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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
15
An article extols adopting Japanese furnishings for modern American life with a holiday feel. It details a summer cottage corner, green wall paper, latticed frieze, and tea scene, then offers rug corner cures and a note on new rose fashions and dance positions.
Instructions show how to make a corset bag from moire rib press ribbon. Fold through center, overhand sides, tie with a ribbon drawstring, add tiny ribbon roses, and decorate with a wreath. Unlined bag can hold sachets and may be lined with silk if desired.
A recipe guide outlines souffle basics from base white sauce to folding beaten whites. It notes using hot milk for a smooth custard like base, then baking in individual dishes or a water bath until puffed and light.
A Victorian style guide promotes practical, stylish home wear for girls helping mothers with cooking and chores. It discusses avoiding corsets, preferring a neat apron and cap, and outlines recipes for meat and potato soufflés as examples while noting heat exposure in the kitchen and the need for cool, comfortable garments. It also covers the notion of beauty sleep, advising going to bed promptly and cautioning that sleep after midnight is weaker for the nerves.
An article on using cretonne for veranda cushions notes that printed flowers and fruit patterns suit outdoor spaces. It discusses decor choices, recommending light, colorful cushions for verandas and steps rather than thick or traditional straw mats, and suggests newer matting options.
Fashion notes show sweaters thriving with coatline designs in worsteds, Shetlands, Angoras, and silks. Vibrant colors from yellows to Mexican reds lead sport wear, with two tone effects and varied trims. Practical neutrals remain for conservative tastes while bold stitch contrasts define collars and cuffs.
Hibre offers a simple remedy for foot blisters caused by new footwear. Apply a narrow or standard white adhesive plaster across the irritated area and leave it until the irritation subsides, allowing shoes to soften and conform to the feet.
The text prescribes a rapid slenderness regimen starting with a large baked potato at breakfast and milk, followed by two baked potatoes and milk at dinner, and three baked potatoes at supper. It stresses slow eating, available salt for taste, and continuing regular exercise, then to resume usual meals for the rest of the week.
A quirky 19th century ad touts a tiny nutmeg grinder priced at 25 cents. It resembles a small pepper mill, about three inches tall, with a short handle. as you turn it, grated nutmeg falls out the bottom, sparking debate over grater choice and finger safety.
Readable portions describe fashionable summer millinery with velvet crowned hats. Mentions mob cap gathered crowns, white ostrich feathers, and brown velvet trims. Notes evolving styles since March openings and emphasis on velvet variations and simple brims.
A fragmented discussion advises families on summer breaks and home arrangements. It suggests vacations near home, simple routines, washing and sun drying clothes, and minimizing clutter. The piece promotes rest, change of scenery, and avoiding worry about a child’s habits while on break.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe a child in a Dickens era suit with repeated phrases and garbled names or terms. Core idea seems to reference a small boy in a Dickens style suit, but the passage is incomplete and unclear.
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