Can Velvet and Danish Cloth Be Died Black
A reader asks the Sisters if faded velvet and a Danish cloth skirt can be dyed black. The note requests guidance on whether dyeing is possible and what kind of dye to use. PEACH BLOSSOM.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1911
Page
11
Pretty Party Dress Ideas for a Five Year Old
Newton asks for dress suggestions suitable for a girl of five and a half years. Consider a light party dress with a comfortable fit, soft fabric, and cheerful color. Include a matching hair accessory and simple shoes to complete the look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Busy Bee Seeks Summer Sewing Advice From Sisters
A reader styled as GREEN EMERALD asks for practical dress guidance for a baby and herself. She notes making four dresses as babies outgrow them quickly and requests tips on summer wear for travel and beach time. She wonders if a long linen coat and black hat are suitable for the train and asks for clothing suggestions from sisters.
Care of Dahlias Advice for Early Spring Planting
A letter advises planting dahlias on the east side of the house to catch morning sun. Provide good soil and ample water for fine flowers. Do not plant bulbs yet due to cold conditions. Pink dahlia referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D
Building a Bungalow Near Essex and Borrowing Tips
Advice on buying or building a bungalow with a $2500 to $2900 budget. Compare mortgage options from savings banks at 6 percent with $1500 loan or 60 percent of principal, versus cooperative banks at 85 percent with $2125 loan and $22 monthly principal. Consider location, property value growth, and proximity to car lines for best future value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Beach
Freeman to resign as First Baptist pastor in East Dedham
The Rev. Leonard A. Freeman announces resignation from the First Baptist Church at East Dedham after six years, effective Sept 1 due to ill health. Invitations go to Episcopal diocese representatives for a dinner at the Brunswick Hotel May 6 to meet the general missions committee with speakers from Ohio and Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard A. Freeman
First Baptist Church
East Dedham
Mssachusetts
Not Suitable For New Home Buyers Says Veteran Builder
The speaker warns that building and maintaining a home is a major undertaking requiring solid business ability and reliable income. Caution is urged for buyers considering years of ownership with all extras that a new house would entail.
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POST
How to Make a Plaster Plaque Bohemian Style
Instructions describe mixing plaster of Paris with cold water to a thin consistency, pouring over a picture on a tray, forming two rings with ribbon at the back, covering with plaster leaving rings exposed, optionally tinting with watercolor or blueing, then drying and sanding the edges. The writer asks if Latin is required to become a nurse with a high school diploma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathie
Stenography Students Seek Practical Advice
A reader asks stenographers for guidance after completing a course but failing to gain smooth, even writing. The writer laments poor instruction on machine use, ribbon changes, and fingering, wonders how pros avoid jerky stops, and questions investing more money in instruction or practicing at home to gain competence.
Treatment for Eyebrows in 1854 Advertisement
A reader asks for a remedy for stubborn light and short eyebrows. They note using vaseline for some time with no visible improvement and sign as Brunette.
Head Care Advice for Baby from Roxanna
A note warns against kerosene and prescribes a treatment using fresh lard and sulphur for a baby's head followed by washing with pure castile soap after 24 hours. Parents are advised to dry thoroughly and repeat the process, then report the results.
May party plans for Carmelita sisters circle
Dear Sisters I plan to entertain 10 girl friends at my home in May and request simple decoration and refreshment ideas. I cannot afford elaborate setups but want a charming affair with music and no games. I had whist in mind and seek further advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Champagne
The
Post
Talks on Love and Sentiment From a Springfield Post
A reader seeks advice on winning the woman he loves amid other admirers. A columnist counters with humility and service over vanity, urging patient effort. Also includes home recipes and credited readers from Springfield and Worcester.
Fruit Dumplings With Lemon Dressing Recipe
A recipe for fruit dumplings using flour and baking powder with a steamer method. It describes forming a stiff dough, cooking in a greased pan over boiling water, and preparing a lemon flavored dressing with sugar butter and cornstarch. Serves seven and is signed Emma F Boylen of Malden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma. F. Boylen
Main Street
Malden
The Handkerchief Clue Sparks Aerial Espionage Romance
John Christoph follows a taunting clue from a handkerchief to a deserted Devon station where Arline Drake awaits in an airship. She offers a playful bargain to keep him until she retrieves the handkerchief, sparking a lighthearted romantic chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Christoph
John
Devon
White House
Arline Drake
Arline
Tea Merchant Ends His Life on Scuyler Road Lawn
New York April 18. John R. Montgomery aged 87 a veteran tea merchant of New York for 60 years ended his life by shooting himself in a summer house on the lawn of his mansion on Scuyler road after years of grief and declining health since his wife’s death four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Scuyler Road
John R. Montgomery
John Henry Sketch Introduces Senor Petroskinski Illusionist
George W. Hobart offers a humorous John Henry sketch featuring Senor Petroskinski the illusionist, set to appear in next Sunday’s Post. The playful bit channels familiar vaudeville flair and props to modern stage mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry
George W. Hobart
Senor Petroskinski
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