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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1911
Page
6
Autumn styles remain popular with tailored street suits and long coats. Short coats in varied cuts, empire and sacque shapes appear alongside rich colors and odd trims. Materials mix satin with muslin and linen with wool to brighten dark palettes, while decorative buttons and crochet details elevate evening and polo style coats.
A drawing suggests a quick inexpensive silk lined cover to shield silver backed mirrors from tarnish. The design slips easily over the mirror, protecting its finish with minimal effort for dressing tables.
A vintage craft description explains a mirror cover shaped like a bag with soft wash fabric and silk cord corners. Edging features Jeather and initials or floral center designs. When backed with silver the handle and glass protection extend the case length.
A shop displays dainty imitations edging handkerchiefs that resemble princess lace at lower prices. The style features a tiny linen square center with a broad edging crafted from princess and imitation point lace, offering an affordable alternative to costly genuine lace.
Bead, metal, silk and worsted embroideries are in demand with grand novelty expected this fall and winter. Blouse and tunic patterns on chiffon foundations showcase elaborate garnitures and relief work with upright bugles. Wooden beads dyed in color are favored by model houses in combined bead and thread designs.
Suede round hats with straps and buckles in colors like cinnamon champagne cerise royal blue myrtle green and saxe blue offer soft wearability for motor trips and country days. Women pair suede hats with white linen or serge frocks and even match suede shoes to complete a coordinated look.
White moire handbags can be cleaned with naphtha the entire bag including silk cord and fittings may be dipped. A gentle scrub with an old toothbrush aids cleaning. Result surpasses some laundering of a linen handbag and silk bags, though costly, are not extravagant in the end.
Old household recipes for dill pickles tomato preserves chow chow green tomato pickles and chill sauce are shared. Instructions cover ingredients brining spices and steps for layering jars simmering or sealing for shelf stability. These timeless directions emphasize simple pantry staples and careful preparation.
Mushrooms, especially agaricus campestris, grow in abundance from September until frost. Gather early in the day before gills show. preserve by boiling in strong salt brine, jar, seal, and soak before use. Provides ideas for mushroom salad and creamed mushrooms with simple recipes and cautions on delicate handling.
An English matron notes New York water is too hard for tea. She says soft water improves flavor and recalls using bottled soft water or adding a pinch of soda to soften tap water for tea. The tip reflects traditional home practices for brewing.
Frank Selee, famed for assembling the Cubs, found Roy Corhan in New Mexico in 1906. Corhan played for Pueblo for three years, debuting strong in 1907 with a .285 average and notable stolen bases. He improved to .256 in 1908 and then .270 in 1909, earning recognition as a White Sox recruit potential for 1911.
Connie Mack says the only young player he ever regretted parting with was Jack Knight. Knight, developed by Mack, moved from Highlanders to Boston and back to the big show with the New York Americans, becoming a star before a pennant pursuit in 1907.
Baseball notes report St Louis slumping behind Bresnahan and batting woes. Detroit negotiates for Willis Morgan and Bill Orr from Salt Lake. Johnson alters delivery slowing him. Richie's pitching shines with four three hit games. Freddie Parent heats Baltimore while scouts eye Gustafson in long Ironwood loss.
Mrs. Mary E. Brely of Philadelphia reports painful hand sores that bled and peeled. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment she recovered fully and did not miss work. She notes her doctor doubted the condition would matter, and she asks readers to request free samples from Cuticura Dept. 6 K Boston.
A visitor from Ireland spends a day touring Dublin by jaunting car after selecting a smart vehicle at a car stand. The cabby, Pat, compliments the lady and offers lifelong service, saying he wishes the engagement could be for life.
Miss Mary Garden at a New York supper before her departure for Europe praised a new tenor. She said he is one of those tenors who have to shut their eyes when they sing. A young millionaire asked why 50 and she replied that he goes so high it makes him dizzy.
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