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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
6
Describes 19th century hairdressing trends with methods to pin and secure styles. Notes straight back looks, waves, and a small Chignon at the crown. Mentioned accessories include velvet bands and hair nets to hold pins in place.
A historical recipe lists cookies by Mrs. Belle Davidson with ingredients including one cup molasses or sorghum from New Orleans one cup sugar one cup lard three eggs one tablespoonful ginger one tablespoonful soda one tablespoonful vinegar plus cream sugar eggs lard then add vinegar dissolve soda in water add ginger and salt and enough flour to roll stiff dough.
A handwritten recipe for pineapple tapioca dessert lists 1 cup tapioca 1 can pineapple with juice 5 cup water 1 cup sugar 2 lemons soaked overnight drain add pineapple juice water sugar lemon juice cook until nearly clear add beaten egg whites cool and serve with chipped cream mentions a two year offer of The Republican as still good.
Claimant offers one hundred dollars to prove deafness due to catarrh can be cured by a constitutional remedy. Text asserts catarrh inflames mucous surfaces and blocks the Eustachian tube, risking permanent hearing loss without treatment. Advertisement lists Cheney Catarrh Cure and Johnson Hart’s Family Pills.
A new trend features flowers worn at the wrist tucked into a cuff, presenting a pretty and fashionable accessory for daily outfits.
A recipe instructs Cream sugar and butter, beat in whites of eggs, then fold in flour baking powder lemon and corn starch dissolved in milk or water. Bake in a moderate oven using 5 eggs and white of eggs.
The article discusses simple hat and hair arrangements, emphasizing neatness and forehead visibility. It mentions combs securing hair atop the head, a solitary center lock for delicate features, and the preference for an orderly, well arranged appearance suitable for young and good looking individuals. It also briefly notes workbags as practical accessories.
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