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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
7
A housewise guide suggests a wedding gown of sheer white cotton with embroidery or lace as attractive and more useful than costly satin or chiffon dresses. It recommends affordable veils, headwear, and gloves, plus suggestion on gowns, caps, and accessories for bridesmaids and traveling outfits.
A dainty Nile green poplinette dress features a full skirt gathered at the waist and trimmed with a deep lace band. The Magyar bodice shows a prettily shaped lace yoke, oversleeves edged in lace, and cream lace under sleeves. A black Tagal hat with Nile satin ribbon completes the ensemble. Materials listed include 4 yards poplinette and yards of lace.
The article describes a one piece portfolio suitable for carrying music and drawing, with binding options of art serge cloth or American cloth and a stiffened section A for the interior. It notes Paris favored fabrics and patterns including point de Milan and venise embroidery, with French knots and various oriental influences guiding current embroidery trends.
A tip explains sewing a strip of wash silk or soft linen inside a knitted golf jersey before washing to prevent stretching and maintain perfect shape.
Chenille dotted veils return with cobweb and shadow meshes. black veils in alternating blocks. novelty white silk floral overtones. Filet meshes in square or hex designs and star patterns gain favor. lace veils, net and chiffon scarves with borders remain popular. chiffon scarf with artificial flowers noted. Silk roses on green satin scarf noted as Parisian novelty. Embroidered ends and bead accents appear fashionable.
Instruction on crafting piping for dresses outlines cutting bias strips for ¼ inch piping from 1¼ inch wide fabric, folding, basting, placing under the edge with a quarter inch showing and three quarters inch for seam, then stitching close to edge. Adjust width for narrower piping while maintaining at least 3/8 inch seam allowance.
Tips describe restoring bent or curled camel hair and red sable brushes by dipping in hot water followed by cold water to return them to their proper shape.
A sermon outlines Micah’s prophecy of the Messiah’s reign bringing universal peace. It notes The Hague arbitration and a growing global peace movement, urging churches to promote peace through education, missions, and antiwar advocacy. It discusses world courts, treaties, and federated governance as signs toward the ideal era.
Mrs Anita Wolfe of Worser year, Pennsylvania, suffered severe back pain and dizziness from a kidney trouble. After taking Doan's Kidney Pills she recovered to full health, praising the remedy and urging others to remember the name. Sold for 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo New York.
A heated exchange erupts as Ola confronts a boy who refuses to leave a pooled mud area. The boy demands a separate puddle while authorities urge compliance and safety. No injuries reported.
Miss Lu Johnson of Washington D C reports a severe eruption under her knees spreading toward the waist with constant itching and burning. After doctors failed she used Cuticura Pills Ointment and Soap with relief in three days and healing in eight, praising the remedies and recommending them widely. The company offers a free skin afflictions book from Potter Drug and Chem Corp Boston.
A professor describes the centipede brain as wondrous for its tiny size yet complete control over every leg and movement. The remark highlights the creature’s intricate nervous system and remarkable coordination.
An advertisement urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature of Harry Tema and notes the product has been in use for over 30 years. It claims Castoria is a safe remedy for infants and children and ends with Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
An assortment of short lines advertises marriage and achievement, health tips, and patent medicines. It promotes Ham ling Wizard Oil for foot pain, Garfield Tea for digestion and blood health, Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething, and Garfirfield Tea claims mild, potent laxative effects. It ends with a quip about success from being a good guesser.
A diner complains of discovering a button in a dish of roast turkey. The waiter explains the item is part of the dressing and suggests the incident reflects a humorous or discordant moment in dining.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for various child ailments and teething relief, claiming 22 years of usage and guaranteed results. It notes pricing, availability at drug stores, and a free sample offer by mail to mothers at Le Roy New York. The item ends with a light exchange about Maud's character.
Marine Eye Remedy targets red watery eyes and granulated lids with a new aseptic 25 cent salve tube and Murine eye liquid offered at 25 to 50 cents. The ad promotes eye comfort with no smarting.
A humorous snippet notes that blunt speakers are more common than famed ones. It mentions Garfield Tea as a herbal laxative that eases constipation biliousness and headaches purportedly improving health. It also remarks that many who fall into fortune quickly lose it.
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