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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
5
The winter hostess gains new wine sets tea table accessories and glass and silver novelties. Highlights include a rock crystal wine cooler with silver top two high vases for orchids and a white wine set with six glasses a crystal tray and a drink set with pitcher bottle six glasses and ice bowl. Also listed are a glass marschino dish with silver spoon a lemon squeezer a recipe notebook and a rock crystal screen for the chafing dish or teapot.
The New York Mail advises that pretty eyes require clear lids and well shaped brows. It warns against late nights rubbing eyes and neglecting lids and lashes while offering almond oil and nightly brushing to train eyebrow shape.
A traditional method for pickled eggs requires a month of ripening. Use 12 to 18 eggs covered with a quart of vinegar, flavored with cinnamon or cloves, ginger root, and black and white pepper. Boil eggs 12 to 15 minutes, peel carefully, and pack in jars with vinegar for long keeping.
The Tatler reports on seasonal millinery with torpedo and turban shaped toques. Color themes mimic peacock and pheasant plumage, including grayish blue textures with jay wings. Game feather effects are noted as stylish for the moors.
A new sachet shower plans an economical afternoon for a bride elect. Guests bring thimbles and fabric. hostess provides napkins ribbons and sachet powder. Displays include tissue flowers booths and a “Mistress Mary” flower garden with tissue parcel prizes for a dime.
MADAME MERRILL outlines a seasonable outdoor luncheon with a lawn setting if peaches are ripe and weather co operates. The plan includes a white table under an awning canopy with Chinese lanterns a pink enameled peach centerpiece water color peach place cards and a refined menu centered on peaches.
The article argues for linking health to digestion and circulation, warns against overdoing exercise, and recommends resting nervous system fatigue. It prescribes morning deep breathing with arm stretches followed by cool water, a brisk towel rub, rapid dressing, and midmorning breathing and stretching sessions to relax nerves and improve mobility.
Elizabeth Biddle advises Chicago Inter Ocean readers on affordable guest room improvements. She suggests pale wallpaper, flowered chintz, ample seating, an open fireplace, a writing desk stocked for letters, a train and laundry schedule card, a functional clock, and a well supplied dressing area. True hospitality means daily comforts while maintaining guest freedom.
Four large cucumbers halved and seeded are stuffed with a mixture of milk breadcrumbs cold chicken onion juice salt cayenne melted butter and a beaten egg. Simmer in chicken stock for 45 minutes then serve on toast with a lemon scented sauce.
Silver and gold braids dominate winter fashion with touches in evening gowns and bridal wear. Paquin is credited for shaping trends seen in Lady Mary Hamilton's wedding outfits, featuring white mousseline de soie, silver galloon, pale blue silk, pink rose wreaths, and a blue velvet Louis bow among the roses.
Do not use powder on wrought or chased brass. Wash well, dry, rub with half a lemon, rinse in warm water, dry, then polish with a chamois leather.
A home remedy advises mixing equal parts soft soap fine starch and lemon juice to form a paste. Apply thickly to both sides of mildewed fabric and lay in a warm place. mildew should disappear within a day or two.
Article argues table manners reflect character and should be taught early. It urges parents to model polite eating, avoid boorish behavior, and trains children from infancy. It cites Sir Lauder Brunton promoting dolls as teaching aids to instill maternal care and proper child management.
The article compares sink materials porcelain enamel soapstone slate copper lined and wood drain boards with tips on preventing dish damage. Porcelain is valued though fragile. copper lining reduces china breakage. Wooden drain boards incline toward the sink. rubber mats prevent slipping. high drainers keep plates separated during draining.
Cut large tomatoes in halves and bread with butter or oil and crumbs. Broil slowly then keep hot. Melt butter and beat eggs with water salt pepper paprika and cheese. Spoon on buttered toast rounds, top with tomato, melt cheese, and serve hot.
The article notes a tiny touch of rouge can brighten a look and warns against overuse. It claims the best rouge is an imperceptible crimson stick made in Paris and sold in Chicago for 25 cents, said to not injure the skin.
The text explains a traditional Egyptian coffee preparation. It notes roasting in a brazier then pounding in a stone bowl while hot, mixing with water to form a paste, and serving with a rose leaf on top. The beverage is described as bitter and unpalatable.
A Dublin style quarrelsome scene unfolds as Policeman Flynn challenges his daughter Maggie over her engagement to a refined suitor. Amid comic banter the father attempts old world discipline while Maggie defends the fiancé’s character and vows to marry. In a final twist Flynn admits his approval and cedes.
A Glasgow teacher praised by pupils for answering questions in a test but one student pondered a hypothetical if the teacher stood in soft mud and a brick was thrown, asking whether the teacher would duck.
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