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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
7
A reflective essay contrasts life views from optimism to gloom and stresses that happiness grows from giving kindness. It cites Emerson's thought that life reflects what we invest, notes how genuine friendships arise from mutual aid, and urges daily self review to nurture better conduct and cheer.
A government expert explains home canning of soups, purees, and consommés as practical, economical, and a way to use vegetables, cereals, meat scraps, and bones. The tips emphasize summer and early fall canning for ready to serve soups and the value of canning clubs in extending household food resources.
A mixed feature notes Edna Egan praising poetry for children and lists beloved poets and works, then shifts to home canning guidance with beef stock and vegetable soups. It outlines ingredients, stepwise prep, canning methods, and precise sterilization times for jars and cans.
A moral exhortation on petty daily borrowing by girls, noting small loans accumulate into a big weekly sum and hinder repayment. The advice urges quitting borrowing entirely, even at hardship, since the habit is disintegrating and leads to vice. It acknowledges occasional necessary borrowing but warns against frequent petty loans.
The text describes making woven thread mats to place under hot plates using heavy linen or cotton thread knotted into a square mesh. It mentions avoiding aromatic spirits, salt and oil mixtures for cleaning, plus general home cure tips for headaches, stomach issues, and liver discomfort with simple remedies. It also discusses fashion advice on chic yet affordable dress, emphasizing color sense, grooming, and the value of a well-coordinated ensemble.
The article discusses making liquid soap at home with glycerin and castile soap, then shifts to skin care methods. It favors massage and oil-based treatments, cautioning against risky electric devices, and recommends cold salt water face care along with nightly facial scrubbing. It emphasizes washing the face thoroughly before bed and applying cream to nourish the skin.
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