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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1914
Page
6
Suede hats shown in coming styles are praised as practical for motorists folding compactly like silk hats, available in dust proof colors with silk trim. Leather belts, hip peplums twelve to fourteen inches wide, ball and socket fastenings, and pearl buttons accompany durable heel boots suited for rainy days and business wear with sturdy calf leather and welted soles.
The article describes a craze adding speedometers to garters and boudoir caps as part of tango fashion. Dancers could track miles traveled and prove prowess, with blue silk garters housing the instruments and lace caps styled to resemble hats. The piece notes the novelty and flamboyance of the trend.
Cleaning woodwork requires careful steps to remove white marks and restore finish. Use kerosene on old soft material to rub out light stains, then dust wood thoroughly with hot water and no soap. For deeper marks mix denatured alcohol with turpentine and cottonseed oil, rub with grain, finish with dry cloth for a glossy surface.
A list of practical home hacks includes dipping nails in hot water to avoid plaster damage, laying sawdust for floor protection, sun drying bread boards, using cotton squares under oilcloth corners, and repairing leather with a homemade mix of off and vinegar. Each tip offers simple steps for common domestic issues.
Chenille flowers are crafted from heavy soft chenille strings looped into petals and mounted on green stems. They are wired to stiffen while remaining pliant, using bright shades of red blue violet green and yellow to brighten gloomy days.
The passage discusses white velvet evening wraps with sable pelts and black velvet details. It notes draped and looped silhouettes masking the figure, with long flowing wraps and short, sweeping designs. It highlights the wrap tension and the elegant wallaemi effect created by the draping.
Step by step home cook tips cover veal cutlets wrapped in buttered paper grilled over moderate heat, potato slices fried twice for crispness, sugar oat cakes baked cool, and fresh sprouts boiled with salt. Includes troubleshooting notes and serving ideas for a family meal.
A simple craft describes sewing two heavy cardboard covers with silk and lining to create a lightweight portfolio for papers. It uses found materials like crepe silk silkoline silesia and embroidery thread, with cross stitch edging and decorative bows.
The article praises memoranda in common place books as a method to preserve odds and ends of knowledge. It stresses the usefulness of writing down bits of history and information to ensure they stay accessible when needed.
The article advises women to color lips and cheeks with homemade beetroot dye to avoid chemical cosmetics. It suggests rinsing with warm water perfumed with eau de cologne, drying, applying alum solution, then beetroot juice or slice with cotton or a brush, shading edges for a natural look.
New fashion notes describe afternoon blouses using pale lemon yellow or white tulle with fur bands for winter wear. Designers showcase delicate lace decollete under bodice and colored ribbons under veils, highlighting luxurious materials and refined finishes.
The illustration shows a blue linen cork bag trimmed with blue cretenne. It is hung inside the pantry door for easy access to corks. Corks can be stored, boiled, sterilized, dipped in wax, and kept for future use with a corkscrew attached.
A jumble of tips on cleansing with cold cream and complexion brushes. It mentions a new chemise shortened to about twenty inches and notes the chrysanthemum as a favored corsage flower. Weak garbled phrases appear throughout with unrelated filler text.
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