Accuracy as a moral aim in language study
Ruskin argues for training children toward close accuracy in speech and thought. He says truth should test language, giving words moral purpose, and urges accuracy in all observation by focusing on what is real rather than what we wish to see.
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Ruskin
London
When Boiling Cabbage Smell Is Eased by Bread Sachet
A simple kitchen tip to reduce cabbage odor: tie a small piece of bread in muslin and place it in the saucepan while boiling. The bread draws away the strong sulfur smells and leaves the air less pungent.
Fashion Hints on Petticoats and Skirt Lines
A fashion note describes a petticoat styled to echo lines of the skirt worn over it. The column emphasizes harmony between undergarment and outer garment, suggesting line unity and a neat silhouette. It offers practical tips for achieving the coordinated look.
Hints on sachet caps stockings and net collars
A guide on making scented sachet caps with handkerchief linen, detailing cutting scalloped edges, elastic casing, and a central white punch design. Instructions cover garter runners with tape and buttons, French knot monograms, and crafting white net collars and jabots with lace trims for winter gowns.
GHATS ON GHINA AND POTTERY
A nostalgic look at old serving methods such as Macaroon baskets and wafer boxes for ice cream and a collection of pottery inscriptions. It notes sugar-based macaroons shaping baskets, square wafers, and blocks of ice cream, plus curious antique cups and jugs with moralistic or humorous verses from the eighteenth century.
Fetching Fur Trimmed Frocks Are Favored For Winter Wear
Fur trimmed gowns dominate winter fashion with extensive use of fur on the trimming. Two model gowns illustrate effective application. the left blue duvetyn street dress features fur bands and tasteful trim.
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Lise
Fragmented Philosophical Reflections On Understanding
The passage muses that understanding is limited yet essential, noting we know some about God and each other. It urges opening the mind to the temple of the soul and glimpses power beauty and love.
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God
Fredbine
Custard tips and kitchen maintenance notes
Practical housekeeping tips covering custard preparation with salt and small corrections, using an ordinary blackboard eraser to clean the tank, and weekly polishing. Instructions include soaking crocks in cold water with salt, rinsing, and using salt and soda to help jelly set on warm days.
Surgeon General Warns Women to Wear Woolen Stockings
The article reports Surgeon General Rupert Blue urging women to cover legs and necks during cold weather. He criticizes thin stockings and suggests thick woolen stockings or sewing up skirt vents. fashion leaders sarcastically retort that winter tastes will force women to freeze for style.
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Rupert Blue
Witer
Dr. Blue
Dr. Bt
Countess of
Desmond
Edward IV
Duke of York
House of Desmond
Daily Horoscope Forecasts Troubled Times Ahead
The article predicts Mars and Jupiter tension early day with caution in business and speech. Mercury supports contracts and writing success in late hours while general prosperity and new honors for Japan are noted amid potential military activity. Mexico faces malefic influences and storms, with education and finance cautions for readers.
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Mars
Mercury
Ewaye
Japan
Mexico
Sleep 86 Hours to Prolong Life, Odd Longevity Notes
A piece discusses longevity myths and lists famed elderly figures. It mentions sleep as a claimed life extender, cites historical names like Parr and Desmond, and notes achievements of Kant Wagner Goethe Darwin and others after age 40. It ends with Edward Payson Weston’s feats walking the continent after 80.
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Atoll
Numan de Cigna
Tax
Maffei
Henkel Va~ Ti
Parr
London
Thomas, Ari
Arundel
Brietél
Nathas Aars
Oon
Milton
Fromm Hartop
Adartop
Hartop
Powhessrat
Darwin
Immanuel Kant
Herbert Spencer
Richard Wagner
Haydn
Christopher Columbus
America
Goethe
Owas “Faust
Tose
Humboldt
Lord Kelvin
Faraday
John Fiske
Edward Payson Weston
Daily Bath Advice and Petticoat Patterns in Bathing
Fitness guidance on daily washing routines promotes thorough night soaping and tepid spray rinsing for skin vitality. The page also presents Petticoat pattern details with fabric needs, variations, and mail order instructions plus a Sunday school dress illustration.
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Santa
Albert King Consorts with Charity in Grand Duchess Tale
In a Nuttholgy tale a duchess recalls a Roman Emperor who rued a day wasted in sorrow. At the palace gate a poor widow pleads for help and Albert, Queen Victoria's future consort, gives her a coin, while Ernést continues playing and reflects.
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Ming
Palace Gate
Ernést
Albert
Garment Pattern Orders and Measurements
A fragmented textile notice describes sizing and material details for a May Manian pattern aimed at youths. It lists yardage needs for collar, cuffs, belt, and shield under a high neck, with instruction to send a coupon and postage stamps for ordering.
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the Daily Bath
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