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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1904
Page
4
A humorous account of a lemon themed party with seed counting prizes and lemon flavored treats. It also offers a simple craft method to make a dolls house using corks beads pins and wool, with steps to assemble seats tables chairs and furniture, including painting options.
Little Princess Mary and her brothers care for injured birds by forming a pretend hospital at home. They act as doctors and nurses until patients recover, and even take pleasure in the bird’s funeral when a patient dies.
A judge questions a woman's motive for divorce over willful neglect of duty. At a country house party the husband refused to join the game and would not cover losses, prompting a dispute over conduct.
The narrator recalls a hoptoad hopping along a path while splashing mud and blinking. Aimed at catching the toad, the speaker notes the creature’s poisonous warts and warns that efforts may end in a fall.
A playful exchange features a riddle about an eye but cannot see, a needle, and a pun about a nose resembling "'v" in civility, suggesting it has two eyes. The fragment mixes wordplay and light humor with conversational misdirection.
A described nursery scene features pink chintz with water lilies and green leaves, dark green cartridge paper on the upper third, and matching bed hangings edged in pale pink gimp. Willow rockers and cushions use chintz for a summery feel. Transparencies, framed to avoid window contact, are suggested as appealing decor.
Recipe style instructions describe Apple Water with one large sour apple sugar and boiling water baked until tender then strained. served cold. Currant Water combines currant juice or jelly with cold water and sugar to taste, jelly beaten to dissolve, some patients need no sugar, raspberry currant jelly mix possible.
A summer girl shaping sofa cushions for fall adds velvet or silk foundations with burnt leather college flags arms or secret society insignia. The design centers the cushion with a leather border possible, monograms or motifs ordered from fancy shops and appliqued by the giver.
Keep celery roots dry for flavor, good for soups and sauces. Extract onion juice by slicing across the grain and drawing a sharp-edged spoon to catch the liquid. When combining tomatoes and milk, bring both to the same temperature and heat tomato gradually into the milk.
Thin curtains or those nearly worn will wash better if basted on cheese cloth sheets to relieve wringing strain and avoid tearing in wind. Avoid heavy scrubbing by using brown paper sheets on the molding board when rolling out pastry with much shortening to prevent a greasy board appearance.
A home remedy instructs pouring one quart of boiling water on one ounce of lime tide, then adding three quarts of cold water after dissolution. Submerge the stained garment and soak for twelve hours. If the stain is not severe, it may disappear sooner.
The latest fashion in timekeepers is the anniversary clock. It needs winding only once a year and makes a fitting wedding present with the newlyweds winding it on every anniversary.
A tip from the care column suggests adding a small amount of carbonate of soda to the vase water to extend the life of cut flowers. The recommendation emphasizes a simple household practice to keep blooms fresh longer.
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