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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
3
The clipping catalogs preserved recipes for fruit preserves and breads. It includes instructions for pear and rhubarb preserves and jams, spiced apple jelly, cherry and orange desserts, and southern style breads like corn bread and scones, with measurements and steps.
A historical note on refreshing hot day drinks lists iced chocolate coffee frappe and grape juice preparations. It covers making syrups from berries, raspberry and cherry shrub, grape juice extraction, sugar adjustments, and serving ideas with ice, cream, and cookies.
Consul Carl C. Hanson at Bangkok notes a growing habit among locals to roll cigarettes from home-grown tobacco wrapped in dried banana leaves or lotus flower koron leaves. The practice highlights local production and smoking customs observed by the consul.
A historical feature praises American mills for producing novel cotton materials and durable silks, noting a growing prestige as Europe may re-enter the market. It spotlights a charming two to six year old girl’s dress in cotton madras with blue stripes, blue chambray trims, and blue white embroidery, highlighting affordability and smart fashion.
The passage reflects on inner wealth over worldly riches and the need to hold imagination as the true riches. It cites Thoreau and Emerson to illustrate finding beauty and knowledge within, while acknowledging personal limits in living another's life.
A brief dialogue mocks vanity as one character teases another about wearing a bathing suit. The exchange underscores social scrutiny of appearance.
The New York World describes a novelty store feature with two switchboard side walls, telephone receivers, and four knobs to select records. Shoppers insert a penny, dial a number from the catalog, and hear music, with plans for self playing records enabling full operas for about 37 cents or a Wagner evening for 22 cents.
A father explains to his son that carrying coal to Newcastle is a figure of speech. He likens the idea to telling a graduating class something they already know.
A social scene note contrasts reactions at a wedding with men laughing and women weeping, suggesting gendered responses tied to the ceremony. The line about health echoes a promotional tone linked to a coffee brand.
An appealing public notice warns of high infant mortality in civilized countries and urges timely use of Castoria as a safe remedy. It laments narcotic teething preparations containing opium or morphine, claiming Castoria improves circulation, relieves fever, and bears the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher.
A fashion note describes the zouave bolero worn over afternoon frocks with transparent sleeves for contrast. It notes materials like taffeta with dull gold embroidery and mentions a Cornflower blue corsage fan as part of the ensemble.
In late summer fashion, hats lean toward the sailor style with wider brims and varied trims. Three examples show white satin, black and white striped ribbons, and dark blue accents, with crowns ranging from small to moderate and decorative bows and flowers by Julia Bottomley.
A sensational tale claims Luna Park will install a steel umbrella covering an acre with a 140 foot handle and shade for 5000 visitors. It will be steel ribbed, canvas covered, lit with searchlights and bulbs costing about 25000 dollars.
The article describes long roll cushions inspired by Victorian styles using crash linen silk and cotton rops with cross stitch long hand and filet embroidery. Ends are shirred and tied with cords. Designs draw on Chinese and Japanese motifs with French knots and skeleton stitches.
A vogue for large cut jet beads appears in many directions to finish a decolletage. Beads are arranged in close lines or scattered chains of smaller beads, with festooned corsage chains and netting often forming a complete tunic effect.
A New York woman notes wartime home life strains as many stay home and keep servants. She recalls an agent reporting twelve calls in one morning from women seeking house help at low wages, illustrating widespread lodging and labor shortages during the war.
Mosquitoes stay out of houses costing less than the architect's estimate. The piece notes that friends easily become enemies, highlighting fragility of suburban social ties amidst budget limits.
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