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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
6
Instructions describe a frozen dessert method using an ice and salt chamber and a can. Crush ice in a bag with a mallet or ax, pack layers in a tub, and rotate a crank to freeze cream sherbet or water ice. Keep the can three quarters full, draw off salt water, and invert to release the frozen mixture.
Edna Egan extols walking as a cure for moodiness and lists practical tips. She covers proper clothing, footwear, and gear, plus breathing, posture, and pacing to maximize health benefits and enjoyment of mountain or country hikes.
Fall millinery emphasizes satin, faille, and felt with combinations of felt and velvet or satin. Large shapes dominate, featuring Napoleon and broad-brim hats with ostrich quills and bows for trim. Hair is styled in high, massed puffs and rhinestone ornaments. Footwear includes side-button gaiter tops in cloth or leather with matching or white-topped shoes.
The article offers beauty tips including a hair wave method with eye white rose water and perfume, wart remedies with washing soda or acids, acne and complexion care through massage and hydrazone, facial cleansing with green soap, and skin toning with tannic acid and glycerin. It also discusses hand care with mutton tallow glycerin and vaseline, warns about tight sleeves, and notes general health linked to appearance.
A bride Inez White waited at a church for Allen French who vanished before their wedding. He later confessed after being found miles away, leaving Inez to face a future without him while her wealthy family reflected on fate and suitability.
A mother warns against feeding winter staples to children in hot weather. Experts note heat makes the stomach sensitive, urging light, dainty yet nourishing foods and smaller portions that are easily digested. A change in diet is essential to keep a child healthy during summer and prevent overfeeding.
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