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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
12
Catherine Talbot surveys fall styles for the college set outlining practical frocks a scholar may wear. Navy serge suits, two piece outfits, crepe de chine gowns, and velvet trimmed coats highlight functional yet chic pieces suited to campus life and occasional outings.
Amateur gardeners learn soap in the garden aids health. White castile soap mixed with water creates an insecticide and fungicide, used by spraying foliage including undersides. For flowers mix soap in boiling water then dilute, rinse after half an hour. adjust strength for begonias and tender plants.
Tips on choosing luggage including wardrobe trunks and medium hatboxes, with guidance on packing efficiency for long trips. Reminders to protect umbrellas and ensure trunks have trays and organizers for short side trips. Fall color trends noted with navy, brown, red, and green fabrics highlighted for wardrobes.
The article notes that next winter the gulf will match suits with muffs as a modish fad. Coats are described as three quarter length with gathered sleeve tops and full wrists, signaling wind-driven fashion. The muff is cord gathered and trimmed with fur bands.
A guide to fruit and jam filled omelets paired with fish dinners. Directions cover quince and orange omelets, sugar and salt adjustments, use of brandy, butter, and whipped cream, and decorative orange slices for serving.
A sewing tip advises threading the needle to the spool when basting long seams to save thread. It promotes economy by allowing a single long piece to be used again after machine stitching.
The article outlines practical bridal planning detailing spending limits for the trousseau, emphasis on a costly wedding gown and a formal going away outfit, plus a modest set of evening frocks. It notes fashion changes reducing bulky dowries and describes a French night robe with a loop buttonhole for easy ribbon tying.
Health officials urge a summer baby care campaign to reduce high July August infant deaths. New York Health Department pamphlet advises fresh air clean bottles proper feeding temperatures and daily tub baths.
A collection of home canning instructions covers pickled pineapple minting currants stuffed green peppers and a fruit mincemeat method. It includes syrup and vinegar mixtures with spices. peppers prepared and sealed. and tips on keeping nuts and potatoes.
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