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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
3
An article on adapting fireplace decor for warm weather and using screens, embroidery, and reproductions of antique designs. It notes floral arrangements with roses and sweet peas, plant maintenance, and proper stem care for long lasting cut flowers. It also includes fashion notes on dresses and styles for the season with ornamented fabrics and accessories.
Domestic Sci Department notes a satisfying dish of fresh boiled beef with horseradish sauce served with new cabbage creamed and egg bread. The recipe details brisket preparation, stock, butter and milk sauce, cabbage simmering, and a creamy finish with optional flour or cream. Strawberry charlotte dessert is mentioned as June fare.
Maude Hall reports midsummer fashion remains dynamic with new accessories and designs. Dressmakers push toward a simpler, classic line amid ridicule of extreme styles, while fabrics like ratines epanges linens proliferate. A white spotted pattern described for a skirt and overskirt pair illustrates contemporary ensemble details and ornamentation.
Chicago readers note Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of the president arrives from Portage Wis and urges optimism about hot weather. In Toronto delegates from rival cities debate the 1915 Associated Advertising Clubs of the World convention with San Francisco favored by many as the site.
Investigation by Coroner Graham leads to the belief that the body recovered in the Niagara river is J. N. Handh a wealthy landowner from west of Indianapolis whose whereabouts were unknown to his family. The description matches the missing man.
An advertisement claims a course cures diabetes in a Frederick man from Mountain Valley Water company products. The brief note cites a local resident and street names Kean’s and Yentre Streets in a 19-tf notice.
Dr N E Hamil of Chicago urged railroads to employ special health officers to protect passengers health at the American Medical Association convention in Atlantic City on June 25.
Laundry and fabric listing notes bathing suits and 54 inch flannel for two days at pay ENG VARGO. It advertises 42 inch all wool imported crepe in various colors at 75c per yard and 50 inch all wool shepherd check at $1.00 per yard.
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