This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
3
A dainty nightdress case is fashioned from three plain hemstitched handkerchiefs and about two and a half yards of narrow valen ciennes lace. Two kerchiefs join at the side, the third covers the center and the sides, forming a pocket. Lace edges, flaps F and E turn up, with a loop at E to fasten a button at F. A ribbon bow at E can be added. The design emphasizes washability and durability.
A detailed description of a set of doily cases intended for a bride. The two circular pieces feature a three initial monogram in raised satin stitch, a white cord edge, and a white ribbon tie. Cardboard forms are covered with linen and stitched to form the finished protective circles bound together with tibboa.
Grace Margaret Gould of the Woman's Home Companion notes eight years ago a dress required 13 1/2 yards of 32 inch fabric while today the same material would make two costumes and a blouse. She argues rising living costs make it notable that dresses cost less relative to other necessities.
A girl asks how to keep her hair a bright golden shade by natural means. The query reflects the wish of many others with lighter hair seeking safe home methods and advice.
Bess Watrous resents a Bridge score pad sent as a gift and plans to write Mary Ayres. Mary invites Bess to a Texas ranch where Tom Cassidy and Jim Ayres mingle over cards. Cassidy vows to keep the gift, teasing Bess about learning Bridge tricks.
A dramatic confession unfolds as a narrator recalls a deadly, erotic relationship begun in youth. She describes domination, manipulation, and violent passion culminating in a chilling revelation and the seductive figure declaring ownership. The tale ends with the narrator seeking medical aid, haunted by the man who claimed her eternally.
The article notes a shift from chocolate with whipped cream and tea to coffee and lighter fare. It cites fatigue with rich chocolate and fattening effects, then highlights a growing popularity of chocolate served with whole wheat biscuits or muffins and new chocolate sets in stores.
A compact guide to quick cake making using sponge or cream sponge cake bases for one or two servings. Instructions cover beating and forcing, icing, sugar sprinkling, and methods to assemble with syrup or fondant. Also suggested flavors and shapes for rich cakes and decorative toppings.
A simple mint and green pepper sauce recipe mixes chopped mint and pepper with lemon juice then salt sugar and more lemon juice to form a thick green liquid. Stir constantly and serve immediately as a versatile accompaniment for cold meats fowl or.
A short cooking note describes cutting a young chicken, seasoning, dipping in egg and cracker crumbs, and frying in hot butter and pork drippings until tender and browned. It then instructs to make a gravy with flour and sweet cream, season, boil, and serve hot.
A brief recipe instructs to boil two cups sugar with half cup water and two teaspoons peppermint with a pinch of cream of tartar for three minutes. Remove from heat and fold in peppermint until white and creamy. Drop onto paraffin paper and twist the spoon to form rounds.
Miz one and one half pints of milk with three level teaspoonfuls of cornstarch and four teaspoonfuls of sugar. Beat the whites of three eggs with half a teaspoon of vanilla. Heat in a double boiler until nearly set. Fold in half a grated coconut. mold and chill before serving.
Pare and cure three tender apples then core them. Place in buttered cups and steam until tender. Fill centers with grated maple sugar and serve over hot oatmeal with cream. A simple warm fruit accompaniment ready for a comforting breakfast.
A brief note advises repairing worn sheets by sewing worn sides to the original fabric, then trimming the excess to restore the sheet.
A fragmented quotation reflects Paine on prosperity and just governance. It contrasts conditionals for a nation where poverty, ignorance, disease, and taxation are absent with the idea that such a state signals a good constitution and government.
A home menu lists recipes for green peas with curried rice, Spanish salad with celery salmon and tomato, red raspberries and currant ice cream, and berry syrups for summer. Instructions cover simmering peas with curry butter, rice ring plating, berry juice syrups, and cherry sirup preparation.
A witty Benjamin Franklin aphorism notes that loving oneself invites no rival and that people repay small favors with ingratitude, especially when faced with great kindness.
A collection of historic kitchen notes detailing veal stew with vinegar bay leaf cloves and jelly, Duchess Loaf cherry juice cream and candied cherry dessert, Asparagus Rabbit with cheese toast, Golden Fleece cheese souffle, and Chantilly sauce with apple horseradish cream for past or duck.
The lesson analyzes the king's invitation to a royal feast as an allegory of Christ's relation to Israel and the Gentiles. It discusses three invitations, responses of indifference and hostility, the requirement of the robe of righteousness, and the final call to service while stressing divine judgment and universal outreach.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.