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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
16
A nostalgic fashion piece by May Wilmota on washable cotton crepe frocks for girls, featuring tunics, linen dresses, and net gowns. Describes a Hagoerie lace hat, blue and white linen frocks, and at-home bedroom slippers with pink satin accents, highlighting mothers’ pleasure in stylish, practical summer attire for children.
Guidance on gentle child hair care including washing, drying, and brushing to prevent damage. Also tips on blotting paper use for stains, wax removal, and cautious cleaning methods for carpets books and walls. A short opinion piece argues against women voting, challenging suffrage critics.
Advice for women on using color to flatter complexions and revive looks. Notes include choosing hair and clothing colors to avoid a washed out appearance, recommending soft rose tints over dull shades, and selecting gowns and collars that add warmth. Also shares a craft tip for padding and decorating a coat hanger with cretonne or chintz and ribbons.
A guide to accessorizing parasols with chiffon and fabrics. Instructions describe choosing flowered or striped silk, plain chiffon, and black chiffon to create decorative parasols. Tips include starting from the tip, shirring tightly, minimal outer fullness, and finishing edges with stripes and cords. Remnants from bargains and enameled white handles offered as affordable foundations for stylish parasols.
A white china nursery dish set features pictures and scenes from The House That Jack Built. The collection includes the cock and cat the maiden with the forlorn look the milked cow and the crumpled urn. The pieces are designed to amuse instruct and entertain babies.
The text describes parasol making with lace net taffeta and various trims, plus lining tips for sheer fabrics. It also provides a recipe for Mushrooms En Casserole using leftover meat, mushrooms, onions, a rich cream sauce, and chicken stock.
A dainty batiste and Valenciennes lace frock for little girls features an insertion lace and edge. The short waisted dress is favored by mothers for toddlers, paired with dainty socks and patent leather sandals for a summer look.
A cleaning tip suggests turning worn gray white shoes brown by applying a saffron mixture. Mix ten drops saffron with three teaspoonfuls olive oil, clean shoes first, apply with flannel, then allow two coats to restore color close to new.
The text describes cheese enhanced meals from baked spaghetti with American cheese to rice and vegetables like cauliflower and parsnips, all finished with cheese and butter or cream. It notes cheeses paired with celery and mentions Italian and French practices, ending with a dessert idea of bar-le-due jelly with cream cheese and crackers.
Tips for a Gladstone collar crafted from a fine organdie handkerchief with wire supports to lift the collar. Instructions include cutting from a centered dot, hemming the front, and using wire supports to keep the edge upright. Also notes on artificial fruit trims, silk apples, and sunbonnet styling ideas.
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