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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
5
A 1918 year end reflection compares business inventory concepts to personal upkeep. It discusses wear and tear and obsolescence depreciation as ways to measure efficiency and balance wardrobe upkeep with sensible spending and aging.
The notice lists multiple marriages with names and ages including Beatti Green 21 of Kentucky and Catherine Helmkamp 19 of Reading. William McKnight 19 of Pitts Avenue and Melen Fox 19 of Chase Avenue. Walter Stuck 99 of Lexington and Tiluan Woodruff 34 of West Seventh Street. Edward Menschler 33 and Aona Hasel Dalimas 23 of West Ninth Street. Elias Argo 23 of Chase and Hamilton Avenues and Ruth Yeatman 24 of Bruce Avenue. Hanibal Robison 51 of West Sixth Street and Carrie Laver 21 of West Sixth Street. Joseph Laxita 22 of Chicago and Marion Murphy 18 of Eastern Avenue.
Melt butter in a pan add thin onion slices and parsley cook a few minutes. Add a gill of milk and thickened mixture then lay in four or five hard boiled eggs sliced. Cook briefly, season with salt and pepper and serve.
A reader asks if it is proper to date several fellows, whether to give a photo to an unengaged suitor, and how to handle a marriage proposal. The adviser answers that having friends is fine, refusing marriage is okay, and a man’s life is not wrecked by a woman’s refusal. The column also covers bicycle riding etiquette, unrequited love, and a doctor’s inappropriate behavior, urging legal and medical society intervention.
Short coats and trimmed dresses are highlighted in bright plaids and figured silks. Describes fabrics, trims, and measurements for size 36 coat set and size 12 dress, noting tunicked skirts, fur trimming, silk detailing, and required yardage for materials.
The article argues that women should do their own marketing to secure fair prices and avoid being cheated by tradesmen. It notes issues like misweighing, seasonal pricing, and overlong phone orders, and urges women to learn meat quality and pricing to avoid overpaying.
A fragmented domestic column offers odd tips about removing egg stains with salt and rubbing. It shifts to social guidance, urging modesty and pleasantness to attract a suitor, implying age and temperament matter in marriage prospects. The voice blends mundane tips with personal counsel.
An English concept suggests electric rugs to heat intimate spaces. Portable rugs embed flexible heating tissue woven into wool, claiming no overheating danger when plugged in. American homes, though warmer, may welcome the idea for chilly corners and dressing tables.
A block of household hints covers rubber tubing to prevent faucet accidents and roasts with lemon inside for white tender meat. It details stuffing beets with potatoes and cucumber, washing china silk, a butter and flour roux, poached eggs in a threes, honey gingerbread with butter and eggs, and a soft white filling for layer cake. The article also includes carrot glaze with stock and step by step directions for a sweet and savory glaze.
A plain recipe segment outlines making a tomato omelet with chopped tomatoes and a tomato sauce accompaniment, using eggs, milk, bread crumbs, and butter. It also describes squash pancakes with milk, flour, and baking powder, served with butter, plus a molded rice dish topped with a meringue for a special finish.
A New York bound romance unfolds on a northbound station platform as a man and a woman from New York confront a practical clash between passion and social duties. She cites engagements and social obligations while he demands a defined timetable to see her again, revealing the strain between romance and modern obligations. The couple ultimately faces an abrupt break as she clings to social calendars and his insistence on immediate release.
An early 20th century note describes transforming old parasols into decorative lamp shades. A debutante era boudoir accessory features white silk with fringe and gilt, while faded parasols may be repurposed with lace tamps for updated lighting accents.
A historical discussion compares French thrift and American spending amid rising living costs. It notes French practices like repurposing leftovers and economical meals while the United States issues bulletins on reclaiming food from scraps to stretch meat budgets during times of high living costs.
Practical home tip describes mixing one quart boiling water with two parts powdered lime and a quart of creamed milk for a smooth ceiling finish. Apply with any method and let dry to prevent streaks. the result should cover evenly without visible patches or rub-off.
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