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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
7
A feature on Joan Sawyer In Poses of the New Dance describes a summer home scene with Japanese influenced decor including green paneled walls latticed frieze and tea table. It also promotes suppleness grace and balance for modern dances and outlines how practicing poses aids in loosening neck and waist muscles for tango readiness.
The passage discusses how Japanese furnishings affect home decor and the need for discrimination and taste to adapt foreign styles to American life. It notes the Japanese as industrious yet pleasure loving and hints at a feminine ideal in decoration choices.
Souffle making centers on a white sauce base then folded with stiffly beaten egg whites. The guide covers white sauce prep, timing, and baking, plus meat fish potato and other variations with guidance on seasoning and serving sauces.
A jaunty working apron and cap for the girl helping her mother with housework. The attire keeps dust from her hair and avoids confining corsets during chores. Percale or gingham suited for this neat domestic garment.
A column explains beauty sleep as awakening refreshed after immediate sleep upon head contact. It contrasts nocturnal timing, noting pre midnight sleep allegedly restores youth, while post midnight sleep is heavy and exhausting per a specialist.
Cretonne cushions are suitable for veranda use and can feature printed flowers or fruit. Outdoors friendly patterns of peaches grapes and roses suit exterior seating. For steps use thin cushions covered with Japanese matting rather than straw mats for safer, cleaner comfort.
The piece notes that sweaters stay in fashion despite sport coats reappearing. It highlights coat line designs in worsted, Shetland, Angora, and silk, with belts, sashes, two tone effects, and vivid colors like yellow and red. Patterns include rose, orange, green accents, and varied collars and cuffs.
Lier is an effective remedy for foot blisters caused by new shoes. Buy white adhesive plaster in any width and place a small strip across the irritated area until the blister heals as shoes soften to fit the feet.
Rug corners curling is a hazard for the elderly and children. Home methods include soaking and ironing with a hot iron, applying pressure for hours, or nailing the rug to the floor for days. If curling persists, attach metal or rubber corners, with rubber preferred.
A historical diet suggestion prescribes potato based meals to slim down. The plan emphasizes large baked potatoes with milk at each meal and slow eating. It advises optional reduction and small milk servings between meals and to continue regular eating after the week.
Quick sewing project creates a corset bag from moire ribbon. Fold through center with ends turned back for heading and casing, overhand sides, and use a drawstring. Tie with tiny rose decorations and a ribbon wreath. Add sachets or silk lining with scented cotton padding.
A new rose variety grown in Ulster, Ireland, named Mrs. Bryce Allan, reportedly offers a rich bouquet similar to wine while maintaining strong color and fragrance, unlike recent roses which grew brighter but less fragrant.
A brief directive advises repeating the stated dietary plan every Monday until the target weight is reached. It recommends weighing the figure the day before and the day after each dieting session to monitor progress.
A 25 cent nutmeg grinder is pitched as a safer alternative to ordinary graters. Described as a small device about three inches square, it works like a tiny pepper mill with a handle on top. Nutmeg is dropped inside, turned through, and grated particles fall from the bottom.
A fashion note highlights velvet crowned hats gaining popularity in summer styles with Paris trims. Descriptions include velvet crowns on straw brims with ostrich roches or marines, black velvet mob cap crowns with white hemp brims, and pink hemp brims with brown velvet crowns.
The article urges simple summer arrangements at home or brief getaways to rest from routine. It suggests bachelor freedom, limited packing, and not overburdening children with clothes. Reading, exploring the countryside, and mindful health considerations accompany tips for choosing country locales beyond picturesque views.
A quaint children’s outfit called Dickens suit or Oliver Twist suit is detailed here. It features abbreviated Ute breeches, high waist, pearl buttons, and trims of green linen with white tub silk, shown with pleated edging on collar and cuffs.
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