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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1915
Page
6
The article reviews fashionable holiday evening frocks in Europe and America, highlighting black silhouettes and vivid color accents. It describes net gowns, embroidered bodices, and ornate belts, with examples in blue silk voile, pussy willow taffeta, and panne velvet, paired with luxurious wraps.
A mother advises back to college apparel with a testored suit, blouses, crepe de chine options, and a navy plaid or brown frock. Emphasizes practical yet stylish items: serge dress, paler pink accents, fur trim, and matching accessories. Recommends sensible footwear, hosiery, and cost-conscious choices to create polished, era-appropriate outfits.
A fragmented collection of old kitchen directions detailing Christmas sauces and a mushroom sauce. Instructions cover custardlike butter mixtures, vanilla or brandy flavoring, onion milk sauce, and mushroom sauce preparation with cautions about identifying poisonous mushrooms and proper cooking steps.
A Philadelphia convention of the American Association For Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality heard criticism of old Quaker and New England stocks for dying out. Professor E G Conklin warned that good hereditary lines are vanishing due to voluntary causes, urging individuals to regard family legacy beyond personal interests. He cited Boston and Philadelphia traditions as at risk, noting headlines proclaiming “The Last of the Family.”
A fragment describes making a plum pudding sauce with half a cup melted butter one cup sugar two tablespoons flour one and a half cups boiling water stirred to a thick cream. When serving, add a wineglass of brandy.
A small coat for a fashionably dressed girl features navy broadcloth with a yoked belted design. Velvet buckle secures the belt and the sleeves, collar, and blue velvet bonnet are trimmed in beaver. A French rose trims one side of the bonnet. the vent is highlighted.
A guide to simple, appealing refreshments for afternoon card parties and teas. Suggestions include sandwiches with fish or nuts, cucumber mayo spread, salting nuts, and cheeses on whole wheat. Ice creams, sherbets, and light cakes like wafers and cream puffs offer easy elegance.
A suggestion notes that a woman who applies mental effort to devise small devices can save time and energy, and will be rewarded. It asserts the girl can achieve much more if not overworked and emphasizes efficiency through thoughtful work.
Materials include almonds cooking oil salt and a small stewpan. Blanch almonds drain and reheat them briefly in hot or cold oil until delicate brown. Drain onto porous paper sprinkle with salt. The method suits cheaper culinary oils and is more satisfactory than oven browning.
Article warns against pacifier use for infants, arguing it fosters improper breathing and infection risk. It claims repeated handling soils the nipple, promotes mouth breathing, causes saliva swallowing issues, and may deform the jaw. Mothers are advised to avoid the pacifier altogether.
A lively, period tone describes attractive Christmas wrappings and decorations. It details miniature trees, steaming plum pudding, a Merry Christmas card, holly borders, Santa Claus, a green holly wreath, and a red bow. Gift wrapping favors tissue paper and holly ribbons, with holly tucked through bows.
Fatigue is blamed for most irritability among women, with advice urging rest and calm routines. The guidance suggests a half hour daily pause, removing restrictive clothing, soft lighting, and a brief nap after bathing to regain energy and feel renewed.
A fragmented traditional cookery note describes boning a turkey with ease, removing skin, and exposing dark meat. It mentions salting with herbs celery and hand balled egg chopped fine, boiling water, and pressing the meat to shape it into a disk, then chilling and slicing.
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