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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
9
An inexpensive summer cottage project uses large oval Japanese lanterns converted into lamp shades. Trimmed tops and new wire supports create decorative, red figural Lily shades that charm neighbors and inspire many to imitate.
A light silk waist trimmed with black piping and tiny straps and buttons. The yoke features lace finished at the neck with a frill of embroidered muslin, and similar frills adorn the sleeves.
A fashion note chronicles tomato red paired with purples such as grape and amethyst. It cites rivals raspberry watermelon flame and geranium, and credits Paul Poiret with reviving the purple and red mingle in ladies wear.
The article argues women express personality through dress with drastic effects from masculine to feminine styles. It notes indifference to clothing creates a straight laced image and claims a gown’s value shifts with mood, urging bold colors like red or bright greens to counter gloom.
At a recent wedding important costumes drew attention. The bride wore silver and white satin with heavy embroidery and Lençon lace veil. The honor maid appeared in pale pink mousseline desoie over blue silk with Chantilly lace and silk rose details. A blue bonnet matched with silk rose wreaths.
The article highlights modern millinery color trends with bright combinations like cerise blue and green, pink ostrich plumes, and pink accents. It notes matching hat facings to dress fabric, contrasting hat trims, and the prevalence of bold color contrasts with selective exceptions.
In a guide on emergency food supplies housekeepers are urged to keep canned goods ready for quick meals. Recipes for Salmon Pudding and Scalloped Salmon are provided with ingredients like salmon, eggs, milk, flour, butter, bread crumbs and lemon.
The article notes readers can write to William A. Radford for free home building advice and reflects on the decline of the old parlor. It contrasts the former sacred, cold room with walls of dead relatives to today’s cheerful living spaces with a fireplace, welcoming gatherings, and relaxed family life.
The article describes bungalow charm with pillared porches and rustic decor including fountains and waterfalls. It outlines a 24 by 27 foot home with living room 22 by 12, two second floor bedrooms, two fireplaces, and a $2,000 estimated cost.
An aged clergyman recalls Milton in a small chamber near Bunhill Fields with black dress and gouty limbs. Milton read Hebrew Bible each morning and led a simple day including organ, singing, and visits, dying shortly before sixty six. He rests beside his father in St Giles Cripplegate.
Mrs George Fallu of Finlayson Minnesota shares a case of severe stomach illness lasting months with fainting spells gas and poor digestion. After trying doctors medicine she found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills and was cured. The ad promotes the pills and offers a free booklet What to Eat and How to Eat along with mail order details.
The article guides washing carpet with warm water and carpet soap using a wetted flannel to lather and rinse. Begin away from doors, work toward them, and dry thoroughly with a dry towel to lift nap and color. Do not leave soap in the carpet and keep the floor dry during drying.
Blend four ounces blanched almonds six ounces icing sugar and the whites of two eggs with two ounces grated chocolate a few drops vanilla essence and almond oil. Whisk until stiff stir warm almonds cut into pieces mix in heat turn into greased tin chill and cut into squares.
A recipe describes preparing Mack Venison with a four pound leg of lamb style roast using currant or grape juice, bay leaf, cloves, salt, pepper, curry powder, and bread crumbs. The meat is boned, filled, seasoned, and roasted in hot fruit juice for about one hour and twenty minutes.
Four egg whites beaten with cream of tartar until stiff froth. Gradually add sugar then fold in flour with salt. Flavor with almond extract and bake in a small ungreased angel cake tin for twenty minutes in a moderate oven, then sprinkle sugar on top.
Slice two onions and two green mango peppers then fry in two tablespoons of butter. Add one pound of round steak cut fine and brown slightly, then add a small can of tomatoes, salt, and paprika to taste. Simmer about one hour. Serve over well cooked spaghetti or macaroni. Grated cheese may be sprinkled on top.
A satirical note reflects on women who pursue divorce before completing wedding plans. The piece uses humor to critique relationship expectations and shopping rituals.
An OCR fragment presents various products and slogans, including Sirs Winslow soothing syrup for teething claims, a herbal Garfield laxative for purification and health, and Beauty specialists touting fashion and age appearance. The tone resembles a mid-century ad page with multiple health and cosmetic claims.
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