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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
7
Household hints cover hat cleaning with weet and velvet polish, oyster frying with baking powder, gingerbread and sponge cake steps, boiled sponge cake boiling sugar and lemon juice, pea pancakes using canned peas, buttered paste with eggs, and a hot griddle fry method. Recipes emphasize simple pantry ingredients and quick prep.
A brown and white checked shepherds plaid street costume features a black velvet collar and vest. The skirt includes two patch pockets and presents a tailored, vintage look.
Wash and thinly slice potatoes then soak in cold water two hours. Drain and dry. Fry in hot fat, drain, and season. Layer in buttered dish with eggs and sauce, top with crumbs, bake until browned. Ham is recommended as the meat.
OCR snippet shows partial names and street addresses interwoven with stray text about lemonade. Readable items include several two person name pairs and street numbers such as 3733 Borden, 1923 Mon Trose, 610 Bask, 3401 Linden, 1871 Jones, 1608 Pleasant, 2651 Co Hey, and 2568 Raster. No clear event or outcome detectable.
The Duchess of Marlboro urged planning small flats with optional dining to help modestly paid women of refined upbringing live decently. She argued many such women cannot afford high rents and prefer independent living without rigid meal hours, suggesting self paying but fair rentals could sustain the venture. A stray line notes a tip about adding cinnamon to cocoa.
A compiled reader mail section asks about stain removal ideas, buffet lunch planning, and social questions from teens. Topics include keeping oysters off a student budget, dating etiquette, and a teen seeking press correspondence education with St. Xavier’s College noted as a path.
Valentines for Sweethearts near Sweethearts mothers and the little folks fill shop displays while fathers are left out for lacking sentiment. No new trends appear this year and tabooed remembrances with lace and accordion effects. Prices range from a nickel dozen to ten dollars for fancier mini boxes and nosegays.
The piece describes colonial era inspired valentine favors with handboxes and a nosegay box, and notes stores displaying Valentine cards and mechanical figures with winged poses and rolling eyes. It highlights large assortments of party decorations including table varieties in red and Cupid motifs.
Recipe steps describe creaming powdered sugar with butter, beating eggs, folding yolks and whites, then alternating milk and flour into a light batter. Bake in a buttered mold until a straw comes out clean, served with sauce.
The notice lists Mary Agdrott 70 of city with pneumonitis and Ethel Mallmeyer 10 of 1657 First Avenue among other names. It also mentions Dixmith Avenue resident Page Fred 63 at 19 Allinon Street and Edward B. Richter 41 of 210 East Ninth Street in connection with inquest records. A domestic cooking tip suggests adding salt to water before boiling eggs to prevent whites from clouding.
In a quiet house the Prodigal at last kneels beside his dying father, recalling past estrangements. The old minister recognizes Henry, the eldest son, as forgiveness and blessing rise in a tender bedside scene. The sister watches, prayers whispered, as reconciliation unfolds before dawn.
Miss Ruth Dittman hosts a Saturday buffet for Mrs. Julia Culp soloist at the symphony week. Mrs. Edward MacDowell will lecture at Covington library this afternoon, guest of Mrs. Thomas Emery. Mine Elsie Traxell and William Cooder lead committee to meet her at the Linton. Mrs. Ethan B. Stanley held a musical at her home with about 75 attendees. Tea at Mrs. W. F. Robertson’s Avondale home for sister Mrs. Oscar Shanks with floral decor. Mrs. George Twitcher to speak at Norwood Literary club on The Woman's Civic Commission. Miss Marie Helen Slicott wed Eugene Kenneth at Clifton Methodist. reception for 125 at bride’s home. Anna Friedman and Christopher A. Krapp wed at 420 Lyleburn Avenue. Rev. F. Lomictated. reception followed. couple to reside in Clifton after southern honeymoon.
The Playgoer's True Friend presents Cinderella like fantasy with Elsie Janis Dave Montgomery and Fred Stone in triad. Scenic investiture praised with old fashioned scenery. Other acts include The White Sister burlesque and Olympic Best Girls burlesque. Auto Show features across town.
A simple fritter batter mixes two cups milk with half a teaspoon flour to coat orange sections. Peel and section the oranges remove seeds then dip each piece in batter and fry until browned. Serve with sauce or dust with powdered sugar as a dessert.
Wipe the cutlets with a damp cloth, dip in beaten egg then cracker dust and chill for an hour. Pry in droppings to a inch brown. Cook slowly until done. Drain on brown paper and serve with tomato sauce.
A fashion note describes an afternoon gown in pale chiffon over matching satin. The belt and tunic trim feature moire ribbon for a subtle, elegant finish.
A list of marriage licenses shows numerous pairs with ages and street addresses across Ohio and nearby states. Individuals include Sidney T. Coates and others, with partners such as Edith G. and Elizabeth, along with multiple residences like Lincoln avenue and Delta street.
Marion Winthrop offers philosophic observations on marriage in Divorced Life. The new serial will appear daily on the woman's page starting next Monday, promising a thrilling exploration of gender and society.
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