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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1908
Page
25
An advice column argues obedience begins at birth not after. parents should establish regular habits, routines, and firm guidance. It cites examples of trained nurses and two contrasting infant care stories to show the impact of early discipline on future conduct.
A note invites Mrs Stevens to a luncheon on Tuesday December 17 at 1 30. The hostess Elizabeth Frances Wendell offers a formal yet informal meal sequence including fruit, sherry, bouillon, fish or eggs, chicken, vegetables, salad, dessert and coffee with optional nuts olives and radishes.
A book plate should be personal and appeal to the owner’s reading taste unless it copies a family crest or college seal. A small plate can be produced for about $5 and makes a suitable gift for young girls to give one another.
Instructions specify fork placement on the left and knives and spoons on the right. A bread and butter plate should hold a small butter knife and a butter ball for each place setting.
Readers may send questions on any subject to the department and receive personal answers if a stamped self addressed envelope is included. otherwise answers will be provided through the department without postage.
A mother describes her seven year old son who refuses to sleep, staying awake from seven until nine or ten o'clock. He lies quietly and does not complain, though on a few occasions he questions the point of his bedtime.
An anonymous mother asks Mrs Herrick whether spanking and corporal punishment are acceptable in childrearing. The columnist replies with a cautious "Yes and no," proposes an open discussion among mothers, and invites further prompts to share opinions on the matter.
A mother notes: pour cold water to quell a child in a raging fit or undress and put him to bed. Explain illness to justify rest and later discuss discipline. Use a calm, sane moment to teach self control and enlist the child's cooperation in conquering temper.
A letter to Mrs. Herrick describes two girls aged 8 and 10 as weekly victims of an attack, detailing concern for their safety and seeking guidance to protect them. The note emphasizes ongoing harm and urges attention to a disturbing pattern.
A fragment discusses social etiquette led by Elizabeth Biddle, noting that a host to a woman guest of honor at dinner precedes her into the dining room while the hostess comes last, and that at women only luncheons the hostess enters first.
A guidance note states postal cards are for brief business messages only and should not host social correspondence. It warns against ruled paper and business-heading stationery for private letters and asserts tasteful materials reflect good breeding.
The article explains that a stag dinner is for men only and notes that when hosted by a married man in his home his wife may greet guests in the drawing room and withdraw when dinner is announced. It contrasts this with dinners held at a club or other venue.
The piece notes a soft pliable belt for grown ups with a slim three inch depth and a steel buckle. It mentions dull gilt buckles and old silver buckles as stylish accessories and advises against the contrasting belt except for the slender variety.
The piece extols merriment as a healthful force and moral good. It cites Abraham Lincoln and Artemus Ward as examples and warns against excessive seriousness in children and religion while urging cheerful, companionable living and laughter to ease life’s burdens.
Practical guidance on preserving cut flowers for sick or elderly recipients. Advice covers temperature, water changes, removing lower leaves, trimming stems, and avoiding water on blooms. Also suggests reviving bouquets with hot and cold water, using charcoal or ammonia in water, and proper overnight storage. Practical notes compare varieties and longevity of different blooms.
The article describes how women hiring servants from ships face language gaps and miscommunication. A Dane is taught English via notebook and pencil, with the mistress demonstrating recipes in detail to ensure proper cooking. It notes the need for patience, writing ability, and the likelihood the servant may eventually leave.
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