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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1908
Page
29
A feature displays Gollar and Guff designs for bureau scarves with transfer tips by Sarah Hale Hunter. It covers collar and cuff embroidery using satin stitch and long and short stitch, plus a note on moth prevention and an entertaining social ball idea with staged stunts.
Readers query patterns for embroidery and jumper designs while receiving knitting and crochet guidance. Instructions describe washing a white sweater, shaping it after drying, and details of a party ball game with a hostess directing stunts and slips of paper.
An article describes an inexpensive Halloween party at a city home with tissue paper chains, paper lantern pumpkins, and autumn leaf decorations. Guests draw fortunes from teacups blindfolded. the fortunes are rhymed and assigned to either gender by ribbon color. A candle story game, a witch centerpiece, and fruit served in carved pumpkins complete the festive setup.
A guessing variation asks players to identify a proverb framed as illustration of authority. The leader proposes the example when the cat's away the mice will play with nine words, starting with when and ending with play, and mentioning animals.
To Mrs. A Red Riding Hood of fine red cloth would be first the thing for your small daughter. It has a long full cape which is suited to the cunning little hood and ties at the neck with red satin ribbon. It makes an ideal wrap for the cool fall weather and protects the head and neck as well.
Description of a stylish hat and matching shirt-waist using white linen fabric. It features a running pattern of flowers and leaves with French knot centers on flowers. A Copenhagen blue bow ribbon finishes the hat and a hat-to-match white linen ensemble is suggested.
To A subscriber note that several patterns in the renaissance work have already been given and others will appear in the future. The statement underscores ongoing progress and future installments.
A brief note to Mrs. C S G apologizes for not providing a design for a pillow sham. The communication conveys regret and inability to fulfill the requested pattern.
A rustic social guide outlines fall date decor with birchbark invitations and woodland motifs. It describes leaves, pine cones, water lilies, a tub framed by poultry wire, and chairs, plus games like fishing with a fiddle and leaf identification cards for prizes.
The writer informs Mrs. R. E. W that the requested pattern cannot be provided as is and would not work or make a suitable design. They suggest visiting an art needlework workshop where a designer can create a suitable pattern.
The author notes a shirt-waist design featuring wheat and daisies has already been published. A future pattern may be issued, but no exact publication date is provided. The writer expresses gladness at the reader's liking of the holly pattern.
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