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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1896
Page
1
The article outlines summer bicycling attire for women with two outfits per season. It advises fabric choices from cheviot to linen, emphasizes slim skirts with rear fullness only, and recommends the Eton jacket for curbside ease. It notes cost, fabrics, and lighter boots as key points.
Georgia news notes cotton receipts in Danaon 2050 bales for August and Americus shipments. Augusta bicycle races planned. blue laws threaten Sunday sales in Guyton. Discusses farming versus planting and Massey’s view on cotton as a cash crop, urging diversification and cash-based farming to boost profitability.
A period guide for housewives covers routines from kitchen to parlor, urging consistent daily schedules for children and adults. It offers practical recipes such as Margarite pudding and Chata with Our Neighbors, plus advice on sewing, table etiquette, and drapery trends for a well ordered home.
A jumble of curious scenes and quoted witticisms shifts between a puzzled mother and improvised moral judgments, a Chicago Tribune ready answer, military exemption schemes, and a dramatic school fainting lesson, all wrapped in mosaic snippets from Harper’s and other periodicals.
A 25 year old tale recounted by a matron at 4 Juncthon this spring describes the duties of two former servants. The elder recalled seeking Marie John’s specs while the younger claimed to keep the flies off Old Miss, illustrating limited tasks for domestic workers of the past.
A recipe for cherry meringue pie with a rich crust baked light brown, cherries stoned and stewed in their juice until thick, then filled and topped with stiffly beaten egg whites and powdered sugar. Bake until light brown and serve cold.
A Cleveland Leader excerpt shows Miss Swippish reacting to Mr Toddles who proudly says he once shot a deer with the weapon. She questions if it is possible and whether he knew the gun was loaded.
The Worcester Cereal Machine Co. of Worcester Mass presents shredded whole wheat biscuit as a healthful breakfast item. The crust is light and crisp without shortening or yeast, and doctors recommend it for delicate digestion. Each dozen comes in a paper box, priced at 12 cents, and keeps well in any climate.
The page notes health cautions about opera venues spreading eye diseases and reports a $600 reward for enforcing a no landing on Sundays at Grent Neck. It also mentions New York elevator ownership, a study on limb lengths, and a London plan for mobile dressing rooms with a caravan to speed commuters.
A domestic tale set on Sunday night features Mrs. Skidmore demanding a fire, causing Philander to strike a blow and knock his nose. The blaze uncovers a theft of diamonds hidden in the grate, sparking a plan to replace them. The piece shifts to a fashion column detailing parasol trends and fancy handles as Chicago fashion notes.
A lodger hatches a ruse to avoid immediate repayment by exploiting a landlady. He returns after a trip and, after delaying payment, moves between rooms and outfits, then settles the debt when a check arrives. The tale ends with a wry note on strategy and wartime bravado.
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