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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
23
Instructions describe transferring a half pattern from a printed design onto sheer or heavy fabric using pencil or pen, with impression paper for transfer. The pattern shows half of one sleeve and the back of the jumper, and suggests embroidery methods including French knots, long and short stitch, outline stitch, and buttonhole stitch with Mercerized cotton No 2½.
Advice on organizing correspondence and desk neatness. Recommends sewing tools for craft and a coordinated cover using organdy and China silk. Stresses timely replies, proper filing by sender, dedicated desk spaces for paper and ink, and weekly letter work to reduce clutter and maintain tidiness.
A column suggests calm backyard games for hot weather, detailing Natural History as a guessing circle, Illustration with a cutout picture basket, Peanut Border using peanuts on a rug, and Bright Numbers with numbered slips plus a transposition word game for social evenings.
Practical sewing notes describe a denim and linen apron with deep pockets and feather stitched divisions, a lavender Shetland jacket pattern with cast ons and ribbing, a travel medicine bag with pockets and corded top, a chamois skin polishing aid, and a knit border with cuffs for a complete cool day garment set.
Practical aprons discussed for Sally with simple steps to sew and finish. The note highlights affordable fabrics, handy pockets, and durable ties for daily kitchen use.
Discusses a small tan linen case for a lawyer or clerk's needs. It features a large pocket for underclothes, two smaller pockets for handkerchiefs gloves and veils, and a long pocket for collars. Each pocket closes with a pearl button and the item is bound with white tape and a monogram in white cotton.
A description of a white linen bag featuring a large scalloped top, a row of long eyelets beneath, and twisted white ribbon with tassels. The bag Center displays a white embroidered monogram or initials.
This 15 by 15 inch linen apron features a wide top casing, four lower pockets for toothbrush, toothpaste, nail brush, soap, brush, comb, and a box plaited pocket. A pin cushion with pins and a powder puff pocket complete the travel set for land or sea journeys.
Prepare a delicate fruit dessert by filling pastry shells or cones with a raspberry cream. Whip half a pint of rich cream stiff, fold in a scant quarter pound of sugar, then stir in three quarters of a pint of crushed raspberries. Fill cones, dot with cherries, chill on ice, and serve soon after.
The guide explains three factors for ideal hollandaise. Use well creamed butter before eggs and lemon, add hot water slowly while stirring in a double boiler, and avoid boiling. If too thin, whisk in a pinch of cornstarch dissolved in cold water.
Two horses hitched to a yellow van grow restless during a hot morning. A bootblack offers an apple, and he splits it between Jim and Bill, easing Jim’s rebellion and lifting both animals’ spirits as they continue on.
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