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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
2
A reflective piece urging mothers to show visible affection to their children. It warns neglect leaves lasting marks and urges daily small demonstrations of love to build happy memories, with a call to act now rather than postpone. The writing includes domestic anecdotes and practical recipes for a cozy, nurturing home.
Domestic Science notes list Daisy Menu dishes including Veal Cutlet Stew Baked Macaroni and Cheese Lettuce and Tomato Salad Chocolate Custard and Daisy Cakes with Iced Coffee. Instructions describe boneless veal pieces dredged in eggs and crumbs fried, then simmered in brown sauce and stock. Macaroni is layered with butter cheese and milk, baked until tender.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspends a Grand Rapids & Indiana plaster rate schedule to December 1. British shipping firms plan a merger with over 40 million dollars capital. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul issue a Mexico folder with map and fleet details. Chicago Alton divisions consolidate under 1 superintendent in Bloomington. Burlington and Illinois Central mail speed tests begin between Chicago and Minneapolis. Texas consolidation disputes are resolved as 99 year leases gain approval. Ohio utilities probe trunk line rate cancellations amid questions on switching roads versus railways.
Glovemakers unveil a washable glace or dressed kid glove designed for afternoon and evening wear, a response to the limits of chamets and doeskin. European shops have embraced the new glove, which requires careful washing to prevent wear, yellowing, or silk damage.
The article describes delicate boudoir slippers fashioned from four inch wide ribbons. Colonial shoes gain shirred ribbon widths that flare under buckles and cover the insteps, making feet appear several sizes smaller.
A fashion note outlines trends in footwear and skirts. Shoes and hosiery expenses remain about the same. Dancing frocks use transparent lace or muslin drops to reveal the foot. Walking skirts are seven inches from the ground at the front and taper toward the heel at the back, while ankle length flounced taffeta remains popular and new skirts tilt upward at the rear.
A how to on maintaining dainty hands with cold cream honey glycerin rosewater and acetic acid remedies. It describes washing without hot water drying thoroughly and finishing with a toilet powder rub to keep hands white and lily soft.
A fashion dilemma of the season explores how spring blouses range from sheer evening corsage to plain silk or linen shirts. With chiffons and lace, new models feature net linings, frills, and back standing collars, while the tailor made silhouette remains the blouse’s parent.
A description of decorative accessories at a collar: beads of amber and crystal, a flat heart pendant hanging low on the bodice, and a jeweled lace bow resembling a butterfly with lace wings and a jeweled body.
The article extols lobster season from March to November with best quality in spring to autumn. It outlines parboiling, selecting live lobsters, removing the dark cord, cracking shells, and cleaning claws. Lobster salad is prepared with crisp lettuce, a dressing of vinegar and olive oil, parsley, optional scallion juice, then chilled before serving with mayonnaise on a bed of lettuce.
The article details ornate hair ornaments including gold and silver tassels wrapped around the head with beads rhinestones and feathers. It describes cap bands velvet bandeaux epangies and jet sequins with large feather accents and describes a net turban cap with Chinese embroidery and a pink satin blossom cluster on the left.
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