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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1915
Page
5
A frugal homemaker with no maid plans a four guest luncheon at home. She prepares strawberries, creamed chicken on toast, potato skins, rolls, salad, and mousse in advance, balancing timing in a tireless cooker, chafing dish, and freezer to keep costs under fifty cents per person.
A humorous exploration of fashion fittings where silk frocks transform a shopper’s body. The piece follows trying on Parisian styles that instantly alter height and weight, making the wearer feel aged and plump, then hunting for a gown that preserves a natural figure.
A Morne housekeeper shares a tested quick method for mayonnaise. She insists on using two egg yolks per half pint of oil and adding vinegar first to prevent curdling. An alternative mix uses salt pepper mustard yolk oil lemon juice and egg beaters for immediate thickening.
In a 1915 sketch by Edward Riddle Padgett, Mr. Townbred attempts country chores after dinner, bungling feeding and milking. He mismanages the chicken yard, horse, and cow, prompting Mrs. Townbred to hire help while he wanders cheerful and clueless about farm tasks.
The article surveys miniature wardrobes with soft turnover collars for boys and stand up collars for suits, notes Scotch hats for toddlers, and describes military khaki outfits, wide brimmed sailor hats for girls, gingham dresses, kilt skirts, and mushroom hats. It highlights matching mom and child styles and the return of certain collars and trims.
Instructions advise spraying roses infested with aphis using snuff water. Mix a ten-cent package of snuff with one gallon of water. Use a watering can if no regular sprayer is available.
A satirical tale follows a young man who prioritizes Friday to Monday getaways with house parties over work. He uses charm, social finesse, and costly habits to fit in, finally pursuing an engagement to an heiress, prompting a harsh corporate warning about weekend excess.
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