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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
5
The article compares old-fashioned roses with Hybrid Perpetuals noting June bloom for older varieties and greater hardiness for the newer class. It explains that even smart cultivation can fail due to weather or soil and offers soil and site advice for rose gardens, especially in northern climates on east and south exposures.
Guidance for rose care from May to October covers soil choice using bone dust or leaf mold, winter protection with clay soils, and root safety. It details soil preparation, planting depth, mulch, and watering ranges, plus tips on preventing mildew, constant blooming through pruning and feeding, and seasonal lawn and bed maintenance for a vigorous rose garden.
A period sewing guide describes creating a lightweight lingerie style hat. It explains using a foundation lawn brim, collarbone bones, and piping to form a light, washable frame without rigid wire. Instructions cover shaping, binding, crown attachment, and a scalloped brim trimmed with a crush ribbon bow.
A summer beauty guidance piece discusses protecting skin from sun damage freckling and tanning. It covers avoiding reckless tanning focusing on sunburn care using cold cream rice powder absorbent cotton and lemon juice for complexion maintenance. It emphasizes delicate skin burns and practical daily tips.
The piece cautions that the best remedy is prevention by wearing heavy veils and protective clothing. It warns against freckle treatments containing corrosive sublimate or bichloride of mercury and notes these preparations remove freckles by destroying superficial skin layers, causing redness and irritation.
A guide on table setting and carving, stressing ample space for a calm dinner. Emphasizes knife readiness, carving order, and avoiding guest pressure. Recounts a quiet home with five children and warm feet wrapped in black oil-cloth slippers to stay comfortable and damp-free.
A Victorian style reflection on everyday manners and the small courtesies that smooth social interactions. It stresses remembering faces and names, timely replies, and courteous conversation, arguing that genuine politeness stems from consideration for others and self discipline.
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