postum Food Coffee. He says nerves calmed, appetite returned, and morning irritability faded, recommending others with nervous or stomach issues to switch. A note invites readers to read The Road to Wellville.
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