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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1911
Page
2
A discussion by John J. Kesier argues wealthier families shield children from responsibility while poor children learn industry in streets. The essay contrasts home life and schooling, noting heavy weight and cooperation fall on poor children as they work to aid their families.
A feminine dance frock blends contemporary and vintage styles featuring a straight skirt with three ruffles, a gilded bodice veil of gold net and white chiffon, bullion fringe, a moire girdle, empire back drape, hand embroidered silk gloves, and Amert can Beauty silk foundation. The carriage card is Ince and Mberty satin.
A reflective piece listing self improvement goals for a girl at year’s start. It outlines resolving to be glad and pleasant, avoid gossip, limit trivial chatter, be honest yet tactful, share freely, conserve money, and nurture old friendships while forming new ones.
A quirky feature tale describes an ironing board that folds into a practical settee with a built in hamper as the seat back and underside storage. The device includes wooden knobs and peg holes, a stand, and a weathered cover to hold clothes for ironing.
A 19th century note highlights Indian basketry as an ancient craft reflecting religion, myth and poetry. It praises its expression of ideas for modern women and references a manual by Isabel A. Otty about its art and uses. The piece discusses baskets alongside paintings and pottery in cultural expression.
The article discusses historic Indian baskets used in varied ceremonies by Apache and Ute peoples, noting mortuary and ritual uses. It highlights Mrs. Williamson’s adaptation of coiled basketry for modern education and home crafts with simple, graded projects and inexpensive materials. It also offers household tips on preventing rust for new tinware and iron utensils.
A home baking note advises pinning muslin over the bread board and rolling dough through a tight, stretched fabric. It also suggests folding the muslin well and wrapping the rolling pin with a piece of muslin for smoother, thinner dough.
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