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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1900
Page
13
Paris fashion notes describe hats of coarse straw with simple trims, draped neckbands, and versatile utility for outdoors. New foulard fabrics, striped silks, and wide or narrow belts shape summer and coming winter gowns with elegant trims and delicate ribbons.
The piece discusses the potential of flower shows at summer events, with lawn space for displays, local sellers, and music. It suggests planning, prizes for professionals and amateurs, charity connections, and a garden party style setup with lights, refreshments, and a band to attract visitors.
Practical home care tips on bathing with sea salt for sleep, hair health from looser styles, scented gloves with ambergris, beet root rouge alternative, dental care after medicines with soda, a benzoin lotion for flushes, and skin protection for wind and sun. Carron oil and a linseed oil limewater cream cited for burns and scalds.
A detailed historic cooking method for lamb involves searing two ounces of dripping, then simmering the leg in stock with onion carrots turnip mint parsley and aromatic spices. The dish cooks three hours, is basted, finished with a thickened sauce, and served garnished with green peas.
Fashion notes celebrate an explosion of shirt waist designs with endless fabrics and decorations. From simple cotton to lace and silk ensembles, outfits cover golf yachting beach and mountain wear with matching skirts in tweed, mohair, or crepe. Rich models feature silk satins, peau de soie, embroidery and bow fronts, some priced as high as full costumes.
The article highlights a surge in neckwear popularity this summer with shapes such as crinoline lace collars and net lace collars held by invisible wires. It notes stock collars with bows, ready to wear chiffon and lace collars, sailor knot neckties, lace jabots, and lace barbs in cream and white, offering diverse, easy to wear options.
Crepe de chine and chiffon scarfs with fringed ends known as twice around ties are shown, usable with wired collars of firm white net to prevent wrinkling. Lacepins and elegant fastenings appear, while butterfly bows of tulle or mousseline edged with lace or ribbon remain popular. Silk bat wing bows and tucked silk tassel-finished ends are among new department offerings.
A breakfast listing repeats fruit egg toast curried kidneys Saratoga potatoes Parker House rolls preserves coffee. The curry kidneys instruction directs dicing kidneys, cooking two hours in a curry sauce, and serving with ride rolled in boiling water for 14 minutes.
A vintage menu lists Luncheon or Tea items including Crescent Rolls Creamed Lobster Creamed Potatoes Egg and Lettuce Salad Whipped Syllabubs with tea or cocoa. Dinner features Lobster Soup Escaloped Tomatoes Celery Stewed Corn Crab Salad Roast Mutton Baked Potatoes and Lemon Pudding with Sauce. Lemon Pudding recipe details two versions and a custard drink.
Instructions note to fill decanters directly with warm water after draining wine. Shake briskly to remove stains if dregs linger. For tough glass, use egg or crushed paper as needed, then rinse with water and shake again to clean the interior.
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