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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1907
Page
7
Whippen the caterer on Massachusetts Avenue in the Y M C A building opposite City Hall has built a fine, tasteful catering business. He emphasizes scientific methods and complete attention to detail in preparing repasts and presents a well organized operation with offices in the Y M C A Building.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court calls heirs and creditors to show cause why administration should not be granted to Harry L. Pratt for Francis Lowell Pratt late of Pomona California. Court in Middlesex Cambridge holds September 30 1907. Publication required weekly for three weeks in Cambridge Sentinel.
An amusement showing heart and cross cards glued to opposite sides of a cardboard square. Twisting the attached string tightly and releasing makes the fast spinning produce an image of a cross inside a heart rather than separate shapes, as described in the Philadelphia North American.
A boyhood hunting scene ends in guilt as a mother bird dies shielding her nest. The future Russian novelist Turgeneff recalls the moment that changed him. His father approves the shot, while the boy vows never to kill again, valuing life over sport.
The list assigns each month a specific stone and sentiment. January pairs farmer constancy, February amethyst sincerity, March not present, April diamond innocence, May emerald success in love, June agate health and soul life, Joly carnelian content, July not present, August sardonys worried happiness, September chrysolite antidote to madness, October opal hope, November topaz fidelity, December turquoise prosperity.
The editor cautions readers to avoid mispronouncing produce progress and process. Each word carries a short o sound with the syllables divided as shown in the heading.
A school incident describes two boys chewing gum with feet in the aisle. Their teacher orders Johnny to remove the gum and place his feet properly in the aisle.
A daisy in a meadow laments being overlooked by the wealthy flowers and shoppers. She notes the violet, rose, pink, and primrose possess scent or beauty, while she blooms daily in the green field. A child discovers the meadow daisies and the daisy believes its simple bloom is the sweetest at day’s end.
A column on plate racks argues they should be simple and dignified rather than garish. It cautions against expensive, busy designs and urges choosing plain styles, with examples of collecting Chinese or English plates to suit a room’s character.
An English invention now patented in the United States promises relief for women struggling with balloon sleeves. A narrow elastic band with two rings and a seamed cord forms a brace that grips the sleeve end and thumb, allowing easy insertion then release to pull the band free.
The article outlines how to broil chops and steaks to preserve flavor. Achieve a thin brown crust with red juicy center. Use a bright flame, open drafts, and a double broiler near the coals, turning frequently. A 1 inch thick cut cooks in ten to twelve minutes.
The article outlines a meticulous curtain cleaning method using oxalic acid to remove rust and mold, soaking in cold water for twelve hours, repeated rinses, warm washing with soap, boiling, blu ing, sun drying, and starching. It covers ironing prep, rolling, pinning, and keeping patterns square.
Advice on creating a personal, tidy bedroom for a girl emphasizing space for movement, meaningful keepsakes, and comfortable furniture. It suggests avoiding clutter, selecting simple chairs, and designing a pretty nest to foster wholesome development.
Night application to the nose uses a formula with powdered sulphur starch zinc oxide and rose oil to reduce a red nose tied to digestion. Hot water each morning before breakfast and loose clothing help. A moth patch treatment blends bismuth oxide starch kaolin glycerin and rosewater applied at night and washed away next morning.
In a heavily used living room a durable, pretty cushion covering is needed. Art tickings cretories and chintzes provide beauty and wear resistance, with stripes floral designs and Persian patterns in cottons and linens creating a cozy inviting spot for idle hours.
The article explains crafting prettier window curtains at lower cost than buying them. Two hobbinet panels worked with luster thread form a bedroom or dining room window, hemmed on both sides and one end with a three quarter tech hem.
Instructions describe layering two thicknesses of newspapers on bed springs before placing the mattress to prevent black marks and rust transfer. Notes rain weather can cause spring rust that would stain the mattress, but paper layering absorbs the rust.
Real estate notices list multiple properties on Second Street Sixth Seventh Otis Plymouth Portland Medford Mora Ninth North Oak Somerville with rents asking prices and land sizes. Properties include two family and three family houses and single lots across Dorchester Somerville Medford areas.
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