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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1929
Page
6
A stylish overview of draped skirt lengths from momme to evening wear in London. The piece describes drapery from hips to wrists, light fluttering chiffon touches, and varied neck adornments in chiffon lace georgette and lace. It emphasizes movement, the breaking of straight lines, and versatile neck drapery details.
The text describes hats and jewelry trends with emerald pendants and coral and crystal accents. It notes hats crafted from careful stitching, many variations, and necklines that pull smoothly to the neck, avoiding skullcap-like shapes.
Glycerine offers simple home remedies for sore skin from wind sun heat and beach days. Make a lotion with two parts glycerine and cucumber lotion to one part almond oil, shake well, and apply before exposure. It also cools makeup foundations and helps with motoring. A refreshing warm bath can be prepared by mixing two ounces glycerine with two quarts water and a touch of perfume. Glycerine benefits perspiring feet when used with boracic powder.
A fragmentary piece describes a leather bound photo portfolio by Mina. It notes mounted sheets of artistic photographs and personal pictures kept in a bedroom or private space, with emphasis on viewing location and display etiquette.
The passage details a navy coat dress with a revere bedice that fastens down the front, a collar and button-panel of pude demon cloth, and a patent leather belt. It notes a fit that develops into a shapely silhouette with a skirt that is flat and joined below the hip-line.
The note suggests seasonal bedroom styling with velvet accents in pink or other colors. It envisions a cozy look using velvet draperies, decorative wall color, and light furnishings. Proposals include velvet bed coverings and long silk tones hung at corners to enhance a summer-to-winter transition in room decor.
The article advises camphor to deter moth damage in carpets and describes a method using a damp cloth to apply camphor and then press with a hot iron. It warns to avoid damaging the pile or color and suggests repeating the process as needed.
The article discusses dress details from the era, noting shapely side pieces and contour emphasis for garments. It contrasts town and country house fashion, highlighting matching dinner coats to avoid drafts and the picture-form dinner frock with new robe de style variations including lined satin and silver tissue accents.
Instructions on washing dishes and utensils with hot water and borax to wash and rinse, proper handling of forks and knives in separate jugs, use of salt and soft cloths, and drying techniques. The article also covers utensil care for stainless and non stainless items, pot cleaning methods, and timing from meal end to finish.
Instructions describe a faster binding technique for garments. Cut the fabric an inch longer, press the edge, fold over, and stitch along the fold on the right side. Fold the edge to the wrong side, press again, yielding a neat finish with less effort than the traditional crosswise binding.
A fragmented recipe describes slicing twelve large cucumbers into half inch rounds and soaking in weak salt water for an hour. It outlines making a thick syrup with several uncertain ingredients, then simmering the cucumbers in the syrup for three hours on the range.
The text questions why a white sauce turned discoloured, suggesting possible fear of poor quality or an unclean pan. It notes the result is unappealing and proposes practical fixes like beating in yolk for yellow or adding a few drops of carmine for pink, implying camouflage.
An old style piece warns that tight hats and berets can constrict the head, cause headaches, hair loss, and nervous symptoms. It argues fashion must balance beauty with comfort and health, noting respiratory impact and heart beat awareness.
An old tip describes cleaning nursery gramophone records with a soft rag dipped in vanoline to polish grooves. It instructs rubbing gently around the surface to restore a clear tone and make records appear like new.
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