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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
6
A millinery hint describes a jaunty chapean of natural straw with a high crown and narrow brim. Brown marines surround the crown and a sheaf of wheat in fit gold and brown with green leaves encircles it, tied by pale blue ribbon. A second wheat bunch hangs under the brim at the back.
Cinnamon vines with glossy heart shaped leaves endure summer heat and grow rapidly. Akebia vines thrive in mountain regions with fragrant violet brown flowers. Hops vines offer bright golden foliage and are tough yet attractive.
An exhibit in a New York shop shows a satin pillow titled the international peace pillow worth $10,000. It bears autographs of celebrities and presidents, including Roosevelt, on linen once used by Napoleon. Proceeds fund a home for young working women with modest salaries.
A compact toaster costing 25 cents holds four slices of bread and sits on one burner stoves. It supports a coffee pot and egg cooking atop. A suggested poached egg substitute involves soft boiling an egg, pouring over buttered toast, and seasoning lightly for similar taste with less trouble.
Brooms last longer when dipped in boiling suds for a few minutes weekly. Immediately plunge into cold water to stiffen the straw. Regular clipping of straw edges improves cleansing power by renewing sharp ends that otherwise gather dust.
The article notes a trend toward blue in wedding color schemes, replacing pure white. It describes blue bridesmaids with forget me not baskets tied with blue satin, blue marquisette or pale blue taffeta foundations, and white or pale pink flowers. It suggests blue hats and ostrich feathers for a finished look.
High stiff collars with equally stiff cravats are the proper throat finish to washable blouses at the moment. Ruchings and plain collars have vanished. Collars are embroidered and launderable. bows vary from fine linen to organdie with eyelet edge and bebe blue satin accents.
The article advises gentle laundering of a lingerie waist to restore its look. It emphasizes light touch and patience, explains washing in hot soapy water, and warns against rubbing or using ammonia or powders. Squeezing the garment and letting it soak overnight are recommended for best results.
The guide explains mending kid gloves with firm buttonhole stitching using color-matched silk. It advises a first row then a second to form a durable network across tears, with careful work around finger areas to prevent further damage and ensure a protective net.
At the eleventh annual meeting of the American Academy of Political and Social Science in Philadelphia on April 19 20 the talk by Thomas B Lawler on the Position and Work of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippine Islands traced the Churchs civilizing and missionary role from Magellans era to today noting orders such as the Augustinians Dominicans Franciscans and Jesuits and describing schools colleges hospitals and social work that prepared Filipinos for possible self government under American rule
An article urges families to stock a home drug-store with natural remedies sourced from the earth. It lists foods and plants like dandelion lettuce spinach tomatoes beets potatoes onions garlic and cucumbers as cures for various ailments and stresses affordable, DIY health care through persistence and proper preparation.
A collection of domestic tips covering cleaning methods using sand or salt instead of soap for woolen boards, leather lining for flatiron holders, boiling eggs for nutrition, turpentine disinfectant in hot water, skin care before applying creams, sprain and headache relief, earache remedies with sweet oil, moisture control for hands, facial massage for wrinkles, and a salicylic acid paste claim for mole removal.
A fragment discusses cautions about teething, noting it as the most troublesome and dangerous childhood period. It advises guardians to consult a reputable dentist and mentions a superstition about a zine placed at a bedside to cure a wanderer and awakening the sleeper by placing feet on the cob.
Consul J C Covert of Iron notes rising use of artificial silk in Europe with light summer goods and growing exports to England Belgium and the U S. Blends with natural silk improve laces ribbons and trims while chifolinels from crin de chardonnet dominate hat trimworks. Besancon mills rebound employing up to twenty thousand workers as demand grows.
A hair restorer offered at Silva's located at 345 Green Street near Central Square promises hair growth or a full refund. The ad markets a money back guarantee to attract customers.
A large blaze in Cambridge last week consumed thousands of dollars worth of cigars and tobacco. The notice urges readers to contact W. J. Morrissey for best goods at lowest prices, with telephone 1202-4 Som.
Boston Elevated Railway issues a Cambridge Division timetable noting multiple routes including Dudley Street Roxbury crossings River Street Station and Mount Auburn Subway services. Includes frequent and night service hours with Sunday and weekday variations and notes changes without notice.
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