Turning From Idol Worship in Nicaragua Mission Work
Mr and Mrs Zollhoper Moravian missionaries to Indians in Nicaragua narrate their ten year placement on the Mosquito coast. They describe two native gods Wonaisa and Yapti Misera and say Indians are now about 6000 converts who strive toward Christianization amid local customs and annual feasts. New Orleans Picayune.
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F. R. Zollhoper
Moravian Church
Nicaragua
Grunewald
Mr. Zollhoper
Wonaisa
Zollhoper
New Orleans Picayune
Fern Embroidery for Summer Table Linens
One of the prettiest summer decors for vacation homes features green and white fern doilies. The pattern uses white linen buttonholed in pale silver green floss with maiden hair fern, transferable by carbon or stamping, with three fern sprays for plate and tumbler doilies. Embroider with wash silks in long and short stitches and Kensington stems.
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Kensington
Neat Ideas in Tub Dress Formats and Materials
Two linen summer dresses shown. The first is blue with side tucks on bodice and skirt, four-button trim, tucked cuffs and collar band, a straw hat with large flowers. requires 7 yards of 42 inch fabric and 314 buttons. The second is sky blue semi princess with embroidered yoke and wide broderie anglaise trim, hat with pale blue straw and feather. requires 7 yards 40 inch fabric plus embroidery and insertion pieces.
Strawberry Face Lotion Recipe from Strawberries
Make a vegetable lotion by hull ing a quart of strawberries and mashing through a sieve. Add two tablespoonfuls of strong vinegar per quart of berries and let stand to draw juice. Strain through fine muslin, bottle tightly and keep in a cool place.
Fashion Notes on Summer Gowns and Accessories
The article describes trends in summer wear including tucked gowns, cretenne coats, elastic belts in multiple widths, and Russian braid trim. It notes chantecler embroidery on hosiery, baby caps with tiny roses, longer shoulder seams on shirt waists, lingerie with chantecler, long revers on coats, net quillings at the wrist, and varied materials for sunshades and blouses.
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Cretenne
Going-away Coats for Little Dogs Spark Sage Gossip
An English dressmaker sews going away coats for small dogs in her spare time. The coats, velvet or cloth, match the bride’s traveling gown and include pockets for a handkerchief and four gutta-percha shoes, a quaint image of fashionable whimsy.
Cold Water Cure for Grimy Kitchen Walls
When a kitchen wall looks dark and may have gray spots, use cold water to clean. Dust or wipe enameled paper with a feather or clean cloth dampened in cold water to avoid yellowing. Rinse cloth often and change water as it becomes dirty to get best results.
Compass Errors From Magnetic Hulls and Ore Ships
The article explains how steel ship hulls acquire magnetism during construction and how loads can magnify this. It describes using pelorus to check compass deviation by aligning north south and reading shadow angles against government tables to correct the compass.
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Great Lakes
United States Hydrographic Bureau
The Siamese Twins Eng and Chang 1811 1874
Eng and Chang were Siamese twins born to Chinese parents in Siam in 1811. United by a flesh band they toured America and Europe, marrying sisters and having offspring before Civil War ruin. They died January 17 1874 with one surviving only hours after the other.
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Eng
Chang
Siam
Meklong
America
England
Europe
London
New Tin Jointing Method Advances Lead Cable Work
Engineers in England unveil a jointing system for lead cables using a thin tin ribbon placed between surfaces then heated with a blow lamp to solder the parts. A second method uses a mold over the cable with tin ribbon, pouring molten lead into the mold to form the joint without damaging the sheath.
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England
A Repulsive Practise in the Installment Debate
A dialogue unfolds on a repayment plan with a critic arguing that fault finders demand returns to the owner. The exchange highlights skepticism about blame and accountability within a partisan discussion.
Gift of Tongues and Pictures in Millerstown
In Millerstown Louisa Weimer and her mother resist a crayon portrait scam. A German household clashes with an English speaking art agent who pushes frames and inflated prices, leading to a tense confrontation and a lesson in language and pride.
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Louisa Weimer
Louisa
Mrs. Weimer
Mary Kuhn
Mary
Main Street
Weimers
Louisa, You Go and Get My Purse,” Said Mrs. Weimer
Mrs. Welmer
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