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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
2
The text advises a neat wool or silk frock with hat and wrap for an afternoon party from two to five. Hats and wraps are usually removed by the wearer, though at receptions the hat remains on. Light colored wool gowns or light summery silks are common, with light broadcloth coats or long capes for wraps.
Plan a simple New Year Eve gathering with 18 to 24 year olds using witty invites. Consider playful rhymes or calendar themed wording. Avoid formalities and keep a light, inclusive tone that matches a young crowd.
The item suggests a refined leap year party with girls assuming boys' roles and proposes favors like calendars and toy watches. It mentions New Year postcards as invitations and a book of clever ideas for first-of-the-year parties. A self addressed stamped envelope is requested for name and address.
Olympia suggests the senior class can host a County Fair with varied attractions. If all members contribute and work hard, the event could be amusing and clever, drawing visitors and raising substantial funds.
Pauline suggests a luncheon as a refined event for a lady friend of my mother. The proposed menu features clam broth with whipped cream breadsticks chicken breasts sweet potato croquettes hot biscuits asparagus on toast fruit salad cheese straws a frozen dessert or charlotte russe with hot beverages and assorted accompaniments.
A reader is shown a quaint Pierrot figure used as a pincushion or pen wiper. Details include a white linen coat, black velvet trim, a celluloid head or doll head, and decorative tassels. Several construction options are provided for stuffing, covering, and finishing.
The article urges keeping homes aired despite cold weather. Open first floor windows 15 minutes each morning and after meals, ensure constant air change in sitting rooms, and keep bedrooms ventilated until breakfast. It warns against odors and scented wafers, recommending real fresh air instead.
A compilation of folk remedies warns tight clothing and indigestion can redden the nose. Salt under the tongue may stop nosebleeds while a hot bath aids sleep. High heeled boots may cause spine discomfort. A raw egg is said to dislodge a throat fishbone. Sleeping with windows open promises alert morning. Egg yolk in rosewater touted as a shampoo.
A low cost lunch carrier made from a tin and cardboard outlines a portable case with a fabric cover. It features an oval lid fit, edged with cord, a top loop for carrying, and a knotted key ring forming two loops to prevent loss in trains or streetcars.
Hats of immense size fade as fur turbans gain favor easing crowd car travel. Black lynx hats priced as low as 2 dollars with trims costing a dollar or less. Simple wings feathers or floral sprays let amateurs finish the look.
The article describes a desk ornament blending ivory and bronze. Ivory forms the figure’s head and arms while the body and other pieces are bronze. A matching tray features a bronze woman with ivory arms and face, paired with a bronze inkstand on the opposite side.
Guidance on when to choose single versus double silk threads for embroidery on silks and linens. For delicate fabrics or small designs use single thread. for large figures or heavy materials use two strands on outer edges or whole flowers, with shading often in single thread. Also notes on threading two strands together correctly. Crystallizing flowers with gelatine and sugar to create decorative edible blossoms from lilacs primroses violets and tulips.
Imported novelty purses showcase genuine cameos set in metal clasps. Rich brown feather bags with gilt frames offer a striking accent while green leather bags sport silver trimmed details.
The mushroom beaver hat gains favor with a new trimming using two devil's feathers across the left front and a wide bow. The bow, crafted from Ottorzan ribbon in Chinese blue coral pink and jade green, sits across the brim, not the crown, and follows a design copied from young girls' hats.
A screen kept light from eyes and drafts away by tacking white oil cloth on a frame and painting a pretty scene in oil such as birds or butterflies. The screens are washable daily.
Furriers have lightened women's garments this winter with long fur coats that feel far lighter than cloth and nearly as supple as satin. The article notes the surprising ease and comfort of wearing light fur ensembles.
A monthly cleaning regimen keeps rugs looking new. Beat only grass and sweep with ammonia water for color. Olive oil soap cleans wool while sun drying fringe. Use salt and alcohol for spots and tea leaves are avoided. Gall cleaning with beer gall and warm water renovates faded carpets twice yearly.
A vintage fashion note describes a small coat made from serge or cashmere with a stitched strap, silk rosettes, and fur edging. It lists fabric needs of 1 1/4 yards of 48 inch width and two yards of thilling. It also offers a tip for Irish crochet lace beginners.
European fashion features severely tailored black satin coats lined with a strong color repeated in the hat. The directoire influence remains in copy, with skirts in black cloth or soft gray, the latter the smartest combination shown.
Practical embroidery guidance emphasizes correct needle threading to ensure smooth, even stitching. The text also outlines a House Gown design featuring inverted plaits, waist yoke shaping, elongated V openings, net inserts, soutache trim, lace sleeves, and delicate tulle ruffles.
The gown features a black paint d esprit over silver gray satin with sheath lines. Illustration highlights a tulle and jet neck trim and a long sash from the left side in black chiffon satin with silver beaded embroidery.
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