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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1913
Page
5
Readers seek guidance on relationships aging skin nails and social etiquette as Agnes hears warning about early marriage and a divorced woman questions engagement ring use. Skin care nails baking bread yeast and welcome card seating are also discussed with moral cautions and practical tips.
Fashion notes describe a chamineuse satin vest with double collar and dainty net ruff as a contemporary, stylish touch to soften stiff gowns. The article wanders through unrelated questions about celibacy, priest marriage, and ancient Rome, citing the Cloaca Maxima as early civilization work.
A pair of siblings discuss a possible marriage with concern. The daughter worries about her fiancé Roy who avoids smoking, drinking, and dancing. The mother agrees that such a man may dampen any innocent fun.
Stella questions if he intended to marry Lillian but Bella notes the plan collapsed as he forgot to complete the marriage registration. The fragment hints at a misstep derailing the couple’s union and a burned voter-style timing.
Predictions favor men in power and business cooperation while cautioning women. Venus aspects threaten ventures and social events. Those born Sept 23 to Oct 23 face unfavorable influences and possible excess. A favorable window for employment and authority figures contrasts with warnings of fires and thefts.
Fire at 609 Main Street damaged stock of Lace Curtains Draperies and Portieres with minimal overall loss. Cleanup sale begins immediately offering washable draperies at 10c yard portieres 7.50 to 10.00 per pair bunfast draperies 8.00 pair lace curtains 4.00 to 6.00 per pair and many more items at big savings.
The gown targets a woman not in her first youth, touting disguising merits. It features bead embroidered chiffon, a corsage and tunic with a pointed train tied up, and sleeves designed to create the look of plump arms on slender figures.
Helen Armsby recounts a tale in which Hathorne and his wife test fidelity using a heroine's plot. Chenoworth and Hathorne’s wife simulate the affair to expose loyalties, revealing the husband’s restraint and the wife’s vulnerability. The outcome shows loyalty prevails over temptation.
The text urges attendees to politely request repetitions of names when not heard, avoid assuming relationships from introductions, and honor the hostess by courteous acknowledgment even among strangers. It emphasizes formal politeness and careful communication to prevent social discomfort.
A fragmentary quote captures a fan praising a baseball pitcher and expressing admiration for watching his performances. The text features garbled dialogue and missing context, suggesting a casual, enthusiastic sports moment without clear names or specifics.
A feature on practical household inventions and products from a shop tour. A window cleaner with a curved handle promises safe cleaning from indoors for 3 dollars. Tissue paper replaces cloth for mirrors and a glass serving tray with silk brocade brings style for 5.50 or more. A germ destroying device using earthene material disperses disinfectant to purify air, priced 75 cents per ounce. A pillow of hope offers insomnia relief via a decorative old fashioned remedy priced 60 cents per pound.
A fragmented guide offers multiple DIY methods and cautions. It covers floor drying before rugs, camphor scented polishing, cleaning tools with salt, varnish care with camphor spirits, floor lacquer recipes, ironing hints, shoe repairs with patches, lacquered article care with hot water and soda, window screen varnish caution, and adhesive tips using benzoin and gentle drying before use.
A recipe notes a maple fondant made with maple syrup and sugar, formed into balls or squares, with chocolate or coconut coating options. It also shares a method for salt mackerel frying, advising overnight salting, flaked flesh, and a beer gravy to serve with buttered toast.
The editor quips about a thoughtful poet who always sends back rejection slips to use on him again. The exchange frames a playful back and forth over artistic self scrutiny and publication jokes.
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