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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
4
Ruth Cameron writes a fragmentary column blending social musings on labor gender roles and the commitment of marriage. It contrasts professional toil with the joy of choosing a partner, celebrating a wife’s support and the duty to persevere through fatigue and strain.
The piece discusses seasonal fashion with gowns in figured and plain fabrics. It highlights a one piece blouse with sleeves, a dainty chemiselle, heavy lace trim, and a five gore skirt with circular flounce. Emphasis on raised waistlines, edge trimming, color piping, and embroidery. Eyelet embroidery and fashionable fabrics like marquisette, silk, lawn, crepe de Chine are noted as versatile.
An old fashioned standard of gracious hosting is contrasted with today’s casual guests. The piece urges tactful, self restrained behavior, minimal demands on servants, and respect for hosts time and privacy. It warns that restless, needy visiting can disrupt household harmony and diminish the guest’s welcome.
A fragment discusses how a girl can become a perfect hostess by learning the art of being a gracious guest. It notes that waking to self-improvement in hosting is worthwhile, yet emphasizes that being a good host is challenging. The tone suggests practical guidance for social etiquette and charm.
A dated recipe describes beef shin stewing with vinegar and vegetables. Cut meat and carrots into pieces, fry in vinegar, simmer under a covered pot for two and a half hours, vegetables steam, then thicken gravy and serve. The method emphasizes tender meat and arranged vegetables for serving.
The article argues for strong focus on child development, urging mothers and communities to support urban youth through better schools, open air facilities, and nutrition. It emphasizes that caring for slum children prevents future social ills and benefits all, including one’s own family, by fostering healthier, capable citizens.
A vintage recipe summary details several fruit salad variations including banana and Colorado salads with sliced bananas, citrus, and mixed fruits marinated in a French dressing. It describes peeling, slicing, cubing, garnishing with paprika, lettuce nests, and a Roquefort dressing with olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, and spices.
In a firm toned guide, cut crompe tomatoes in halves and fry with flour and hot butter until browned and tender then finish with milk to thicken into a creamy sauce. Prepare cucumber by salting, slicing and drying, then dress with a French dressing enhanced by lemon juice if desired.
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