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Newspaper
Canora Advertiser
Location
Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text describes baking quality claims and references daily prayer attendance at a church. Mentions Lord and Lord Fisher and a London context with unclear events. Notes unusual phrases about performance and national implications without clear dates or individuals.
An article extols Williams Pink Pills as a restorative cure for weak blood, fatigue, nervous indigestion, and skin issues. It cites illness stories and a testimonial from Dr. E Hughes noting recovery after a few weeks, urging readers to buy the pills from dealers.
In a humorous domestic scene, Jones buys a chicken and, after preparing it, serves it to the family. The husband’s hesitant bite leads to talk of courage and tenderness, with the wife and elder son weighing in on the notion that the brave are the tenderest.
The guide explains developing oval cloth with eyelet and solid embroidery using French knots for dots. It emphasizes neat padding between lines, careful battering of scalloped edges, and finishing ends of a sash with small butterfly motifs.
The article guides crocheting rugs by forming rounds with two stitches in one stitch to adjust shape, and recommends oblong rugs with initial chain ten and corner increases. It suggests color bands and black borders from old stockings, dyeing faded fabrics, and using clean rag remnants for varied textures.
A homemaking note describes sewing playful aprons to coax children into wearing protective gear. Embroidered chicks on a pink white checked apron with white lawn collar cuffs and sash ends, tied in back, foldable for use as a dress or Red Cross style outfit. The apron buttons down the back for easy dressing and can be fashioned from scraps.
The article stresses that even perfect food loses appeal without an attractive linen table setting. It urges choosing a well designed cloth to enhance the overall dining presentation and enjoyment.
Crochet a pink and white striped cover for a perambulator with cross stitched pink rosebuds. Alternate white stripes with bud placements at set from the top to create a decorative, evenly counted pattern. Uses simple crochet stitches as background and requires no stamping.
How to transfer a design to thin fabrics using a window pane. Place the paper and fabric together and trace with a sharp pencil or carbon paper between fabric and newspaper. Trace the design to leave an outline on the material, flipping to trace both sides as needed.
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