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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
6
The article urges careful plant placement to hide foundations with low growing species. It recommends herbaceous spl ens, dicentra, perennial phlox, and annuals like stock and nasturtium, plus gladioli and tuberose near the house. Scatter bulbs across lawn and paths. Old fashioned plants are valued for merit and proven appeal.
A lengthy guide outlines pest control for fruit, vegetables, and flowers. It covers spraying and mixtures including arsenate of lead and white hellebore, kerosene emulsions, and copper-based fungicides like Bordeaux Mixture. Instructions detail preparation, mixing, and testing for safe use, with cautions on toxicity and application methods.
Bruce Fleming scans a want column then bluffs to secure a landscape gardener job with Miss Letitia Addington in Addingtonia. He travels there, meets the eccentric widow in a grand 1860s gown, and the pair decide to bluff as a team to win the gardening assignment.
A Washington Star fashion feature describes a purple taffeta afternoon dress with navy georgette drapery and silver turquoise embroidery. It notes home making possible for about 16 dollars plus materials and emphasizes hand embroidery as a popular, costly trim due to skilled work and war-time fabric constraints.
In mild weather women face a common dilemma as a muff becomes useless. Some adopt a temporary fix by carrying a book or magazine to occupy their hands, then transition to a handbag or embroidery bag as they adjust to new attire. Bright inexpensive handbags and adaptable book choices help maintain a buoyant, cared-for look.
A simple device uses a round tin lid with holes, flannel padding, and a flannel reach to the tumbler bottom. A satin ribbon handle and sick cord edge finish the lid, creating a cozy that covers a glass to keep liquids warm or cold in the sick room.
A minor street moment captures attention as a pair of painted boots trod Broadway. Modest berry decorations on the instep provoke curious glances from passersby, turning a routine afternoon into a small, vivid tableau of city life.
For rough skin the use of a good sand soap proves more beneficial than standard toilet rose. It emphasizes exfoliation and smoother texture, suggesting readers switch to a coarser cleansing option for improved skin feel.
A new church in St Paul parish Southsea began as a stable. Rev H W Workman used a ship's bell as altar cross while serving as naval chaplain on the Good Hope King Edward VII and Irresistible, all lost in war. The bell remains a legacy from the sea.
A 400-pound sturgeon was caught in the Sacramento River by Eugene Barton, the “musical fisherman.” His 200-foot trot line stretched across Middle Creek and carried twelve Swiss bells that rang when the fish took the bait. Barton landed the giant alone before needing two neighbors’ help. the prize fetched $63 at Barionsa. Redding Dispatch to San Francisco Call.
A meek man contemplates going away for the summer to avoid an unhappy home life. He mentions two marriageable daughters and a strong minded wife, while joking that spending will be costly. He quips that it won’t improve China’s appearance to be st japanned.
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