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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1916
Page
3
The article explains a wrinkle smoothing method using cream and court plaster, with skin prep by steaming or hot cloths. It notes tissue-building cream, vigorous massage, and plaster patches left overnight, then discusses variability in results. It also includes reader Q A on hair darkening, and elbows becoming round and dimpled with basic home remedies.
New York fashion writer praises 1916 Spanish inspired dresses with lace, mantillas, and bold colors. Goya, Velasquez, and a Met opera influence shape gowns with wired hips and tight boned bodices. The piece humorously notes shifts in dance, diet, and trend toward flamenco flair.
A brief look at assorted confections including tiny heart candies in red transparent forms with clove flavor and motto hearts in various sizes and colors. Mentions heart shaped chocolate or marshmallow and natural looking yellow ox heart cherries, with hatchets of stick candy for children’s parties.
Soup is described as a troublesome but worthwhile dish that warms the stomach. The text advises pairing soups with appropriate accompaniments such as bread or bread sticks for clear soups, crackers for oyster soup, celery radishes or olives for meat soups, and small croutons with tomato puree, peas or beans.
General guidance on child nutrition noting meat should be given as pulp for under 18 months and advising against pork shellfish fried foods and fresh bread in nurseries. The piece emphasizes cautious feeding practices for young children and outlines restricted items for babies and toddlers.
The text explains how economy in cooking meat works by trimming flap end and saving the joint for pot roast or casserole. It notes that larger loins yield larger roasts and that hard fat can be rendered for dripping. Bones yield soup and better cuts, if economically managed, can be cheaper than daily small pieces.
Thomas A. Edison born in Milan Ohio 69 years ago today. Rev. Washington Gladden born Pottsgrove Pennsylvania 80 years ago today. Rt. Rev. G. Mott Williams born Fort Hamilton New York 59 years ago today. Alexander M. Dockery born Daviess county Missouri 71 years ago today. John F. Fitzgerald born Boston Massachusetts 53 years ago today.
The piece argues good food is simple and natural, not fancy or costly. It asserts that today’s meals fuel tomorrow’s work and thought, and pills cannot fix a diet. Simple diets curb cravings for condiments and artificial seasonings.
The guide describes stone cherries served canned on lettuce with plain or added apple. It explains making French dressing with olive oil salt pepper and gradually whisked vinegar, plus a hint of onion juice to improve flavor.
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