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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
8
The article notes a revival of button making as a popular pastime for women, with ornate buttons using cloth, satin, bullion, and monograms. It describes methods for covering buttons, embroidery on velvet and matins, and pairing with shirtwaists and tailored dresses, plus tips on crocheted Irish buttons and home sewing trends.
A newspaper note discusses extending wear of thin muslin dresses into late seasons. It suggests freshening garments, adding colored borders on edges, and converting summer frocks into usable winter attire, aiding both wearability and household use.
A fragment notes a film insider view on an actress or director and an implied pregnancy plot point left unresolved in a stylish tone. The line suggests cinematic intrigue and fashion oriented framing without clear details or sources.
A New York Times style column offers rich corn muffin recipes using cornmeal and wheat flour with white sugar butter milk and eggs plus a alternative cream option. It includes baking steps and notes on buttermilk usage and a guide to rug fibers and care for home decor.
The Woman's Farm Journal advises planning a shop tour before buying new floor coverings this fall. Know your budget and room style, bring curtain or wallpaper samples to compare colors, and ask the salesman to show a few orientals. The article notes many overestimate cost and recommends choosing an American rug over Turkish or Persian options for better value.
A note on a new fashion import reports soft wide hats in dawn tones or velour trimmed with ribbons designed for men. Women are advised not to disclose or wear them but to take the hats home for husbands or brothers. Shops are trying to sell them despite minimal wear so far.
A fragmentary verse narrative references a blue and white plate and a Chinese lady who smiles despite time and fate. The lines mention vinegar, mustard, curds, and a resilient spirit, echoing Harpers Weekly imagery and a decorative plate motif.
High fashion featherbones for collars are now available in longer wrapped sets. Women can insert bones with tong stitches, avoiding overly tight lace tension. Remove bones before washing to prevent protruding ends and wear them as needed for fit.
A discussion notes the exaggerated fashion of weaving featherbones into hair at the side and warns it is in poor taste, urging moderation and sensible styling. A separate ad-like snippet promotes Cinnamon Mouth Wash made by boiling cinnamon bark, claiming gum and teeth benefits.
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